Which statement is true about relaying track warrants?

• A. No train personnel may relay warrants
• B. Relay is permitted
• C. Relay is permitted only with dispatcher permission
• D. Relay is allowed only for bulletins

Answer: (B)

Relaying a track warrant is permitted because the authority to move on a defined track segment must be available to the crew that needs it, even if the original recipient isn’t present. When someone holding the warrant can’t be reached, another qualified employee can pass the warrant’s details to the appropriate crew, ensuring continuous operation without sacrificing safety. The relayer must convey all essential content—who issued the warrant, the exact segment and limits, any conditions, and the expiration time—and the receiving person must acknowledge and log the transfer, with the dispatcher kept informed so the authority chain stays current. This keeps trains moving efficiently while maintaining clear, auditable control of movements. The other options don’t fit because warrants are not restricted to a no-relay rule, nor do they require dispatcher permission for every relay, and bulletins are a separate type of instruction from warrants.