HAND SIGNALS Flashcards
What is the purpose of hand signals?
They are a convenient way of informing the driver which way to move and where to stop
In what circumstances can hand signals be used? (3 answers)
• To stop trains in an emergency
• To control shunting movements
• To communicate specific instructions
When else must hand signals be used?
-Where stipulated in the rules and operating procedures
- Whenever radio communication is not available or has failed
What hand Signals are used by day, by night and during inclement weather?
Flags or hands by day
Lamps by night or during inclement weather
Can I hand signal be used or accepted instead of a operational fixed signal?
NO
except in case of danger
What must a driver do when they lose sight of the person giving hand signals (when under control of hand signals) ?
Stop the train immediately
Hand signal, and meaning
RED by day/ night
Indicates
- STOP
or
- warn of danger in an emergency
- By a Station dispatcher if they need to stop you leaving a station in an emergency
- During shunting movements
- Given by a driver protecting a disabled train
- Given by a hand signalerl, when a defective signal cannot be secured a stop
MOVE TOWARDS
Hand Signal
MOVE TOWARDS SLOWLY
(By night same as EASE UP)
Hand signal
MOVE AWAY
Hand Signal
MOVE SLOWLY AWAY
Hand Signal
EASE UP
- Used for the coupling of trains
Hand signal
ALL RIGHT
- ready to depart (not a proceed aspect)
Hand signal
PROCEED / All Clear
Used when:
- A signal is out of order, after a driver has been verbally advised, or received correct authority
- To pass over certain points, not interlocked with signals
- To caution a driver entering an occupied line, where there is no low speed signal after bringing the train to a stand and giving the driver a verbal warning
- Displayed during track force protection by a lookout or inner flag person
Waved Green Flag Hand signal during track Force Protection ?
25 km/h until steady Green hand signal received to give all clear for track speed
