Fire on a train - M1

Question 1

Fire on a train:

Where should you not stop a train?

Answer 1

1) In a tunnel
2) On a viaduct (bridge)
3) At any other unsuitable place.

Question 2

Fire on a train:

What must you ask the passengers to do?

Answer 2

Tell passengers to move to carriages which are not affected by the fire.

Question 3

Fire on a train:

If there is no safe carriages for passengers to move to, what must you do?

Answer 3

Carry out an evacuation.

Question 4

If the fire is out but the train cannot proceed, you must:

Answer 4

1) Tell the signaller
2) Carry out any necessary protection
3) Request a controlled evacuation if needed
4) Request assistance if required

Question 5

What should you do if passengers have self-evacuated from the train?

Answer 5

1) Make sure they are in a safe position
2) Not at risk from electrified lines
3) Not at risk from approaching trains

Question 6

The fire is out and the train can proceed, what must you do?

Answer 6

Inform the signaller immediately