                              October 28, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
TEXAS DIVISION

                            SYSTEM GENERAL NOTIC NO. 206

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Switch Tender Instructions
SUBDIVISION: All

1. The train dispatcher and switch tender are required
   to have a job briefing before switch tender acts on
   instructions from the train dispatcher. Following a
   shift change, another briefing is required between the
   train dispatcher and switch tender, which will include
   discussion of pending instructions and determination if
   the instructions are still correct.

2. When communication involves approaching train
   movements, use engine initials and number and direction.
   Do not use only train symbols or blanket terms such as
   "westbound or eastbound trains."

3. The train dispatcher will issue specific instructions
   to the switch tender. The switch tender must repeat
   the instructions to the train dispatcher and receive
   confirmation of being correct, before acting on the
   instructions.
   For example: After confirming with the train dispatcher
   that BNSF 1234 West will be the next train to line from
   Main Track 1 to Main Track 2 at Robinson Spur, the switch
   tender is then to call the BNSF 1234 West and verify
   the train has authority from Main Track 1 to Main
   Track 2 at Robinson Spur. After verification has been
   received from the BNSF 1234 West, and after the switch
   tender has positively identified and verified the BNSF
   1234 is closely approaching the switch to be handled,
   the switch tender will line the route for the movement.
   After the movement is clear of the switch, the switch
   the switch must be lined and locked in the normal position.

4. The train dispatcher is responsible to communicate
   directly with the switch tender when necessary to
   change routing instructions after authority has been
   granted to a train. Another authority over the switch
   that the switch tender is in charge of cannot be issued
   until the train dispatcher has informed the switch
   tender of the change.

5. When a switch tender is at a remote location,
   away from a depot and/or base station radio, the
   switch tender must check with train dispatcher when
   arriving at such location to confirm they can clearly
   communicate.  If the switch tender becomes aware of
   any radio communication problems, the train dispatcher
   must be notified. The chief dispatcher will
   coordinate specific arrangements when communication
   problems are evident.

6. The switch tender must advise the train dispatcher
   before leaving the assigned location or ceasing to
   perform switch tender duties.  While in charge of a
   switch, the switch tender must not leave the switch
   unattended unless it is lined and locked for normal
   movement.

7. The train dispatcher's transfer must include switch
   tender location(s) and pending issued instructions
   from the train dispatcher to the switch tender.




APPROVED:
C R ICE
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & COO

SYSTEM GENERAL NOTIC(S) FOR THE TEXAS DIVISION IN EFFECT
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