When a dragging equipment detector requires stopping and awaiting confirmation to pass, who should confirm it's safe to pass before you resume?

• A. The crew or RTC
• B. The EIC
• C. Yardmaster
• D. Dispatcher

Answer: (A)

When a dragging equipment detector stops a train, only the person with authority to authorize movement on that route can clear the train to resume. In practice, that clearance comes from either the crew aboard the train or the Rail Traffic Controller (RTC). The crew may confirm that the drag has been addressed and it’s safe to move, or the RTC can assess the situation and issue the go-ahead after ensuring the track is clear and no other movements are affected. The other roles—Employee in Charge, Yardmaster, or Dispatcher—do not provide the immediate safety clearance for passing a drag-detector stop in this mainline context.