Day 35

Question 1

When can you return to the platform if you have an overrun?

Answer 1

-Less than 400 metres
-The driver or conductor can confirm that no one has fallen from the train if a door release has been given
-There is no automatic crossing to over (unless crossing has wrong direction controls)
-Signaller has given authority

Question 2

A passcom has been operated and the driver can establish the reason, what do we do?

Answer 2

Stop the train at first suitable location (e.g station, unless it can be established that the conductor is able to deal with the situation

Question 3

A passcom has been operated and the driver can NOT establish the reason, what do we do?

Answer 3

Stop at the next suitable location

Question 4

What would happen if you fail to operate the passcom within the preset time

Answer 4

Full emergency brake application

Question 5

What can you do if a passcom fails to reset?

Answer 5

Operate the passcom isolation switch with authority with KICC/MDC

Question 6

On a wheelset what is used to detect heat and fires

Answer 6

Hot axle box detector

Question 7

Wheelflats, what do you do?
-Slight flat (tap tap tap)
-Serious flat, but no other damage (bonk bonk bonk)
-More serious flats (bang bang bang) or wheel cannot be freed

Answer 7

Slight flat (tap tap tap) – proceed normally

Serious flat, but no other damage (bonk bonk bonk) – advise signaller and proceed at no more than 20mph when authorised

More serious flats (bang bang bang) or wheels cannot be freed – DO NOT MOVE

Question 8

If you’re being delayed for more than 10 minutes between being advised of a hot axle box and being able to examine it, what do you do?

Answer 8

-Tell signaller
-Contact MDC and follow instructions given
-If you are required to move to a location for a fitter to examine, proceed no more than 20mph

Question 9

Reasons for a BIL to be on?

Answer 9

-Set of doors not fully closed
-Cab door is open
-Passcom been operated
-External INGRESS or interal EGRESS handle has been operated
-Vehicle has been selected for an emergency door release
-Certain brake faults

Question 10

What type of door is used for 375/377 and networkers?

Answer 10

Sliding plug

Question 11

What type of door is used for 376 and 707?

Answer 11

Sliding

Question 12

What factors should you consider when braking?

Answer 12

-Weather conditions
-Railhead conditions
-Weight of train
-Length of train
-Gradients
-Braking characteristics

Question 13

Speeds for EBS
EBS only
EBS and TIS (single unit)
EBS and TIS (multiple units)

Answer 13

-EBS only – Line speed*
-EBS and TIS (single unit) – Line speed*
-EBS and TIS ( multiple units) – 25mph

*subject to any other speed that may also apply.

Question 14

Doors Locked out

Question 15

You have had to operate the TIS (with authority), what must you ensure before proceeding?

Answer 15

-Check power is holding ALL train doors closed by physically checking the doors
-If any doors are then subsequently opened only the doors on the side of the train that were released must be physically checked by hand before proceeding

Question 16

If you have a door out of gauge, what max speed do you do and how do you proceed?

Answer 16

-Max 20 mph
-5 mph when passing structures of trains on adjacent lines on the same side of the defected door

Question 17

Reasons for the brake continuity wire being broken?

Answer 17

-CPBC in brake step 4 by driver or depressing any emergency stop button
-CPBC in brake step 4 by conductor or depressing any emergency stop button
-Accidental division of train
-Loss of interlock

Question 18

Brake regulations (draw on board)

Question 19

When must a running brake test be carried out?

Answer 19

-First opportunity
-Any other time deemed necessary
-Any brake isolation cock or traction cut out switch being operated

Question 20

How often should you do a running brake test during snowfall or snow disturbed by passage of trains? And what reduction?

Answer 20

-3-5 mins
-Reduction of 10mph if greater than 35mph