Dealing with train accident or Train evactuation M1 Flashcards
What immediate arrangements must be made if a train is stopped by train accident, fire or accidental devision?
turn the Hazard lights on, make a REC via GSMR making an emergency call, carry out emergency protection if the signaller can not give signal protection.
`What is the basic procedure when undertaking emergency protection?
placing track circuit clips on the rail head of obstructed lines, displaying a hand danger signal to any approaching trains and placing three detonators down 20 m apart at the 1 mile 1/4 location.
When would it be necessary to place additional detonators on the line before reaching the full distance?
When a train approaches, when reaching a signal box or telephone, reaching a tunnel entrance or diverging junction.
Where must detonators be placed if the distance falls within the tunnel?
at the entrance of the tunnel and the exit of the tunnel.
What protection must be carried out when the driver is directly told by the signaller that adequate protection has been provided?
place a TCOC on each other obstructed line, and if the train has become derailed and is not operating track circuits place one on your own line.
If you become aware of a fire on your train what must you do?
Stop the train immediately avoiding viaducts, steep cuttings, tunnels and stations. hazard lights on, REC made to the signaller stating this is an emergency call.
If your train becomes accidentally divided what must you do?
Hazard lights on, REC to signaller, protect lines if necessary, make sure both portions of the train are secure, and all vehicles are accounted for. check couplings to see if they caused damage to infrastructure and to also see if it can be reattached.
If the portions can not be recoupled, what actions must you take?
place 3 detonators 300 meters on each side of the rear portion, place a tail lamp on the rear of the front portion on a TCB line. must inform the signaller the rear portion can not be coupled and is being left, give exact location.
What different types of evacuations is there?
controlled evacuation
emergency evacuation
uncontrolled evacuation
What must you do when passengers are self evacuating?
You must tell the signaller that an uncontrolled evacuation is taking place and to provide immediate signal protection. If you can not contact the signaller or they can not provide protection you must carry out emergency protection.
List the definition of train accidents?
Collision with:
a person
road vehicle
an obstruction
trains or rail vehicles.
accidental devision.
derailment.
fire on a train which puts passing trains in danger.
fire on a train that makes passengers evacuate onto running lines.
