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Out of Course Working Flashcards

TBW, ESW, WD, etc.

1
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If you see something wrong with another train, how must you inform the driver?

A
  • Sounding the horn
  • Displaying a red light at the front of your train
  • Displaying the hazard warning indication on your train
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What is the difference between an emergency call and an urgent call?

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  • An emergency call is for emergency situations which affect more than one line or more than one train.
  • An urgent call is for incidents affecting one train only.
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If you received a railway emergency call, what must you do?

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  • Stop immediately and press ‘ST’ to confirm your train is at a stand
  • Do not speak or interrupt the REC unless requested by the signaller or have important information to add regarding the emergency

You can only move your train under the following circumstances:

  • The signaller has not instructed your train to remain at a stand
  • You have heard “end of railway emergency group call’ and your are certain your train is not affected

You must then proceed at caution as the next signal may be at danger.

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What are the differences between each evacuation?

  1. Controlled
  2. Uncontrolled
  3. Emergency
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  1. The signaller is aware and railway staff are in control of the evacuation
  2. The signaller is aware but railway staff are not in control of the evacuation
  3. The signaller is unaware, and emergency protection is required. Railway staff may or may not be in control of the evacuation
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What must you take into account when evacuating passengers?

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  • How the passengers will be moved from the site.
  • The need for passengers to cross the least number of lines to reach a safe position.
  • Passengers must be warned to remain in a safe position until they can be escorted away from the line.
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What information must you provide to the signaller when reporting a track defect?

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  • Location of the defect
  • Type of defect
  • Whether there is a bridge or viaduct at or close to the location of the defect
  • As much information concerning the defect
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What are the categories for the types of track defect?

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  • A track defect that is seen by the driver
  • A track defect that is felt by the driver
  • A track defect that is heard by the driver
  • Deterioration of ride quality
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What must you do after a fire on the train has been extinguished and;

  1. The train can continue
  2. The train cannot continue
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  1. Inform the signaller and if possible, ask a member of staff to remain in the affected vehicle to ensure the fire doesn’t restart and to keep passengers away.
  2. Inform the signaller, carry out necessary protection and ensure passengers remain on the train until a controlled evacuation can be initiated.
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What information must you provide to the signaller if you observe trespassers on or near the line?

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  • Train reporting number (head code)
  • Location of trespassers
  • Whether trespassers are on the lineside or on or near the line
  • If the trespassers are moving and if so, which direction
  • Whether the trespassers appear likely to endanger trains
  • A brief description of the trespassers (include features such as clothing and age)
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10
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What methods are there to alert others to your train in distress?

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  • Initiate a railway emergency call
  • Display a red light at the front of your train
  • Display a hand danger signal
  • Operate the hazard warning indication
  • Sound train in distress on the warning horn (series of long blasts using the the high tone)
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What are the the three different types of Signal Passed at Red (SPAR)?

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  • Error/technical signal reversion
  • Replaced by signaller in accordance with the rule book
  • Runaway train
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What are some typical driver causes of SPaDs?

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  • Failing to react to cautionary aspects
  • Incorrect braking technique
  • Stopping a train too close to a signal
  • Carrying out other tasks / becoming distracted on approach to a signal
  • Expecting a signal to clear
  • Failing to use (and misuse/overuse) the DRA
  • Failing to communicate correctly
  • ECS movements
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What are some other causes of SPaDs?

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  • Lineside foliage obscuring the signal
  • Signal obscured by lineside equipment
  • Signal affected by sunlight
  • Signal lens dirty
  • Bright LED signals
  • AWS positioned too close to a signal
  • DRA not working
  • AWS isolated
  • Braking system incorrectly adjusted
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14
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What constitutes a high-risk signal?

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A signal which is harder to observe by a driver due to environmental features, or a signal which has been passed at danger without authority higher than average.

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15
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Where can you find information regarding high-risk signals?

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  • Multi SPaD Signal Chart
  • Route Risk Assessments
  • Route Knowledge
  • Driver Instructors
  • Driver Managers
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16
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What conditions can increase the likelihood of a signal being passed at danger?

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  • Curvature of the line
  • Signals that blend into their surroundings
  • Short signal sections
  • Signals bleaching by sunlight
  • Signals located in the right
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17
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If an accidental train division occurs, what must you do?

