DT4 - Route Or Traction Conducting Flashcards
1
Q
When is a Conducting Driver required
A
If the driver is not competent in the traction route
2
Q
Who drives the train if the Conducting Driver is competent in route and traction
A
Conducting Driver
3
Q
Who is responsible for the safe working of the train?
A
Conducting Driver
4
Q
What info must you provide the Conducting Driver before starting?
A
- location of emergency equipment
- how to turn off the engine in an emergency
- operation of traction power and brakes
- how to stop train in an emergency
- how to communicate with the signaller
- explain braking performance
- weight and formation of the train
5
Q
If unhappy with the instruction what must you do?
A
Stop the train immediately
6
Q
As a Conducting Driver, what info must your provide?
A
- speed restrictions
- braking points
- gradients
- signal spacing
- low adhesion
- multi spad signals
- at-risk signals
- stations
- junctions
- any other relevant info
7
Q
As a Conducting Driver, what should you do if the driver doesn’t respond to instruction?
A
Stop the train immediately, only restart the train if you have assurance the driver will respond in future
