If sustained wind speed exceeds 60 MPH, how should the train proceed?

If sustained wind speed exceeds 60 MPH, how should the train proceed?

• A. Reduce speed to 60 MPH and proceed to the nearest terminal and stop until wind speeds fall below 60 MPH.
• B. Maintain current speed and continue as normal.
• C. Stop immediately and wait for conditions to improve.
• D. Increase speed to outrun the wind.

Answer: (B)

Wind conditions matter, but a sustained wind at this level does not by itself require changing how the train operates. If there are no additional hazards—such as debris on the track, reduced visibility, or explicit dispatch instructions—the train should continue at its normal operating speed. Slowing down or stopping purely because the wind is above this threshold adds unnecessary risk and delays, while attempting to outrun the wind by speeding up is unsafe. If later conditions worsen or if dispatch directs otherwise, adjustments would be made, but the default action is to proceed as normal.

Wind conditions matter, but a sustained wind at this level does not by itself require changing how the train operates. If there are no additional hazards—such as debris on the track, reduced visibility, or explicit dispatch instructions—the train should continue at its normal operating speed. Slowing down or stopping purely because the wind is above this threshold adds unnecessary risk and delays, while attempting to outrun the wind by speeding up is unsafe. If later conditions worsen or if dispatch directs otherwise, adjustments would be made, but the default action is to proceed as normal.