7.1

Question 1

Speeds in a TBW

Answer 1

Maximum of 50mph (unless line speed is lesser)

15mph at points if you are the first train across the TBW or it is your first time

Question 2

Before entering TBW you must ensure?

Answer 2

• There is a hand signaller present
• The hand signaller has handed you a TBW ticket
• you have checked and understood the TBW ticket
• you have confirmed and clarified the hand signaller instructions
• hand signaller has authorised you to pass the signal at danger and has shown a yellow flag for you to proceed.
• temporary isolate TPWS

Question 3

When a TBW ticket is not required?

Answer 3

• Assisting a failed train
• Assisting a train that passed without authority
• Recovering a decoupled train
• Evacuating passengers from a failed train

Question 4

What must you do if you are the first train through TBW?

Answer 4

• Check points are set correctly

* Go over points at 15mph

Question 5

What to do at the exit signal?

Answer 5

• STOP!!! Even if signaller is showing a *yellow flag or signal is showing a proceed aspect.
• Hand over the TBW ticket to the hand signaller.
• Wait for authority to pass the signal at danger or even at a proceed aspect
• reinstate TPWS

Question 6

What to check on the TPWS ticket?

Answer 6

• Date/time
• signals to pass at danger
• signals to ignore
• level crossings
• train number
• line TBW applies to
• speed limits
• signallers workstation
• additional information

Question 7

Recognising a pilot man?

Answer 7

Arm band with a red background and white writing which says PILOTMAN

Question 8

What to do before entering SLW?

Answer 8

• make sure pilotman is present
• make sure you understand and confirm the information/instructions from pilotman
• make sure you receive a SLW ticket from the pilotman and you have checked that the information is correct and you have a clear understanding.
• get authority to pass signal at danger

Question 9

What speed must you do in SLW?

Answer 9

WRONG DIRECTION- max speed of 50MPH unless Line speed in lesser
RIGHT DIRECTION- Line speed

Question 10

Where and when would you get a hand signal?

Answer 10

WHERE
*At the end of SLW (where you will be stopped to be crossed back over to normal working)

WHEN

• If there is no PLS or main aspect signal to cross you back over.
• Poor visibility and can not see PLS

Question 11

What if your the first train through SLW?

Answer 11

You must make sure:

• that all points are set correctly
• advise anyone near the line that SLW is in operation
• Pilotman may come with you to advise work sites of SLW (follow his instructions)

Question 12

What to do with your ticket once passed the SLW?

Answer 12

Write cancelled on the ticket and hand back to either a pilotman at the end of the SLW or hand in at the end of your duty if one is not present.

Question 13

When is a SLW ticket not needed to enter?

Answer 13

• when assisting a failed train
• when assisting a train that has passed without authority
• when evacuating passengers from a failed train
• recovering a decoupled train

Question 14

When is SLW ticket is required?

Answer 14

At all times unless one of the four

Question 15

Arrangements for notifying a driver of temporary and emergency speed restrictions

Answer 15

Late notice case
Line manager 
WON 
General Broadcast
Signaller

Question 16

Method used to advise a driver that altered methods of working is in place.

Answer 16

Line manager 
Drivers diagram
WON
Late notice case 
General broadcast
Signaller

Question 17

Actions and considerations if rushed or if you are unsure of anything?

Answer 17

Never feel rushed and NEVER rush! Rushing leads to incidents. If unsure of something ask for instructions and confirm and clarify what needs to be done. If in any movement STOP AND THEN ASK FOR CLARIFICATION.

Question 18

Situations where a signal can be passed at danger with authority.

Answer 18

Shunt movements
Signal failures 
In an emergency 
Signal irregularities 
Examine the line
Assist a failed train 
Evacuating passengers from a failed train 
Recovering a lost portion of the train
Working by pilotman
Single line working
Temporary block working

Question 19

Actions and consideration when requested to make a wrong direction move not controlled by fixed signals?

Answer 19

• All though wrong direction movements is still line speed you will be requested to drive at caution.
• Get authority from the signaller first before moving
• Make sure you understand why you are doing wrong direction movements and how long for

Question 20

Locations where bi-directional working is permitted?

Answer 20

UTM and DTM
Forest gate to bow junction UM
Forest gate to carpenters road DM,DE
Carpenters road to Stratford platform UE
Seven kings UE
Ilford DE
Gidea DE
Brentwood DE
Shenfield all platforms except 3

Question 21

Methods used to dispatch a train when there is a failure of mirrors and monitors?

Answer 21

• Contact signaller/control
• make a PA
• secure cab make sure desk is in a safe state
• get out cab and look down the train

if you are still unable to see the last coaches:
*walk down and press the porter buttons or close doors from middle cab if possible.

Question 22

Layout of engineers possession, signs and staff involved?

Answer 22

Main aspect signal—-3 dets—- stop possession sign(in middle)—–possession area(need authority from PICOP to enter,MAX SPEED 40mph—- site marker board—– site area(need authority from ES/SWL to enter) MAX SPEED 5mph—– site marker board—– possession area—— 3 dets—— possession stop sign—- main aspect signal