17 Reasons to allow a train to pass a signal at danger

Question 1

Signal is _____________

Answer 1

defective or disconnected

Question 2

ERTMS equipment is ____________

Answer 2

defective or disconnected, and is preventing a MA from being issued

Question 3

The signal cannot be cleared, or a MA cannot be sent because________

Answer 3

signalling or level crossing equipment has failed

Question 4

For shunting purposes, a main aspect or stop signal is to be passed at danger when__________

Answer 4

there is no associated position light or semaphore shunting signal, or an EoA passed when it is not possible to issue a MA.

Question 6

The signal cannot be cleared because a train or movement______

Answer 6

which has reversed, is then required to start back from beyond that signal

Question 7

An electric train is to pass the signal or EoA____

Answer 7

protecting an isolated section, and proceed towards the limiting point

Question 8

A train has been accepted using restricted acceptance because____

Answer 8

the line is clear only up to the home signal of the next signal box, and the section signal cannot be cleared.

Question 9

In an emergency (and then only when authorised by SSM or Ops Control) on a TCB or ERTMS line, a signal or EoA is to be passed____

Answer 9

so that a train carrying passengers can enter an occupied section to use a station platform (Emergency Permissive Working).

Question 10

An engineering train is to___

Answer 10

move towards a possession, or leave a line under possession at an intermediate point

Question 11

A train is to pass the signal or EoA protecting engineering work, under TS1 13.2, to gain access to____

Answer 11

A station where the train is required to start back,
A line under Single Line Working (SLW),
A Siding.

Question 12

The line is to be_________ to to check that it is clear.

Answer 12

Examined

Question 13

A train is to proceed at caution through an Absolute Block section from the signal box in rear when ______

Answer 13

a failed train has been removed.

Question 14

A train is to enter the section after: ________

Answer 14

A train or vehicle that has proceeded without authority has been removed
OR
The front portion of a divided train has passed through the section.

Question 15

A train is to enter the section to____ (failed train)

Answer 15

R - Remove a portion of a divided train
E - Evacuate passengers of a failed train
A - Assist a failed train
R - Remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority

Question 16

(scenario prompt): one line of a double line has been obstructed. While this is being dealt with, the opposite line is clear and safe for the passage of trains. What must you implement to keep trains running?

Answer 16

Single Line Working (SLW) applies

Question 17

Working by ______ or ________ working applies

Answer 17

“PILOT”, “Modified”

Question 18

An engineering train is to enter_____

Answer 18

a protection zone