Moving a Stalled Train Flashcards
What are a train operators first actions of their train is stalled.
He must tell the controller
Why the train has stalled and any defects (if known)
The location of your train including if it is standing over points
Approx number of customers on board
That you have secured your train
Additionally
Inform the customers, open the air vents
What are the ways of assisting a stalled train?
Propelling from the rear cab
Assisting train
Rail gap jumper leads
Ice scraping
Detrainment to an assisting train
Detrainment onto the track
When should you get Authority from the SOO if a train has brake problems and you need to move it?
If the brakes on two or more cars of a passenger train need to be isolated and cannot be reapplied from the driving position.
Any brake on an engineers train needs to be isolated
The spring applied parking brakes need to be released to propel a train
The spring applied parking brakes need to be released to enable a trains movement with an assisting train
What is the procedure for propelling a train from the rear cab?
Switch on the calling on light
A make arrangements for a qualified person to get to the train
Train from the rear should be detrained, make your way to the stalled train stopping close enough to step across, tell the controller you have arrived
Agree with the train operator in the leading cab how the train will be driven
If an emergency brake is not available in the leading cab or there is no comms you must NOT move the train
What is the leap frog procedure?
Moving subsequent trains forward by moving a train operator from the train behind to the train that is stalled
What is the procedure for leap frogging a train operator onto a stalled train
Detrainment customers
Move forward to the train ahead
Carry out instructions for moving trains in exceptional circumstances to pass signals at danger
Stop train 3 meters short
Tell the controller you have arrived
Move your train close enough to step across safely
Secure your train
Board the train ahead and tell controller you have left your train secured
What is the procedure for using an assisting train to move a stalled train?
Detrainment your passengers
Move train up to stalled train using the procedures for moving trains in exceptional circumstances past signals
Find out the problem with the stalled train do not couple of problem is transferable
Couple the trains according to stock instructions
Agree with the lead driver how you will move the trains
If the emergency brake is not available from
The leading cab or no communication you must not move the train.
When you arrive at the station ahead do not use door open buttons.
What must you do in preparation to use rail jumper leads?
Arrange protection
Check rail jumper leads are in date
Check for visible signs of damage
Wear approved high voltage gloves
You must not use fail gap jumper leads if
There is no label attached
The date has expired
There is any visible damage
What is the procedure for using rail gap jumper leads?
Arrange for traction current to be switched off and confirmed off
Confirm with the train operator the train is secured
Agree limits of movement
Plug leads into trains receptor box
Place shoes on traction current rails
Switch current back on
Move train slowly back onto power
Arrange for current to be switched off to retrieve equipment
You must not overstretch rail gap leads, if it looks like the will be you must
Stop the train
Arrange for current to be switched off
Reposition the leads
What equipment will you need in order to commence ice scraping?
Ice scraper
Shoe paddles
SCD’s
What is the procedure for Ice scraping?
Ask for and confirm traction current is off
Arrange protection on the adjacent tracks
Before commencing scraping tell the controller you are about to go onto the tracks and arrange a call back time.
Ensure the train is secured
Place SCD’s
Be aware of tripping and slip hazards concealed under snow.
Who will authorise a detrainment?
The service manager
What methods of detrainment are there
Directly onto another train (on the same track)
Directly onto the track to walk customers to a station evacuation point or an assisting train
Who is the detrainment person in charge?
The CSM or duty manager appointed by the service manager to be responsible for detrainment.
What should the controller or service manager tell the train operator of the stalled train?
Which detrainment method will be used
Prepare the train for detrainment
Await assistance
What are the train operator of the stalled trains first actions on being told he will be detrained?
Get any Emergency equipment ready for use
Inform the customers what is happening
Ask for any LU staff on the train to make themselves known to assist you.
Find the approx number of customers on the train and if any have any special requirements (medical or movement impaired)
Pass these details to the controller
If customers have special requirements and are unable to retrain without assistance you must?
Inform them they will have to remain on the train til assistance arrives
Ask for volunteers to wait with them
What details should the service manager tell the detrainment person in charge when using an assisting train?
The details of the train being used
Method of detrainment being used
Approx numbers of customers on the stalled train
Any customers with special requirements
That the stalled train is secured
The details of how the assisting train will be worked back to the station
Before transferring customers to an assisting train you must
Check both trains are secured
Put the detrainment device in place
Agree how the customers will be transferred
If you cannot get the assisting train close enough for customers to safely step across, what must you do?
Do not allow detrainment and contact the controller acting on his instructions
Why are the actions for transferring customers
Transfer one car at a time
Ensure there are no customers or assisting staff left on the stalled train
The detrainment device has been removed
Inform the controller you are ready to proceed
What equipment will you need when carrying out detrainment onto the track
Emergency lighting
First aid box
Loudhailer
SCD’s
Detrainment ladder or ramp
Step up stool
What must the controller tell the detrainment person in charge once appointed by the SM
Approx number of customers on the stalled train
Where customers will be detrained to
The method of detrainment to be used
If any customers have special requirements or require medical assistance
To report to the train operator of the stalled train
Contact you when complete
The controller must arrange protection if a junction is involved
What are the actions of the detrainment person in charge when conducting a detrainment to the track
Close the station
Appoint staff to assist the detrainment
Appoint member of staff to relay messages and meet emergency services
Liaise with CSM CSS at adjacent stations
Get emergency equipment ready
Switch on tunnel lights
What are the train operators actions when preparing to detrain customers onto the track
Confirm traction current is switched off
Place SCD’s
Prepare detrainment ladder or ramp
Tell the controller when the detrainment person in charge arrives
Carry out detrainment person in charge instructions
Tell customers they are about to be evacuated onto the tracks and the power has been turned off
What must the detrainment person in charge tell the assisting staff
Place staff as near as possible to tripping hazards such as crossovers or track equipment
Act as guides
Assist customers onto assisting trains, evacuation point or onto the platform
Count the customers
Before retraining customers you must
Place staff on the detrainment ladder
Tell customers
Staff have been positioned to help them
Watch for trip hazards
When ready to detrain you must
Organise customers into manageable groups
Appoint a staff member to lead each group
Detrain one car at a time
If the way to the exit point is visible you need not count customers on and off.
Place staff at tunnel or other routes to ensure customers cannot wander off
If the exit point is out of line of sight customers should be counted off the train then onto the platform
When the retraining is complete ensure the numbers at the detrainment and exit point tally
Arrange for a track search if the numbers do not match
