Element 7.2 Respond to hazards and emergency situations

Question 1

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

What are your priorities in an emergency situation

Answer 1

Safety of yourself and passengers
Hazard lights or red light
Inform signaller the quickest way possible
Line block and emergency switch off if needed
Set emergency protection if unable to contact signaller

Question 2

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe an obstruction on the line

Answer 2

Emergency brake – Safe state
REC if it affects other lines / Make PA
Get lines blocked
Emergency protection on all lines affected (If unable to contact signaller)

Question 3

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you pass a signal at danger without authority

Answer 3

Emergency brake – Safe state
Acknowledge TPWS
Contact signaller and inform him / Make PA
Fill out form RT3189
Answer all questions truthfully
Await signaller’s instructions and authority

Question 4

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if your train becomes divided

Answer 4

Emergency brake – Safe state
Secure train – safe state
Inform signaller / Make a PA
Check to see if anyone has exited
Secure other train – safe state
Check couplers and track equipment for damage
If unable to couple: Request controlled evacuation from signaller
If stranded/failed train: Lay assistance protection

Question 5

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe a trespasser

Answer 5

Emergency brake – Safe state (Judgement call)
Contact signaller / make PA
Make a judgement call to what action you require from the signaller.
i.e. line blocked, emergency switch off, emergency services

Question 6

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe animals on the track

Answer 6

Large animal:
Emergency brake – Safe state
Contact signaller / make PA
Make a judgement call to what action you require from the signaller.
i.e. line blocked, emergency services

Question 7

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

Action if you observe an obstruction on DLR line

Answer 7

Urgent Point to Point call request emergency switch off
Red plunger (if unable to contact signaller)

Question 8

1. Core Requirements, actions and priorities when dealing with emergency situations

How would you deal with a person ill on train

Answer 8

At station:
Contact signaller / make PA
Request help from station staff
Move person on to platform (if possible)
Open air:
Inform passengers the quickest access to help will be at the next station
Contact Signaller to arrange help at next station

Question 9

2. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Circumstances when a switch off of traction supply is required

Answer 9

Fire
Derailment
Explosion
Collision
Damaged OLE
Person in contact with OLE

Question 10

2. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Action to obtain switch off of traction supply

Answer 10

Contact ECO/Signaller and use the emergency call protocol

Shown in next answer

Question 11

2. Core requirements for dealing with an emergency switch-off of traction supply

Information to be communicated

Answer 11

“This is an emergency call, am I speaking to the ECO/Signaller"
Who you are
Headcode
Exact location
The problem
Request emergency switch off
Who and what is in danger
What emergency services are required

Question 12

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

How would you protect the line – TCB area

Answer 12

Place track circuit clips on all affected lines
Place 3 detonators 20meters apart 2km from the obstruction
Stand 30meters from the detonators with a red flag

Question 13

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a telephone

Answer 13

(TCC are placed)
Place detonator down first before contacting the signaller
You do not need to proceed any further if he confirms lines are blocked.

Question 14

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you see a train approach

Answer 14

(TCC are placed)
Place 3 detonators immediately
Show red flag, hand signal or torch to stop train

Question 15

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a junction

Answer 15

(TCC are placed)
Place 3 detonators before the junction
Place 3 detonators on the line the next train is most likely to approach from

Question 16

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if you reach a tunnel

Answer 16

(TCC are placed)
Before 2km: 3 Detonators at tunnel entrance
2km reached in the tunnel: 3 detonators outside the exit of tunnel

Question 17

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

Action if signaller advises you signal protection has been provided

Answer 17

Remove all detonators

Go back to your train

Question 18

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

When would you place track circuit clips on your line

Answer 18

When entire train has derailed

Question 19

3. Core requirements for emergency protection of the line

When protecting a line what are your priorities

Answer 19

Safety of yourself and passengers
Hazard lights if you have them
(REC) Inform signaller the quickest way possible
Line block and emergency switch off if needed
Set emergency protection if unable to contact signaller

Question 20

Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

a) Action if a lineside fire is observed

Answer 20

Do not stop at that location

Report it to the signaller/control immediately

Question 21

Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

b) Action if a train fire is observed

Answer 21

Drop the pan
Stop train immediately in a suitable place (not tunnel)
Safe state
Contact signaller / Make PA
Ask for emergency services
If possible, use extinguisher to put it out

Question 22

Core requirements for dealing with lineside or train fires

c) Action after a train fire has been extinguished

Answer 22

If train can proceed, contact signaller / Make PA
If unable to proceed, contact signaller / Make PA
Request controlled evacuation.
Make PA to advise passengers of safety
Carry out any protection required
Keep an eye on the fire (re-ignition)

Question 23

Circumstances that warrant initiating a Rail Emergency Call (REC) on the cab radio

Answer 23

Derailment
Fire
Explosion
Collision
Obstruction on the line
Broken OLE
Trespasser/Uncontrolled Evacuation

Question 24

Considerations associated with examining the line

Answer 24

Clear understanding of all instructions from the signaller
Which line needs to be examined
Proceed at caution/Agree stopping location
Tunnel: 10mph max, competent person if available
Track defect: 20mph max
Poor visibility: Competent person required
No headlight - No examine (unless portable head lamp provided)

Question 25

Functions of the GSM-R that are used in emergencies

Answer 25

REC – Railway Emergency Group Call (red button) Urgent Point to Point Call (yellow button) Handset and Push to talk button [ST] acknowledgement button

Question 26

Situations that require a TPWS or AWS isolation

Answer 26

System defective – Full TPWS isolation One signal to be passed at danger – Train stop override Multiple signals to be passed at danger – TPWS temporary isolation, i.e. TBW or wrong directional SLW

Question 27

Actions following an AWS or TPWS brake demand or TPWS activation/intervention

Answer 27

``` Stop – Safe State Acknowledge by pressing the reset button Contact signaller / Make a PA Do not move until authorised Complete form RT3185 ```

Question 28

Typical indications of infrastructure damage or defects

Answer 28

``` Broken rail – visible and heavy bump Bridge strike Electrical sparks Hanging cables Out of shape rail Flood/Smoke/Fire ```

Question 29

Indications of potential damage to OLE

Answer 29

Sparks Hanging cables No Line light Smoke/Fire

Question 30

Indications of signal irregularity or imperfectly displayed signal

Answer 30

``` Aspect: Reverted to more restrictive Changed randomly Failed completely White light instead of Red/Yellow/Green Lens broken/bleached Obstructed ```

Question 31

Information to be communicated when dangerous goods are involved in an incident

Answer 31

``` “This is a rail dangerous goods emergency” United Nations number Who you are Headcode Exact location Why you are calling/What’s happened What type of dangerous goods Direction of wind Residential area or not Emergency services required (Dependant) Emergency switch off or line block required ```