Dealing With A Train Accident Or Train Evacuation- Module M1

Question 1

What is the definition of signal protection?

Answer 1

Keeping signals at danger, and closing routes or keeping routes closed.

Question 2

What is the definition of train accident?

Answer 2

• A derailment
• A collision involving trains or rail vehicles
• A collision with an obstruction
• A collision with a road vehicle
• A collision with a person
• A fire on train which might put passing trains in danger
• A fire on a train which might mean passengers are evacuated onto running lines
• An accidental train division which has caused another line is to be obstructed

Question 3

What are a drivers actions after a train accident?

Answer 3

• immediately switch on hazard warning indication (or red light forward if this is not possible)
• check if any other lines are obstructed and decide the quickest way to stop approaching trains
• check your exact location and contact the signaller in the quickest way possible
• if signal protection has be provided you must place track circuit clips on every line obstructed, and
  your own line if the whole train has derailed

Question 4

What is emergency protection?

Answer 4

• Track circuit clips on every line which is obstructed, (on your line first if your whole train has derailed)
• Lay 3 detonators 20m apart, 2km from the obstruction, towards approaching trains that propose the highest risk)

Question 5

When must emergency protection be carried out?

Answer 5

• if the signaller cannot provide signal protection, or

- you are unable to contact the signaller

Question 6

What are a drivers actions once emergency protection has been completed?

Answer 6

• continue as far as necessary, if you still need to contact the signaller, or
• return to your train