When verbally transmitting a mandatory directive, what information does the train dispatcher receive?

• A. The employee's name and location
• B. The authority number
• C. The release time
• D. The train ID

Answer: (A)

Verbal mandatory directives hinge on accountability. When someone issues a directive by voice, the dispatcher must know exactly who is giving it and where they are located. This is how the system ties authority to a specific person at a specific place and time, ensuring there’s a traceable record if anything needs to be reviewed later. While the directive itself will include details like the authority number, release time, or train IDs for movement control, the essential information the dispatcher receives during the spoken transmission is the employee’s name and location.