Railway Publications

Question 1

Meaning of 3 asterisks

Answer 1

Item will not appear in future issues of the WONs

Question 2

Meaning of the dagger

Answer 2

Warning boardd and indicators will move as work progresses

Question 3

Meaning of speeds symbol

Answer 3

Differential speed restriction

Question 4

Vertical line

Answer 4

New or ammended item

Question 5

What is the purpose of miles and chains?

Answer 5

Theyre a historic measurement tool, used to pinpoint locations, and where infrastructure works are taking place

Question 6

WONS

Answer 6

Produced weekly, avaliable on a Friday, valid from 00:01 Saturday. You must collect and sign for WONS weekly

Question 7

What are the five key sections of the WONS?

Answer 7

Safety notices
Section A- Temporary speed restrictions
Section B- Engineering arrangements
Section C- Signalling & permanent way alterations
Section D- General instructions & notices

Question 8

PONS

Answer 8

Produced quartely, avaliable first weekend in March, June, September and December. Collect and sign for on a quartely basis. Used to update the sectional appendix and rule book.

Question 9

What are the two key sections to the PONS?

Answer 9

Section 1- Amendments to national operations publications
Section 2- Miscellaneous instructions and notices

Question 10

Sectional appendix

Answer 10

Produced by Network Rail, detailed document containing maps and local instructions for each route. Personally responsible for updating and maintaining sectional appendix