PTS pt 2 Flashcards
What are the 9 dangers to trains?
-door open or not closed properly
-insecure load
-fire
- hot axel box
-head light not lit
-head lights flashing
-tail light missing or not lit
-driver sounding train in distress warning (long continuous blasts of the horn)
-driver or guard displaying red hand signal
What hazards would make you stop a train?
-Damage to structures or earth above or below the line
-Animals (Big)
-Fires
-Track defects
-Lights out on an emergency indicator
-obstruction
-Animal (small)
-Flood
What must you say on an emergency call?
-THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL
-Check you are speaking to the right person
-State who you are, your role and employer
-Give your location
-Explain your reason for calling and what actions you require
-Request emergency services if required
-Give your telephone or radio call number
You can make an emergency call using…
-Mobile phone
-GSM-R
-Any railway telephone
What are the conductors actions in an emergency?
-Check if any lines are obstructed
-Decide the quickest way to stop the train
-Place a track circuit operating clip on EVERY line that is obstructed
-Constanct the driver and decide who is carrying out emergency protection
3 steps for emergency protection
- Place a track circuit operating clip on every line that is obstructed.
- Show a hand danger signal to any train that is approaching the obstruction.
- Protect with detonators.
What 3 times do conductors carry out emergency protection?
- If the driver is incapacitated AND
- The driver is obstructed AND
- If the signaller cannot be contacted or provide signal protection
How do you protect a double track line?
- walk 1 1/4 miles on the adjacent line facing the direction of traffic
- Place 3 detonators 20 metres apart
- Continue as far as necessary until you can contact the signaller
3 steps to protect a multi track line
- Walk 1 1/4 miles on all obstructed lines
- Place 3 detonators 20 metres apart on all appropriate lines
- Use route knowledge to prioritise which line to protect first
Which situations should place detonators before 1 1/4 miles?
- Train approaching
- Telephone or signal box
- Tunnel
4.trailing/diverging junction
3 steps to protect the line when: train approaching
- Place 3 detonators 20 metres apart immediately
- Stand 30 metres away
3.show hand danger signal to driver
3 steps to protect the line when: Telephone or signal box
- Place 3 detonators 20 metres apart at the telephone or signal box
- Ensure the last detonator is at least 30 metres away from the telephone or signal box
- If you contact the signaller and have confirmation of signal protection, you don’t need to travel the full protection distance
Tunnel
