PSA Handover

Question 1

When do PSA handovers occur?
Where can it take place?

Answer 1

When a train is handed over from one VO to another.
Can take place at a time and location on PSA roster, or as part of a redetermination.

Question 2

As part of the PSA Handover, what equipment is passed on to the new PSA along with what information?

Answer 2

radio handset
psa key bunch
spare keys set
Body Worn Video Device
are all passed on,along with any operational restrictions on the railway and any known faults with the vehicle

Question 3

What must be recorded in your notebook during the handover process?

Answer 3

An up-to-date record of all operating instructions must be recorded in your notebook.

This ensures all operating restrictions, for example any Leading EDP restrictions are
remembered along with the Karabiner clip

You should also write the terminal stations direction of the vehicle configuration in your note book

For example
LEW 152/101/129 BAN

Question 4

How will control notify staff of any changes to operating restrictions?

Answer 4

Via an all calls message

Question 5

PSA handovers will generally take place at which locations?

Answer 5

*Poplar
*West India Quay
*Canary Wharf
*Canning Town

However they may also take place at other locations during disruption or weekend closures.

Question 6

What does your roster line state?
What does the SMC screen aid with?

Answer 6

The time and location of the handover that is
due to take place along with the run
number of the train.

SMC screen can be used to identify the vehicle numbers allocated to that run and
should be checked before leaving the Booking On Room.

Question 7

What does the SMC overview show and what must you do with that information?

Answer 7

The screen will show the following
information:
• Vehicle Numbers
• Radio Number
• BWV number
These must be noted in your notebook.

If you cannot see you train on the SMC Overview, speak to booking on supervisor.

Question 8

What must you do when travelling from booking on room to handover location?

Answer 8

You must ensure you have sufficient time to travel from the Booking On Room to your handover location

Question 9

On arrival at handover location, what must you do?

Answer 9

you should wait on the platform where the front set of doors would normally be.

When the train arrives, if the PSA is not visible, walk along the train to locate the PSA.

Question 10

If you are the PSA on board the train, what must you do?

Answer 10

ensure you have your belongings and equipment with you before you arrive at the handover station.

You should be on the lead carriage, at the lead set of doors on approach to your changeover platform.

Question 11

What must you do, if no member of staff is on platform at handover point?

Answer 11

You must contact the Booking On Room

Question 12

You must ensure you fully understand and adhere to any …………… passed on to you

Answer 12

Restrictions

Question 13

As part of the handover process you must contact the controller and confirm what?

Answer 13

Your location
Run number
Operating restrictions passed on ( controller will confirm the restrictions to you)

Question 14

If the controller has not responded by the time the train receives RTD you may………………………

Answer 14

depart, but this should be from the LEDP of the train

Question 15

What is a redetermination?

Answer 15

a reforming of the service following a delay to
trains to put run numbers back on time as per the schedule

For e.g. a delay on the Beckton to Tower Gateway service may mean Run 301 will become Run 302, Run 302 will become Run
303, etc

Question 16

What will happen to you as a result of redetermination?

Answer 16

You may be relieved before your scheduled finish time

it is vital that the handover is conducted correctly,
with all operating restrictions and equipment handed over correctly

Question 17

What must you do when you have been relieved during a redetermination ?

Answer 17

contact the Booking On Room Supervisor using
the platform telephone at the earliest opportunity

Confirm the following information
with Booking On Room Supervisor:
• Your Name
• Location
• Scheduled Run Number

Question 18

What is the Handover process when the train is being operated from LEDP?

Answer 18

The handover should take place at the leading set of doors.

If the train is being operated from leading EDP due to personnel trackside you must not depart until the restrictions have been confirmed with the controller.

You must complete your notebook when safe to do so

Question 19

What is a train swap?
Where does it take place?

Answer 19

Train swap is the change of vehicles which generally occurs at a terminal station.

The controller will contact the PSA via radio to confirm you will carrying out a train swap and the location.

Controller will confirm vehicle numbers of train you will be swapping and what to do with your equipment (e.g.keep equipment with you)

Question 20

What are your actions when on a spare duty and booking on supervisor asks you to take a train from the depot to carry out a train swap?

Answer 20

You will be required to carry out a full pre-service check and TVA procedure

On arrival at TVA, controller will advise you of destination, any operating restrictions and if the train is running non-stop

Upon arrival at destination, Controller will advise you of vehicles you will be boarding

Once you have boarded new vehicles, follow controller instructions - which may include carrying out an out of service check and contacting them once complete.