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  • Stop and secure your train
  • Notify the signaller immediately
  • Establish whether any personal has fallen from the train
  • Ensure both portions of the train are secure (i.e., gangway end doors) if possible to do so
  • The number of vehicles are counted in each portion so that the whole train is accounted for
  • The couplings are checked for damage and to assess if they might have damaged the track or lineside equipment
  • Make sure passengers are in a safe position on the train

If a conductor provided, they can assist.

18
Q

Who must grant permission to recouple a train, following accidental division?

A

Rolling stock technician

19
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When must a train, which has accidentally divided, not be recoupled?

A

If the front portion will, when returning to the rear portion, pass over any level crossing without wrong directional controls unless under local control

20
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If the portions of the train cannot be recoupled, what must you do?

A
  • Display a red tail light at the rear of the divided portion being left behind
  • Display a white light (markers and/or headlight) at the front of the divided portion being left behind
  • Inform the signaller that the rear portion is to be left in the section and the exact location of the rear portion
21
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When your train is to enter a section as an assisting train to remove the rear portion of a divided train, what information will the signaller provide?

A
  • The exact location of the the divided portion
  • The colour of the light that is displayed on the divided portion
  • If necessary, to pass at danger the signal protecting the obstructed line
22
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How must you proceed when you are the assisting train removing a portion of a divided train?

A

Proceed at caution and not exceed a speed of 25mph.

23
Q

When is Temporary Block Working introduced?

A

During a planned disconnection of the signalling system.

24
Q

What information is provided on the RT3184 Temporary Block Working ticket?

A
  • Which line TBW applies to
  • Between which signal TBW applies to
  • The signal to be passed at danger to enter the temporary block section
  • Which signals are to be ignored
  • Any level crossings to approach at caution and check they are safe to pass over
  • Any other additional information
  • Which signal to stop at and give up the ticket
25
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If you are the first train through the temporary block section, what will you be instructed to do?

A

Approach all points at caution, check they lay in the correct position (i.e., your direction of travel) and travel over them at a speed of no more than 15mph.

26
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What must you do at the exit signal of TBW?

A
  • Stop and secure the train
  • Reinstate the TPWS
  • Hand back the RT3184 ticket to the handsignaller
  • Wait for the handsignaller to remove the detonator from the line
  • Only proceed when authorised by the handsignaller
27
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Under what circumstances can you enter a Temporary Block section without a RT3184 ticket?

A

To:

  • Remove a portion of a divided train
  • Evacuate passengers from a failed train
  • Assist a failed train
  • Remove a train that has proceeded without authority
  • 2/tandem working you are the 2nd driver in tandem working (the leading driver will be given the ticket)
28
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When is Emergency Special Working introduced?

A

During unplanned disconnection or defective signalling system.

29
Q

How are the movements through ESW controlled?

A

Direct communication between signaller and driver.

30
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Where will the exit signal for ESW be located and what must be provided at the signal?

A

The exit signal must be at a location that is easy for drivers to recognise and an ‘End of Emergency Special Working’ sign must be provided at the signal as soon as possible.

31
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What must you do when you reach the exit signal for ESW?

A
  • Stop and secure the train
  • Reinstate TPWS
  • Contact the signaller and follow their instructions for leaving the ESW section
32
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If you do not have your NR3190 Emergency Special Working ticket, how will the signaller authorise you through the ESW section?

A

Authorise you to pass individual signals at danger one by one.

33
Q

What is the principle of single line working?

A

When one line of a double line becomes blocked. Single line working is introduced to allow trains to travel over the other line in either direction.

34
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When must a pilot travel with you through the single line section?

A
  • When working to or from a point of obstruction
  • When you are the assisting train, and must remove a failed train from the rear
  • No handsignaller or main aspect signal is provided to control movements back to the proper line
35
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What is the difference between the two sides of a RT3193 Single Line Working ticket?

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One side is movements in the right direction and the other is movements in the wrong direction

36
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What is the permissible speed through single line working?

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Permissible linespeed if travelling in the right direction (unless indtructed otherwise) and if you pass a signal at danger, you must approach point work at caution, check they lay correctly and pass over at 15mph.

50mph, if travelling in the wrong direction.

37
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How are movements in the wrong direction, during single line working, controlled?

A

Hand signaller and position lights.

38
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What are the risks when stopping at stations during single line working in the wrong direction?

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  • Fail to call
  • Station overrun
  • Wrong side door release
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