Module 1 Flashcards
Documents required for signing on.
- WON
- PON
- WTT (working timetable)
- STN (special traffic notice) π
- Schedule Card / Diagram
- Public timetable
- Traction manual
- Driver policy. π
Equipment required for signing on.
- License and Certificate πͺͺ
- ID πͺͺ
- Drivers keys ποΈ (master, BR1a, carriage)
- Lamp π¦
- Watch β
- High Viz π¦Ί
- RT 3185 π (signalling/tpws irregularity)
- NR 3190 π (esw tickets)
- Drivers report forms π
- Full PPE βοΈ (if working in possessions)
- Spare glasses π€
Legal limit of alcohol.
13 mcg per 100ml breath
If youβre off short term sick/absent, who deals with it?
Manager.
If your sickness/absence is more frequent, who deals with it?
HR
When returning from sickness, when will you be asked to complete a self-certification form?
If off work for less than 7 days.
What must you be checking very thoroughly when returning from a long period of absence?
- PONs
- WONs
- Safety notices
- General notices
- Withdrawn notices
What do you need to do when booking on face to face?
- Take a pen
- ID yourself
- Confirm fit for duty
- Obtain and note any verbally advised late information.
- Sign the booking on sheet.
- Collect schedule card and other documents you need to sign such as WONs, PONs.
What is included in the WON and what do you need to do with it?
- Safety Notices βοΈ
- Temporary Speed Restrictions π
- Engineering Work π§
- Signalling π¦/ Permanent Way Alterations π€οΈ
- General Instructions / Notices π
Sign for it and keep it with you. βοΈ
What is in a PON, what do you need to do with it and how often are they issued?
- Changes to National operating publications / Instructions π
- Miscellaneous Instructions/ Notices
You must sign for the PON βοΈ and keep it with you.
They are issued quarterly.
Whatβs in the Late Notice Case?
- Emergency Speed Restrictions π
- Emergency Single Line Working π€οΈ
- Emergency Special Working π§
- Temporary Block Working π¨
- Severe Weather Warning βοΈ
Whatβs in the Late Notice Case?
- Emergency Speed Restrictions π
- Emergency Single Line Working π€οΈ
- Emergency Special Working π§
- Temporary Block Working π¨
- Severe Weather Warning βοΈ
How long can notices in the Late Notice Case be displayed for?
No more than 72 hours except for emergency/blanket speed restrictions. π
What can you find in the Sectional Appendix?
- Maps πΊοΈ
- Areas of Poor Adhesion π
- Table A Diagrams π§Ύ
- Special Working Arrangement. π
What does * *
*
Mean and where would you find it?
It means a particular notice wonβt appear again in the PON so write it down and take note.
What does βοΈ symbol mean and where would you find it?
It means that warning boards will be moved as work progresses and you would find it in the WON
What does βοΈ symbol mean and where would you find it?
It means that warning boards will be moved as work progresses and you would find it in the WON
What does solid vertical black line next to text in the rule book indicate?
It is new information that has been added.
Where would you find details of permissive working?
Table A in then Sectional Appendix.
Whatβs Permissive Working and what is its abbreviation?
It is possible to have more than 1 train on the same section at the same time, for example, when coupling/uncoupling trains on a platform.
It is normally referred to as βPPβ
In which publication would you find information regarding low adhesion areas?
Sectional Appendix.
What publications are you required to carry?
- Rule Book π
- WON π
- PON π
- Schedule Card / Job Card / Diagram. π
- Traction Manual. π
What are the 4 British Values?
- Democracy π
- Rule of Law βοΈ
- Individual Liberty π½
- Mutual Respect π€
What are the 3 aims of prevent?
- Respond to the ideological challenge.
- Safeguard and support vulnerable people.
- To work with institutions.
Whatβs the minimum distance of stabled trains when crossing between them?
50ft / 15m
When are you considered on or near the line?
When less than 3m from the nearest running line inside the boundary fence.
OR
On 4ft / 1.25m from platform edge if engineering or technical work is being carried out.
When are you considered lineside?
When more than 3m away from the nearest running line inside the boundary fence.
Whatβs the part called that joins 2 rails together?
Fishplate. ππ½οΈ
Whatβs the part called that holds the rail down to the base plate?
Pandrol Clip
Whatβs the form for βSignalling and TPWS irregularityβ called?
RT3185
Whatβs the βEmergency Special Working Ticketβ form called?
NR3190
What are the 3 drivers keys?
- Master ποΈ
- BR1a ποΈ
- Carriage ποΈ
What does WTT stand for?
Working Timetable
What does STN stand for?
Special Traffic Notice
Youβll find the SPAD notice board in the booking office. When do SPAD notices get displayed and for how long?
When a signal is passed at danger twice or more within a rolling 5 year period.
They are displayed for up to 12 weeks.
How many seconds per mile at the following speeds.
140mph
125mph
100mph
75mph
26s per mile
29s per mile
36s per mile
48s per mile
Whatβs the 5 to 10 second rule?
Look up every 5 seconds.
Reach a position of safety 10 seconds before a train passes.
