Before initiating a movement on a main track or controlled siding, a crew member must...

• A. Receive track bulletins affecting their movement or determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
• B. Obtain track bulletins after movement
• C. Call the dispatcher for permission
• D. Inspect the track

Answer: (A)

In track warrant control, a movement on a main track or controlled siding must have formal authorization before it starts. That authorization comes from current track bulletins. A crew member must either receive the track bulletins that affect their movement or confirm with the train dispatcher or yardmaster whether any bulletins are needed. These bulletins communicate any conditions that could affect the movement—such as limits, speed restrictions, or occupancy—so proceeding without them would mean operating under unknown or outdated rules. Simply inspecting the track doesn’t provide the official authority, and calling for permission alone doesn’t replace the need for the actual bulletins or a determination that none are required.