Crew Members assigned to which service will not be required to carry Timetables, NORAC Operating Rules, or Special Instructions while in such service but must have them in their possession when reporting for duty?

Crew Members assigned to which service will not be required to carry Timetables, NORAC Operating Rules, or Special Instructions while in such service but must have them in their possession when reporting for duty?

• A. Passenger service.
• B. Maintenance service.
• C. Relay or Hostler service.
• D. Administrative service.

Answer: (C)

The rule tests understanding of when crew members must have Timetables, NORAC Operating Rules, and Special Instructions in their possession while on duty, with a specific yard-focused exception. For relay or hostler service, the job is performed in the yard moving equipment rather than operating trains under timetable-driven duties. Because of that, you aren’t required to carry the rulebooks during the on‑duty tasks themselves. However, you must have them in your possession when reporting for duty, so you’re prepared to reference the rules before starting work or if a situation arises. This ensures safety and compliance without burdening yard work with carrying bulky manuals mid-task. In passenger service, crews must reference and follow the timetable and rules while on duty, so carrying the documents is required. The same kind of requirement generally applies in other on‑duty operations where immediate rule access is needed. The exception is specifically for relay or hostler work, which is why that service is the correct choice.

The rule tests understanding of when crew members must have Timetables, NORAC Operating Rules, and Special Instructions in their possession while on duty, with a specific yard-focused exception. For relay or hostler service, the job is performed in the yard moving equipment rather than operating trains under timetable-driven duties. Because of that, you aren’t required to carry the rulebooks during the on‑duty tasks themselves. However, you must have them in your possession when reporting for duty, so you’re prepared to reference the rules before starting work or if a situation arises. This ensures safety and compliance without burdening yard work with carrying bulky manuals mid-task.

In passenger service, crews must reference and follow the timetable and rules while on duty, so carrying the documents is required. The same kind of requirement generally applies in other on‑duty operations where immediate rule access is needed. The exception is specifically for relay or hostler work, which is why that service is the correct choice.