Paddington-Reading (down) Flashcards
Which platforms at London Paddington do not currently have live overhead wires fitted?
Platforms 1, 2, 13 and 14
State the instructions relating to starting of engines at Paddington.
Engine must be started no more than 10 minutes before departure time
What is the procedure if a driver requires a windscreen cleaned before departure from Paddington from all platforms
Driver must contact Maintenance Control to request windscreen to be cleaned
What is the maximum speed departing platforms 1 to 9
40mph
What is the maximum speed departing platforms 10 and above?
25mph
Departing Paddington with a single yellow, state the location of the next stop signal
Royal Oak
On departing Paddington, what indication of route is displayed from the platform-starting signal and what aids are in place to identify the location of your next signal?
Theatre box displaying a line number
Gantries have line identification plates above each signal
State how you would reduce the risk of potential read across in the Paddington to Ladbroke Grove area
Use the Identification Plates
Never react until you are sure its your signal Be very aware of the read across risk and stay focused.
Receiving a single yellow aspect at Royal Oak gantry, identify the location of the next stop signal.
Subway Junction
SN63 (Line 4) has a multi SPAD history. Can you identify the risks approaching this signal?
Potential read across (especially to line 5)
Line curves to the right on approach
OHLE can cause obscuration on approach to signal
Departing Paddington on line 5, SN89 Westbourne park, state the route indication required towards Reading with a passenger train
Main Aspect Only
Departing Paddington on line 6, SN91 Westbourne park, state the route indication required towards Reading with a passenger train
Junction Indicator No.1
SN109 (Ladbroke grove line 3) state the route indications required to be signalled towards Reading with a Passenger train
J.I.1 towards the Down Main
J.I 4 towards the Down Relief
SN111 (Line 4) and SN113 (Line 5) Ladbroke Grove, identify the route indication required to be signalled towards Reading with a Passenger train
Main Aspect Only
State the lines speeds between Royal Oak and Kensal Green and identify the locations of any speed changes
40mph Royal Oak to Westbourne Park then 50mph as far as Kensal Green
Ladbroke Grove gantry, If the signal on line 1,2 or 3 is displaying a green aspect, which route could you be signalled at the next signal SN125 and what is the risk?
Could be signalled via the Down main or E&C Line. Risk of wrong routing towards the E&C Line.
After passing the Ladbroke Grove gantry, what signalling infrastructure is located on approach to this signal and what line is it applicable to?
Preliminary Route Indicator Applicable to Line 1 only
If diagrammed on a stopping service between Paddington and Reading, where on the Down Main, is your train unable to call at?
Acton Main Line (DM)
West Ealing, Hanwell, Burnham and Taplow (There are no usable Main line platforms)
Between London Paddington and Reading, state which stations have bi-directional lines on the Up Relief
Hayes & Harlington, Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford and west drayton
Between London Paddington and Reading, state which stations you will give door release on the right hand side
Hayes & Harlington (Up Relief Bi-directional)
Slough (Up Relief Bi-directional)
Burnham
Maidenhead (Up Relief Bi-directional)
Twyford (Up Relief Bi-directional)
West Drayton (Bi-directional)
State the line speeds on the Down Main between Kensal Green and Reading Platform 7
85/MU100 Kensal Green to Acton West
125mph Acton West to Sonning Cutting
80/HST95 Sonning Cutting to Reading New Junction
60mph Reading New Junction to 50mph Reading Platform 7
The line speed at Kensal Green on the Down Relief increases from 50mph to what speed
80mph
On approaching Acton station, signal SN175 is displaying a flashing double yellow, what route is this applicable to and the speed of the crossover
Down Relief to Down Main 70mph crossover
Signals between Acton and Ealing Broadway are a mixture of conventional Filament, LED and VMS type signals. Identify any potential signalling risks in this area
VMS signals appear brighter than LED type Potential risk of read across and read ahead to the next signal
May be affected by sunlight
State any potential risks associated when departing Ealing Broadway on the down relief and what is in place to mitigate this risk
Potential risk of a SOYSPAD
A banner repeater is located at the Reading end of the platform
After departure from Ealing Broadway, the next signal is SN209. Where is the next signal located?
