09 - ATC Train Disabled

Question 1

When a combined train ais returning to an unattended location, what MAY you be instructed to do?

Answer 1

Place and lock the Dual Control Point Machine to the HAND position.

Question 2

In what scenario will you not need a TA while assisting a disabled train?

Answer 2

When you are mid section and the disabled train is in a track section ahead of you AND your instructions are to push (not set back) the train.

Question 3

Disabled train tavelling on a train authority becomes disabled, you are the relief driver what will you need?

Answer 3

You will need a fresh TA, you will head to assist the disabled train (the attempted hero) and take their TA (and DRA) and cancel them. “Double fuck up”

Question 4

What is the authority for a driver of a relief train to enter the section from an attended location?

Answer 4

Train Authority

Question 5

What is the authority for a Driver of a relief train to enter the section from an unattended location?

Answer 5

TA that has been dictated.

Question 6

Who cancels the relevant authority at an attended location?

Answer 6

Signaller

Question 7

Will a Train Authory be required if the relief is carried out from an Automatic Signal to the rear of a disabled train and it is pushed in the same direction of travel?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Who cancels a Train Authority at an unattended location once a relief train has been completed?

Answer 8

Driver
Cancelled, time, date, sign and inform TC. Sumbit with incident report.

Question 9

When a relief train is assisting and returning from an unattended crossing location, what will the relief Driver be requested to do to the DCPM?

Answer 9

Selector leaver to Hand