Current of Traffic refers to which of the following?

Current of Traffic refers to which of the following?

• A. The assigned direction of movement on a Rule 251 main track, as specified in the Timetable.
• B. The current speed of trains on the main track.
• C. The direction of movement on a siding.
• D. The time of day when the main track is in use.

Answer: (A)

Current of Traffic is the assigned direction of movement on a Rule 251 main track, as specified in the Timetable. This designation tells you which way trains are authorized to move on that main track and sets the direction that signals and train protection apply to. It isn’t about how fast trains are going, it doesn’t describe the direction on a siding, and it isn’t about the time of day the main track is in use. When the timetable defines a current of traffic, all movements on that main track follow that direction unless a different instruction is given.

Current of Traffic is the assigned direction of movement on a Rule 251 main track, as specified in the Timetable. This designation tells you which way trains are authorized to move on that main track and sets the direction that signals and train protection apply to. It isn’t about how fast trains are going, it doesn’t describe the direction on a siding, and it isn’t about the time of day the main track is in use. When the timetable defines a current of traffic, all movements on that main track follow that direction unless a different instruction is given.