Element 5 Preset Questions Flashcards

1
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If after three attempts to close the doors on a 15X, 170/4, and 318Unit, a Door Obstruction Light remains illuminated what must you do

A

You must check that all the doors are properly closed.

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2
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What would you do if you had a Power Operated Door which would not close?

A

Move all Passengers from the affected area. Isolate the vehicle and advise the Operations Control

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3
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If you had a door fault which could not be rectified by the Isolation of the TIS or EBS what would do

A

Request via the Signalman to either speak to Fitting Staff or have them attend the failure

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4
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Should a Power Operated Door become open en-route what documentation would you be required to complete?

A

You must complete a Power Operated Door Incident Form in conjunction with the Driver at the end of your shift

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5
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If you had any doubt as to which Emergency Services were required what would you do?

A

Request all Emergency Services

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6
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What would you do if you discovered a Vehicle with a broken window and glass lying in the coach?

A

Move Passengers from the Vehicle and isolate the Vehicle. Advise Control, make an entry in the Repair Book

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7
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If you were reporting an Overhead Line Incident how would you do this?

A

I would advise the Signalman or Electric Control Officer that “This is an Emergency Call” stating your Name Grade and Location, the nature of the Incident and the Lines or Wires affected. I would identify the location using Structure Plate Numbers and give this information to the Signalman/ECO

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8
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If you have been involved in any out of course situation what must you do before booking-off duty

A

Submit a full Written Report to your Conductor Team Manager, or line Manager.

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9
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What equipment do you require to have if you have to carry out Protection duties

A

Detonators, Track Circuit Clips and Hand Danger Signal

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10
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What is meant by the term Emergency Protection?

A

On the obstructed line place a Track Circuit Clip, and three Detonators 20 yards apart at 1.1/4 miles (2 km) from the obstruction.

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11
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What action would you take if you observed that the Station Lights were unlit at an unstaffed station

A

Advise the Signalman or Control and report the circumstances. Ensure that Passengers are clear of the platform before leaving the Station and submit a Report to the Trains Inspector

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12
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What action would you take if an Internal Door had come off it’s runner whilst you were going through the train

A

Try and secure the door and make an entry in the Vehicle Repair Book. Advise the Control and make arrangements for the White Slip to be faxed to the Control

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13
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If your train is involved in an accident, failure, obstruction or exceptional incident what must you immediately ascertain

A

Whether any other line is obstructed

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14
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What action would you take if you discovered that your train had divided

A

Secure the rear portion of the train. If opposite line is obstructed or fouled, protect that line using Track Circuit Clips and Detonators. Advise the Signalman immediately. Protect the front and rear of your portion of the train

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15
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How would you protect the front of your portion of a divided train

A

Three Detonators 20 yards apart 300 yards ahead of the divided portion of the train

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16
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Before going to carry out Protection Duties who must you confer with

A

The Driver

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17
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Normally which lines are you required to protect

A

The line on which the train is standing and any other lines running in the same direction that may be obstructed

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18
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In the event of a mishap or obstruction which line is the Driver required to protect

A

The opposite running line

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19
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In the event of a derailment/obstruction and the Driver was not available which line must you protect first

A

the opposite running line

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20
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Whilst carrying out Detonator Protection a train approaches what must you do

A

You must place 3 Detonators 20 yards apart on the line as quickly as possible, move to a position of safety and exhibit a Hand Danger signal

21
Q

Whilst carrying out Detonator Protection you reached a Diverging Junction what would you have to do

A

Place 3 Detonators 20 yards apart before the Junction, the use your judgement and route knowledge as to which line to protect first

22
Q

During Temporary Block Working what protection must be carried out

A

Emergency Protection.

23
Q

During Single Line Working what protection must be carried out

A

Emergency Protection

24
Q

During Single Line Working and the Pilotman is travelling with the train who would arrange for protection duties to be carried out if required.

A

The Pilotman

25
Q

If an opposite or adjacent Running Line was obstructed how would you protect that line

A

By placing a Track Circuit Operating Clip on the obstructed line and then carrying out Emergency Protection.

