R&Rs and Route Knowledge Flashcards
Explain Single Line Working:
Forms required?
People involved?
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
- When one line of a double line becomes blocked, single line working by pilotman allows trains to travel over the other line in either direction.
Forms: RT3183
People involved: Driver / Pilotman / Hand Signaller
Notification: WON Section
Process:
Before entering the single line, you must make sure that you:
• can properly identify the pilotman who will wear the PILOTMAN armband
• clearly understand all the instructions the pilotman has given you
• have the personal authority of the pilotman to enter the single line.
You must also make sure the pilotman has given you a Driver’s Single Line Working Ticket (RT3193).
However, you do not need this ticket if your train is to enter the single line to:
• assist a failed train
• evacuate passengers from a failed train
• remove a portion of a divided train
• remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.
When instructed by the pilotman, you must make sure you clearly understand at which locations your train will be controlled by a handsignal.
You must stop at each of these locations unless a proceed handsignal is shown.
Right Directional Movements:
You must obey each signal when travelling over the single line in
the right direction.
Obey line speed - reduce speed at points and crossings.
Wrong Directional Movements:
Your train movement in the wrong direction will be controlled by handsignals, except where it is possible for shunting or position light signals to be worked.
A handsignaller will not be provided if there is a main aspect signal to return the train to the proper line at the end of the single line.
You must not exceed 50 mph or the permissible speed if lower.
You must disregard fixed signals on the obstructed line, except:
• on a TCB line, the signal protecting the crossover where trains return to the proper line
• on an absolute block line, the home signal worked from the signal box controlling that crossover.
Returning to the proper line:
If there is no main aspect signal or handsignaller to control wrong-direction movements returning to the proper line, the pilotman will accompany you and will instruct you to stop the train:
• on a TCB line, opposite the signal which applies to the obstructed line protecting the crossover where trains return to the proper line
• on an absolute block line, opposite the home signal worked from the signal box controlling that crossover.
If the crossover where trains return to the proper line is facing to movements, you must:
• get the signaller’s permission for your train to proceed over the crossover, or
• if a signal is provided for the movement, proceed when the signal is cleared.
If the crossover is trailing to movements, you must ask the signaller for instructions about drawing forward and then setting back over the crossover to return to the proper line.
First train over the single line:
a) When accompanied by the pilotman:
If you are the driver of the first train over the single line, you must stop, if instructed to do so, to allow the pilotman to:
• • •
tell anyone who is working on or near the line used for the single line working that single line working has been introduced
tell any crossing keeper about the single line working arrangements
check that points are properly secured.
When not accompanied by the pilotman:
If you are the driver of the first train over the single line you must, if instructed by the pilotman before you entered the single line, stop and tell anyone who is working on or near the line used for single line working:
• that single line working has been introduced, and
• the line over which it applies.
9.6 Disposing of the driver’s single line working ticket:
a) When accompanied by the pilotman:
On reaching the end of the single line you must:
• cancel your ticket by writing ‘CANCELLED’ across it
• give the ticket to the pilotman.
b) When not accompanied by the pilotman:
You do not need to stop at the end of the single line to give up the ticket unless specially instructed to do so.
However, you must:
• as soon as possible, cancel the ticket by writing ‘CANCELLED’ across it
• hand in the ticket as shown in your company’s instructions.
Explain Temporary Block Working:
Forms required?
People involved?
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
Forms:
Temporary Block Working Ticket (RT3184).
People involved:
Driver / Hand Signaller - Entrance and Exit.
Notification:
General Broadcast via Signaller / Late Notice Case (up to 72h).
Process - Entering:
- Must receive RT3184 Form - Hand Signaller.
- Must reach clear understanding with Hand Signaller.
- Must Temporary Isolate TPWS.
- Must await authority from Hand Signaller - Yellow Flag / Lamp
Process During Movement:
Obey all restrictions should there be any (ESR / TSR)
If you are told that your train is the first to enter the temporary block section, you must:
• approach all points, switch diamonds and swing-nose crossings at caution
• check if possible that they are in the correct position
• not pass over any of these points or crossings at more than
15 mph.
You must not exceed 50 mph.
You must proceed at caution if you have to:
• examine the line
• assist a failed train
• evacuate passengers from a failed train
• remove a portion of a divided train
• remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.
Process - Exiting:
When your train arrives at the exit signal, you must:
• hand the temporary block working ticket to the handsignaller
• reinstate the TPWS.
You must not move your train, even if the signal clears, unless the handsignaller has given you permission to do so.
If you are required to pass this signal at danger, the handsignaller will authorise you to do this and show a yellow handsignal.
Explain Working within Possessions:
Forms required?
People involved?
