What is the authority for movement of track cars and must be obtained before track cars are placed or operated on a track where ABS or DCS rules are in effect?

• A. Verbal permission of the Dispatcher
• B. Form D line 2 and line 3
• C. Form D line 4
• D. Employee in Charge

Answer: (B)

The essential rule is that moving track cars on tracks governed by ABS or DCS must be authorized by a formal written instruction, captured on Form D. This is the documented authority you must have before placing or operating any track cars in those protected areas.

Form D lines two and three contain the specific movement authorization. Having those lines completed provides a traceable, approved basis for the movement, naming who is authorizing and the scope of the move. Verbal permission from the Dispatcher isn’t sufficient, and Form D line four serves a different purpose. While the on-site supervisor (Employee in Charge) oversees the operation, the required, explicit authority for movement in ABS/DCS territory is the Form D authority documented on lines two and three.