SN211 is located on approach to West Ealing
State the linespeed on the Down Relief between Old Oak Common West and West Ealing
85mph Kensal Green to Friars Junction
70/MU80mph Friars Junction to Acton Station
70/MU90mph Acton West Jn to West Ealing
West Ealing, SN215, This signal is capable of displaying a junction indicator 4, state the route this is applicable to
Towards Greenford
With reference to the previous question, if West Ealing, SN215 was displaying a double flashing yellow, state the route this is applicable to
Down Goods at Hanwell Bridge
State the line speeds on the Down Relief between West Ealing and Hayes
80mph West Ealing to Hanwell
90mph Hanwell to Southall
80mph Through Southall Then 90mph
SN243 Down Relief protecting Southall Station; identify the routes from this signal and the speeds of these movements
Main Aspect – Down Relief
J.I.1 – Down Main (70mph)
J.I.2 – Southall West Loop (15mph)
J.I.3 – Brentford Siding (15mph)
Southall station Down Relief, identify the location of the platform starting signal.
Located on the Right Hand Side
A Preliminary Route Indicator is situated on the Down Main at Southall West Junction. Identify the following route settings from the examples of a PRI below.
Blacked out ?
Arrow pointing to 10 o’clock
Arrow pointing to 12 o’clock
Airport Junction signal Red
Airport Junction signal displaying a proceed aspect towards Heathrow
Airport Junction signal displaying a proceed aspect towards Down Main
Splitting distant signal SN271 located on the Down Main approaching Hayes, describe the splitting distant aspects and the routes applicable
4 aspect high head – Red. Nothing on 3 aspect lower head
Single yellow 4 aspect high head – Nothing on 3 aspect lower head
Double yellow 4 aspect high head – single yellow on 3 aspect lower head
Danger – stop
Caution – be prepared to stop at the next Down Main line signal
Preliminary Caution – be prepared to find the next signal displaying one yellow aspect on the Down Main line
Splitting distant signal SN271 located on the Down Main approaching Hayes,
Green on 4 aspect high head – single yellow 3 aspect low head
Single yellow 4 aspect high head – double yellow 3 aspect low head
Single yellow 4 shoe to high head – green 3 aspect low head
Clear – next signal is displaying a proceed aspect on the Down Main
Preliminary Caution – next signal displaying one yellow aspect with junction indicator one for the Down Airport.
Clear – next signal is displaying a proceed aspect with junction indicator number one for the Down Airport.
SN255 (Down Main Southall West Junction) if the signal cleared with a proceed aspect and Junction indicator No.5, identify the route this is applicable to, speed of the crossover and can you accept this route towards Reading.
Up Relief bi directional
50mph
Yes, can accept this route towards Reading.
If signalled via the Up Relief in the down direction towards Hayes, the next signal is SN275. If this signal cleared with a proceed aspect and junction indicator 4, identify the route which your train has been signalled.
Hayes Up Bay Platform
Identify the indication required from signal SN289 Hayes Up Relief platform to be signalled back onto the Down Relief
‘D’ displayed in the theatre box
Splitting distant signal (SN271) is displaying a double flashing yellow. To which route is this applicable to and what is the speed of the crossover?
Down Main to Down Relief at Stockley Bridge Jn 70mph crossover speed
What infrastructure changes happen in the Hayes/ Stockley Bridge Junction/West Drayton area
ATP finishes on the Down Relief OHLE ends
Panel Change from TVSC to Slough
If in an emergency situation, your train was terminated and then routed into the Up Goods platform at West Drayton Station. State the 2 maximum line speeds crossing between the Down Relief at West Drayton East and the Up Goods platform
40 mph onto the Up Relief and then
10 mph into the Goods platform
State the number of cars that can be accommodated for DOO purposes at Hayes, West Drayton and Langley on the Down Main
6 Cars
Passing through West Drayton on the Down Relief, the speed is 90mph. State the location where the linespeed changes to 60MU90
Iver
State the potential risk between Langley and Slough
Low rail adhesion area
On the down relief at Langley Station, if you receive a single yellow at S112, what are the risks approaching your next signal
Next signal S114 (Dolphin), is obscured on approach by a road bridge. Also there is a risk of reading through to signal S116
State the signalled moves in the down direction at Dolphin Junction
Down Main to Down Relief
Down Relief to Down Main
Flashers on down main
State the line speed on the down relief between Slough East and Slough Station
75mph
S118 last signal on the Down Relief before Slough station, identify the routes from Junction Indicators 4 & 5 and what is the speed of the crossover?
J.I.4 – Up Relief Bi-directional
J.I.5 – Bay Platform
15mph
On departure from Slough on the Down Relief, state the next two speeds
60mu75mph
60mu90mph
State the signalled moves in the down direction at Slough West Junction
Down Main to Down Relief
Down Relief to Down Main
Up Relief to Down Relief or Down Main
State the risks associated with stopping at Burnham
Door release on the right hand side
Potential risk of wrong side door release.
You are on the Down Main approaching Burnham Station. Where next could you be crossing onto the Down Relief and what is the maximum line speed across this Junction?
