Railway Procedures Section 1 (PN 316)

Question 1

What is a TOC?

Answer 1

Train Operating Company

Question 2

There are 3 infraco’s what do they do? (SSL, JNP and BVC)

Answer 2

Day to day management of the lines

Question 3

What does SSL stand for?

Answer 3

Sub Surface Lines

Question 4

On a 7.2d visit to Depots or sidings what 5 things should be considered?

Answer 4

1) Access
2) Water
3) Isolation
4) Control Rooms
5) Hazmats

Question 5

Are there battery operated trains?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What does HEX stand for?

Answer 6

Heathrow Express

Question 7

In the event of a ‘small’ track side fire can the OIC decide to let it burn out?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What are the 4 serious implications of stopping trains?

Answer 8

1) Passengers leaving trains and walking along tracks
2) Overcrowding of Stations and Platforms
3) Distress (passengers in tunnels)
4) Widespread Disruption to Services

Question 9

• Can brigade personnel use SCD’s?

Answer 9

Only those that have been trained how to, FRU crews. But brigade personnel must never remove them

Question 10

What are the 4 ‘general hazards’ listed in the note to be expected at a railway incident?

Answer 10

1) Residual Current
2) Points (trapping feet)
3) Air turbulence
4) Asbestos

Question 11

What does SCD stand for?

Answer 11

Short Circuit Device

Question 12

What additional PPE should be considered at a railway incident? (2)

Answer 12

High Vis

Electrical Gauntlets

Question 13

What is a RIO?

Answer 13

Rail Incident Officer

Question 14

What is the minimum safe working distance for OLE (Overhead Line Equipment 25,000 Volts)?

Answer 14

3 meters

Unless rescuing a live casualty then it is 1 metre

Question 15

What does SPT stand for?

Answer 15

Signal Post Telephone

Question 16

What is the correct signal, in daylight, to a train driver to stop the train?

Answer 16

Both arms straight above the head

Question 17

For how many seconds must you operate the ringing button to use a ‘track side telephone’?

Answer 17

4

Question 18

What is an IP?

Answer 18

Intervention Point

Question 19

Which radio channel should be boosted at all Sub Surface Stations?

Answer 19

UHF Channel 5

Question 20

What does a sign with black and white diagonal lines on it denote?

Answer 20

Signal Post Telephone (SPT)

Question 21

What does LUL stand for?

Answer 21

London Underground Limited

Question 22

What 3 types of sub surface ventilation systems are listed in the note?

Answer 22

Mechanical
Natural
Manual Overide

As always altering ventilation should only be done once the full consequences have been considered (RA)

Question 23

What does SCR stand for? And do all stations have them?

Answer 23

Station Control Room and No

Question 24

What can an SCR and it’s staff assist with (4 listed)?

Answer 24

1) Location
2) Alternative access/egress
3) CCTV
4) Public Address System

Question 25

What 5 things must be considered when selecting a suitable RVP?

Answer 25

Crew Safety
Access for Appliances 
Effective Communication 
Plans Boxes
Water Supplies

Question 26

What 4 fixed installations, listed in the note,are located at some stations?

Answer 26

AFA
Hydrants/FF Mains
Inert Gas Systems
Sprinklers

Question 27

What type of fire might be particularly difficult to deal with?

Answer 27

In a Tunnel

Question 28

Where might SCD’s be stored?

Answer 28

In the CAB or on station

Question 29

What is TOPS?

Answer 29

Total Operations Processing System

Question 30

A message for TOPS information will be prefixed by what?

Answer 30

“Request TOPS information on carriage number”

Question 31

** What does ‘trains run under caution’ mean? **

Answer 31

Drivers run at speeds allowing them to stop. 50 mph maximum on straight stretches and as low as 5 mph on bends

Question 32

Can brigade personnel be used as lookouts?

Answer 32

Not recommended but may well be necessary

Question 33

What Equipment should a lookout take with them? (4)

Answer 33

Radio (with dedicated channel)
Whistle
Torch (at night)
Hi Vis surcoat

Question 34

What signal should be used at night to get a train driver to stop?

Answer 34

Violently Wave a torch from side to side at oncoming trains

Question 35

How does OIC determine distance for lookouts?

Answer 35

Table from policy via MDT

Question 36

If a person needs rescue but is in a ‘place of relative safety and there is no immediate risk’ can firefighter be ‘placed at risk’ to assist them?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

What may increase the electrification hazard at a rail incident?

Answer 37

Rain and Flooding

Question 38

Are there circumstances where the procedures in the note may be compromised?

Answer 38

Yes, but only as a last resort. ‘In order to attempt to preserve human life’ IC’s may need to commit crews to the track where ‘PERSONS trapped, injured, unconscious or in distress in circumstances that are a direct and immediate danger can be considered to require direct action’

Question 39

What effect does lifting the handset on a ‘Tunnel Telephone’ have?

Answer 39

It instantly isolates the traction current on the adjacent track. This differs from a ‘Headwall Telephone’ which has a button which must be pressed for 3 seconds. (Per visit not in note)

Question 40

Are ‘current rails’ higher or lower than ‘Running Rails’? (not in Note)

Answer 40

Higher, the 3rd Rail (positive) is 3 inches higher and the 4th Rail (negative) is 1.5 inches higher. This is to prevent the ‘Collector Shoes’ on the train coming into contact with the ‘Running Lines’. (Not in Note)

Question 41

How many Volts DC do rails 3 and 4 carry (the ‘current’ rails in a 4 rail LUL system)? Not in the Note

Answer 41

630 Volts DC. 420 positive (3rd Rail) 210 negative (4th Rail). Not in Note