When an employee requests a track warrant, what information must they inform the dispatcher?

• A. The employee's work shift
• B. The weather forecast
• C. What movements will be made, and when necessary, which tracks will be used and how much time is required
• D. The train's final destination

Answer: (C)

A track warrant is a formal authorization that tells the dispatcher exactly what movement will happen on which section of track and for how long. The critical pieces of information to convey are the movements (what will be done by the crew), which tracks or track sections will be used, and the time required for those movements. This precise information lets the dispatcher assign authority, prevent conflicts with other trains, and manage clearances safely.

The other items aren’t about occupying or moving on the track under a warrant. The work shift is a personnel scheduling detail, not part of the track occupancy authorization. The weather forecast, while it may affect operations, isn’t the information needed to grant or monitor a warrant. The train’s final destination isn’t the controlling factor for issuing occupancy authority; the warrant focuses on the specific movements, tracks, and duration.