Which crew member is responsible for providing flag protection against the opposing movement?

Which crew member is responsible for providing flag protection against the opposing movement?

• A. A crew member of the disabled train
• B. The dispatcher
• C. The crew member of the assisting train
• D. An outside supervisor

Answer: (A)

Flag protection against opposing movement is established by the crew member on the disabled train. When a train is stopped due to a fault or obstruction, that crew is responsible for placing and maintaining the required flags or lanterns to warn and stop approaching trains on the opposing movement. They communicate with the dispatcher and follow the prescribed distances and signals so that other trains know to slow down or stop in time. The dispatcher issues authority and coordinates the overall movement, but the direct duty of physically protecting against an approaching train rests with the crew of the disabled train. The crew of the assisting train protects their own movement, not the opposing one, and an outside supervisor isn’t the designated person for flag protection in this situation.

Flag protection against opposing movement is established by the crew member on the disabled train. When a train is stopped due to a fault or obstruction, that crew is responsible for placing and maintaining the required flags or lanterns to warn and stop approaching trains on the opposing movement. They communicate with the dispatcher and follow the prescribed distances and signals so that other trains know to slow down or stop in time. The dispatcher issues authority and coordinates the overall movement, but the direct duty of physically protecting against an approaching train rests with the crew of the disabled train. The crew of the assisting train protects their own movement, not the opposing one, and an outside supervisor isn’t the designated person for flag protection in this situation.