Passing A Signal At Danger

Question 1

Signaller’s precautions before authorising the movement (4) GRABP

Answer 1

1. the portion of line concerned is clear and safe for the movement as required by the train signalling regulations
2. the barriers or gates at any controlled level crossings are closed to road traffic
3. all points are in the required position and are locked by facing point locks, where provided
4. any ground frame release giving access to the route is ‘normal’ unless it is to be operated for the movement.

Question 2

What to do when setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation - Operating individual point controls (3)

Answer 2

1. operate the points to the position shown on the route card and RA
2. check that you have the correct ‘normal’ or ‘reverse’ indications
3. ask a competent person, if present, to check the route setting.

Question 3

Setting the route

Answer 3

Operating point controls to place points in the correct position for a train to pass safely.

Question 4

Calling the route

Answer 4

Pressing the entry and exit buttons so that the route light appears.

Question 5

You must not call the route if - (2)

Answer 5

1. There is a track circuit failure in the route concerned.
2. You need to keep the entrance signal at danger or the route closed for any reason unless the signalling technician has disconnected the signal.

Question 6

If the interlocking is out of order, you must make sure: (3)

Answer 6

1. the facing points on any other line are set to avoid conflicting movements normally prevented by the interlocking
2. the signals for these conflicting movements are at danger
3. routes for any conflicting movements are closed.

Question 7

you can authorise the driver of a train stopped at a main aspect stop signal to pass that signal and the next main aspect stop signal at danger if all of the following apply (7)

Answer 7

1. It has been confirmed that because of the same fault.
2. There is no main aspect distant signal between the two main aspect stop signals.
3. The second main aspect stop signal is not fitted with TPWS.
4. The line has been examined and is known to be clear up to and including the overlap of the next main aspect stop signal beyond the second main aspect stop signal involved.
5. The next signal beyond the second main aspect stop signal is displaying a proceed aspect.
6. The two signals being passed at danger must be controlled from the same signal box.
7. It cannot be from a single line.

Question 8

Authorising a train to pass two signals at danger, you must tell the driver (6)

Answer 8

1. what is happening
2. that it is necessary to pass two consecutive main aspect stop signals at danger, or the first at danger and the second not displaying any aspect
3. the identity of the two signals involved
4. to obey the aspect of all subsequent signals
5. to travel at a maximum speed of no more than 50 mph until after sighting the first signal that must be obeyed, and then proceed as indicated by the aspect of that signal
6. to proceed at caution at any location where it is necessary to do so.

Question 9

What to record in the train register (4)

Answer 9

1. the line affected
2. the train reporting number
3. the time you give permission to pass the two signals at danger
4. the time the train has passed clear of the signal beyond the two affected signals.

Question 10

What to record in the train register (4)

Answer 10

1. the line affected
2. the train reporting number
3. the time you give permission to pass the two signals at danger
4. the time the train has passed clear of the signal beyond the two affected signals.