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Question 1

Before allowing a train to approach.
3.4.1

Answer 1

. The line, or at a facing junction the line for which the facing points are set, is clear up to and including the clearing point.

. All the points within the clearing point have been set for the safety of the approaching train

. No conflicting movement has been authorised that will cross or foul the line within the clearing point.

. No train has been accepted from another direction that requires a portion of the same line within the clearing point for acceptance.

Question 2

When must blocking back inside home signal be used?

Answer 2

. Any movement that will be stopped on the running line.

. If work which will affect the safety of the line is to take place within the clearing point as shown in module TS1 general signalling regulations, regulation 13.2

. A work-site market board for a T3 possession, or work that will make the line unsafe within the work site

. An out of gauge moment.

. Any other obstruction

Question 3

You must not allow trains carrying passengers into goods lines or goods loops unless

Answer 3

. The arrangements have been published, or

.it is an emergency, as long as you have been authorised to do so by the signal box supervisor or ops control

Question 4

The definition of a stop signal

Answer 4

A stop signal is a signal that can show a stop aspect or indication.

Question 5

Definition of a distant signal

Answer 5

A distant signal is a signal which cannot show a stop aspect or indication.

Some colour light distant signals are identified by a white triangle or the letters ‘R’ or ‘RR’ on the signal identification plate.

Question 6

WASL

Answer 6

Work that affects the safety of the line

Question 7

How do we communicate with train drivers

Answer 7

. In person
. Telephone
. Cab secure radio (CSR)
. GSMR (Global system for mobile communication railway)
. Signal post telephone (SPT)
. Crossing phone
. Hand signals
. Bells

Question 8

What is the definition of a clearing point track circuit?

Answer 8

The track circuit or circuits beyond the home signal that control the block indicator

Question 9

What is the allocated distance for braking distance between the distant signal and home signal?

Answer 9

400 metres

Question 10

Would we ever cancel a train in the AB section?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What do we do if we receive 4-5-5

Answer 11

Try to stop the train
Acknowledge

Question 12

You must also send obstruction danger when you see, or become aware of, a train approaching for which you have not:

Answer 12

. Acknowledge is line clear
. Received train entering section
. Received train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the right direction (SPAD)
. Acknowledged shunting into forward section

Question 13

What criteria must be met before offering a train to the signal box in advance during normal method of signalling.

Answer 13

. You must receive train out of section for the previous train
. The block indicator for the line concerned must be at normal

Question 14

You must not allow the clearing point to be obstructed for a train that has been accepted, unless….

Answer 14

. The train has been stopped at the home signal
. The train has passed beyond any points or crossings that you need to use within the clearing point.
. You have received cancelling 3-5 for the train from signal box A
. The train has failed

Question 15

What criteria must be met before offering a train to signal box in advance. Normal mode of signalling

Answer 15

. 2-1 must have been received for previous train
. Block indicator must be at Normal

Question 16

At what point must you send train entering section to signal box in advance

Answer 16

. When the train passes the signal box
. When the train passes the location shown in SBSI

Question 17

If a train has been accepted by the signal box in advance and is beyond your signal box, when do you send train entering section if you have an intermediate block section

Answer 17

. As soon as train has been accepted
. Once the intermediate block home signal has been cleared

Question 18

You must not allow the clearing point to be obstructed for a train that has been accepted, unless

Answer 18

. The train has been stopped at the home signal
. The train has passed beyond any points or crossings that you need to use within the clearing point.
. You have received cancelling for the train
. The train has failed

Question 19

What is the definition of an automatic signal?

Answer 19

A signal operated by the passage of trains, the signaller or a person operating a signal post replacement switch can place some automatic signals to danger

Question 20

What is the definition of a semi-automatic signal?

Answer 20

A signal normally operated by the passage of trains, but can also be controlled from a signal box or a ground frame, or by a person operating a signal post replacement switch.

Question 21

What is definition of a controlled signal?

Answer 21

A signal operated by the signaller, some of which may be set by the signaller to work automatically

Question 22

What is the definition of a goods line?

Answer 22

A line that has not been signalled to the standard required for running passenger trains

Question 23

When do you not have to stop and tell the driver what is happening before allowing them to enter a goods or loop line?

Answer 23

If the arrangements have been published

Question 24

If a goods line is not protected by trap points, what assurances must you get before allowing a train to enter?

Answer 24

. The sidings are clear and no vehicles or movements will approach
. All vehicles and traction units are properly secured and clear of the line to be used by a passenger train.

Question 25

What must you make sure of before before you allow a passenger train onto a good loop?

Answer 25

The loop must be clear and all points beyond the loop exit signal must be correctly set.

Question 26

If you have allowed a train carrying passengers to enter a goods loop, when can you move the points?

Answer 26

You must keep all points in the correct position until the train has passed clear of those points or has stopped at the signal protecting those points

Question 27

When can you allow another train to enter a good loop that is occupied by a passenger train?

