Abs And Atc Disabled Train Flashcards
What do we initially do when we declare the train disabled?
Fill in a dra
Dictate the dra to tc
What is the authority to rescue a disabled train if relief is from the rear at signal box location?
Train authority
What is the authority to enter the section from with relief from the rear when already in the block section?
Signal aspects
What is the authority if relieving from the advance,
Train authority
What must the driver of the disabled train do to protect the train?
Obtain track access if required
Secure train and full cab unattended
Take the dra, train radio and red flag/torch
Ensure red markers are on the rear of the train
Proceed 500m from the rear or to the first fixed signal at stop
Display red hand signal
Inform the train controller that the train is protected
What is the speed after passing a signal that is protecting the disabled train?
15km/h
What is relief procedure?
5 c’s
Confer
Couple
Cancel dra
Continuity
Contact tc
When entering from the advance in double line abs, what is the authority to enter the section?
If home is protecting wrong line move “track circuited no low speed caution”
If no fixed signal protecting the entrance verbal and/or c/e with green hand
What is the speed when relieving from the advance in double line abs?
Reduced speed until 2km from disabled train then stop
Then max of 15km/h
Where must the driver of the disabled train protect their train?
500m
On bidirectional abs what is the authority to when relieving from the advance?
Train authority
What is the speed when entering from the advance in bidirectional abs?
Signal aspects however as signaller can’t revert them to proceed they will all be at stop
R1s3
If a train is derailed do we follow safeworking systems as a disabled train?
Yes
If the track is obstructed what speed must the driver do when returning to the rear?
Extreme caution
On atc systems when assisting a disabled train is relief from the advance and rear the same as bidirectional abs?
Yes
