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Week 5 assessment - mid progress

1
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Who do you report a fault on the train to?

A

Maintenance control
Fill in log book

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Name the components of the OLE?

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Catenary wire
Dropper
Contact wire
Head span wire
Cross span wire neutral
Cross span wire live
Mast/structure
Mast/structure ID plate
Bond
Along track conductor
Insulators

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3
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What is the minimum distance you should stand when a National Grid power line has fallen onto the OHLE?

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5m

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How do you stop a train during daylight?

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Red flag, or two arms raised above your head

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When your train has stopped at an unplanned point when should you make an announcement?

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2, 4, 6, 8

2 minutes after the incident
4 minutes after that
6 minutes after that
then every 8 minutes

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What are the 8 instances when you would stop a train in an emergency?

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DAFT LOAF

Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line

Animal - large within the boundary

Fire

Track defects

Lights out on an emergency indicator

Obstructions

Animals - small in groups

Floods

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Draw the 6 limited clearance telephones

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*black cross in a white hexagon
*black cross in a yellow hexagon
*black and white diagonal stripes with a yellow circle in the middle
*black cross on white square with a yellow circle in the middle
*Signal post telephone sign (black and white diagonal stripes) with a yellow warning triangle sign underneath and the words “warning limited clearance”
*red and white chequered limited clearance sign

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8
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Draw the normal signalling sequence for 4 aspect signalling

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1 - Green (2nd aspect)
2 - Double yellow (1st and 3rd aspects)
3 - Yellow (3rd aspect)
4 - Red (4th aspect)

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Where do you find information about level crossings, line speeds and direction of travel?

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Sectional appendix

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10
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What 4 things must you know before going on or near the line?

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Direction of travel
Speed of the line
Areas of limited clearance
Areas of prohibition

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11
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When can you enter a single line without a token?

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When there is a PILOT (Person in lieu of token)

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12
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Draw the controlled ‘intermediate block’ and ‘home’ signal ID plates

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Check with Craig!

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13
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Draw an AUTOMATIC and DISTANT signal ID plate

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Check with Craig!

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14
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Draw a ground position light signal and a shunting disc

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Ground position light signal - 3 lights in a funny triangle shape

Shunting disc - TBC

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15
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Draw a position light signal associated with a main aspect

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3 lights similar to a ground position light but found adjacent to a main signal or on the signal post

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16
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What is the first STOP signal called that’s controlled by the signaller?

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Home

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17
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Draw a semaphore STOP signal

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A red bar with a vertical white line towards the end - in the stop position it is horizontal. It should also display a red aspect.

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18
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Draw a semaphore DISTANT signal

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A yellow bar with a fishtail/arrow cut out of it and a black fishtail/arrow line on it

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If your train stops and you’re not sure why, what would you do and when would you make your announcements?

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Contact driver via cab to cab, then the signaller.
First announcement within 2 minutes, then after another 4, then after another 6, then after another 8.

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20
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Draw the ABSOLUTE BLOCK

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Include distant, home and section signals, clearing, service breaking distance, signal boxes, station limits, and mark the absolute block section.

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21
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A signal with a diamond attached means what?

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Track circuit present

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22
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How can you identify that a signal is not in use?

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Colour light - black bag with white cross on it
Semaphore - White cross attached to signal

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23
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Explain the dispatch procedure with a dispatcher and a TRTS?

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1 - Open panel and check it is safe to energise
2 - Energise the DCP (DKS in legacy fleet) and open the panel
3 - Two minutes before the dispatcher presses the TRTS button to obtain a proceed aspect and/or route indicating
4 - 30 seconds before departure dispatcher gives STATION WORK COMPLETE signal
5 - Acknowledge the dispatcher by raising one arm above your head (ONLY if you have proceed signal and it is SAFE to do so). Then CLOSE your doors but leave the local door open.
6 - Step back onto platform, check doors have nothing trapped, are fully closed and hazard lights are all OFF
7 - You and the dispatcher check that there is still a proceed signal and then carry out the TRAIN SAFETY CHECK
8 - 10 seconds before departure the dispatcher gives TRAIN SAFETY CHECK COMPLETE signal
9 - Check you still have a proceed aspect and then acknowledge the dispatcher (one arm above head)
10 - Step onto the train and close local door
11 - Give the driver 2 buzz signal to leave - wait for driver to repeat back.
12 - Stay by your local door to check for any unsafe activity. If you see anything unsafe give the driver 1 buzz (or use PASSCOM) to STOP the train
13 - De-energise the DCP/DKS and secure the panel

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24
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What must you ensure prior to commencing dispatch?

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Station work is complete
Train safety check is done

