FIRE ON A TRAIN

Question 1

What can fires on trains be caused by? (5 answers)

Answer 1

Overheating electrical or mechanical components
Fuel spills/leaks
Accidental ignition (matches, cigarettes, etc)
Arson/terrorism
Defective equipment

Question 2

How do you identify a fire on your train? (8 answers)

Answer 2

Fire alarm sounding
In-cab warnings
Passenger communication apparatus (passcomm) operated
Communication from conductor/guard
Communication from passengers
Emergency brake application (from another cab or through use of passenger communication apparatus)
Smell of smoke or smoke can be seen
Fire can be seen

Question 3

If you identify that there is a fire on your train, do you stop immediately or at the next convenient opportunity?

Answer 3

Stop immediatley.

Question 4

Where possible, with a fire on your train, where must you NOT stop your train? (3 answers)

Answer 4

In a tunnel
On a viaduct
At any other unsuitable location

Question 5

If the conductor/guard stops the train, what must they immediately do? (2 answers)

Answer 5

Tell the driver the reason

Tell the driver to arrange for the emergency services to attend

Question 6

If the fire is out but the train cannot proceed, what must you do?

Answer 6

Tell the signaller and carry out any necessary protection.

Question 7

If any passengers have left the train, what must you make sure of?

Answer 7

Make sure they are in a POS and not at risk from electrified lines or trains running on other lines. Make sure they stay in a safe position until arrangements can be made to escort them from the site.

Question 8

If the fire is out and the train can proceed safely, who must you tell?

Answer 8

Tell the signaller as soon as possible.