Whatβs considered a position of safety at 0-100mph and above 100mph?
0-100mph = 4ft / 1.25m
100mph+ = 6β6β / 2m
Whatβs the safe distance when working with equipment?
Place equipment at least 6β6β / 2 meters away from the running like
What do you do when on or near the line, trains are approaching on both lines and you canβt get to a position of safety?
Lay down in the 6 foot or the 10 foot.
Donβt lay down in the 4 foot.
(PTS) When should you enter a tunnel and what do you need to ensure you have?
Only if it is absolutely necessary and safe to do so.
Ensure you take a torch or lamp. π¦
What does limited clearance mean?
No position of safety on this side of the railway for the length or the structure.
You must not enter or stand at that location when a train is approaching.
What does no refuges mean and where would you expect to find refuges?
There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure.
However, there are positions of safety or refuges on the opposite side or the railway line.
- Cuttings
- Tunnel
- Embankment
- Viaduct
1 chain is?
1 mile is?
1 chain = 22 yards
80 chains = 1 mile
Whatβs a SPT and what does it look like?
Signal Post Telephone
Found at signals and allows direct communication with signaller.
White box with diagonal black lines ////
Whatβs a lineside telephone, where would you find one and what does it look like?
Allows direct communication with the signaller but is NOT associated with a signal.
Usually found on platforms.
It is a white box with a black X.
How would you proceed with an emergency call to a signaller?
- βThis is an emergency callβ
- Check who youβre speaking to
- State who you are
- Where are you calling from?
- What happened?
- Exact location of incident
- Which lines are affected?
- Do you require emergency services?
- Ask the signaller to repeat.
- Wait for further instructions.
When would you make an emergency call?
- Train accident
- Large animals on or near the line
- Track defect
- Pooling or flowing water
- Damage to railway structures
- Lineside fires.
What are the 10 components of an OLE?
- Cantenary Wire
- Dropper
- Contact Wire
- Headspan Wire
- Cross span Wires
- Structure Bond
- Insulators
- Mast or Structure
- Structure Number Plate
- Along Track Conductors
What are the 3 types of OLE and where would you find them?
- Cantilever - Single Line 1οΈβ£
- Headspan - 2 Tracks 2οΈβ£
- Portal - Multiple Tracks π’
What is on the OLE structure plate?
- Route Letters
- Mileage
- Gantry number
BS
08
44
What does ELR mean?
Engineering Line Reference
What is on the new style OLE structure plate?
- ELR
- Kilometres
- Meters
- Location of structure to the nearest track.
SPC2
88
248
UF
What does DEP mean?
Designated Earth Point
Whatβs the Cant Rail?
Orange stripe above the windows of the train that indicates people should not go above that line.
Whatβs the minimum safe distance from OLE?
9ft / 2.75m
Whatβs the safe distance if power lines from an electric company falls on the line?
5m
What does ECO mean?
Electrical Control Operator
What does COSS mean?
Controller Of Site Safety
When placing detenators on a track, whatβs the safe distance you must be before a train passes?
30m
What is TCOC?
Track Circuit Operating Clips
What must you carry when carrying out emergency protection?
- 10 Detonators π§¨
- 2 Red Flags π©π©
- 2 TCOCs ππ
- PPE π¦Ί
- Torch or Bardic Lamp π¦
How far would you travel with detonators, how many would you place down and how far apart.
- 1.25mi
- 3
- 20m
What are the hand danger signals?
Day:
2 arms above your head and a red flag.
Night:
Red lamp or any coloured light waved vigorously.
In what situations would you put detonators down before 1.25mi?
- Tunnel
- Train Approaching
- Trailing / Diverging Junction
- Telephone (SPT)
- Signal Box
4x Teas β 1x Sugar π¬
What are the things that could be wrong with a passing train that youβd contact the signaller for?
- Door Open πͺ
- Insecure Load π¦
- Vehicle On Fire π₯
- Hot Axle Box π
- Unlit Tail Lamp π¨
- Unlit Headlamp π¦
- Hazard Warning Lights β οΈ
- Tail Lights Displayed On The Front π€
- A Train Sounding Distress Signal (long continuous blasts)
What does ATWS mean?
Auto Track Warning System
What does LOWS mean?
Lookout Operated Warning System
What does the WHAT protocol stand for?
What are they doing?
How are they behaving?
Are they Alone?
What Threat do they pose?
What does the HOT protocol stand for?
Hidden?
Obviously Suspicious?
Typical?
What does ORR stand for?
Office of Rail and Road
What are the NTS categories?
- Situational Awareness
- Diligence
- Communication
- Decision Making + Action
- Cooperation / Working With Others
- Workload Management
- Self Management
Who writes the Rule Book?
RSSB - Rail Safety and Standards Board
What does text surrounded by a red box in the rule book indicate?
This information coincides with other texts in the rule book.
Who publishes the WONs?
Network Rail, weekly.
What does TBW mean?
Temporary Block Work
What does ESW mean?
Emergency Special Work
What are the other notice cases apart from the Late Notice Case?
- New Notice Case
- General Notice Case
- Permanent Notice Case (HSSE Case)