Is MATC mode applicable during employee pick-up?

MATC mode, which stands for Manual Automatic Train Control, is primarily utilized under specific operational conditions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of trains. It is not applicable during employee pick-up because this mode is typically reserved for regular train operations where automatic controls and signals are in play to manage train movements safely.

During employee pick-up, safety becomes the utmost priority, and scenarios involving manual control or oversight are critical to prevent accidents or miscommunication in the dynamic environment of train operations. Therefore, operating in MATC mode, which relies on a partially automated system, would undermine the direct supervision and control that is necessary during such events.

The other options suggest varying degrees of applicability for MATC mode, but the fundamental requirement for heightened safety and oversight during employee pick-up clearly designates that MATC is not suitable or allowed in this context.