Publications available to Signallers

Question 1

How often are updates to the Rule Book issued? (1)

Answer 1

Every six months (June and December).

Question 2

Other than the actual Rule Book, what other publications have updates to the Rule Book in them? (2)

Answer 2

W.O.N- general instructions and notices.
P.O.N- amendments to the national operating publications.

Question 3

What is the information in the Signal Box Special Instructions specific to? (1)

Answer 3

Your Signal Box.

Question 4

What publication is available to Signallers that contains information about running lines, direction of travel, speeds and mileages etc? (1)

Answer 4

Sectional Appendix.

Question 5

5) What is the W.O.N, how often is it issued and what are sections A, B, C and D? (6)

Answer 5

Weekly Operating Notice, issued every week.
Temporary Speed Restrictions- planned and published speed restrictions that affect train running.
Engineering Arrangements- planned maintenance.
Signalling & Permanent Way Alterations- changes to the signalling system and track layout.
General Instructions & Notices- amendments to operating publications (ie Rule Book) and miscellaneous instructions.

Question 6

What is the P.O.N, how often is it issued and what are the sections in it? (5)

Answer 6

Periodical Operating Notice, issued every three months.
Amendments to National Operations Publications- amendments to the Rule Book and other publications.
Miscellaneous Instructions and Notices- useful phone numbers and any other useful information.
Amendments to the Sectional Appendix- amendments to the Sectional Appendix.