Which term denotes a train that has precedence over another train?

• A. Superior Train
• B. Train
• C. Train of Superior Right
• D. Train of Superior Direction

Answer: (A)

In railroad practice, priority is shown by labeling a train as the one with precedence. The term used for the train that has the right of way over another is “superior train.” This designation directly communicates that this train must be given priority and the other train must yield as required by signals and dispatch rules. The other phrases either aren’t standard terms for indicating priority or would imply a different concept, so they don’t convey the intended meaning as clearly.