Employees must observe passing trains for defects, and the display of headlights, markers and auxiliary lights. The improper display of headlights, markers and auxiliary lights must be reported to?

Employees must observe passing trains for defects, and the display of headlights, markers and auxiliary lights. The improper display of headlights, markers and auxiliary lights must be reported to?

• A. The train and the Dispatcher
• B. The Yardmaster
• C. The Conductor
• D. The Engineer

Answer: (A)

When signaling or visibility devices on a train aren’t displayed properly, the safety procedure is to report it to both the train involved and the Dispatcher. The Dispatcher controls train movements and signaling across the system, so alerting them allows immediate corrective action, routing, or stop instructions as needed. Notifying the train ensures the crew on that train is aware of the issue and can take any necessary precautions locally. The Yardmaster handles yard operations, and the on‑board crew (Conductor or Engineer) are not the formal recipients for this cross‑train reporting in this rule.

When signaling or visibility devices on a train aren’t displayed properly, the safety procedure is to report it to both the train involved and the Dispatcher. The Dispatcher controls train movements and signaling across the system, so alerting them allows immediate corrective action, routing, or stop instructions as needed. Notifying the train ensures the crew on that train is aware of the issue and can take any necessary precautions locally. The Yardmaster handles yard operations, and the on‑board crew (Conductor or Engineer) are not the formal recipients for this cross‑train reporting in this rule.