Practice question
In the context of PTC (49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I), what does the term 'movement authority' refer to?
- A written form signed by the conductor authorizing a switching move
- The digital authority conveyed to the on-board PTC system defining where the train may operate and at what speed
- The dispatcher's verbal approval for a train to depart a yard
- An FRA certificate confirming the locomotive's PTC equipment is functional
Answer: B — The digital authority conveyed to the on-board PTC system defining where the train may operate and at what speed
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