The train may resume the speed authorized by the last signal received when which conditions are met?

The train may resume the speed authorized by the last signal received when which conditions are met?

• A. The next signal is seen to display a proceed indication
• B. The track is known to be clear to the next signal
• C. The next signal is seen to display a proceed indication AND the track is known to be clear to the next signal
• D. The Dispatcher approves verbally

Answer: (C)

You may resume the speed authorized by the last signal only when you have two things: you can see that the next signal is displaying a proceed indication, and you have positive knowledge that the track between you and that next signal is clear. Having both guarantees that you won’t be surprised by a stop or an obstruction ahead—you’re entering a clear block with a clear signal in view, so continuing at the prior authority is safe. If either condition isn’t met, you must not resume the higher speed—you either don’t yet have a proceeding signal ahead, or you’re not sure the track ahead is clear to the next signal. Relying on verbal dispatcher approval isn’t the standard method in this scenario.

You may resume the speed authorized by the last signal only when you have two things: you can see that the next signal is displaying a proceed indication, and you have positive knowledge that the track between you and that next signal is clear. Having both guarantees that you won’t be surprised by a stop or an obstruction ahead—you’re entering a clear block with a clear signal in view, so continuing at the prior authority is safe. If either condition isn’t met, you must not resume the higher speed—you either don’t yet have a proceeding signal ahead, or you’re not sure the track ahead is clear to the next signal. Relying on verbal dispatcher approval isn’t the standard method in this scenario.