Element 4 General Questions

Question 1

If a train is to move more than a 1/4 mile in the wrong direction what Headlights/ Marker/Tail Lights must it display

Answer 1

A White light at the leading end and a Red at the rear

Question 2

If a train is to move Less than a 1/4 mile in the wrong direction what Headlights/ Marker/Tail Lights must be displayed.

Answer 2

No change to the light settings. But authorisation must be agreed with signalman and it must not involve setting back over an AHB crossing.

Question 3

If a Customer operated the Pass-Comm on your train what action would you take

Answer 3

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

Question 4

If any vehicles or trains are required to be left on the Running Line what must you do

Answer 4

Ensure the Signalman is advised

Question 5

When your train is running in the wrong direction on the opposite Running Line what must you advise customers

Answer 5

Advise the customers that the Stations will be on the opposite side from normal

Question 6

On departing a Station Platform when working a 15X or 170/4 Unit what action would you take

Answer 6

Remain at the Door Control Panel until the train has passed clear of the Platform

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Check that the train is complete and not divided

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Ensure that nobody has tried to alight or board the train. Then give the Driver the Ready to Start signal

Question 9

How would you identify a Pilotman

Answer 9

Red Armband with “Pilotman” in White worn on left arm or Red Flag worn on left arm

Question 10

When would the Pilotman inform you that single line working had been introduced

Answer 10

When it has been introduced in a Emergency and your train is to run in the wrong direction on the opposite running line

Question 11

What is a Class 1 Train

Answer 11

Express Passenger Train

Question 12

What is a Class 2 Train

Answer 12

Ordinary Passenger Train

Question 13

What is a Class 5 Train

Answer 13

Empty Coaching Stock

Question 14

If your train is being assisted in the rear, which Driver would you give the Ready to Start signal to.

Answer 14

The Driver in the rear

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Work under the One Door working system by using the local door

Question 16

If you had to work on the outside of your train what must you do

Answer 16

Contact the signalman and obtain his assurance that adjacent lines are closed to traffic.

Question 17

After finishing work on the outside of the train what should you do

Answer 17

Again contact the signalman to inform him that this work is complete and the passage of trains may be resumed.

Question 18

How is a Signal Post Telephone identified

Answer 18

A Black and White Diagonally Striped sign

Question 19

If a train has a “Not to be Moved” board attached to it what does this mean

Answer 19

That Maintenance or Cleaning Staff are on-board and that the train must not be moved

Question 20

Who is authorised to remove a “Not to be Moved” board

Answer 20

The Maintenance or Cleaning Staff who applied the board

Question 21

If observe a defect, what should you do

Answer 21

Make an entry in the Defect Repair Book and hand the White Slip off at the next Staffed Station and advise the Operations Control

Question 22

What should you do if you realise that you have lost or misplace either of these cards - SCWID and PTS

Answer 22

Immediately contact my Supervisor/Manager who will issue me with a Duplicate Card(s) or make

Question 23

What is the “Train in Distress” warning

Answer 23

A continuous series of Long Blasts on the high/loud tone of the horn

Question 24

If you see or became aware of anything which could endanger the safety of your train what must you do

Answer 24

Stop the train immediately if possible not in a Tunnel, Viaduct or other unsuitable place

Question 25

If your train is stopped out of course what must you do

Answer 25

Immediately ascertain the reason for the delay

Question 26

What is the “Hazard Warning” indication

Answer 26

Flashing Headlights

Question 27

When working a Class 170/4 or a 15X unit, when you are not engaged in commercial duties where must you normally ride

Answer 27

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

Question 28

When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4, or Class 318 EMU unit what would you check in the vestibule areas

Answer 28

Check that the Door Control Panels are closed also check the Emergency Equipment Cupboards are locked

Question 29

When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4, or Class 318 EMU what would you check in the passenger Compartments

Answer 29

Ensure that the Heating & Lighting is working, also check the condition of the Toilet and the Cleanliness of the Unit

Question 30

If you discovered that lighting or heating was not working on a coach prior to departure what would you do

Answer 30

Request Maintenance Staff to attend

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Enter the defect into the Repair Book and hand the White Slip to the Platform Staff or direct to the Traincrew Supervisor

Question 32

When checking the serviceability of the train what are you checking at the rear of the train

Answer 32

Tail Lights are illuminated, Destination Screen is illuminated and showing the correct destination. The Gangway Door is closed and locked

Question 33

When checking the serviceability of a 15X, 170/4 and 318 EMU what would you check in the rear Cab

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

How soon should train crew be in attendance at a train prior to departure

Answer 34

At least 5 minutes

Question 35

What information must you check with your Driver before working a train

Answer 35

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