Level Crossings

Question 1

MCB

Answer 1

Manned crossing with barriers

Question 2

MG

Answer 2

Manned crossing with gates

Question 3

RC

Answer 3

Remotely controlled crossing with barriers

Question 4

OD

Answer 4

Barrier crossing with obstacle detection

Question 5

TMO

Answer 5

Train crew operated

Stop bord

Question 6

OC

Answer 6

Open crossing, no gates or barriers

Question 7

Barrow or foot crossing with white lights

Answer 7

Cross between platforms

Question 8

R/G

Answer 8

Crossing with red and green lights

Auto or used worked

Question 9

UWC

Answer 9

Occupation and accommodation incl bridleway

Question 10

What should you find out when recieving a UWC phone call (3)

Answer 10

Which crossing they want to use
What is required to pass over the crossing
How long it will take

Question 11

What should you do before authorising long/low/slow vehicles or animals to cross? (5)

Answer 11

How long will the movement take
Make sure enough time between trains to prevent delay
Make sure protecting signals placed/kept at danger
Make sure approaching train is clear of the crossing
Tell the user to report back once clear

Question 12

If the low/slow vehicle user doesn’t call back, what do you tell the train driver? (3)

Answer 12

Approach at caution
Only pass over if they are sure it’s safe to do so
Tell you whether the crossing is safe for trains to pass

Question 13

What to do if you don’t understand a caller?

Answer 13

Caution trains until you are sure the crossing is safe

Question 14

What do you record from telephone calls (5)

Answer 14

Name of crossing
Time and nature of request
How long they say the movement will take
Time you give permission to cross
Time confirmation clear received

Question 15

What should you do if the phone fails (2)

Answer 15

Tell drivers to approach at caution

Do not pass over unless they are sure it is safe

Question 16

When do you not need to caution drivers when the phone has failed (3)

Answer 16

Automatic crossing and someone there to contact you by other means
User worked crossing and another way to communicate which allows safe crossing
User worked crossing which is secured out of use

Question 17

What should you tell drivers approaching a crossing where the gates have been left open (4)

Answer 17

Approach at caution
Not to pass over crossing until they are sure it is safe
Tell you whether the gates are close
Ask them to close the gates

Question 18

What do you tell a crossing attendant when they come on duty (4)

Answer 18

Line blockage
Possession
Single line working
Wrong direction movements

Question 19

Is road traffic considered an obstruction within clearing point

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is the speed limit for trains at an ACOL

Answer 20

55mph

Question 21

What do you do if a user says they will take more than 3 minutes to cross

Answer 21

Treat as long/low/slow