Publications Flashcards
What does WON stand for
Weekly Operating Notice
What does PON stand for
Periodical Operating Notice
When are the Rule book amendments issued
The first Saturday of June and December
In the Rule book, what does a black line in the margin mean.
New rule or new update to that rule.
First time this has been printed
In the Rule book, what does the green writing in the margin mean.
Denotes who is responsible for carrying out that rule.
In the rule book what is meant by a red box
The information/Rule inside the red box is considered critical
When is the WON issued
Weekly and runs Saturday to Friday
When is the PON issued
Quarterly, on the first Saturday of March, June, September and December.
What are the sections of the PON
Amendments to national operators publication
including national operating instructions
Miscellaneous instructions and notices.
What do the 3 little stars mean in the margin of the WON
This is the last time this information will be published
What are the 5 main sections of the WON and their order
Safety Notices Temporary Speed Restrictions Engineering Arrangements Signalling and Permanent way alterations General Instructions and notices
When should you wear your ID card
Whenever on duty, including travelling to and from your start and finish of duty
What colour is the late notice case
Red
How many different cases should you find at the booking on point and what are they called
5 Late notice case (red) New notice case General notice case Permanent notice case Health and safety notice case (yellow)
What colour is the health and safety case
Yellow
How long does information stay in the late notice case
Usually 72 hours or until it can be included in the next WON
What are the 7 NTS categories
Situational awareness Diligence Communication Decision making and action Cooperation and working with others Workload management Self management
Where would you find a copy of the sectional appendix
EDS
What are the 5 main parts of the sectional appendix
Maps
Exceptional poor rail adhesion areas
Table A diagrams
Special working arrangements
Local instructions
Route availability
MET SLR
What is a multi SPAD signal
A signal that has had more than 1 SPAD in a rolling 5 year period
When is the sectional appendix updated
Quarterly as required
Who issues the sectional appendix
Network rail
What is the purpose of the rule book
The rule book is the document that contains operational rules, procedures and regulations for the entire uk rail network
Apart from, won’s, pon’s, sectional appendix and rules book, what other publications will you receive.
Appendix to the rule book, more company specific.
Drivers policy
Traction manuals
