Element 4 General Questions Flashcards
If a train is to move more than a 1/4 mile in the wrong direction what Headlights/ Marker/Tail Lights must it display
A White light at the leading end and a Red at the rear
If a train is to move Less than a 1/4 mile in the wrong direction what Headlights/ Marker/Tail Lights must be displayed.
No change to the light settings. But authorisation must be agreed with signalman and it must not involve setting back over an AHB crossing.
If a Customer operated the Pass-Comm on your train what action would you take
Identify the affected vehicle, identify the reason and re-set the Pass-Comm, obtain the passengers name and address and that of any witnesses. Submit a Report at the end of your shift
If any vehicles or trains are required to be left on the Running Line what must you do
Ensure the Signalman is advised
When your train is running in the wrong direction on the opposite Running Line what must you advise customers
Advise the customers that the Stations will be on the opposite side from normal
On departing a Station Platform when working a 15X or 170/4 Unit what action would you take
Remain at the Door Control Panel until the train has passed clear of the Platform
If your train is brought to a stand by a brake application which cannot be attributed to the Traincrew or Passengers what action would you take
Check that the train is complete and not divided
Should you be stopped out of course at a Station at which it is not booked to call what must you do before you proceed
Ensure that nobody has tried to alight or board the train. Then give the Driver the Ready to Start signal
How would you identify a Pilotman
Red Armband with “Pilotman” in White worn on left arm or Red Flag worn on left arm
When would the Pilotman inform you that single line working had been introduced
When it has been introduced in a Emergency and your train is to run in the wrong direction on the opposite running line
What is a Class 1 Train
Express Passenger Train
What is a Class 2 Train
Ordinary Passenger Train
What is a Class 5 Train
Empty Coaching Stock
If your train is being assisted in the rear, which Driver would you give the Ready to Start signal to.
The Driver in the rear
In an emergency if you were working a train formed of 15X units which is too long for a Platform what should you do on Power Operated Door Stock
Work under the One Door working system by using the local door
If you had to work on the outside of your train what must you do
Contact the signalman and obtain his assurance that adjacent lines are closed to traffic.
After finishing work on the outside of the train what should you do
Again contact the signalman to inform him that this work is complete and the passage of trains may be resumed.
How is a Signal Post Telephone identified
A Black and White Diagonally Striped sign
If a train has a “Not to be Moved” board attached to it what does this mean
That Maintenance or Cleaning Staff are on-board and that the train must not be moved
Who is authorised to remove a “Not to be Moved” board
The Maintenance or Cleaning Staff who applied the board
If observe a defect, what should you do
Make an entry in the Defect Repair Book and hand the White Slip off at the next Staffed Station and advise the Operations Control
What should you do if you realise that you have lost or misplace either of these cards - SCWID and PTS
Immediately contact my Supervisor/Manager who will issue me with a Duplicate Card(s) or make
What is the “Train in Distress” warning
A continuous series of Long Blasts on the high/loud tone of the horn
If you see or became aware of anything which could endanger the safety of your train what must you do
Stop the train immediately if possible not in a Tunnel, Viaduct or other unsuitable place
If your train is stopped out of course what must you do
Immediately ascertain the reason for the delay
What is the “Hazard Warning” indication
Flashing Headlights
When working a Class 170/4 or a 15X unit, when you are not engaged in commercial duties where must you normally ride
In the Driving Cab, or the saloon which is most convenient to your duties, but not in the Cab from which the train is being driven
When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4, or Class 318 EMU unit what would you check in the vestibule areas
Check that the Door Control Panels are closed also check the Emergency Equipment Cupboards are locked
When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4, or Class 318 EMU what would you check in the passenger Compartments
Ensure that the Heating & Lighting is working, also check the condition of the Toilet and the Cleanliness of the Unit
If you discovered that lighting or heating was not working on a coach prior to departure what would you do
Request Maintenance Staff to attend
If you discovered that there was a fault on a Unit that was not serious, and Maintenance Staff were unable to attend what would you do
Enter the defect into the Repair Book and hand the White Slip to the Platform Staff or direct to the Traincrew Supervisor
When checking the serviceability of the train what are you checking at the rear of the train
Tail Lights are illuminated, Destination Screen is illuminated and showing the correct destination. The Gangway Door is closed and locked
When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4 and 318 EMU what would you check in the rear Cab
Check that the Cab has Detonators and Flags. Check that Fire Extinguishers are in place and sealed. Check that Track Circuit Clips are in place. Also check that the NRN Radio is set up. Check the Repair Book for any defects.
How soon should train crew be in attendance at a train prior to departure
At least 5 minutes
What information must you check with your Driver before working a train
You must confer with the Driver as to the Calling Points of the train and any other information which may affect the working of the train
