Interim 3 Flashcards
Draw and fully label a diagram of an absolute block signalling system with two signal boxes. Identify signals for both, including an intermediate section and any related track equipment show which signals are controlled by which box.
What is service breaking distance?
Service breaking distance is the area between the first restrictive signal and the stop signal. This is set to allow trains to stop safely and comfortably under normal braking.
4 aspect - double yellow to red
3 aspect - single yellow to red
What is permissive working?
How would you be signalled into a platform under permissive working in both absolute block and colour light signalling?
Permissive working, allows one or more trains into a section
Permissive working is allowed in
* signal
* block
* dead end platform areas as mentioned in the sectional appendix.
Coloured light.
You will be authorised into a platform, working permissively by an associated position. Light
(note, main aspect will remain at danger.)
Semaphore :
See image of mini semaphore in proceed status
State a number of RISKS which need to be mitigated when being permissively worked into a platform
Risk of collision.
Risk of injury.
Risk of damage to infrastructure or other vehicles.
What are GWRs regulations for permissive working movements into platforms?
No more than 10 mph
Travel at extreme caution
Stop short of signal or another vehicle (Min 6ft)
Low power notch’s
What is meant by the instruction to proceed at caution?
If instructed to proceed at caution, you must, as well as not exceeding any specified speed,
*proceed at a speed which takes account of conditions (such as the distance you can see to be clear), that will allow you to stop the train short of any train, vehicle or other obstruction, or the end of your movement authority.
Expect the line to be occupied
Why is a banner repeater provided on the approach to some main signals?
Banner repeaters are provided due to poor sighting of the main signal
They are sighted 7 seconds away (normal speed) to provide advanced warning
In areas of colour light signals what are distant signals and how can they be identified ?
Distant signals are signals that cannot show a red aspect
On the signal identification plate they can have
R
RR
Or a triangle 🔺(white on black background)
If a signal is required to display more routes than available on a junction indicator, how will this be achieved?
By using a route indicator
You are passing through a station and you observe an activated SPAD indicator. What has happened and what should you do?
Someone in the area has had a SPAD
Stop and secure the train
Contact the signaller - follow all instructions
Draw a yellow ground position disc in the on/off positions
You observe both lights out on a limit of shunt indicator applicable to your line. When must you stop and report to the signaller? What must you do then?
Stop immediately
Report to signaller
Complete form RT3185
What is the definition of a bi-directional line?
A line signalled in both directions with no priority of direction of travel
What is the definition of a reversible line?
A track on which traffic may be worked in either direction (bi directional) *Network rail definition.
Normal flow of traffic priority
Reversible when in degraded mode.
What is the authority to enter a single line worked by token?
The correct token
The entrance signal showing a proceed aspect
Under what circumstances can a driver enter a single line without procession of the token?
P - pilot-man working
A - assisting a failed train
L - line under procession
M - modified working
S - shunting purposes (electric)
If there is more than one loco on the train, what is the rule regarding the token?
Show token to all drivers
Keep token in leading cab
What does OTDR stand for and what is the purpose of this equipment?
On Train Data Recorder
Monitoring of drivers actions for example,
Speed
Reactions to AWS
TPWS
Braking
What does DSD stand for and what is it’s purpose?
Drivers Safety Device
Also know as dead man’s handle
Monitors drivers pressure on foot pedal. If driver releases pressure this will instigate a bleeping noise, which, after a number of seconds, will apply the emergency brakes.