Out Of Course (Part 14)

Question 1

What are a conductors actions following and accidental division? (4)

Answer 1

1. Establish if anyone has fallen onto the track
2. Secure gangway doors
3. Make sure passengers are in a safe position on the train
4. Report situation to Duty Control Manager

Question 2

What are 3 types of evacuation?

Answer 2

Controlled

Emergency

Uncontrolled

Question 3

Definition of controlled evacuation?

Answer 3

Is pre planned, coordinated and signaller has confirmed signal protection on adjacent line

Question 4

Procedure for carrying out controlled evacuation?

Answer 4

• Get permission from Duty Control Manager and signal protection from Signaller
• Formulate a plan with the driver and make an announcement for a competent person to come forward
• Make announcements to passengers to give evacuation instructions
• Use one door only and place ladder from it on the safest side
• Position 2 competent people at the bottom of the ladder to assist and stabilise
• Position 1 Competent person at the top of the ladder to help people onto it
• Position 1 competent person in a position of Safety to direct people off the lines

Question 5

Procedure for a train to train evacuation?

Answer 5

• Get permission off the DCM and wait for them to brief staff members involved
• Position 2 members of staff on the ground to hold the ramp in place
• Position 1 member if staff at each door of the trains involved
• Assess the feasibility of the evacuation (angle, distance between trains etc)
• Test the ramp yourself thoroughly before letting passengers across; one at a time on foot
• anyone that cannot cross themselves (eg wheelchair uses) must remain on demic train