In Track Warrant Control, occupancy refers to what?

• A. The train occupying a defined track segment under the warrant.
• B. The number of trains in the area.
• C. The track is ready for service.
• D. The crew's physical presence on the platform.

Answer: (A)

Occupancy is the train actively being in the track segment that a warrant has authorized. In Track Warrant Control, a warrant gives protection to a defined section of track, and occupancy means the train has entered and is occupying that specific segment under that authority. This status stays in effect from entry until the train clears the segment or the warrant is canceled, ensuring no other train moves into that same track portion. It’s not about how many trains are nearby, whether the track is ready for service, or where the crew is on a platform.