M2

Question 1

You are the driver of a failed train and have a guard onboard. What must you tell them regarding protection?

Answer 1

You are leaving the train to carryout assistance protection

The direction the assisting train will come

Question 2

Explain, assistance protection?

Answer 2

Assistance protection is laid when you have a failed train.
The assistance is laid in the direction any assisting train will come
3 dets 300mtrs away from the train. Each det 20 mtrs apart.
Driver to display a red flag or light

Assistance protection allows the driver to leave 3 dets inside a tunnel.

Question 3

Your train has failed and you cannot contact the signaller. On what two occasions MUST you lay assistance and emergency protection?

Answer 3

When working in:
Emergency special working
Temporary block working

Question 4

You are carrying out emergency protection when you reach a signal box telephone (SPT). What should you do in regards to the protection.

Answer 4

Lay three dets (20 mtrs apart)
Use the phone to contact the signaller
If train approaches - display danger hand-signal (red flag/light)
Carry on after call to full protection limit (1 1/4 miles) if signaller CANNOT provide protection

Question 5

What must you agree with the signaller regarding your failed train?

Answer 5

The exact location of the train
You will not move the train
The type of assistance required
The direction the assisting train will come

Question 6

You are the driver of the assisting train and you have arrived at the collection point (failed driver). The FD is not at this location, what should you do?

Answer 6

Stop and secure your train
Await driver of failed train
Contact signaller
Follow all instructions

Question 7

You are the driver of an assisting train, assisting from the rear. You have now coupled together. What must you ensure is done before any movement?

Answer 7

The automatic brake is connected and compatible a
Contact the signaller for permission to move
Temp iso your TPWS
Ensure you have contact with the leading cab/eyes at front.

Question 8

You are the assisting driver and approach a tunnel. What must you do?

Answer 8

Only enter the tunnel if you have already picked up the failed driver

Proceed only if you know the tunnel is clear

Question 9

When can you leave the assistance collection point?

Answer 9

When you need to contact the signaller

When you have laid three dets within a tunnel and you need to continue to the exit

You have to carry out emergency protection