The train dispatcher's repeat of release must include which three items?

• A. Authority number, release time, engine number
• B. Release time, name of employee releasing, date
• C. Authority number, name of employee releasing, location
• D. Authority number, release time, name of employee releasing

Answer: (D)

In track warrant control, the release repeat is a key safety check to confirm exactly what was issued. The dispatcher must repeat three items so the crew can verify the authorization is correct and traceable: the authority number that identifies the specific warrant, the release time indicating when the authority becomes active, and the name of the employee releasing (the person issuing the warrant). This combination ensures the crew knows which warrant they’re operating under, when it starts, and who issued it, providing a clear, auditable record and reducing chances of miscommunication. Other details like engine numbers, dates, or locations aren’t part of the required repeat, as they aren’t essential to identifying and activating the specific authority in this context.