Level Crossings Flashcards
MCB
Manned crossing with barriers
MG
Manned crossing with gates
RC
Remotely controlled crossing with barriers
OD
Barrier crossing with obstacle detection
TMO
Train crew operated
Stop bord
OC
Open crossing, no gates or barriers
Barrow or foot crossing with white lights
Cross between platforms
R/G
Crossing with red and green lights
Auto or used worked
UWC
Occupation and accommodation incl bridleway
What should you find out when recieving a UWC phone call (3)
Which crossing they want to use
What is required to pass over the crossing
How long it will take
What should you do before authorising long/low/slow vehicles or animals to cross? (5)
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
If the low/slow vehicle user doesn’t call back, what do you tell the train driver? (3)
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
What to do if you don’t understand a caller?
Caution trains until you are sure the crossing is safe
What do you record from telephone calls (5)
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
What should you do if the phone fails (2)
Tell drivers to approach at caution
Do not pass over unless they are sure it is safe
When do you not need to caution drivers when the phone has failed (3)
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
What should you tell drivers approaching a crossing where the gates have been left open (4)
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
What do you tell a crossing attendant when they come on duty (4)
Line blockage
Possession
Single line working
Wrong direction movements
Is road traffic considered an obstruction within clearing point
No
What is the speed limit for trains at an ACOL
55mph
What do you do if a user says they will take more than 3 minutes to cross
Treat as long/low/slow
