Examination of The Line Flashcards
What is required if you are asked to examine the line during poor visibility, darkness or through a tunnel?
Competent person, drive at a reduced speed
What is the maximum speed if asked to examine the line through a tunnel?
10 mph and must have a competent person with you
What is the maximum speed over points and crossings?
5 mph
What is the maximum speed to examine OLE?
20 mph
What information will be given to you if required to pass over a broken rail?
What is happening
Location
Speed
What is the maximum speed over a bridge that has suffered a bridge strike?
5 mph or speed advised by signaller
Max speed if flooding is up to the bottom of the rail head?
Normal working
Maximum speed if flooding is up to the top of the rail head?
Max 5 mph
Procedure if flooding is above the rail head?
Movement only permitted by instructions from operation control
Describe your actions if you encounter flood water that is moving or has dislodged ballast (or likely to)?
Stop train and report to the signaller immediately
Who must be informed if a train or vehicle has passed through flood water above the bottom of the axle?
Maintenance
What restriction may be put in place during high wind?
Blanket speed restriction may be put in place
What speed do you travel at if advised trespassers on line?
Drive at caution
What speed and what may you want If examining OLE in darkness?
20mph with a competent person
What speed should you travel If asked to examine line in normal conditions?
Drive at caution
