To make a reverse movement in non-signaled DCS territory, a train authorized by Form D line 2 to operate in a specific direction must?

To make a reverse movement in non-signaled DCS territory, a train authorized by Form D line 2 to operate in a specific direction must?

• A. The train must receive another Form D, line 2
• B. The train must receive verbal permission and proceed at Restricted Speed
• C. The movement must be preceded by a crew member and proceed at Restricted Speed
• D. If operating against the current of traffic, the Dispatcher may verbally authorize it to operate with the current of traffic according to ABS rules

Answer: (A)

In non-signaled DCS territory, the direction of a reverse movement must be explicitly authorized in writing. A train that is cleared to move in a specific direction under Form D line 2 can only reverse if it has another Form D line 2 that directs that reverse direction. This written authority ensures there is a clear, verifiable permission for the movement and prevents conflicts with other traffic or track work on the same segment. Verbal permission isn’t sufficient for reverse movement in this setup, and having a crew member lead the movement doesn’t create the necessary authoritative directive. Likewise, dispatcher verbal authorization to operate with the current of traffic isn’t applicable to this scenario under the DCS rules. The Form D line 2 instruction is the controlling authority for reversing direction.

In non-signaled DCS territory, the direction of a reverse movement must be explicitly authorized in writing. A train that is cleared to move in a specific direction under Form D line 2 can only reverse if it has another Form D line 2 that directs that reverse direction. This written authority ensures there is a clear, verifiable permission for the movement and prevents conflicts with other traffic or track work on the same segment.

Verbal permission isn’t sufficient for reverse movement in this setup, and having a crew member lead the movement doesn’t create the necessary authoritative directive. Likewise, dispatcher verbal authorization to operate with the current of traffic isn’t applicable to this scenario under the DCS rules. The Form D line 2 instruction is the controlling authority for reversing direction.