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
Notification:
Won Section B / Engineering Notice
Late Notice Case / Up to 72h - in emergency (T3 1.1)
Persons involved:
PICOP (Red on Yellow Left Armlet) - Responsible for setting up Possession (T3 2.1) Entering Possession / Exiting Worksite
Engineering Supervisor (ES) (Blue on Yellow Left Armlet) - Responsible for the Worksite area - Entering
Safe Working Leader (SWL) (Blue on Yellow Left Armlet) - Responsible for the Worksite area - Entering
Signaller - Controls signal protecting Possession / Exiting Possession
Driver - Follows all instructions given - if unsure seek clarification
Identification of Possession:
Possession Limit Boards
Identification of Worksite:
Worksite Marker Boards -
Red Flashing - Entering
Yellow Flashing - Exiting
Authorisation throughout process:
Step 1:
Signaller controls signal protecting possession.
Step 2:
Signaller controls movement from signal protecting possession up to detonators and PLB - Proceed at caution.
Step 3:
PICOP controls movement from PLB into the possession up to Worksite (40 mph - unless instructed otherwise).
Step 4:
ES / SWL control movement Worksite Marker Board into Worksite and up to Exit of Worksite (5 mph - unless instructed otherwise).
Step 5:
PICOP controls movement from Exiting Worksite up to detonators and PLB.
Step 6:
Signaller controls movement from leaving possession up to next signal and all signals that follow.
Speeds:
40 mph max from PLB to WMB.
5 mph max - unless otherwise instructed - WMB Entrance to Exit WMB.
Risks: Overspeeding SPAD Derailment Miscommunications Striking a Worksite worker
Explain Temporary Speed Restriction:
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
Notification: WON Section A / Late Notice Case
Process:
1. Acknowledge AWS (180m approx on approach to TSR).
2. Ensure speed is within TSR - do not exceed TSR until full length of train is clear.
Explain Emergency Speed Restriction:
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
Notification: Late Notice Case / General Broadcast via Signaller
Process:
1. Acknowledge AWS (180m approx on approach to ESR).
2. Acknowledge AWS on entering ESR.
3. Ensure speed is within ESR - do not exceed ESR until full length of train is clear.
Explain Permissive Working:
How would you be notified?
Process from entering to exiting?
Principles:
Permissive working allows more than one train at a time to be on the same platform line.
Notification:
1. Home signal to station will be held at Red.
2. Position lights will come OFF (White lights).
3. If unsure - call signaller before proceeding to ensure your train can fit into platform line.
4. Proceed at caution - Be prepared to stop short of any obstructions.
5. Follow instructions from signaller.
Explain Situational Awareness (SA)
What has happened.
What is happening.
What might happen?
Definition of Operational Railway
The term operational railway includes the area called on the all Lineside and the area called on or near the line.
Definition of Lineside
You are on the Lineside if:
• you are between the railway boundary fence and the area called on or near the line, and
• you can be seen by the driver of an approaching train.
You are not on the lineside if you are on a station platform.
Definition of On or Near the Line
You are On or Near the Line if you are:
• within 3 metres (10 feet) of a line and there is no permanent fence or structure between you and the line
• on the line itself.
You are not on or near the line if you are on a station platform unless you are carrying out engineering or technical work within 1.25 metres (4 feet) of the platform edge.
You are not on or near the line if you are crossing the line at a level crossing.
Safe distances from On or Near the Line
A position of safety:
If the maximum speed is 100 mph (160 km/h) or less, you are in a position of safety if you are at least 1.25 metres (4 feet) from the nearest line on which a train can approach.
If the maximum speed is over 100 mph (160 km/h), the distance increases to 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches).
What is a PIC?
If more than one person is involved in train dispatch on any platform, one person must be designated the person in charge of the platform (PIC of platform).
What is a Rolling Stock Technician?
A person who is authorised and has the necessary technical competence to examine or repair specified items of equipment forming part of a train or vehicle.
Signals that control Permissive Working?
Shunt Limit Board
Limit of Shunt Board
Limit of Shunt Indicator - (2 Red Lights)
Where is Permissive Working allowed on our route?
Liverpool Street: PP
All platforms - However, platforms 16, 17 and 18 are the shortest and can only hold a maximum of 8 (17 and 18) and 9 (16) cars.
Platforms 1 - 15 can all hold 12 cars.
Stratford: PP-C
Platforms 5 and 8.
What Signals are used on entering and exiting Ilford Depot?
Entering LE:
L361:
Exiting LE:
L378:
L380:
L382:
L384:
Entering CE:
L392:
L5088:
Exiting CE:
L361:
What Signals are used on entering and exiting Gidea Park Depot and Middle Sidings?
Entering Gidea Park Depot LE:
L431 - Platform 4 - PLS + C = Carriage Sidings
L5113 - Platform 3 - PLS + C = Carriage Sidings
Exiting Gidea Park Depot LE:
L464 - Roads 5 to 1 - Main Aspect + UE / DE (Bi Directional)
Entering Gidea Park Depot CE:
L5125 - (UE) PLS to access DE then change ends and;
L5116 - (DE) PLS + C to access Carriage Sidings Roads 1 to 5.
