Module 4 Flashcards
What 4 things can cause an emergency brake application
1 drivers cab ,cpbc into brake step 4 or emergency stop plungers pressed
2 any other cab cpbc into brake step 4 or emergency plungers pressed
3 accidental division of train
4 loss of interlock (internal ingress pulled )
BIL lights will illuminate when X6
Passenger doors not fully closed
Drivers cab door not fully closed
Pass-com operated
Ingress or egress handle pulled
Vehicle has been selected for emergency release
Some brake faults
Brake isolation 1 in 4. 1 in 5. More than 1
Signaller must always be informed of any brake isolation
1 coach in 4 = drive at a speed a driver can control the train safely
2 coach in 5 = drive at 10 mph under line speed down to 35 mph
More than 1 coach = train to travel at a speed advised by MDC
Low adhesion reasons. x 12
Changing weather Defective flange lubricant
Morning dew. Industrial pollution
Light rain Diesel spills
Leaf fall. Rust
Snow. Sandite trains
Foliage clearance. Carriage washers
Definition of derailment
A derailment
A collision with another rail vehicle
A collision with a road vehicle
A collision with an obstruction
A collision with a person
A fire on a train endangering other lines
A fire on a train causing an evacuation onto running lines
A division of a train that may be obstructing other lines
How to contact a signaller in an emergency
GSMR leading cab
GSMR any other alternative cab
Company issued Mobile phone
Lineside phone
Signal box
Hot axle box. x 3
If found to be hot.
Stop, call signaller
If unsure train can be moved, request fitter
once you can move 10mph and 5mph over points
If NOT found to be hot.
Continue normally but it must be rechecked within 50 miles by you or a fitter
If you are delay is more than 10 minutes once told ,
Inform signaller
Contact MDC and follow instructions
If told to meet fitter/technician,
proceed at no more than 20mph
Wheel set defects and wheel skates
Slight flat (tap tap tap)
Proceed normally
Serious flat (bonk bonk bonk)
Contact signaller
Continue at no more than 20mph one authorised
More serious (bang bang bang)
Stop
Do not move until fitter authorises
Wheel skates
Once fitted the fitter will advise the driver of speed and must remain onboard
Always gain signallers authority before proceeding
Shunting rules. (before moving). x4
You must have authority
You must fully understand the method of working at the location
You must have reached a clear understanding with the person in charge of the move
You must know how the shunt movement is controlled
Shunt movement,what the person in charge needs to know x6
1 Is the vehicle safe to move
2 no other vehicles are standing foul
3 all road vehicles are clear of the sidings
4 warn anyone nearby using the horn or depot whistle
5 check facing points
6 check scotch blocks and derailleurs have been removed
Where would you find hand operated points and what would you check for x2
Found in yards depots and sidings
Always make sure they are set correctly for your route and they are hard over
Platform stopped short
A—-Contact signaller before moving if signal is at danger .
B—If signal is a proceed tell signaller once you have completed the steps below
Advise conductor
Advise passengers with PA announcement of what is to happen
Either move passengers to carriages already at the platform or move to the next correct stop point
If Train overruns platform 4 things you need to know before moving
The overrun is less than 1/4 Mile or 400mts
The driver/conductor can confirm nobody has fallen from the train if doors were released
There is no automatic L/crossing to pass unless it has wrong direction movement controls
The signaller has given authority
Once you have authority you MUST change ends
Proceeding at caution
(11 things to take into account )
1 weather
2 visibility
3 vegetation
4 gradient
5 curvature
6 weight and length of train
7 line-side furniture
8 line contamination
9 obstruction that may be moving
10 the nature of the hazard
11 other driving
Railhead low adhesion
3 types
Good = conditions are good
Expected = conditions are no worse than expected for location and environmental conditions
Reportable = conditions are worse than expected for location and environmental conditions
