GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response

Question 1

According to GCOR, what is the first action a crew must take when a derailment occurs?

Accepted Answer

Protect the scene and notify the dispatcher immediately

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Attempt to re-rail the equipment

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Conduct a damage assessment before notifying anyone

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Move the train to the nearest siding

Question 2

Under GCOR, when must a crew initiate an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

Whenever a condition exists that could cause injury, death, or equipment damage if not stopped

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Only when ordered by the dispatcher

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Only when a signal displays stop indication

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When speed exceeds the authorized maximum by more than 10 mph

Question 3

According to GCOR, after an emergency brake application is made, when may the engineer release the brakes?

Accepted Answer

Only after the train has come to a complete stop and the situation is assessed

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When the train speed drops below 20 mph

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Immediately after the hazard is passed

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After receiving dispatcher permission via radio

Question 4

Under GCOR, what must be done before a train movement resumes following an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

An inspection must be made and the cause of the emergency must be determined

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The dispatcher must be notified and a release must be received

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A written slow order must be obtained

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The conductor must walk the entire train

Question 5

According to GCOR, what is required when hazardous materials are involved in a train accident or incident?

Accepted Answer

The crew must identify the hazmat and report it as part of incident notification

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The crew must attempt to contain the spill using onboard equipment

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The train must be moved to the nearest yard before reporting

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Only the dispatcher determines if hazmat response is needed

Question 6

Under GCOR, when a train or car is struck by another object and damage is suspected, what must the crew do before moving the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Stop and inspect the equipment before any movement

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Proceed slowly to the nearest inspection point

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Notify the dispatcher and continue to the next station

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Reduce speed to 10 mph and monitor the equipment