What action must the Dispatcher take with the information received from high/wides?

The correct course of action for the Dispatcher when receiving information from high/wides is to notify the connecting district or railroad. This is crucial because the data regarding high/wides refers to restrictions or alerts that could impact operations on connecting lines or districts. By promptly informing the relevant parties, the Dispatcher ensures that all affected train crews and operations can be adequately prepared, helping to maintain safety and efficiency in train movements.

Notifying the connecting district or railroad allows for coordinated responses to the information received, which may include rerouting trains, adjusting schedules, or ensuring that necessary precautions are taken to avoid potential hazards. This proactive communication is essential in maintaining the overall safety and effectiveness of railway operations.

Other responses, such as archiving the information or doing nothing until the next report, do not support the immediate actions required for safety and operational efficiency. Providing updates to train crews, while important, is typically a step that follows the initial notification to connecting districts or railroads to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding any issues that may arise from the high/wides information.