Module S5 Flashcards
Passing a signal at danger or an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA passed without a MA
Who MUST you get authority from to pass a signal at danger or an EoA without an MA
Signaller
Shunter acting on signaller instructions
Pilotman or handsignaller acting on signaller instructions
Another competent person where authorised in the rules.
YOU MUST CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED AND HOW FAR THE MOVEMENT CAN GO
Passing a signal at danger
Authorising the movement
Instructions through a pilotman or handsignaller
What handsignal can you be shown at a signal as authority to pass a signal at danger and in what circumstances?
Yellow handsignal
If you have stopped your train at the signal and the handsignaller has given you the necessary instructions or
The signaller or pilotman has already told you about the circumstances and has instructed you to obey the handsignal shown at the signal. In this case you do not need to stop your train if a yellow handsignal is shown at the signal.
UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO PASS A SIGNAL AT DANGER YOU MUST STOP AT IT!
Passing a signal at danger
Authorising the movement.
For shunting purposes if you have to pass a signal at danger who must give you authority to pass it?
Signaller or shunter acting on signaller instructions.
When you have completed the shunting you must not proceed on the journey until the signal is cleared or you receive a MA, unless the signaller gives authority.
Passing a signal at danger
Authorising the movement
Dealing with TPWS
When should you operate the TPWS temporary isolation switch?
When authorised to enter:-
A section of line where ESW is in operation
A section of line where TBW is in operation
A single line working section when working by pilotman or modified working is in operation, and you have to pass more than one signal at danger
A line is under possession.
BEFORE LEAVING YHE SECTION OF LINE YOU MUST REINSTATE TPWS
YOU MUST OPERATE THE TPWS TRAIN STOP OVERIDE BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE AUTHORISED TO PASS A SIGNAL AT DANGER IN ALL OGHEF CIRCUMSTANCES.
Passing a signal at danger
During the movement
Points and crossings
What must you check and at what speed can you pass over?
Are there any circumstances where you can travel over points and crossings at a higher speed?
Check switch diamonds or swing nose crossings are in correct position for your train.
Pass over these points and crossings at no more than 15mph.
Yes, You can pass over points and crossings at up to 50mph if given permission to do so during ESW, TBW or when making wrong direction movements during single line working.
Passing a signal at danger
During the movement
Train speed
Unless specifically told otherwise, what speed should you travel?
You must proceed at caution, even if the line appears to be clear.
Passing a signal at danger
During the movement
Proceeding up to 50mph.
In what circumstances (other than locations where you are told to travel at caution), can you travel up to 50mph?
During single line working when travelling in the wrong direction
During modified working on single lines
During ESW or TBW
During a failure of a block instrument on an AB line.
Passing a signal at danger
During the movement
Proceeding at up to permissible speed
When can you proceed up to permissible speed (other than the locations where you are told to proceed at caution)?
During single line working when travelling in the right direction
On single lines where a token is provided and you have the token
During working by pilotman on single or bi directional lines
Passing a signal at danger
During the movement
Level crossings
Ar what speed should you approach controlled level crossings, automatic level crossing or foot crossing with white light indicators that the signaller has told you will not operate normally for the movement
At caution. Check it is safe before passing over.
Passing a signal at danger
Next stop signal ahead
If you see the next stop signal ahead showing a proceed aspect, what are your actions?
You must not assume that the line ahead is clear for your train
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA
Emergency special working
At the entrance signal
What are your actions?
Brought to a stand at signal.
Signaller will tell you ESW in operation
Signaller will tell you the extent of the ES×
You must complete a ESW form - NR3190
Signaller will provide authority to pass at danger the signal at the entrance at the ESW
You must tell the guard
You must operate the TPWS temporary isolation switch before entering the ESW
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA
Emergency special working
When do you not need to complete a ESW ticket - NR3190?
If your train is to enter the section of line to:
Assist a failed train
Evacuate passengers from a failed train
Remove a portion of a divided train
Remove a train or vehicle that have proceeded without authority.
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA
Emergency special working
During the movement
What are your actions?
Carry out instructions as per ESW - NR3190 ticket
If told that your train is the first to enter the ESW section you must:
Approach points and crossings at caution
Check they are in the correct position
Max speed to pass over points and crossings is 15mph
Max speed through section is 50mph
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA
Emergency special working
During the movement
If you have entered the ESW section when should you travel af caution?
If: Examine the line Assist a failed train Evacuate passengers from a failed train Remove a portion of a divided train Remove a train or vehicle that have proceeded without authority
Passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA
Emergency special working
When the train arrives at the exit signal
What are your actions?
Stop at the exit signal
Immediately reinstall the TPWS
Report to the signaller that your train has arrived
Write CANCELLED across the ESW form - NR3190
Obey the signaller instructions for resuming normal working
