Driving Policy (EMR)

Question 1

What are your actions if you are required to leave the cab

Answer 1

Secure the train (full service brakes, DRA set, drive selector in N)
Secure the cab (as per traction manual)
Ensure you have safety equipment
Hi-Vis
Contact signaller if you require a line block etc

Question 2

Bringing a train into service…..
What checks should you do before starting a train

Answer 2

Time = diagrammed departure time
Signal = check signal aspect, if no signal what was the last signal
Speed = what is the permissible limit
Station = what is the next stop

Question 3

What are the risk of misuse of the DRA

Answer 3

DRA is designed as a driver aid to prevent SPADs not as in cab signalling

Misuse will reduce it’s effectiveness and increase risk

Question 5

When approaching and stopping at a signal at danger, what should you do

Answer 5

Always apply the 20/20 rule,
200 yards before the signal be travelling at 20mph stopping 20m from the signal.

Question 6

If you are stopping at a station with a red aspect at the end of the platform and your stopping point will be less than 20m away from the signal. What procedure must you follow

Answer 6

Modify the 20/20 rule, be at a walking pace one coach length before the required car stoping point

Question 7

If you’re in any doubt of the movement authority, what must you do

Answer 7

Do not move, contact the signaller