Duplicated track warrants must be checked and verified before use as which of the following?

• A. Legible
• B. Duplicated in their entirety
• C. Both legible and duplicated in their entirety
• D. Neither legible nor duplicated

Answer: (C)

Duplicated track warrants must be checked and verified before use to ensure they are readable and contain every detail exactly as on the original. The legibility part matters because crews need to read all important information—track segment, limits, authority time, train symbol, restrictions, and any special instructions—without guesswork. The requirement that the duplicate be in its entirety guarantees nothing is missing or altered, so the crew is operating under the same authority and with complete information. If a duplicate is not legible, misreads could lead to unsafe movements or delays. If a duplicate isn’t complete, crucial data could be omitted, also creating unsafe or noncompliant conditions. Therefore, both legible and duplicated in their entirety must be satisfied before use.