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Emergencies, Train Accidents, Fires, Obstructions, Collisions, Divisions, Floods Flashcards

1
Q

The term train accidents includes

A

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

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2
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accidents are the direct result of

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Errors
Violations
Conditions
Social and management pressures

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3
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What is RIO

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Rail incident officer

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4
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What is a TOLO

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Train operating liaison officer

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5
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What are the 3 sides of the fire triangle

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Heat

Fuel

Oxygen

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6
Q

Where must you not stop a train if there is a fire on board

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In a tunnel

On a viaduct or bridge

On a level crossing

In a station (depending on severity)

Where emergency services can’t reach

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7
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What does a start and end of high fire risk zone signs look like

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Start = yellow circle with black tree shape in the middle top to bottom

End = yellow circle with black line down the middle

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8
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What type of call to the signaller must you make to report a fire

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Always an emergency call

Even if you used a mobile phone

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9
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What must you do if the signaller says you have signal protection

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Still lay track circuit clips on all effected lines

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10
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What must you do before tackling a fire involving electrical equipment

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Isolate the electrical supply

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11
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When you become aware of a fire on your electric train you must

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Drop the pantograph (shut off diesel engines)

Stop the train in suitable location

Box contact the signaller

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12
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What might you see on another train that would prompt you to contact the signaller

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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)

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What are the 3 types of evacuation

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Controlled evacuation

Uncontrolled evacuation

Emergency evacuation

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14
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How would you warn another train of an obstruction

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Use hazard lights or red taillights on at the front

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15
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If you spot a track defect you must inform the signaller as soon as possible. What information must be given

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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

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16
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If asked to examine the line, what is the process

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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

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17
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What speed should you travel when examining the line in a tunnel

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No more then 10 mph

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18
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If you’re examining the line for track defect, how fast should you travel

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No more than 20 mph

19
Q

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

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Once checked it’s save to pass under the bridge proceed at 5 mph

20
Q

What constitutes as a near miss

A

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

21
Q

Following a collision what train lights should you use

A

Hazards or tail lamp on the front of the train

22
Q

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

A

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

23
Q

What are the 3 general reasons for a unsolicited brake demand

A

Operation of an in cab safety system

Activation of passenger emergency alarm

The train has become divided

24
Q

Once you’ve become aware that your train has divided you will need to know

A

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

25
Q

After a train dividing, what are the two possible actions

A

Can the train be recouped, signallers and controls permission will be needed

The train can not be recouped and must continue as two separate trains

26
Q

If a divided train can be recouped what must you do

A

Get the signallers permission before making any movement

You may need a fitter or competent person to assist

After re-coupling you must carry out all safety checks including brake continuity.

Contact the signaller for authority to move

27
Q

If a divided train can’t be re-coupled what must you do

A

Get authority from signaller to leave rear portion in the section

Tell signaller of exact position of rear portion

Leave the rear portion secured

Get signallers permission to move forward

28
Q

If you see any flood water that might affect the passage of trains, you must tell the signaller if you believe the flood water

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Is up to the bottom of the rail head

Is up to the top of the rail head

Is above the top of the rail head

Is moving and likely to dislodge ballast

Has dislodged ballast

29
Q

If standing water is up to the bottom of the rail head what is the speed limit

A

Normal permissible speed

30
Q

If there is standing water up to the top of the rail head what speed should you go

A

Max 5 mph

31
Q

If there is standing water above the top of the rail head what speed should you go

A

Stop your train, contact operation control and follow instructions

32
Q

You must immediately contact the signaller, stopping your train to do so if necessary if you see water that is

A

Rising up from the track or cess

Unusual amounts of water pooling next to the track or in the cess

Water flowing down or pouring out of the sides of embankments or cuttings

33
Q

If you are driving in snow, when should you stop your train and report to the signaller

A

If the snow is deeper than 200mm (8 inches) above the top of the tail head

If you see any build-up of snow that might affect the passage of trains

34
Q

If reporting a track defect what are the main reporting category’s

A

A track defect that is

Seen, felt, heard

Deterioration of ride quality

35
Q

If report a track defect what are the sub-category’s for a defect that can be seen

A

A broken rail

A defective rail

Broken fishplate

36
Q

If reporting a track defect what are the sub-category’s for a defect that can be felt

A

A lurch or dip

Shaking or vibrating

Pitch

37
Q

If reporting a track defect what are the sub-category’s for a defect that can be heard

A

A bang

A rattle

Grinding

38
Q

If you experience a deterioration of ride quality, who must you report it to

A

Report to TOCs operation control at your earliest convenience.

You do not need to report it to the signaller

39
Q

What are the 4 main parts for a dangerous good plate

A

Orange plate
Top line = emergency service number
Middle line = UN number
Bottom = emergency services help line number
Right hand side = hazard diamond

Bottom right = company name

40
Q

What are the main damage to structural earth works

A

Embankment failure

Washout

Landslides

Retaining wall failure

41
Q

If water is seen to be……….
You must report immediately

A

Water rising

Water pooling

Water flowing

42
Q

When can a dangerous goods train not be driver only

A

When carrying radioactive material
Or
Carrying toxic gasses
You must have a guard

43
Q

What does TOPS stand for and what is it

A

Total operations processing system

TOPS carries out automatic checks of the formation of freight trains when the TOPS train document is produced

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