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1
Q

Which platforms do not have mid signals in the Up Direction? (What is important to remember here though?)

A

Platforms 11 and 12 (I.e. coming back from Redditch/Bromsgrove via Holliday Street Tunnel)
(However there are mid signals in the Down Direction I.e. if you’re coming from NS South Tunnel)

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2
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How many sidings are there? Where are they located?

A

3 sidings
Number 1 siding = between platforms 5 and 6
Number 2 siding = between platforms 7 and 8
Number 3 siding = between platforms 9 and 10

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3
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What do the blue markers (painted on the ground) mean on the platforms?

A

Marks where the TPWS grids are

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4
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Before you enter NS South or NS North tunnel, the signal could be a single yellow…. where would you be prepared to stop at New Street? As you approach this, what might you see that means you do not stop there but instead you would carry on?

A

At the mid platform signal (except for Platforms 11 and 12 coming back from Holliday Street Tunnel as there are no mid signals in this direction)
You may get Associated Position lights for Permissive Working…. proceed at Caution and be prepared to stop short of any obstruction, signal, train etc

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5
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What is the gradient as you leave New Street (in either direction)?

A

Falling gradient

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6
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If you are coming from Wolverhampton and the last signal before NS is a single yellow and Platform 5 comes up in the Theatre Box…… what are you thinking?

A

That the platform for the mid signal is really short and if you are more than a 3 car then the Unit would not fit….. you would end up having to 2-2 the Guard at NS so he doesn’t open the doors, and speak to the signaller

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7
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What do you note about the gradient as you come in to Platform 4C? How many vehicles can this platform accommodate?

A

Falling gradient
Max 4 Car Unit accommodated in this platform

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8
Q

Sometimes the Platform staff will be showing you a white light as you approach into NS….. what are they doing this for?

A

They are basically calling you on to the point they want you to stop….. when they would then give you a red light

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9
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Which platforms are curved? What could this cause a problem for?

A

Platforms 9-12 (12 being the most curved)
Problems exist with coupling/uncoupling

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10
Q

What do you not get at New Street?

A

AWS magnets

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11
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What is the maximum speed?

A

10mph

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12
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Between which 2 platforms is there a non bi-directional crossover?

A

Between platforms 3 and 4
(A end)

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13
Q

Which are the only accessible platforms if you are coming from New Street South Tunnel Derby lines?

A

7-12

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14
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Which are the only accessible platforms if you are coming from New Street South Tunnel Stour lines?

A

1-10

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15
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Which are the only accessible platforms if you are coming from Holliday Street Tunnel Gloucester lines?

A

5-12

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16
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Which are the only accessible platforms if you are coming from New Street North Tunnel Stour lines?

A

1-12
(Remember….. platform 5 mid signal will not accommodate more than a 3 car)

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17
Q

What is the normal method of dispatch from NS?

A

RA indicators

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18
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If you are in any of the 3 sidings, what must you do before moving off towards the outlet signal?

A

Speak to the signaller

19
Q

By which letter can you identify…..
South end =
North end =

A

South end = A
North end = B

20
Q

If you are leaving a siding, you would be using the ground position light as well as….. WHAT?

A

The platform signals (in some cases there could be 2 additional signals depending on the platform)….

21
Q

At platforms with crossovers, sometimes you may be crossed over to a different platform….. how would this show on the signal?

A

RA with a proceed aspect…… Theatre Box for the platform number

22
Q

EXAM……. How many sidings are at New Street? And on which platforms are they situated?

A

3
Between platforms: 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10

23
Q

EXAM……. How is the right away given?

A

Via the “Right Away” route indicator

24
Q

EXAM……. Where is the only section of non bi-directional line?

A

Crossover, south end of platform 3 & 4

25
Q

EXAM……. If you stop at a mid signal, whose permission do you require to draw down the platform? What is the risk with the move? What strategy to avoid the risk?