Maidenhead East Junction at 40 mph
Double flashing yellow
State the potential risk between Taplow and Maidenhead
Low rail adhesion area
State the change of line speed on approach to Maidenhead on the Down Relief
60/MU75mph
Maidenhead East Junction Down Main (S34), state all routes from this signal
Main Aspect – Down Main
J.I.4 – Down Relief
J.I.5 – Up Relief (Bi-directional)
J.I.6 – Back Platform 5A/B
Maidenhead East Junction Down Main (S34), which indication would you NOT accept for trains heading towards Reading
J.I.6 – Back Platform 5A/B
What are the maximum permissible line speeds when crossing from the Down Main at Maidenhead East Junction to platform 5 A/B?
40 mph from the Down Main onto the Up Relief and then 15 mph into platform 5A/B
If you were crossed over from the Down Main / Down Relief to the Up Relief platform at Maidenhead, what is the speed of the crossover that takes you back on to the Down Relief just West of the Station?
25 mph
Maidenhead station Up Relief Bi-directional, state the route indication from signal S172 when being routed back to the Down Relief
DR
If required to terminate at Maidenhead, state which platforms you can arrive at and describe any shunts that may be required
Can terminate on platforms 3 Down Relief,
4 Up Relief and
5 Back platform.
If terminating on the Down Relief, you are required to reverse via Maidenhead West
Departing Maidenhead on the Down Relief the line speed is 75mph, state the next change of line speed
60MU90mph
State the location where slough panel changes over to TVSC in the down direction
Maidenhead West
You are approaching the last signal before Twyford Station on the Down Relief and you are signalled into the bi-directional Up Relief platform. What is the speed of the crossover between the Down Relief and the Up Relief at this location?
25 mph
With reference to the previous question, (approaching Twyford) where would you rejoin the Down Relief after leaving Twyford Station and what is the speed across the Junction?
Twyford West Junction 40 mph
Passing through Sonning Cutting on the Down Main, You receive Flashing Yellow aspects. Identify the junction this is applicable to and the routes and speed from the junction signal
Kennet Bridge Junction T1675
J.I 4 – Down Relief
J.I.5 – Up Relief
40mph
Signal T1669 Down Relief (West of Sonning Cutting) has a junction Indicator No.4. State the route this junction indicator is applicable to?
Kennet Down Passenger Loop
Kennet Bridge Junction, which line must you be signalled if your destination is the Westbury Line?
Must be signalled to the Down Main to signal T1685 (Gantry 1)
Kennet Bridge Junction, If your destination is to the New Train Care Depot, which lines must you be signalled towards
Down Relief to signal T1687 (gantry 1)
Up Relief to signal T1689 (gantry 1)
Gantry 1 Down Main T1685, what are the routes available from this signal?
Main Aspect – Platform 9
J.I.1 – Platform 8
J.I.2 – Platform 7
J.I.4 - Platform 10
(Gantry 1 Down Main T1685, what are the routes available from this signal?). With reference to your previous answer, which platform can you NOT be signalled towards Didcot from
Platform 7
Gantry 1 Down Relief T1687, what are the routes available from this signal and what is the location of your next signal?
Main Aspect – Down Relief T1687 Platform 12
J.I.4 – Down Relief loop T1695. Platform 13
J.I.5 – Up Relief loop T1697. Platform 14
Next signal is the Closing Up Signal
Gantry 1 Up Relief T1689, what are the routes available from this signal and what is the location of your next signal?
Main Aspect – Up Relief loopT1697 Platform 14
J.I.1 – Down Relief loop T1695. Platform 13
J.I.4 – Up Relief T1699. Platform 15
Next signal is the Closing Up Signal
State the through platforms numbers and the line names
Platform 7 – Down Westbury Platform 8 – Down Main Loop Platform 9 – Down Main Platform 10 – Up Main Platform 12 – Down Relief Platform 13 – Down Relief loop Platform 14 – Up Relief Loop Platform 15 – Up Relief
Describe the Instructions when you are required to stop at the Rear End Clear markers
Trains up to 5 cars must come to a stand at the ‘rear clear’ marker at the ‘A’ end of the platform if they are booked to reverse or terminate and form a service towards Twyford / Wokingham
Describe the Instructions when you are required to proceed beyond the rear end clear markers
Trains of more than 5 cars, Through services of any formation, Any formation terminating at Reading and then booked to Reading Traincare Depot, Any formation terminating at Reading and then continuing forward on a different service must continue beyond the ‘rear clear’ marker to the relevant car marker at the ‘B’ end of the platform.
State all Multi SPAD signals and locations that are currently listed on the Multi SPAD list
Note to assessor -
Check up to date Multi SPAD list for correct answer