CHECK

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25
Draw a CONTROLLED signal ID plate
Black box with a number in white. 2 letters followed by 3 numbers, ie, KS208
26
Explain the SELF-dispatch process
1 - Energise the DCP/DKS and open the panel (check it is safe to do so first!) 2 - Stand on the platform, observe boarding/alighting, assist if needed 3 - Two minutes before departure press TRTS button for 5 seconds to obtain a signal (if not TRTS go to next step) 4 - Wait for proceed aspect or signal 5 - 30 seconds before departure, and only when safe to do so, close doors but leave local door open 6 - Step back out onto platform, observe the doors closing and check that hazards lights have extinguished. Ensure doors closed and nothing/nobody is trapped in them 7 - Carry out the train safety check 8 - Recheck there is still a proceed signal 9 - 10 seconds before departure, close local door and give ready to start signal 10 - The driver repeats back the ready to start signal 11 - Stay by local door observing platform for any unsafe activity 12 - If you see unsafe activity send STOP signal to driver or use PASSCOM to apply emergency break
27
What is the train safety check?
*Doors are properly closed *nobody/nothing is trapped in the doors *Nobody is in contact with the train *is is safe to start the train
28
Name 3 ways you can communicate with your driver?
Face to face Cab to cab Bell buzzer codes Flags Torch (green) Passcom
29
What are the 9 dangers to trains?
*Doors open or not closed properly *Insecure loads *Fire *Hot axle box *Headlights not lit *Tail lights not lit or missing *Long continuous blasts on the horn (train in distress) *Continuous flashing headlights *Driver or conductor displaying red hand signal
30
What must you have under normal circumstances to enter a single line?
A token or a PILOT
31
Draw a fixed distant signal Where would you find these?
The next signal will always be at danger. Located in dead end stations, loops, sidings, level crossings and single lines.
32
Your bell buzzer is defective, how can you give the ready to start signal to the driver in daylight and in darkness?
Green flag (daylight) Green light (darkness)
33
In safety critical communications what phrases must you NOT use?
Over and out Roger Line not clear And there are more, need to find them and add them later
34
How do you make an echo test on the GSMR?
Top right turns the GSMR on/off Dial 1900 then press the green tick Listen to the recording Record your own message Listen to the message you've recorded and then hang up the phone.
35
How would you initiate an emergency call on the GSMR?
Press the RED button
36
What is the first thing you say after pressing the red button?
THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL
37
Draw the 3 limit of shunt indicators
* The indicator comprises of an illuminated sign. "Limit of Shunt" "Shunt Limit" * OR two red lights displayed horizontally (like a position light permanently at danger)
38
What does Limit of Shunt mean?
No part of your train should pass a 'Limit of Shunt' board unless you are authorised by the signaller If a shunt limit is passed without authority it is considered a SPAD.
39
Draw a SPAD indicator and explain your actions when you saw it activated?
3 vertical red lights with a blue background Will not be lit unless a SPAD has been performed - the top and bottom aspects will flash and the middle light will remain steady If you see a SPAD indicator illuminated, you must stop the train immediately and contact the signaller as quickly as possible. You must carry out this instruction even if the indicator applies to a signal on another line.
40
What is the first notice case you look at when booking on? What is in it?
Late notice case B lanket speed restrictions L andslides E mergency speed restrictions E mergency engineering works D diversions E quipment failure R egister S evere weather warnings
41
What is the HIDDEN rule?
*No more than 12 hours *12 hours between shifts *No more than 13 consecutive days *No more than 72 hours in a 7 day period
42
Name all of the 5 sections of the WONS
*Safety *Temporary speed restrictions *Emergency arrangements *Signalling and permanent way alternations *General instructions and notices
43
Draw the intermediate block
See handout (Check if this means the sign or the full block?)
44
How often do you sign for your PONS?
Every 3 months March, June, September, December
45
When are you on or near the line?
*Within 3 meters of the running line where no permanent fence or structure exists *Within 1.25m of the platform edge while completing engineering works *When on the line itself
46
When are you lineside?
When you are within the railway boundary but not in the area known as on or near the line
47
What is PIDD?
Passenger information during disruption
48
How often must you make announcements during a disruption?
2, 4, 6 and 8 minutes
49
Draw a 4 track layout
Cess, 4ft, 6ft, 4ft - 10ft - 4ft, 6ft, 4ft, cess
50
What form would you fill in for a major door fault or a DOIT (door open in traffic)?
Form D - Door open in Transit
51
Who do you contact if you're going to be late for duty?
TCS/TCC Or duty control manager
52
What is 'for cause' testing?
A drug and alcohol screening performed due to suspicion or an incident
53
What must you do prior to booking off duty?
Check the daily appearances board
54
Draw the ON/OFF button on the GSMR
Line with a double arrow on it (pointing left and right)
55
List all of the bell buzzer codes
1 - STOP 1-2 Close power operated doors 2 - Train ready to start 2 - 2 DO NOT open doors (Driver and guard to speak) 3 - Set back 3 - 2 - 1 Testing doors (Not repeated back) 3 - 3 Cab to cab (Driver and guard to speak) 4 - Slow down 6 - Draw forward 9 - Police assistance required
56
What must you ensure you do prior to retrieving an article off the line?
Permission from the signaller
57
What is the first tip and the second tip known as?
1st Tip - Station work complete 2nd Tip - Train safety check complete
58
What 4 things are you checking under the train safety check?
59
Where would you find OFF indicators?
On a platform where the signal is out of sight, usually a curved platform
60
Why do we have banner repeaters?
To repeat the signal ahead, when the signal is on a bend or in a position of low visibility
61
What does PILOT stand for?
Person in Lieu of Token
62
How do you identify the COSS and what does it stand for?
Controller of Site Safety Identified by blue armband with COSS in white letters
63
What is permissive working?
64
What is a co-acting signal?
65
Draw a 3 state banner repeater
White circle with black horizointal bar, white circle with black 45 degree bar, green circle with black 45 degree bar
66
What must you fill in for a signal irregularity?
67
What is a SASPAD and a SOYSPAD?
Starting Against SPAD Starting on Yellow SPAD
68
What are the 5 instances you would lay protection before reaching the full protection distance?
69
After being switched on, how long will the GSMR stay on for?
70
Draw the normal sequence for 4 aspect signalling if you are leaving a fast line and going on to a slower line?

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