TRAN 162 — Dispatch Responsibilities II
This advanced course examines the principle responsibilities of dispatch employees with regard to train movement and traffic train control. Main topics include track warrant control, direct traffic control, automatic block signal systems, yard limits, and DTC block authority. The course utilizes technology to track various train movement and blocking using the CAD application. The course reviews the dispatcher’s responsibilities with regard to fouled track, current of traffic, controlled and non-controlled track, working limits, employee in charge (EIC), on-track equipment (OTE), and protection requests.