What must the Train Engineer do when there is an employee pick-up needed?

When an employee pick-up is needed, the train engineer has the responsibility to stop the train safely and in a timely manner to accommodate the pick-up. Stopping the train is crucial to ensure the safety of the employees who need to be picked up, as well as the integrity of the train's operations. The engineer must assess the situation rigorously, taking into account the location and any specific protocols that may be in place for employee pick-ups.

Continuing without stopping would pose a safety risk, as it would neglect the needs of the employees waiting to be picked up. Alerting the ATC system or switching to MCS mode may be additional operational procedures involved, but the immediate and primary action required from the engineer is to bring the train to a stop to facilitate this essential pick-up safely.