Quiz Flashcards
Hidden rules
12 hours max shift
12 hours minimum rest
72 hours max per week
13 consecutive days
Notice cases
Late notice case New notice case General notice case Permanent notice case Spad notice case H&S notice case Roster case
Drivers equipment
Keys 2 pairs of glasses High viz vest Functional handlamp Watch
Won
Forms RT3185 and NR3190
European driving licence both parts
AWS
Purpose - provide driver with an audible and visual warning. If fails to respond will apply emergency brake.
Consists of track and train equipment.
Track equipment is a AWS magnet. Positioned 180 metres ahead of a signal. Also ahead of Level crossings, PSR warning restriction, TSR, ESR and depot exits.
Train equipment is receiver, AWS visual indicator and AWS audible indicator.
Audible will give a clear indication (bell) for a green aspect or a warning indication (horn) for a cautionary signal or warning boards. 2.4 secs to acknowledge.
Visual is black if green aspect or driver yet to acknowledge or yellow when acknowledged.
TPWS
Purpose is to apply a brake demand where overspeed or SPAD.
Consists of track and train equipment.
Track equipment is OSS loop and TSS loop.
TSS loop is in 4 foot at the associated signal. Energised when signal at danger.
OSS has arming and trigger loop. Arming loop will set internal timer and if train passes over trigger loop within a designated time it indicates that the train is speeding and apply a brake demand.
Train equipment is TPWS receiver, TPWS control Panel, acknowledge button, temporary isolation switch and full isolation switch.
Responsibilities of the WON?
Sign for it Read it Understand it Carry it Private not public Produce on request
Late notice case?
Next to booking in office Sign saying late notice case you must read these notices Red frame Lit and locked ESR Safety of line information
Who is allowed in the driving cab?
Instructor
Assessor
Competent person
Any one with a cab pass
Cab passes
Green- 3 guests, instructor or assessor. Std rules and regs and STDs
Blue. Manager. 2 guests.
Black. Route learner
Pink. Newly qualified. 12 months. Only u and blue or green pass in cab.
Violet and orange. Signaller grade.
Purple. Senior conductor grade assessor. 2 guests rear cab.
Describe notice cases?
Late. 72 hours. Esr and safety of line
New notice. 3 weeks. Safety notices and communication from management.
General. 5 weeks. For sick or hols.
H&S. Yellow frame. Fire evacuation. Authorised walking routes. First aiders.
Spad. Red background. Spad trends. Reduction techniques. Recent SPAD incidents.
Responsibilities of security pass?
Wear it
Display it
Lose report it
When would you use DRA?
Stopped at a danger signal.
When given authority to pass a signal at danger.
When previous signal was a position light.
When approaching a platform previous signal was a yellow.
Whistle board?
0600 to 23.59
Low tone at board
00.00 to 05.59 do not sound horn except in an emergency when u see someone on or near line.
Who is responsible for cab discipline?
Driver
RT3185 fault codes
5 is bell instead of horn
7 none
What are your actions for a brake application?
Stop immediately Identify and check visual control Panel Acknowledge Secure train Contact signaller Follow instructions Complete forms
What forms must a driver carry?
RT3185 signal irregularities
NR3190 emergency special working
Purpose of an OFF indicator?
Associated to a signal
To give SC indication of the signal aspect
Only illuminate for a proceed aspect
Methods of route indication?
Theatre box
Stencil
PRI
If 4th required use junction indicator
Definition of permissive working?
Allows more than one train on a section of line in any block section, signal section or dead end platform.
Why do we carry out a Running brake application
Test brake functionality
Gauge brake functionality
Test rail head conditions
Test braking after change in weather conditions
When do you carry out a running brake test?
When first entering cab When change in formation over train When changing ends of train If left unit for more than 15 minutes When being relieved by another driver.
Stopped at a red signal, when should you contact the signaller?
Immediately unless you can see an obvious reason for the danger signal.
Press SG button
Contact the signaller every 5 minutes.
What should you do if you can’t see the shutters hand signal?
