Bridge Strikes

Question 1

You become aware of a vehicle struck an underline bridge, what must you do? (3)

Answer 1

1. Stop trains on the affected line.
2. Tell operation control.
3. Arrange for BSE or BSN to examine.

Question 2

What details do you need to get if an underline bridge was struck earlier and trains have passed over it since? (3)

Answer 2

1. The approximate time the bridge was struck.
2. Type of vehicle that struck the bridge.
3. If any damage to the bridge has been reported.

Question 3

What is a light vehicle in the bridge strike appendix?

Answer 3

Car, motorcycle, transit van or a vehicle on fire

Question 4

If you become aware of an overline bridge strike, what must you do? (3)

Answer 4

1. Tell operations control.
2. Carry out regulation 20 (examination of the line).
3. Arrange for BSE or BSN to examine.

Question 5

Over line bridge - What must you tell the first driver who is to examine the line? (6)

Answer 5

1. The exact location of the bridge.
2. Stop at the affected bridge.
3. If no debris, pass under at no more than 5mph.
4. Tell the driver why it is being examined.
5. Reach a clear understanding of which portion of line is to be examined.
6. Report any findings.