Rail and Metro

Question 1

Points should be treated as live and operational, unless informed otherwise by a network rail representative, and pose a trap hazard to crews. true or false?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The trough runs in the cess on the rail network and is used to carry and protect various cables. What hazards does it present?

Answer 2

The trough is usually raised and will present a trip hazard.
Never stand on trough lids as the may collapse
Treat all cables as live and high voltage unless informed otherwise by Network rail

Question 3

What does a sign with a red and white chequered board and the words “limited clearance” mean?

Answer 3

That there is no position of safety along the length of the structure.

Question 4

If you encounter a fire that directly involves a battery pack on a West Midlands Metro tram, how would this be dealt with?

Answer 4

In the case of a small fire, a dry powder or CO2 extinguisher can be used to extinguish it. Full firefighting PPE and BA MUST BE WORN due to gas released by damaged burning batteries (Hydrofluoric gas).

Question 5

What are active and passive crossings?

Answer 5

Active - When user is made aware of the presence of a train
Passive - User is responsible for detecting the presence of a train

Question 6

When in BA in a railway tunnel where should the ECO be positioned?

Answer 6

At or near the tunnel entrance

Question 7

What is the minimum safe distance (in meters) from live OLE?

Answer 7

3m

Question 8

What could help you identify the location of an incident?

Answer 8

OLE Number plate
Bridge / Tunnel name
Marker posts
Signal ID
Point ID

Question 9

What are railway signals used for?

Answer 9

To advise the driver of the status of the track ahead

Question 10

Sleepers present a significant slip hazard to crews. True or False?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is considered to be the greatest threat to catastrophic risk on the railways?

Answer 11

Level crossings

Question 12

What is the definition of working on or near the track?

Answer 12

When crews are working on or within 3m of the running line

Question 13

What is the definition of lineside?

Answer 13

When crews are beyond the boundary fence but not within 3m of the running line

Question 14

Aside from making sure all operations are performed safely, what are the responsibilities of a fire safety officer at an incident?

Answer 14

Ensure FRS personnel maintain a safe distance from the track when trams / trains are still running
Act as a look out when personnel are working on or near the track
Warn personnel of imminent danger and evacuate where possible

Question 15

OLE on the rail network operate at what voltage?

Answer 15

25000 AC

Question 16

OLE on the Midland Metro operate at what voltage?

Answer 16

750 DC

Question 17

What three kinds of trains operate on the UK railway network?

Answer 17

Freight,
Sprinter,
High speed

Question 18

If a tram is to be lifted, what is the maximum it should be lifted to and why?

Answer 18

500mm due to the watts linkage

Question 19

What is the RIO?

Answer 19

Railway Incident Officer

Question 20

What is the TOLO?

Answer 20

Train Operator Liaison Officer

Question 21

What is the minimum distance for aerial appliances and demountable units to OLE?

Answer 21

15m

Question 22

What does a sign with a blue and white chequered board and the words “no refuge” mean?

Answer 22

That there is no refuge on this side of the railway but there are on the other