Stop immediately
Must establish clear accurate understanding of shunters handsignals before starting again
What is the max speed in siding or a yard?
5 mph
When would you isolate the TPWS?
Temporary block working
Emergency special working
Fault with TPWS
Over the TPWS grid
Describe AWS indications in normal working?
Ping for green aspect
Warning horn for caution or danger signal
For caution or danger Visual indicator grey black until acknowledged then yellow and black.
2.4 secs to acknowledge
Tpws cab identification?
Brake demand light is red circle
Temporary isolation fault light yellow circle
Train stop overide button and indicator is yellow square
Shunting definition?
Movement of train or vehicle other than the normal passage of trains on a running line
Safety checks before shunting?
Ensure no workers are on train
Ensure no retailers lowered
Scotchers are removed
No cables or supplies
No Do not move boards on train
You must reach a clear understanding with Shunter of what exactly needs to be done
How shunting movement will be controlled
Must obey stop signals
Must work to shunters instructions
If signal cleared for shunting movement u must only proceed when the shunter has given you permission
Reasons for passing a signal at danger (dealers see speed)
Defective signal Electric train Assist a failed train Level crossing faults Examine the line Restricted acceptance Shunting Start ahead of signal Engineering possession Engineering work site Single line working applies Pilotman Evacuate passengers of a failed train Emergency permissive working Divided train
Describe the different Signal plates?
Controlled - black plate with white writing
Automatic - white plate with black horizontal line
Semi - white plate with black horizontal line and word SEMI
IBH - white plate and black vertical line
RR is outer distant
White triangle is distant
BR is banner repeater
CA is co Acting
3 aspect sequence.
Red - stop. Danger.
Yellow - caution aspect be prepared to find the next signal at danger.
Green - proceed aspect
4 aspect sequence
Green - proceed
2 yellow lights , preliminary caution, be prepared to find the next signal at a single yellow
1 yellow - caution - be prepared to find the next signal at danger
Red stop danger
Banner repeaters
White with black Chevron horizontal is distant on
White with black Chevron diagonal is distant off
White with black line horizontal is signal on stop
White with black line diagonal is signal off proceed
Green with black line diagonal is signal green
When can you drive other than the leading cab?
Shunting
Propelling
Where fault at the leading cab
Semaphore signal sequence ?
Section signal Distant signal Intermediate block section between section signal and ibh signal. Intermediate block home signal Distant signal Block section between ibh and home signal Home signal Station limits Section signal
When would you use TPWS isolation switch?
Temporary block working
Emergency special working
Over grids
Fault on TPWS
Reasons for Wrong direction movements.
Few as good 21
Failed train - cant continue forward as leading cab has failed
Engineering train - to move to and from a line under possession
Wrong routed - train has to return after taking a wrong route at a junction
Assist failed train - assist from the front
Single line working - in operation
Ground frame - shunting movement to pass over points and crossings operated by a ground frame
Obstruction - a train has to return or proceed from or to a blocked line
Over run - a train has overrun the platform by less than 400 metres and needs to return
Divided train - the front portion needs to move to the rear portion
21 class 21 rail grinder to extinguish line side fire
Examples of signal irregularities to report immediately?
Wrong side failure Wrong signal sequence No signal - missing Signal obscured No aspect being displayed
Cab discipline?
Turn off mobile phones
Keep a good look out
Do not distract driver
Obey instructions of driver
Where do you stop a train at a platform?
At car stop market board to ensure that the train is fully accommodated
What are your responsibilities after completing shunting movement?
Vehicle is secured Well clear of any points Well clear of any fouling points Handbrake applied Use scotchers if necessary
What speed must you not exceed in maintenance, siding or depot
5 mph
If u get a brake application!, what should you do?
Stop immediately Identify and check TPWS visual control Panel Acknowledge Secure train Contact signaller Follow instructions Complete forms
When setting up cab what do u do?
Turn driver key to on position
Movement position to neutral
Dra set, check that 3 lights are lit, warning horn heard and sunflower
If yes acknowledge by pressing aws button
Enter GSMR head code and signal number (last 3 digits)
