General Train Operations Flashcards
Name the types of fixed signals
Colour light signal
Shunt signal
Position light signal
Depot stop board
Fixed red light
Limit of shunt board
Rail gap indicator
What are irregular indications on signals
Incorrect route indication
Signal showing dual aspect
Bobbing signal
Signal showing no aspect
Signal showing white light (except central line)
Position light shunt with a single red aspect
Any signal that does not make sense
What does an A mean next to a semi automatic signal
King lever applied great as an automatic
What is an x signal
Last auto signal before a controlled area and is treated like a semi automatic
When a station is closed you must
Treat the station starter like a running signal
Pass the station starter at 5mph unless authorised in a line supplement
What are signal irregularities
Abnormal aspect
Signal not returning to danger after the passage of a train
A train stop remaining down when a signal is at danger
Code defect on ATO lines
Points move on a route despite a proceed aspect
Points set in a different direction than indicated
Who should you report suspect signalling too
Signaller
LUCC
Service manager
FRC
Who must you inform if you plan to run unpublished trains before engineering hours
TAC
What are the service managers responsibilities when preparing for winter weather
The duty engineer will decide before 2200 if additional deicing trains are to run
Sm is responsible for confirming winter weather arrangements
Making arrangements for running additional deicing trains
Informing controller and other operating staff
