When entering a block between signals, a train must proceed at what speed until the entire train has entered the block and the next block signal is passed?

When entering a block between signals, a train must proceed at what speed until the entire train has entered the block and the next block signal is passed?

• A. Restricted Speed
• B. Normal Speed
• C. Maximum Speed
• D. Cautionary Speed

Answer: (A)

When moving into a block between signals, you must go at Restricted Speed. This means you proceed at a pace where you could stop within the distance to the next signal, because the train is only partially in the block and you must be prepared to stop if the block ahead changes or there’s an obstruction. The rule protects the situation where the entire train hasn’t yet entered the block, so you need that conservative speed until the rear of the train is fully inside the block and you’ve passed the next block signal. After that point, you can resume normal authority speed, as the block is clear and the train is fully within the correct section.

When moving into a block between signals, you must go at Restricted Speed. This means you proceed at a pace where you could stop within the distance to the next signal, because the train is only partially in the block and you must be prepared to stop if the block ahead changes or there’s an obstruction. The rule protects the situation where the entire train hasn’t yet entered the block, so you need that conservative speed until the rear of the train is fully inside the block and you’ve passed the next block signal. After that point, you can resume normal authority speed, as the block is clear and the train is fully within the correct section.