What is the exception to the requirement to obtain a Track Warrant for Bulletins?

• A. Switching or yard moves may determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are in effect. If no track bulletins are in effect, advise that none are needed.
• B. If track bulletins are present, you still must obtain a Warrant
• C. Only in emergencies
• D. Bulletins are always required

Answer: (A)

Switching or yard moves can be exempt because you can verify with the train dispatcher or yardmaster whether any track bulletins are in effect. If they indicate none are in effect, no track warrant is needed. If bulletins are in effect, you still need to obtain one. This explains why checking with the dispatcher or yardmaster and proceeding without a warrant when no bulletins exist captures the exception. The other statements either require a warrant regardless of bulletin status or claim bulletins are always required, which doesn’t reflect the exception for yard/switch movements.