PTS Revision Questions Deck Flashcards
Draw a multi-track layout on a piece of paper (4)
Show four-foot, six-foot, ten-foot and cess
How far apart should I you be from another person when walking on or near the line? (1)
At least 20m away (to avoid distraction)
What does COSS stand for? (1)
Controller of Site Safety (blue COSS armband)
How would you identify the lookout? (1)
White armband with the word “LOOKOUT” in red
Define the term on or near the line (1)
*On the line itself
*Within 3 meters of the running line where there is no permanent structure or fence between you and the line
*Within 1.25m of a platform edge when carrying out engineering or technical work
List the 9 dangers to trains (9)
*Door open or not closed properly
*Insecure load
*Fire
*Hot axle box
*Head light not lit
*Tail light missing or not lit
*Flashing headlights
*Driver sounding train in distress warning (long continuous blasts of the horn)
*Driver or guard displaying a red hand signal
What should you establish on the other side of the line before crossing? (1)
A position of safety
What should you avoid when crossing the line? (6)
*The conductor rail
*Points
*Junctions
*Bends
*Walking on an angle
*Crossing between trains
What 4 things must you know before going on or near the line? (4)
*Direction of travel
*Speed of line
*Areas of limited clearance
*Areas of prohibition
(Found in sectional appendix)
Define the term “Lineside” (1)
You are between the railway boundary and the area called on or
near the line
(Not on a station platform)
What is a position of safety? (1)
A safe place to stand when a train is passing
What is my minimum position of safety if the line speed is 100mph or less? (1)
1.25m
What is my minimum position of safety if the line speed is 101mph to 125mph? (1)
2m
What does ECO stand for? (1)
Electrical control operator
8 reasons to stop a train in an emergency? (8)
DAFT LOAF
D - Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line
A - Animal – large within the boundary
F - Fire
T - Track defect
(DAMAGEd ANIMALs set on FIRE on the TRACK)
L - Lights out on an emergency indicator
O - Obstruction
A - Animal – small animals on or near the line
F - Flood
(LIGHTS go out due to OBSTRUCTION of ANIMALs running away from FLOOD)
How would you stop a train during daylight and darkness? (2)
*Daylight - Wave a red flag, or raise both hands above head.
*Darkness - Red light, or wave around any light frantically.
What PPE should you wear before going on or near the line? (4)
*Clean, Northern branded high vis, zipped up
*Safety shoes (non slip)
*Bump cap and safety goggle (DEPOT ONLY)
What clothing should you NOT wear if going on or near the line? (4)
*Red, green or yellow
*Headphones
*Sunglasses
*Hoods
Where do I find details regarding authorised walking routes? (1)
Network rail hazard directory
You’re walking on the line and you see an approaching train, what would your action be? (2)
*Get to a place of safety
*Raise one arm in the air to acknowledge
Can you draw a limited clearance sign and define what it means? (2)
Red checkered sign with words “Warning” in the top corner and “Limited Clearance” in the bottom corner
There is no position of safety at this side of the railway for the length of the structure
You must not enter or stand at that location when a train is approaching.
Can you draw a no refuge sign and define what it means? (2)
Blue checkered sign with words “Warning” in the top corner and “No Refuge” in the bottom corner
However, there are positions of safety at the other side of the railway.
Can you draw the 6 limited clearance telephone signs? (6)
*White hexagon with a black cross
*Yellow hexagon with a black cross
*SBT sign with yellow circle
*Lineside sight with yellow circle
*SBT sign with yellow warning triangle underneath saying “Warning, limited clearance”
*Checkered sign from the railway
Can you draw a SPT and lineside telephone? (2)
Diagonal lines for SPT
Black Cross for lineside
Spell “anti-communication” phonetically
See phonetic alphabet chart
List all of the components of the OLE?
*Catenary wire
*Dropper
*Contact wire
*Insulators
*Headspan wire
*Cross span wire neutral
*Cross span wire live
*Along track conductor
*Bond
*Structure/mast
*Structure/mast ID plate
What is the voltage of the conductor rail?
650 to 750 volts DC
What is the voltage of the OLE?
25000 volts AC
What is the minimum safe distance from the OLE?
2.75m
You’ve witnessed one of the 9 dangers/8 reasons to stop a train, what are your actions?
Arrange for the train to be stopped by the quickest means possible
If your driver is incapacitated and you can’t get signal protection, what must you do and how should you do it? (1)
Protect the line
*Place a track circuit operating clip (TCOC) on every obstructed line
*Walk 1/4 miles. Protect the line with detonators 20m apart
Name the 5 instances you lay protection before you reach 1 1/4 miles? (5)
*Train approaching
*Tunnel
*Telephone
*Trailing point/junction
*Signal Box
(4 teas and a sugar)
If you ask for an emergency switch off, what does that make you? What are your responsibilities? (2)
PICEE (Person in charge of the electrical emergency)
- ECO will tell you the limits of the emergency switch off
- You must identify yourself to anyone arriving on site
- You will wait for the Rail Incident Officer (RIO) to arrive
- RIO will take over responsibility
- You and the RIO must contact the ECO confirming the handover
before leaving the site
Can you walk past a limited clearance sign? (1)
Yes, if there are no trains approaching
When can you use a limited clearance telephone? (1)
Only in an emergency when no other form of communication is available
When can you use your mobile phone? (1)
When in a position of safety, or in an emergency
What is a safe distance from a National Grid powerline? (1)
5m
Talk me through the emergency call procedure? (9)
- This is an emergency call
- Clarify you are speaking to the right person
- State your name, job title and employer
- Give your location
- State the nature of the call
- Request what you need doing, eg the line needs to be blocked or the
electricity needs switching off - State if you need the emergency services
- Give your phone number
- Follow any instructions given
What are some general hazards on the railway? (7)
- Trains
- Electrification
- Debris
- Slips, trips & falls
- Vegetation
- Tunnels
- Weather
Where are the safest places to walk in order of safety? (3)
*Public path or authorised walking route
*Cess
*Four-foot facing the direction of travel
(Avoid walking on sleepers, running rails, cable covers etc)
If you get caught out when crossing the line and you can’t reach a position of safety, what do you do? (6)
- Lie down on the ground
- Gather all clothing and loose garments around you
- Stay in this position until the train has passed
- Once you are sure no other trains are approaching move to a position
of safety as quickly as possible - Report ‘a near miss’ to the Signaller
- Complete form A
What phrases should you use?
- State your message
- This is an emergency call
- Say again from …
- Repeat back
- Line blocked
- Speak slower
- Over
- Out
- Negative
- Disregard
- Correction
What phrases should you avoid?
- Line not clear
- Over and out
- Roger
- Umms and errs
- Slang terms
- Vague language
- Jargon
- Regional expressions
Explain what OLE ID plate means? (3)
*Route/source
*Miles from source
*Structure number within the mile
