Managing Incidents, floods & Snow- Module M3

Question 1

What must be done as a priority for preserving and recording evidence?

Answer 1

• secure the train
• protect the line
• get electrical traction supply switched off
• call the emergency services
• make sure the public and other personnel are safe

Question 2

When must you report ‘flood water’ to the signaller?

Answer 2

If the flood water:

• is up to the bottom of the rail head
• is up to the top of the rail head
• is above the top of the rail head
• is moving and likely to dislodge the ballast
• has dislodged the ballast

Question 3

What are the speeds/conditions attached to flood water?

Answer 3

• Up to the bottom of the railhead —> Normal Working
• up to the top of the railhead —> 5mph Max
• above the top of the rail head —> movements only permitted by instructions from operations control
• at any depth if flood water has dislodged the ballast —> stop the train and await instructions from operations control

Question 4

What is the reporting procedure for snow?

Answer 4

If you see any build up of snow that might affect the passage of trains you must report to the signaller, (stopping specially to do so if necessary)

• you must tell the signaller if snow is deeper than 8inches above the rail head
  (8 inches of snow - normal running of trains will be suspended, awaiting further instructions from operations control)