Employees must report _____________ of movements over switches to the Dispatcher or Employee in Charge of that location.

• A. Report Movement
• B. Report Clear
• C. Report Speed
• D. Report Delay

Answer: (B)

The key idea is reporting when the switch is no longer occupied and the track is clear for the next movement. Saying “clear” communicates that the movement has passed the switch and the switch is free, which lets the Dispatcher or person in charge know it’s safe for the next portion of the operation.

Reporting the status as “clear” of the movement around switches is a safety check to prevent conflicting movements and to maintain proper authority communication. It’s not about reporting an ongoing action, a speed measure, or a delay—those don’t convey the essential status of the switch being free for use.