In Rule 251 territory, before giving this authorization, the Dispatcher must issue Form D Line 8 to the Disabled train. The Dispatcher must then issue Form D Line 2 to operate to the whole mile post or station at least how many miles prior to the disabled train, and Line 9 to operate from that location to the disabled train.

In Rule 251 territory, before giving this authorization, the Dispatcher must issue Form D Line 8 to the Disabled train. The Dispatcher must then issue Form D Line 2 to operate to the whole mile post or station at least how many miles prior to the disabled train, and Line 9 to operate from that location to the disabled train.

• A. 2 miles / Line 9
• B. 1 mile / Line 8
• C. 3 miles / Line 7
• D. 4 miles / Line 6

Answer: (A)

In NORAC, handling a disabled train uses a careful, staged authorization so crews can move with protection and clear coordination. First, the dispatcher issues Form D Line 8 to the disabled train, giving permission for movement toward a safer position. Then Form D Line 2 is issued to authorize operating to a location at least a certain distance ahead of the disabled train, described as the whole mile post or a station. In Rule 251 territory, that distance is two miles. Finally, Form D Line 9 authorizes moving from that forward location back toward the disabled train. This sequence—Line 8 to the disabled train, Line 2 to move to a point two miles ahead, then Line 9 to move from that point to the disabled train—provides the necessary buffer and defined location for a safe salvage operation.

In NORAC, handling a disabled train uses a careful, staged authorization so crews can move with protection and clear coordination. First, the dispatcher issues Form D Line 8 to the disabled train, giving permission for movement toward a safer position. Then Form D Line 2 is issued to authorize operating to a location at least a certain distance ahead of the disabled train, described as the whole mile post or a station. In Rule 251 territory, that distance is two miles. Finally, Form D Line 9 authorizes moving from that forward location back toward the disabled train. This sequence—Line 8 to the disabled train, Line 2 to move to a point two miles ahead, then Line 9 to move from that point to the disabled train—provides the necessary buffer and defined location for a safe salvage operation.