DT5 - Single Line Working by Pilot

Question 1

What will the pilot do in SLW

Answer 1

• personally authorise any movement over the single line unless the signaller is permitted to do so
• get the signallers permission before authorising you to move onto the single line
• get the signallers permission before authorising you to pass any signal at danger

Question 2

How would you identify the pilot

Answer 2

• red armlet
• ‘pilot’ in white lettering
• worn on the left arm

Question 3

How would you tell if un-worked points are safe for you to pass over

Answer 3

• green flag / light at night

Question 4

What is the number of the SLW Ticket?

Answer 4

RT3193

Question 5

Who’s responsibility is it to check the info is correct?

Answer 5

Yours

Question 6

When would you proceed onto the SLW section without a ticket?

Answer 6

1. assisting a failed train
2. evacuate passengers from a failed train
3. remove a portion of a divided train
4. remove a train/vehicles that have proceeded without authority
5. moving to and from the point of obstruction

Question 7

If going through a SLW section in the right direction do you drive to the signals?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What info is included in the RT3193

Answer 8

• line over which SLW applies
• which crossovers are being sued at each end
• to pass over any AHBC level crossings when green hand signal provided

Question 9

What additional info is included in the RT3193 if passing in the wrong direction

Answer 9

• whether a hand signaller has been appointed to signal you back to the correct line
• location of any other hand signallers
• to pass a hand signaller only if a proceed hand signal is shown
• the locations of and how to pass crossings
• location of any un-worked points
• locations of any TSRs or ESRs
• any position light / shunting signals which are being used to control movements

Question 10

What signals must you obey when passing in the wrong direction

Answer 10

Unless ticket says otherwise:
- any signal that applies to your train, ie position lights, shunting signals, limit of shunt boards

Question 11

What must you do before entering the SLW

Answer 11

1. ensure pilot is properly identified
2. ensure you clearly understand all the instructions given to you
3. ensure you have the personal authority of the pilot to enter the SLW
   (apart from the 5 scenarios)

Question 12

If you are the first train over the SLW, what could the pilot ask you to do?

Answer 12

• stop to let them inform workers along the line that SLW is in operation and what line it applies to
• stop to check that points are secured

Question 13

How many trains can enter a SLW section

Answer 13

• wrong direction: one
• right direction: one or more

Question 14

Speed through SLW in wrong direction?

Answer 14

50 mph max, 15mph over points

Question 15

When reaching the crossover at the end of the SLW section, what are your actions if the crossover is facing your train?

Answer 15

• get the signallers permission for the train to proceed over the crossover
• if a signal is provided for this movement, proceed when signal is cleared

Question 16

When reaching the crossover at the end of the SLW section, what are your actions if the crossover is trailing your train?

Answer 16

• get the signallers instruction and permission regarding drawing forward and then setting back one the crossover to return to the proper line