Entering Gidea Park Middle Sidings:
L431 - PLS + S = Middle Sidings
L5113:
PLS + SU = Middle Sidings via UE
PLS + SD = Middle Sidings via DE
Exiting Gidea Park Middle Sidings:
L468: Main + UE PLS + UE Main + DE PLS + DE
External Lighting whilst entering and exiting depots and sidings?
Depots:
Marker and Tail lights - Entering and Exiting.
Switch on Head light when Exiting on to running line.
Sidings:
Head, Marker and Tail lights.
Entering and Exiting.
Occasions where DRA is used within depots and sidings?
Q
Explain Blanket Speed Restrictions?
A speed restriction which applies to an area rather than a geographical location.
Explain Enhanced Permissible Speed Restriction?
These speeds apply to class 221 and class 390 trains in tilting mode.
Where differential signs are provided, the bottom figure shows the higher speed and applies to class 390 trains in tilting mode.
The top figure applies to class 221 trains in tilting mode.
Principles of Route Learning?
- Stations in order
- Dispatching methods
- Speed limits
- Crossovers / Junctions - Speeds
- Neutral Sections
- Radio Changeover points / Workstations
- Depots / Sidings
- Bi Directional Working
- Low Adhesion Areas
- Platform Car Stop Signs
- Platform / Station help points
- Staff location at stations
- Step free access stations
- Other TOCs that share our Network
- Reference points / Braking areas
- SPAD Indicators
- Signal Number Sequence - Odds and Evens
- GSM-R & Headcodes
- Use of PIS
- Permissive working locations
- Understanding Time Tables - Make up lost time
- Special arrangement locations
- Sign on points and procedures
- SPTs / Lineside and Limited Clearance
- Gradients
- Sandite Markers / Coasting Boards / Countdown Markers
- TRTS / TPWS locations
- Signals on route
Import signals on UE?
L518 - Starting Signal @ Shenfield
L512 - Crossover to UM (Shenfield London End Junction)
L474 - Crossover to UM (Gidea Park Junction)
L470 - Protects trains leaving Gidea Park Middle Sidings
L442 - Starting Signal @ Romford / Crossover to UM
(Romford London End Junction)
L420 - Protects trains leaving Chadwell Heath Turn Back
L392 - Starting Signal @ Seven Kings / Access to Ilford Depot CE
L388 - Double Flashing Yellow - llford Yard LE Junction Crossover
L386 - Single Flashing Yellow - llford Yard LE Junction Crossover
L374 - Single Yellow JI R1 - llford Yard LE Junction Crossover UE to UM
L358 - Signal to pull up to when changing ends on Ilford Flyover
L330 - Crossover UE to DE / UM / DM
(Start of Bi Directional Work - Forest Gate Junction)
L310 - Crossover UE to DE / UM / DM (Maryland East)
L94 - Crossover UE to UM / US via DMR
(Bethnal Green West Junction)
L74 - Crossover UE to UM only (Wheeler Street Junction)
L60 - Co Actor Signal (Lime Street Control - Recently SPAD)
Important signals on DE?
L45 - Platform 15 - Liverpool Street Mid Platform Starting Signal
L59 - No AWS - Signal in the middle of nowhere (Liverpool Street)
L75 - Crossover DE to DM - JI R1 (Bethnal Green Junction West)
L95 - Crossover DE to DM - JI R1 (Bethnal Green Junction East) /
Last of 3 Main Aspect Signals
L203 - First of 4 Main Aspect Signals
L231 - Crossover DE to DM JI R1 (Bow Junction)
L257 - Crossover DE to UE (Bi Directional) RI + PLS / UE
(Carpenters Road South Junction)
L283 - Crossover DE to UM (Bi Directional) JI R1 / DM - JI R2
(Stratford Country End)
L285 - Crossover DE to UM (Bi Directional) JI R1
(Stratford Country End)
L293 - SPAD Indicator
L353 - Signal for entry to Ilford Yard London End
RI ‘G’ + PLS - Goods (Wash) Rd
RI ‘S’ + PLS - Sidings
RI ‘2’ + PLS - 2 Road
L357 - Crossover DE to UE (Bi Directional) RI UE
L387 - Access to Chadwell Heath Turn Back - Single Yellow + ‘T’
L431 - Access to Gidea Park CS and MS - PLS + CS / MS
(SPAD Indicator)
L433 - Crossover UE to UM (Gidea Park Junction) RI UM / Check Diagram if booked to go UM - Possible no ‘Check Down’
Signal Protects trains leaving Gidea Park Depot CE
L479 - Signal on RHS
L483 - Signal on RHS
L487 - Countdown Markers - Late Sighting Signal
L491 - Access to Platforms:
5 - Main Aspect only
4 - Main Aspect RI + 4
3 - If allocated DO NOT TAKE!
2 - Main Aspect + RI 2
1 - Main Aspect + RI 1
