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1
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What is the area alongside the rail called?

A

Cess

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2
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What is the area between two running rails of one line called?

A

4 Foot

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What is the area between a pair of lines called if they are a standard distance apart?

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6 Foot

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4
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Sometimes, when there is three or more lines, a wider space is used between two of the lines. What is this area called?

A

10 Foot or a wideway

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5
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What are the 3 things that would deem you ‘On or near the line’?

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▪ You are on a line
▪ You are within 3 metres (10 feet) of a line and there is no permanent fence or structure between you and the line
▪ You are doing engineering or technical work on a station platform within 1.25 metres (4 feet) of its edge

You are not not on or near the line when crossing a level crossing.

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6
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What are the 2 things that would deem you ‘Lineside’?

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▪ You are within the railway boundary but not on or near the line, and
▪ You can be seen by the driver of an approaching train (although this point is to be removed from Rulebook shortly)
You are not on the lineside if you are on a station platform.

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7
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How far away from a running rail is considered safe, if the speed is between 101-125mph?

A

2 Metres (6ft 6inches)

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8
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How far away from a running rail is considered safe, if the speed is between 100mph or less?

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1.25 Metres (4ft)

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9
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Where would you find details about authorised walking routes?

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Hazard Directory

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10
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How many volts does the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) carry?

A

Up to 25,000 volts AC

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11
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What is required on your PTS to go on track that has OLE?

A

PTS AC qualification on your sentinel card

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12
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What must you always assume when going near OLE or any structures linked to it?

A

That it is always live.

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13
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How many volts does a conductor rail have?

A

750 volts DC

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14
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How can you tell apart the conductor rail from normal running rails?

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It’s higher, has a flat top and sits on plastic or ceramic insulators.

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15
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What is required on your PTS to go on track that has a conductor rail?

A

PTS DCCR qualification on your sentinel card

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16
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What is the closest you, or any equipment you are carrying can go to OLE?

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2.75 Metres (9ft)

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17
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What needs to be in place if work needs to be carried out within 0.3 metres (1ft) of a live conductor rail?

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▪ Approved insulated tools
▪ Shrouds or troughing and PPE
▪ A valid and tested safe system of work

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18
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How close can you leave metal objects to an axle counter head?

A

0.3m (1ft)

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19
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What type of telephone is indicated by a white square with a black X in it?

A

Lineside telephone

20
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What type of telephone is indicated by a white square with diagonal black lines in it?

A

Signal post telephone (SPT)

21
Q

What type of telephone is indicated by a white square with a red phone icon, and the words ‘Electrification’ in it?

A

A phone to the electrical control room

22
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What type of telephone is indicated by a yellow rectangle with a black phone icon in it?

A

Level crossing phone

23
Q

What type of telephone is indicated by a green square with a white phone in it?

A

An emergency phone

24
Q

What does a red and white sign with the words ‘Limited Clearance’ mean?

A

There is limited clearance between the track and the nearest wall or structure.

25
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What does a blue and white sign with the words ‘No Refuges’ mean?

A

There are no positions of safety or refuges on this side of the rail, but there are on the other side.

26
Q

If a phone has a white diamond-like shape with a black x in it, what does this mean?

A

The phone is in a limited clearance area, and should only be used in a railway emergency.

27
Q

What is the mandatory minimum PPE required for working on or near the line?

A

▪A white or blue safety helmet (dependant on what your sentinal card shows)
▪All orange commitment (high vis on upper and lower body)
▪Safety boots
▪Eye glasses (now mandatory

28
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If there is no safer walking route, what is the minimum distance between another person walking in the same direction you can be?

A

20 metres, looking up every 5 seconds

29
Q

What must you do if a train approaches?

A

Go to a position of safety at least 10 seconds before the train passes, acknowledging the driver horn when sounded.

30
Q

What is a COSS, and how are they identified?

A

A COSS (Controller of Site Safety) is in charge of setting up a safe system of work. They are identified by a blue armlet with the white letters COSS on it. The COSS will remain with the group until the work is over, or a new one is appointed

31
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What is a ‘Safeguarded’ site of work?

A

All lines involved are blocked.

32
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What is a ‘Fenced’ site of work?

A

A temporary fence is put up between the site and nearest open line. A fence can be rigid, plastic netting or barrier tape. A rigid barrier can be placed no less than 1.25 metres (4 ft)

33
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What are the 3 things you must never do when working in a ‘Fenced’ site of work?

