Module TW7

Question 1

When a wrong direction movement can be made

In what circumstances may a wrong direction movement be authorised?

Answer 1

Failed train, cannot use cab at leading end
Engineering train moving to or from a possession
Wrong route taken
Assisting a failed train
Single line working is in operation
Ground frame shunting movement
Obstruction, moving to or from
Overrun, train has overrun platform
Divided train, front portion is to return to rear portion
Locum 21. A rail grinding train is to extinguish a fire

Question 2

Wrong direction movements
Who needs to give you authority before the movement can be made?
Which cab should you drive from?

Answer 2

Signaller or
Pilotman or handsignaller acting on the signaller instructions
Must drive from cab at the leading end of the movement

Question 3

Wrong direction movements
During the movement
Points and crossings
Unless you have been given specific instructions by the pilotman during single line working you must?

Answer 3

Approach at caution any points or crossing and make sure that they are in the correct position
Max speed over points and crossings is 15mph
Dont pass over any unworked points

Question 4

Wrong direction movements
During the movement
Points and crossings
Can you pass over any unworked points?

Answer 4

No unless :
You have been told by the signaller that they are secured for the safety of the movement or
During single line working there is a green handsignal next to the points

Question 5

Wrong direction movements
During the movement
Level crossings
Wrong direction speed restriction boards are positioned on approach to level crossings that have wrong direction controls?
On seeing or passing the boards what are your actions?

Answer 5

You must control the speed of the train to comply with the speed shown between the board and the crossing

Question 6

Wrong direction movements
During the movement
Level crossings
Wrong direction movements over a Automatic half barrier crossing (AHBC)
If the signaller tells you that the crossing is being locally operated, what are your actions?

Answer 6

Approach the crossing at caution and not pass over it unless authorised by a green handsignal shown at the crossing

Question 7

Wrong direction movements
During the movement
Level crossings
At automatic barrier crossing locally monitored (ABCL) and automatic open crossing locally monitored (AOCL) if there are no wrong direction controls. what are your actions?

Answer 7

Stop before you reach the crossing
If an emergency plunger is provided, you must use this to operate the crossing controls.
If the plunger has not been operated you may pass over as long as you make sure it is safe to do so and sound the horn continuously until the front of your train is on the crossing

Question 8

Wrong direction movements
Barrier crossing with CCTV, OD or remotely controlled crossing with barriers
If there is no attendant at the crossing you must?

Answer 8

Stop opposite the signal protecting the crossing on the other line and get further instructions from the signaller.
If single line working is in operation the pilotman will tell you to approach the crossing at caution and not pass over until it is safe to do so

Question 9

Wrong direction movements
Barrier crossing with CCTV, OD or remotely controlled crossing with barriers
If there is an attendant at the crossing you must?

Answer 9

Approach crossing at caution

Only pass over when authorised by a green handsignal