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Out Of Course Working Flashcards

1
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List the Classes of trains found on a diagram

A

Class 1: express passenger

Class 2: ordinary passenger

Class 3: empty coaching stock is specially authorised

Class 5: empty coaching stock

1Z99: assisting/rescue train

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Describe a Non-Multi Sticker and what does it mean?

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Yellow sticker with a black X,
Says non multi horizontally and NM vertically

Means a train cannot be coupled at that end due to defective coupler

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Describe a Not To Be Moved board and ehat does it mean

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White and red stripes with red circle in centre saying ‘not to be moved’

Attached to train to let others know someone is currently working on it

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4
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What must be in the cab for a train to be accepted into service? (5)

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2 TCOC
10 detonators
Red flag
Emergency lights
Fire extinguisher

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5
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What must be in the sallon for a train to be accepted into service? (4)

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Fire extinguisher
Ladder
Emergency lights
CRASH kit

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6
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What is in a CRASH kit? (5)

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Crowbar
Rope
Axe
Saw
Hammer

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7
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What must a conductor have on their person during a shift? (5 + 2)

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Handlamp

Hi-viz clothing

Accurate means of telling the time

Up to date notices for all lines you are required to work

Any other equipment required by your train operating company

Red flag
10 detonators

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8
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When must door tests be carried out?

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When instructed on diagram

First service of the day

When the train has had technical work carried out on the doors

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9
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What are we checkinh for during disposal of a train?

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Passengers onboard
Luggage /anything suspicious onboard
All windows are closed
Taillights are still illuminated

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10
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What information is given during the handover of a train?

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Defective equipment
Passenger assists
Stop/not to stop orders
Signaller instructions
Train performace issues

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11
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We are not first aid trained, but we are the…..

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Appointed Person

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12
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When can we dispatch against a red/danger signal

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With signaller permission

If a handsignaller is holding a yellow flag ahead of the red aspect

If stopped during dispatch from a station and the signal was on proceed but is now on danger

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13
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Procedure for dealing with a train Stopped Short of Platform

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Bell/buzzer 6 times, driver repeats

Train will draw forward

Bell/buzzer 1 time when train accommodated, driver repeats / driver will stop when suitable if no buzz given

Continue door procedure as usual

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14
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Station Overrun procedure

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Driver gives 2-2 signal on bell/buzzer, repeat back and speak to driver

Driver reports to signaller

We report to Duty Control Manager

Follow any instructions given

Fill out Form A

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15
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Failure to Call protocol

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3-3 bell/buzzer to speak to driver

Report to Duty Control Manager and follow any instructions given

Provide assistance to customers unable to leave train

Fill out Form A

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16
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Train stopped at unplanned station

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Do not open the doors

Contact driver if required

Prepare to stop train if unsafe behavior spotted on plaform (reach understanding of how to dispatch with driver)

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17
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What to do if train stopped out of course

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Look out of the window if safe to do so

Talk to driver

Inform customers per 2468 process

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18
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Reasons the external hazard light may be lit (6)

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Door(s) open

Passcom activated

AFFF bottle activated

Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) defective

Brake Minature Circuit Breaker (BMCB) tripped

Local door switch open

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19
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What are unsuitable places to stop a train? ,(4)

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Tunnels

Embankmemts

Bridges

Viaducts

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20
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DOIT protocol

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Stop train and contact driver

Locate and investicate affected door

Close and lock the door

Move passengers out of vehicle

Report to Duty Control Manager

Fill out Form D

(If suspicious report to BTP, leave door open and secure the area)

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21
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If a DOIT occurres and deiver cannot be contacted, we:

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Press Red button on GSMR

Stop the train and secure line with TCOC

22
Q

What are the reasons a train may not be able to proceed? (3)

A

Mechanical failure

Out of fuel

Accidents

23
Q

In what situation may you be given authorisation from DCM to enter the drivers cab? (3)

A

To examine the line in poor visibility

If the Driver Safety Device is defective

If the Driver Vigilance Equipment is defective

24
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Which doors must be kept locked at all times? (5)

A

End gangway doors

Cab doors

Defective doors

Slam doors

Doors leading to areas not for public acess

25
Q

When must the doors that must be locked be checked to confirm they are?

A

During door tests

Aftee coupling/uncoupling

If door locked out of use

26
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When are doors comsidered defective and must be locked out of use? (4)

A

Trappings/injuries caused by a malfunctioning door

Malfunctioning doors (opening/closing when not supposed to)

Passenger controls malfunctioning (lit/unlit when not supposed to be)

Slam door handles not returning to horizontal and/or stiff in frame

27
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What do we do if we have a defective door?

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Try it 3 times

Lock and lable

Report to maintenance

Record in Vehicle Repair Book

28
Q

For a vehicle (carriage) to be locked out of use, which doors much be locked out of use?

A

Extreme end door(s)

If multiple doors on same side of vehicle are locked

29
Q

What do we do if we encounter a fault on the train?

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Report to driver

Report to DCM if safety related, Maintenance Control if not

Record in Vehicle Repair Book

Follow any instructions from control

30
Q

What is the EBS and what does it do?