26
Q

Whilst carrying out Detonator Protection, the Detonators normally placed at 1.1/4 fall within a Tunnel where would you place these Detonators

A

At the far end of the Tunnel

27
Q

In Track Circuit Block Areas, if you were working a train , and in the event of a mishap your train is blocking the opposite Running Line, what would you be required to do

A

Place a Track Circuit Clip on each adjacent obstructed line and then carry out Emergency Protection

28
Q

If while carrying out your Protection you reach a Tunnel Entrance what would you do

A

Place 3 Detonators 20 yards apart at the Entrance to the Tunnel

29
Q

Under what circumstances would Track Circuit Clips need to be applied to the line on which the train is travelling on

A

If all the wheels of the train had become derailed

30
Q

Under what circumstances would Emergency Protection need to be carried out on Track Circuit Block lines

A

If for some reason the Driver was unable to undertake these duties.

31
Q

If the Outer Pane only of a double-glazed window is broken what is the maximum speed that the train can run

A

100 m.p.h.

32
Q

If a Large Bodyside Single-Glazed Pane or both Panes of a double-glazed window are broken what is the maximum speed that the train can run

A

100 m.p.h.

33
Q

If you became aware of a cow, bull or other larger animal inside the Boundary Fence, what must you do

A

You must immediately protect the opposite running line with Track Circuit Clips and Emergency Protection. The Signalman must be advised as quickly as possible

34
Q

If a train has had Locked Wheels which have been freed and the flats are only slight what is the maximum speed the train can run

A

Line Speed

35
Q

If Locked Wheels have been freed and the flats are serious what is the maximum speed that the train can run

A

20 m.p.h.

36
Q

In the event of an Axle Box Detector being set of and no overheating found how far is the train allowed to travel before it must be examined

A

50 Miles

37
Q

If your train sets off another Detector and again no overheating is found what speed must the train proceed at

A

20 m.p.h.

38
Q

If Rain Water had flooded a line and the water level is between 2 and 4 inches what is the maximum speed that the train can run

A

5 m.p.h.

39
Q

If your train activates a Hot Axle Box Detector and the vehicle concerned has to be detached what is the maximum speed that the vehicle can be moved at

A

10 m.p.h. (5 m.p.h. through Crossings and Points)

40
Q

How soon after activating a Axle Box Detector should the Axle be checked

A

No longer than 10 minutes

41
Q

How long must a Score or Crack in a window be before it can be described as a Broken Window

A

A Crack or Score longer than 3 inches

42
Q

On a Multiple Unit train which has had the Air Suspension System for both bogies isolated, what is the maximum speed that the train can run

A

45mph

43
Q

If the Driver of your train had to raise the EBS (Emergency By-Pass Switch) in order to release the brakes on your train what must you do?

A

You must remain at the same position on the train and you must advise Customers that the Passenger Communication Apparatus has become inoperative and that if they require to have the train stopped in an emergency they must contact the Guard

44
Q

In the event of your Driver having to isolate the TIS (Traction Interlock Switch) in order to gain traction power what must you do after you have closed the doors at each station

A

You must physically check that each door is closed on both sides of the train by giving them a pull, before giving the Driver the Ready to Start signal

45
Q

If you were working more than unit which has had the EBS raised where must you ride on the train

A

In the leading cab of the rear unit

46
Q

If your train is involved in a station/platform overshoot, what procedures should be undertaken?

A

When the driver has informed you that permission has been granted to return to the platform, by confirming that the signaller and operations control have been informed.

The conductor must then inform the passengers of the circumstances.

Only when all these conditions have been met can you set back onto the platform.

47
Q

What procedures would you undertake if the driver failed to notify you that permission has been given to set back?

A

Place the break controller in the non-driving cab to the emergency position.

Contact the driver and confirm that signaller has granted permission to set back.

48
Q

In the event of your train being involved in an incident or accident involving Dangerous Goods what would be your immediate action

A

Protect the train, alert the Signalman or Control, stating that “This is a Rail Dangerous Goods Emergency”. Give the train Reporting Number (if known), describe the incident as fully as you can and say if any Rail Staff or members of the Public are involved.