Day 40 Flashcards

Assistance Protection

1
Q

You are the driver of the failed train, what information do you need to tell the signaller?

A
  • Train ID
  • Declared the train a failure and require assistance
  • Exact location
  • Stock type and defect
  • Preference of direction of assistance
  • The train will not be moved
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2
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During poor visibility and you can’t get communication with the assisting driver, what must the driver of the failed train do?

A
  • Leave the failed train and walk 300 metres in the direction of assistance
  • If there is a stop signal within 300 metres, wait there
  • If there is a tunnel entrance within 300 metres, wait there
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3
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If you have failed within a tunnel and 300 metres is within the tunnel?

A
  • Exit the tunnel at the far end and wait there
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4
Q

When you have arrived at the agreed location and your assisting train arrives, what must you display?

A
  • Hand danger signal
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5
Q

You are the assisting train, what information will you need?

A
  • Location of the failed train
  • location of the driver of the failed train
  • stock type of the failed train
  • where the failed train is to be taken to
  • permission to pass the signal at danger
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6
Q

You’re the assisting train and when proceeding towards the failed train, how must you drive?

A
  • At caution and not exceed 25mph
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7
Q

Your train has divided, what train illuminations will you have on the rear of the front portion of TCB?

A
  • Reds at rear in TBC
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7
Q

When can the assisting driver travel in a tunnel?

A
  • If they have picked up the driver of the failed train OR the signaller has said the driver isn’t in there and the tunnel; is clear
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8
Q

When do you need to carry out emergency protection for a failed train?

A
  • TBW
  • ESW
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9
Q

Your train has divided, what train illuminations will you have on the rear of the front portion of Absolute Block?

A
  • No lights at rear in Absolute Block
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10
Q

What is Southeastern’s policy regarding divided trains?

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  • They can not be recoupled
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11
Q

Who will arrange for additional crew for the rear portion?

A
  • KICC
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12
Q

What locations can a train be driven other than the leading cab?

A
  • Slade Green Depot
  • Ramsgate Depot
  • Gillingham Depot
  • Strood Shunt
  • In an emergency to clear the line, i.e defective controls in the leading cab
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13
Q

Draw out a train and ask trainees where the driver and the CP will be in a cab if driving from other than the leading cab (In a single and multiple unit)

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14
Q

Maximum speed for propelling?

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  • 5mph
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15
Q

What does the competent person need to do when riding in the leading cab?

A
  • Observe and relay signals to driver
  • Sounds the horn if necessary
  • Apply the automatic brake in an emergency