Interim 1 Flashcards
What is the legal limit on the railway for alcohol in the blood in milligrams?
29mg alcohol per 100ml blood
If your doctor prescribes medication for an illness, what are your responsibilities under the drug & alcohol policy?
Tell the doctor you carry out a safety critical role/request non-drowsy
Inform Manager/Resources
If you are charged with a drink driving offence by the police, who do you need to inform & how?
Inform Line Manager
In writing
If a driver fails to follow correct manual handling practices, what negative consequences can this have for the driver & company?
Injury
Accidents
Time off Work
Distraction due to injury
Risk of SPAD/Operational Incident
Delays owing to sickness
Legal Implications
Increased overtime expenses for drivers covering
Explain the ‘Hidden Rules’ for an employee
12hr max shift length
12hr rest between shifts
72 hours max per week
13 max consecutive shifts
List four things you must do if you are unable to attend work due to sickness?
Inform line manager/resources you are unable to attend work ASAP
Tell them the nature of the illness
Declare any medication
Discuss possible resumption date
Give 5 ways defensive thinking can be applied to preparing for duty?
Prepare bags the night before
Ensuring you get enough sleep
Ironing uniform night before
Ensuring compliance with A&D policy
Prepare meals night before
Use discretion & common sense
List seven items of equipment that a driver must possess when on duty?
Hi Viz vest
Watch
Safety Shoes
Carriage Key
Traction key
BR1 key
Torch/Hand Lamp
How do you obtain replacement equipment out of hours at your depot?
TSSO/Spake kit locker
What are the requirements for drivers that wear glasses or sunglasses?
Must have spare pair of glasses in kit bag
Sunglasses must be approved type
State three items of PPE that a driver must possess on duty?
Safety Shoes,
Hi Viz Vest
Torch/Hand Lamp
State three authorities that a driver must carry when on Duty?
Company ID card
Train Driving License
Paper counterpart driving license
What is an authorised walking route?
Risk assessed route for getting from A to B
May or may not require PTS qualification.
List three notices or notice boards that you should check/read before working your first train?
Late notices
Leaf Fall board
New Notice case
Roster
Daily Alterations
What does ABC-P mean when associated with communication?
Accuracy
Brevity
Clarity
Professionalism
What are the rules that apply to verbal communication of a train head code?
Letters - phonetic alphabet
Numbers - spoken separately
State two messages that should not be used when relaying messages concerning safety?
Not Clear
Over and Out
List the components of an emergency message
This is an Emergency Call
Am I speaking to the signaller?
Name/Grade/Company
Current Location
Location of incident
Which (if any) lines are blocked
Electrical switch off required?
Emergency Services required?
Repeat back
What numbers can be used to call for emergency services from GSM-R?
999
112
911
During a message concerning safety, how do both parties confirm that they have correctly understood the message?
Repeat back
You are walking along a cess & you observe a problem with a moving train that could affect safety, what do you do?
Try to stop the train by:
Hand signal
Contacting the signaller
What is your first concern at all times?
Own personal safety
What members of railway staff may be permitted to travel in the cab of a train in line with their duties?
Pilot
Route Learner
Trainee Driver under instruction
NR staff
Competence Manager
Line Manager
Driver Trainer
Another driver in line with duties
When walking on or near the line, what safety factors would you check (if possible) on a moving train?
Door not closed properly
Insecure Load
Vehicle on fire
Hot Axle Box
Headlight not lit
Tail lamp missing or not lit
Train in distress warning
red handsignal
hazard warning lights
What information can be found on the inside of a Signal Post Telephone?
Grid Ref
Phonetic Alphabet
Controlling Signal Box Name
Signal Box number
Before going on or near the line what information should you be aware of?
Curvature of the line
Linespeed
Direction of travel
Position(s) of safety
Bi-directional lines
Areas of limited clearance
Refuges
Electrification
What is the definition of ‘on or near the line’?
Within 3m/10ft of nearest running rail or the line itself
What is the definition of ‘Lineside’
Between boundary fence and area defined as on or near the line.
What is the minimum position of safety for the following line speeds:
85mph
100mph
115mph
1.25m (4’)
1.25m (4’)
2m (6’6”)
On the western region, what is generally designated the ‘Up line’?
The line that runs towards London.
In what publication can you find details of all running lines?
Sectional appendix
Typically on what side of the running lines can mileposts be found?
Up
When are you permitted to walk on or near the line?
In line with your duties
When authorised and briefed of hazards
What are your responsibilities regarding PPE?
Keep it clean
Wear it appropriately & correctly
Replace it when necessary
If you are required to walk on or near the line, where is the safest place to walk & in what direction?
In the Cess
Facing oncoming traffic
State five typical hazards that could be encountered when walking on or near the line?
Slips, trips & falls
Electrification
Uneven ballast
Train Movements
Trailing cables
Debris
Damaged Trough
Poor visibility
Curvature of line
You observe a train approaching when you are on or near the line, what action would you take
Acknowledge the warning horn (one hand in the air)
Move to a position of safety.
Who is in charge of Overhead Line Equipment?
Electrical Control Officer (ECO)
What is the normal voltage of the overhead AC lines?
25kV
How would you recognise a DC third rail?
Raised
Sits on ceramic or rubber insulators
Dull in colour
When placing Track Circuit Operating Clips in a DC area, give two precautions you must take?