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Emergency Break Switch

When activated it allows breaks to be released even when break safety loop is interrupted

Breaks will only be controlled by driver; no other systems will work

31
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Protocol when EBS is activated in single unit train

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Reach clear understanding with driver on how you will stop train in an emergency

Inform customers to contact train staff in an emergency

Stay in saloon and stay visible

32
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Protocol if EBS activated on multi-unit train

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Reach clear understanding with driver on how you will stop train in an emergency

Move all passengers to forward unit and advise they can contact driver in an emergency

Sit in the forward cab of the rear unit ready to press GSMR Red button and apply emergency break & parking break if train uncouples

DCM would be contacted if train uncouples

33
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What does TIS mean and what does it do?

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Traction Interlock Switch

When activated the driver can take power and accelerate train even if the doors are presenting as open

34
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Protocol when TIS is activated

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Close all doors and physically check all doors on both sides from inside of train

At all station stops, physically check all doors that have been released are now closed

Reach clear understanding with driver on how ready to start signal will be made as bell/buzzer will not work when TIS is activated

35
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What do we do if there is a defective DKS

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Check 3 times and try a different if possible

Front door DKS:
Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book

Rear door DKS:
Get permission to enter drivers cab to use their DKS and dispatch from front if required
Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book

36
Q

What do we do if there is a defective Door Control Panel cover

A

Front door:
Inform maintenance and remain by the panel at all times; if required get permission from DCM to dispatch from front, preferably get a safety critical competent staff memeber to guard the area and dispatch as usual.

Rear door:
Remain at the panel at all times, report to DCM and maintenance control

37
Q

What do we do if the bell/buzzer is defective

A

Try it three times

Contact maintenance control and make record in Vehicle Repair Book

Reach clear understanding with driver how ready to start signal will be given

38
Q

Protocol for defective rear light

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1 light out:
Inform driver and maintenance, record in Vehicle Repair Book

2 lights out:
Inform driber and maintenance, record in Vehicle Repair Book
Place TOClite showing red light in Bullet and place on rear of train

39
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Protocol for defective headlight

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Inform driver and maintenance, fill in Vehicle Repair Book, place TOClite in Bullet and attach to front of train

Train can proceed ag maximum of 75mph

40
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What classifies as a broken window and how are they managed?

A

A score or crack 8cm or more in length

Internal pane:
Move people out of carriage and lock out of use.
Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book

External pane:
Move people aware from the affected window
Report to maintenance, enter in Vehicle Repair Book
Train can proceed up to 100mph if film is applied

41
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Protocol for defective air suspension

A

Report to driver, maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book. Move passengers out of affected unit.

If there are no passengers in affected unit, train can continue at line speed

If passengers cannot be moved out of carriage, driver levels suspension and train can continue up to 45mph

42
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What do we do if lights wont work in saloon

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In one carriage:
Move passengers and lock out of use

In all carriages:
Patrol train using TOClite, emergency light sticks etc

Train can continue during the day if there are no long tunnels on the route

43
Q

What do we do if the PA system is defective

A

Report to maintenance, record in Vehicle Repair Book
Move passengers out of affected carriage if possible, if not patrol the train making face to face announcements

44
Q

What do we do if there is a defective Hustle alarm (door chimes)

A

Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book
Make announcements on train and platform before closing the doors

45
Q

What do we do if the toilet is defective

A

Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book

Contact Customer Service Control to arrange regular toilet stops at stations on long journeys and inform joining passengers

Maintenance may be able to assist you to fix it

46
Q

What do we do with a defective wheelchair ramp

A

Report to maintenance and record in Vehicle Repair Book

Have station staff use platform ramps if available

Make alternative arrangements if required such as next train service or contact Customer Service Control to arrange transport

47
Q

What to do with defective DSM-R

A

Front cab:
Report to DCM, record in Vehicle Repair Book
Remain in rear cab to listen for emergency calls and apply emergency brakes if required
Train removed from service asap

Rear cab:
Continue as normal but record

48
Q

What are some potential hazards during and after an evacuation?

A

Trains
Tunnels
Slips, trips, falls
Debris
Vegetation
Electricty
Weather

49
Q

How many times can you use a TCOC

A

Once

50
Q

What are the hazards to a train (internal)

A

Door open in traffic
Insecure load

Hot axle box
Fire

Lights out on warning board
Headlights not lit
Taillight not lit/missing
Flashing headlights
Long continuous blasts of the horn
Driver/conductor damger hand signals

51
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Long Train Short Platform protocol

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Make customers aware of platform length and to move to appropriate door

Go to first accomodated door on platform and start usual arrival proceedures but DO NOT GIVE FULL RELEASE TO DOORS

Secure DCP and manually release and open the doors by walking along the plaform to the front of the train

When dispatch signal given customers clear, return to local door, closing all open doors manually.

Complete train safety check and continue with usual self dispatch proceedure

52
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What is a Stop/Not to Stop order?

A

Verbal or written instructions given by Control to stop at extra stations or not to stop at usual stations

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