A

Platform staff (they must have spoken to the signaller)
The risk with the move is not checking the signal has been cleared if you have stopped underneath it….. strategy to avoid risk is not to rush…… if possible stop the train so you have a clear view of the signal, and always re-check signal before moving off…. always use the DRA

26
Q

EXAM……. What is the risk associated with NS 232 and NS 233 on platforms 2B and 3B?

A

Read across risk

27
Q

EXAM……. Can you depart from the South end of Platform 5 via the Up Derby tunnel?

A

No

28
Q

EXAM……. Can you depart from the South end of Platform 8 & 9 via the Up Stour Tunnel?

A

Yes (platforms 1-12 can be accessed)

29
Q

EXAM……. From which platforms at the North end can you depart from to go to Wolverhampton?

A

1 to 12

30
Q

EXAM……. Signal NS 452 is the signal in Holiday Street Tunnel….. what are the risks with the signal? What could you do to reduce the risk?

A

The signal is in an AWS gap area, and it is also located on a curve so you have limited visibility (hence the co-acting signal)
Maintain a reduced speed until you can clearly sight the signal before increasing your speed

31
Q

EXAM……. What is the maximum speed?

A

10mph

32
Q

EXAM……. What must you be aware of when:
1. Departing from the “A” end? (NS South Tunnel)
2. When approaching from the “B” end? (NS North Tunnel)

A
  1. Falling gradient
  2. Falling gradient
    (Must control the speed of the train)
33
Q

EXAM……. Signal NS 243 (just before Holiday Street Tunnel) on the Up Gloucester….. what must you be aware of if you receive a single yellow and a number 5?

A

That the platform for the mid signal is really short and if you are more than a 3 car then the Unit would not fit….. you would end up having to 2-2 the Guard at NS so he doesn’t open the doors, and speak to the signaller

34
Q

EXAM……. What signals need to be cleared if you are making a shunt move from Number 1 sidings on to the Up Stour Line (New Street South Tunnel)?

A

Ground Position Light signal (NS 173) only

35
Q

EXAM……. How many signals need to be cleared to make a shunt move from the South end of Number 3 sidings on to the Up Derby line (New Street South Tunnel)? What are the signal numbers and where are they located?

A

3
Ground Position Light NS 164 - south end of Number 3 siding
NS 166 - Platform 9
NS 165 - South end of Platform 9

36
Q

What is the max number of coaches that can fit into the East Dock?

A

2

37
Q

EXAM……. How many sets of catch points are there at New Street?

A

6

38
Q

EXAM……. What are the risks with coupling and uncoupling?

A

Be aware of the position of Units in relation to the signals, so you do not have a SPAD…… do not rush and always check you have the AUTHORITY OF PLATFORM STAFF before you make any move

39
Q

EXAM……. When carrying out a shunt move, how many drivers are required? In which can will they be situated and describe who controls the movements…..

A

2 drivers
Leading cabs….. one driver drives out towards the tunnels and then the other driver will drive back in

40
Q

EXAM……. What are the orange markers for?

A

For WMT drivers to stop at

41
Q

EXAM……. What are the local instructions regarding the 2 white lights in New Street North Tunnel if:
1. One white light is not lit?
2. Both lights are unlit?

A
  1. Report to signaller when stopped at New Street
  2. This causes a failure situation, drivers will be authorised to pass NS 244 signal at danger
42
Q

EXAM……. Where do the following shunt moves take you:
1. XDD
2. XUS
3. XDS

A
  1. Down Derby Line up to LOS 160 in New Street South Tunnel….. change ends and you are behind the Ground Position Light NS 156
  2. Up Stour Line up to the LOS in New Street North Tunnel……. change ends and you are behind the Ground Position Light NS 255
  3. Down Stour Line up to LOS 150 in New Street South Tunnel….. change ends and you are behind the Ground Position Light NS 147
43
Q

EXAM……. If you receive a single yellow at Canal Street going towards New Street and routed into Platform 10….. what are the risks if that first signal at Platform 10 is at danger?

A

If you are a 6 car then your train will not fully be accommodated if you were stopped at the first signal at Platform 10…. you must 2-2 the Guard and contact the signaller

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