What information should a train crew record or carry for a track warrant?

• A. The warrant number, issuing railroad, authority limits (start and end mileposts or sections), time window, speed restrictions, and any special instructions.
• B. The weather forecast for the next week.
• C. Crew meal preferences and gossip.
• D. The dates of previous warrants.

Answer: (A)

Track warrants are formal authorizations that define exactly where, when, and how a train may move, so the crew must carry all the details that establish the scope and conditions of that authority. The essential information includes the warrant number for traceability, the issuing railroad to show jurisdiction, the authority limits (start and end mileposts or the specific track sections covered), the time window when the warrant is valid, any speed restrictions to ensure safe movement, and any special instructions that apply in the protected area (such as work zones, flag protection, or temporary signaling changes). This combination lets the crew verify the warrant’s validity, know precisely where they can operate, when it expires, how fast they may go, and what additional precautions or steps are required.

Other options don’t fit because they don’t define the authorization. A weather forecast isn’t part of the movement authority. Personal items like crew meal preferences or gossip are irrelevant to safe operation. Dates of previous warrants aren’t needed for the current movement; the crew operates under the current warrant, which already references any prior related protections if applicable.