ETCS

Question 1

What does ETCS stand for

Answer 1

European train control system

Question 2

What does ETCS do? (4)

Answer 2

-Provides movement authority to the next signal
-provides advanced notice of changes to track conditions, gradients, distances and changes of track speed
-Applies emergency brakes before point of collision/ danger
-Ensures train speed complies with permanent track speed and train type restrictions excl. TSR’s

Question 3

What must operators do upon activation of emergency brakes?

Answer 3

Advise TC immediately and relay details of any error messages

Question 4

Can a train run with a defective or isolated ETCS unit?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What must TC do if an in service train reports defective ECTS unit?

Answer 5

Advise train to empty passengers at the next platform (unless special circumstances exist) and run the train empty to the nearest depot for repair