Element 5 Preset Questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

You must check that all the doors are properly closed.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Request all Emergency Services

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Detonators, Track Circuit Clips and Hand Danger Signal

Question 10

What is meant by the term Emergency Protection?

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Whether any other line is obstructed

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

The Driver

Question 17

Normally which lines are you required to protect

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

The opposite running line

Question 19

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

Answer 19

the opposite running line

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

During Temporary Block Working what protection must be carried out

Answer 22

Emergency Protection.

Question 23

During Single Line Working what protection must be carried out

Answer 23

Emergency Protection

Question 24

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

Answer 24

The Pilotman

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

At the far end of the Tunnel

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

If all the wheels of the train had become derailed

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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

Answer 31

100 m.p.h.

Question 32

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

Answer 32

100 m.p.h.

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Line Speed

Question 35

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

Answer 35

20 m.p.h.

Question 36

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

Answer 36

50 Miles

Question 37

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

Answer 37

20 m.p.h.

Question 38

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

Answer 38

5 m.p.h.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

No longer than 10 minutes

Question 41

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

Answer 41

A Crack or Score longer than 3 inches

Question 42

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

Answer 42

45mph

Question 43

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?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

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

Question 45

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

Answer 45

In the leading cab of the rear unit

Question 46

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

Answer 46

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.

Question 47

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

Answer 47

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.

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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.