Level Crossings

Question 1

What does AHBC stand for

Answer 1

Automatic half barrier crossing

Question 2

What does AOCL stand for

Answer 2

Automatic open crossing locally monitored

Question 3

What does AOCL + B stand for

Answer 3

Automatic open crossing locally monitored
Were AOCL and had barriers fitted retrospectively

Question 4

What does ABCL

Answer 4

Automatic barrier crossing locally monitored

Question 5

What does R/G stand for

Answer 5

Crossing with red and green lights

Question 6

What controlled crossing is MCB

Answer 6

Manned crossing with barriers

Question 7

What controlled crossing is MG

Answer 7

Manned crossing with gates

Question 8

Which remotely controlled crossing is RC

Answer 8

Remotely controlled crossing with barriers

Question 9

Which remotely controlled barrier is CCTV

Answer 9

Barrier crossing with CCTV

Question 10

Which remotely controlled crossing is OD

Answer 10

Barrier crossing with obstacle detection

Question 11

Which remotely controlled barrier is TMO

Answer 11

Train crew operated

Question 12

What crossing is OC

Answer 12

Open crossing

Question 13

What crossing is UWC

Answer 13

Occupation and accommodation crossing

Question 14

What must you do if you see a defect with a level crossing

Answer 14

Report it to the signaller asap

Question 15

What must you do is a level crossing gate which has been left open

Answer 15

Report it to the signaller asap

Question 16

Where can you find details regarding level crossings

Answer 16

Sectional appendix

Question 17

What does the ABCL/AOCL warning board look like

Answer 17

White square with black + on it

Also fitted with AWS

Question 18

What does a level crossing speed restriction board look like

Answer 18

White rectangle with speed numbers at the bottom and black X at the top

Question 19

When can you start to accelerate at a level crossing

Answer 19

As soon as the front of your train is on the crossing

Question 20

When must you stop your train and not pass over a level crossing

Answer 20

White crossing lights not flashing
Red light is flashing
Crossing is obstructed
Crossing can’t be seen to be clear due to poor visibility
Failure of crossing illumination
Signaller informed of crossing failure
You’ve been told it’s switched off and barriers raised

Question 21

How must you deal with failed AOCL/ABCL

Answer 21

After stopping at crossing indicator, call the signaller, operate the emergency plunger and ensure the crossing is safe to cross

Question 22

What must you do at red/green light crossings if authorised to make a wrong direction move

Answer 22

Pull up short,
Sound horn
Proceed if safe

Question 23

What is the normal set up for approaching an ABCL or AOCL

Answer 23

Pass the treadle which activates the crossing
AWS 180 metres from the crossing warning board
Service breaking distance
Speed board
Check for white flashing light (crossing gates closed)
Check crossing is clear
Pass crossing at required speed
Accelerating when train nose is on the crossing

Question 24

What is the procedure if you get a flashing red light or no light when approaching an ABCL or AOCL

Answer 24

You’ve been over the treadle, AWS, warning board and speed board
Red flashing light
Stop at red light, secure the train
Inform the signaller
Leave train and press plunger to activate the crossing
Check crossing
Proceed at caution

Question 25

How would you pass a level crossing under local control

Answer 25

Approach at caution, only pass on the authority of a green hand signal

Question 26

When must you stop at a crossing

Answer 26

When a red light is flashing
A white light isn’t flashing
The crossing is obstructed
Signaller tells you the crossing has failed
You can’t see the crossing is clear
If the traffic signals have been switch off and the barriers left up

Question 27

If you have to use the plunger to activate a level crossing you must

Answer 27

Only cross if it’s safe to do so
Sound the horn continuously until the front of your train is on the crossing

Question 28

During darkness if theres no flashing white light. What condition must be met before you pass over the crossing

Answer 28

Must be a passenger or ECS with interior lights on
Or
Arrangements have been made to stop traffic passing over the crossing
Or
If a ABCL, the barriers are down and the crossing lights are on