Emergencies, Train Accidents, Fires, Obstructions, Collisions, Divisions, Floods Flashcards
The term train accidents includes
Derailment
Division of train
Fire on train affecting other trains
Fire on train causing evacuation
Collision with trains
Collision with obstruction
Collision with road vehicle
Collision with person
accidents are the direct result of
Errors
Violations
Conditions
Social and management pressures
What is RIO
Rail incident officer
What is a TOLO
Train operating liaison officer
What are the 3 sides of the fire triangle
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
Where must you not stop a train if there is a fire on board
In a tunnel
On a viaduct or bridge
On a level crossing
In a station (depending on severity)
Where emergency services can’t reach
What does a start and end of high fire risk zone signs look like
Start = yellow circle with black tree shape in the middle top to bottom
End = yellow circle with black line down the middle
What type of call to the signaller must you make to report a fire
Always an emergency call
Even if you used a mobile phone
What must you do if the signaller says you have signal protection
Still lay track circuit clips on all effected lines
What must you do before tackling a fire involving electrical equipment
Isolate the electrical supply
When you become aware of a fire on your electric train you must
Drop the pantograph (shut off diesel engines)
Stop the train in suitable location
Box contact the signaller
What might you see on another train that would prompt you to contact the signaller
Door not closed properly
Insecure load
Train on fire
Hot axle box
Headlamp not lit
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Train sounding the distress warning
Driver or guard with red hand signal
Hazards on (headlights flashing)
What are the 3 types of evacuation
Controlled evacuation
Uncontrolled evacuation
Emergency evacuation
How would you warn another train of an obstruction
Use hazard lights or red taillights on at the front
If you spot a track defect you must inform the signaller as soon as possible. What information must be given
The location of the defect
The type of defect
Whether there is a bridge or viaduct at or close to the location
As much info about the defect as possible
If asked to examine the line, what is the process
Use the guard or a competent person to help during darkness, poor visibility or within a tunnel.
Travel at caution at a speed you can stop before reaching any defect or obstruction
Report findings to the signaller
What speed should you travel when examining the line in a tunnel
No more then 10 mph
If you’re examining the line for track defect, how fast should you travel
No more than 20 mph
If you’re examining the line due to an over line bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle, what speed should you travel
Once checked it’s save to pass under the bridge proceed at 5 mph
What constitutes as a near miss
An event that requires one or more people involved to take evasive or defensive action to prevent an incident that could affect the safety of the train or other person involved
Following a collision what train lights should you use
Hazards or tail lamp on the front of the train
What are your actions if part of the train has become loose and can’t be secured, or might make contact with the track or Lineside equipment
Before moving….
Get the signallers permission
Get authority from a technician if you’re not sure the move can be made safely
If possible move passengers from vehicle
During move do not exceed 10mph or 5mph over points
What are the 3 general reasons for a unsolicited brake demand
Operation of an in cab safety system
Activation of passenger emergency alarm
The train has become divided
Once you’ve become aware that your train has divided you will need to know
The location of divided portion
Are all vehicles accounted for
Have any vehicles derailed
Are any other lines affected
Has anyone fallen from the train
Can the divided vehicle be recoupled
