Which crew member typically signs or acknowledges a track warrant?

• A. The dispatcher
• B. The engineer or designated crew member responsible for operating under the warrant, in coordination with dispatch
• C. The maintenance supervisor
• D. The conductor only

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the person who will operate under the track warrant must acknowledge it. The engineer, or another designated crew member who is responsible for moving under the warrant, signs or confirms receipt of the warrant in coordination with dispatch. This establishes who is authorized to move the train under the stated limits and ensures they understand the conditions, speeds, and block boundaries. The dispatcher issues and coordinates with the crew, but does not sign to acknowledge the warrant themselves. The maintenance supervisor isn’t the one who signs, and the conductor alone isn’t the standard signer unless that person is the designated operating crew. So, the engineer or the designated crew member responsible for operating under the warrant, in coordination with dispatch, is the one who signs or acknowledges it.