Start furthest away from 3rd rail
Do not touch 3rd Rail
On which type of line must Track Circuit Operating Clips not be used?
4th Rail lines
How many times can a track circuit operating clip be used?
Once
What is the meaning of a red & white chequered board?
Limited Clearance - no position of safety this side of the railway for the length of the structure
What is the meaning of a blue & white chequered board?
No refuges - no position of safety or refuges this side of the rail (there are on the other).
If you are required to lay emergency protection, what equipment would you need to take?
Detonators
Red Flag (or hand torch)
Track circuit Operating Clips
Lamp
Hi Viz
Name 2 pieces of equipment that are kept on a train which can be used when evacuating passengers in an emergency?
Crowbar
Rope
Axe
Saw
Hammer
First Aid Kit
Glow Sticks
Ladder
List the types of vulnerable passengers who could pose a risk as you pull into a station?
Illness/Poor Health/Pregnant
Disabled/Elderly
Under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Foreign (English not first language)
Ovecrowded
What can you do to prevent becoming distracted at the PTI?
Keep window closed
Only answer questions when ready/appropriate
Remain vigilant
Re-check signal
Correctly set DRA
What do SAS-SPAD & SOY-SPAD stand for?
Started against Signal - Signal Passed At Danger
Started on Yellow - Signal Passed at Danger
How can you reduce the risk of SAS-SPAD occurring?
Set DRA
Brake into full service
Do not start dispatch until signal clears
F&R into Neutral
You are walking to your train on the platform at its origin station, approaching from the rear. Give 2 physical faults that would stop you from taking the train into service?
Defective Tail Lamps
Obvious Damage
What information regarding train running should be confirmed with the guard prior to departure?
Calling Points
If you are required to use the PA whilst driving, when/where should you avoid making announcements?
Approaching a RED signal
On restrictive aspects
Braking for stations or speed restrictions
Out of Course working
Where should you aim to stop your train at a platform?
At the correct Stop Car marker for your length of train
What documentation may be received at a platform that will affect the stopping pattern of the train?
Not to call order
Special Stop order
What must the driver & shunter ensure prior to commencement of shunting movements?
Limit of the movement
How it will be controlled
If you lose sight of the shunters hand signals during a shunt move, what must you do?
Stop immediately
Do not re-start until you regain full sight of the shunter
What are your responsibilities when shunting over facing & trailing points?
Check they are set correctly
Do not run through trailing points
What is the maximum speed applicable in most shunting yards?
5mph
What does the term ‘out-foul’ mean
The overhang of the train may cause it to impede the running line resulting in a possible point of confliction.
What tone horn should be used on the depot?
Low tone
What does a ‘not to be moved’ board attached to a train signify to a driver?
Do not move the train
Maintenance may be being carried out
State a drivers responsibility regarding a stop board?
Stop
Follow instructions on stopboard
Whilst shunting on a depot, your train is due to enter a building/shed. What actions must you take?
Stop at the entrance
Ensure it is safe to enter
Sound horn before proceeding
Whilst being signalled to carry out an ease up manoeuvre, you observe a shunter go in between vehicles on a train, what must you do?
Stop immediately
Ensure shunter is not injured
Re establish communication before moving again
Give 4 ways defensive driving can be applied to shunting duties on yards/depots/sidings
Check for Scotched/derailers
Come to a clear understanding
Arrive in good time
Maintain situational awareness
Be aware of other train movements
Do not rush
When immobilising a train in a depot/siding/station or yard, what extra precautions should you take to make the train safe & secure?
Lock doors
Turns off lights
Remove key(s)
State 2 types of Depot Protection
Klaxons
Lights
Not to be moved boards
What driving techniques can be used to reduce incidents in yards/sidings/depots?
Go slow
Be aware of poor railhead conditions
Use low power notch(es)
If you are unsure of a shunt move that has been requested, what should you do?
Do not move the train
Speak to shunter
check maps
Ask Comp Manager
What do the following buzzer codes mean:
1
1-2
2
2-2
3
3-3
STOP
Close Power-operated doors
Ready to start
Do not open doors
Set Back
Guard to contact driver/ guard/driver to speak
What do the following buzzer codes mean:
4
6
3-2-1
9
4-4
Slow Down
Draw Forward
Testing Doors
Police Assistance required
Driver & TRI to communicate
What is the definition of propelling?
A vehicle not capable of self-powered movement being pushed by another train
What is the maximum speed for propelling on the mainline?
20mph
What equipment must be available for use on a train during propelling?
Automatic brake
TPWS override
Buzzer/Horn
What is the purpose of the DRA & when should it be used?
Stop driver taking power when set
Visual reminder
Stopped at Signal At Danger
Stopped at a platform where starting signal is at danger
Stopped at a platform where previous signal was yellow/position light passed at danger with authority
Stopped at a stop board
Leaving/Enntering cab
Being relieved
When shunting on the depot, what lights should be exhibited on the front of the train?
Marker Lights
When running on main lines, what lights should be exhibited on the front of the train?
Markers
Headlights
Your train explodes a detonator and no hand signal is observed, what should you do?
Stop immediately
Try to contact signaller
If no response - proceed with extreme caution
List six reasons you would use the warning horn?
P’Way staff
Wrong direction movement
Train in distress
Whistle board
Entering shed
Special horn codes
Any movement on shed
whenever deemed necessary