A

▪ Cross the fence to the open side
▪ Lean over the fence
▪ Place tools on or up against the fence

34
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What is the minimum distance a barrier tape or plastic netting fence can be from the nearest open line?

A

1.25 metres (4ft) if the running line has a maximum speed of 40mph. If it’s more than 40mph, the distance is increased to 2 metres (6ft 6 inches)

35
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What is the purpose of a ‘Site Warden’?

A

The Site Warden can be appointed if there is more than two people in the group and the distance is more than 2 metres (6ft 6 inches) between the site and nearest open line.
They will shout ‘GET BACK’ if someone strays inside this area.

36
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How is a site warden identified?

A

White armlet, ‘SITE WARDEN’ in blue letters.

37
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What is the minimum distance from an open line needed for there to be no fence or Site Warden?

A

3 Metres (10ft)

38
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What does a lookout do?

A

A lookout will warn other workers of an oncoming train by waving a flag, sounding a horn/whistle, or by touch if ear protection is being used. A lookout wears a white armlet with ‘Look out’ in red letters.

39
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What will a COSS do before allowing you on track?

A

Give a safety brief

40
Q

How far away from an open line must tools be left when a train passes?

A

2 metres (6ft 6inches)

41
Q

When carrying out an emergency call, what information do you need to provide?

A

Start by getting the attention of the person on the other end by saying–
“This is an emergency call.”
Make sure you’re speaking to the right person, usually the Signaller or Electrical Control Operator –“Is that the Signaller?”
Tell them who you are, what you do and where you are –“This is Mike Middleton - I’m a track chargeman for Network Rail, calling from Shapton East junction.”
Describe the problem –
“I’ve found a member of the public lying in the four-foot of the Down Goods line, 300 yards beyond sierra hotel one two zero signal. They’re badly injured and I can’t move them.”
Tell them what action needs to be taken – “I need you to stop trains on the Down Goods line and arrange
for an ambulance to attend.”
Make sure the other person repeats back the information – it’s vital they fully understand it. The Signaller or ECO will tell you what they’ve done, what’s going to happen next and what they want you to do. Give them your phone or radio call number so they can
contact you. As someone who works for the railway, there are situations where you might have to take action to prevent death, injury or damage.
But whatever you do, don’t put yourself in danger.

42
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Name the 3 ways you can stop an oncoming train in an emergency situation?

A

▪ Put both arms straight up above your head
▪ Show a red flag
▪ Show a red light
In darkness or poor visibility, wave any light vigorously.

43
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If you are in a track circuit area, and need to set the the signal behind you to red in an emergency, what could you do?

A

Used a T-COD (Track circuit operating clip) between two running lines. If there’s DCCR, attach the T-COD to the furthest rail from the DCCR first.

44
Q

How would you set out emergency protection if there is no tunnels or junctions, and in which circumstances would you choose to do this?

A

You would only set out emergency protection in an axle counter area, and if you cannot contact the signaller.
You must walk 2 kilometres (1¼ miles) towards oncoming traffic and place 3 detonators 20 metres (65 feet) apart. If there is DCCR, place on furthest running rail from DCCR.
If you see a train approach, place 3 detonators on the line straight away and stand at least 30 metres away, displaying a danger hand signal.
If you manage to contact the signaller before reaching the full distance, you do not need to walk the rest so long as the signaller confirms the signal is now set to danger.

If the detonators are going to be triggered, ensure your back is turned.

45
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How would you set out emergency protection if there is a tunnel involved?

A

If you reach a tunnel, place 3 detonators at the entrance, and try to contact signaller again using mobile phone. Only enter the tunnel if safe to do so, if the 2 kilometres (1¼ miles) falls within the tunnel, you must walk to the end and place 3 more detonators, and display a hand danger signal.
Ensure you are in a position of safety (30 metres) and your back is turned if they are about to be triggered.

46
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How would you set out emergency protection if you reach a junction?

A

Place three detonators on the line before the points. Then decide from which direction the next train is most likely to approach. Walk in that direction and place three detonators on the line 2 kilometres (1¼ miles) from the obstruction. After that, go back and place detonators on the other lines.
After placing detonators, display a hand danger signal from a position of safety (30 metres). Turn your back if they are about to be triggered.

47
Q

How close can tools be left to DCCR?

A

0.3 metres (1 foot)

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