Dispatchers must not display signals nor give authority for movements in direction of the out-of-service track until?

• A. Form D line 4 or 13 has been delivered or they have verified that the Engineer is aware of the Bulletin Order item
• B. Track is inspected
• C. Movement is pre-approved by the EIC
• D. Stop Signal cleared

Answer: (A)

Before authorizing movement toward a track that’s out of service, the dispatcher must ensure the Bulletin Order is communicated to the crew. Specifically, Form D with line 4 or line 13 must have been delivered, or the engineer must be confirmed as aware of the Bulletin Order item. This requirement makes sure the engineer knows the track is out of service and any restrictions before signals are displayed or movement is authorized toward that track. Simply inspecting the track, getting a separate pre-approval, or waiting for a Stop Signal to be cleared doesn’t fulfill this notification condition, which is what keeps crews informed and trains from entering an out-of-service area.