Answer 27

Never

Question 28

MAD signals can be passed at danger for

Answer 28

Stations
Sidings
Crossover for single line working

Question 29

Detonators placed at signal and then every

Answer 29

20 meters

Question 30

A wrong side failure is

Answer 30

Something that fails at its least restrictive

Question 31

A right side failure

Answer 31

Something that fails at its most restrictive

Question 32

Arrangements with COSS for L/B

Answer 32

T - time it will take to complete/needed
A - additional protection needed I.e detonator protection
L - location of the blockage (exact)
L - lines to remain open/blocked
P - protecting signals
A - arrangements at crossings affected by the work
N - nature of the work
T - time after which L/B will start
S - SLW in place

Question 33

When to stop and examine?

Answer 33

Signals of alarm
An insecure load
A vehicle on fire
A hot axle box
A door open or on the catch
A person has fallen from a train
Unusual noise coming from a train
Or mishaps

Question 34

Purpose of track circuits

Answer 34

C - can be used for safety equipment (T-COD/T-COC)
H - holds signal to danger
O - operates certain level crossings and equipment
P - proves presence or non-presence of trains
I - identifies faulty equipment
L - locks points/routes

Question 35

SLW - when driver doesn’t need ticket

Answer 35

R - removing a portion of divided train
E - evacuate passengers from failed train
A - assist failed train
R - removing train/vehicles that proceeding without authority

Question 36

Train or vehicle proceeding without authority

Answer 36

S - signals to danger
Against the train or any other train affected
C - controlled crossings down
R - radio messages (GSM-r)
A - Arrange for the line to be cleared ahead
P - move points if possible to divert the train
E - emergency bells or alarm
A - any other actions to stop the train

Question 37

Wrong direction moves check

Answer 37

P - points set/ secured with FPL if able
U - unworked points secured
B - barriers/gates closed to traffic
A - automatic crossings under local control
G - ground frames in ‘normal’ unless needed
S - signals set to danger with reminder

Question 38

S5 checks

Answer 38

G - ground frames in normal unless needed
R - reminders on protecting signals at danger
A - all points in the required position with FPL where provided
B - barriers/ gates at any level crossings closed to road traffic
P - portion of the line is clear and safe for the movement

Reminders and indicators

Question 39

S5 driver instructions

Answer 39

W - why/ reason for this
H - how far movement will be
I - infrastructure - barriers/gates/level crossings
P - proceed at caution

Question 40

W.D.M. Driver instructions

Answer 40

W - why/ reason for this
H - how far movement will be
U - unworked points secured
P - points crossing over to be checked
P - proceed at caution
A - arrangements at level crossings

Question 41

What info needed from the driver of a failed train

Answer 41

D - direction from where assistance needed
E - exact location
N - not to move without authority
T - type of assistance needed/ train needed

Question 42

When can a signal be passed at danger?

Answer 42

1, the signal is defective it disconnected

2, EMRTS equipment is defective or disconnected and is preventing an MA from being issued

3, the signal cannot be cleared or an MA cannot be sent because signalling or level crossing equipment has failed

4, for shunting purposes, a main aspect of stop signal is to be passed at danger when there is no associated position-light or semaphore shunting signal, or an EoA passed when it is not possible to issue an MA

5, the signal cannot be cleared because a train or movement which has reversed is then required to start from beyond that signal

6, an electric train is to pass the signal or EoA protecting an isolated section and proceed towards the limiting point

7, a train has been accepted using restricted acceptance because the line is clear only up to the home signal of the next signal box and the section signal cannot be cleared

8, in an emergency, and only when authorised by the signal box supervisor or operations control

9, an engineering trains is to
. Move towards a possession, or
. Leave a line under possession at an intermediate point

10, a train is to pass the signal or EoA protection engineering work under the requirements of module TS1, regulation 13.2 to gain access to:
. A station
. A siding
. A line under SLW

11, the line is to be examined to check that it is clear

12 a train is to proceed at caution through an AB section from the signal box in rear when a failed train has been removed

13, a train is to enter the section after:
. A train or vehicle that proceeded without authority has been removed, or
. The front portion of a divided train has passed through the section

14, a train is to enter the section 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

15, single line working applies

16, working by pilot or modified working applies

17, an engineering train is to move towards a protection zone.

Question 43

Precautions before authorising movement S5

Answer 43

You must make sure

. The portion of the line concerned is clear and safe for the movement as required by the train signalling regulations

. The barriers or gates at any controlled level crossings are closed to the road traffic

. All points are in the required position and are locked by facing point locks, where provided

. Any ground frame release giving access to the route is ‘normal’ unless it is to be operated for the movement

Question 44

Who can give the drivers authority to pass signal at danger

Answer 44

Before passing a signal at danger or an EoA without a MA, you must get the personal authority of:

. The signaller,or
. The shunter acting on the signallers instructions
. The pilot or handsignaller acting on the signaller’s instructions, or
. Another competent person where authorised in the rules

YOU MUST CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED AND HOW FAR THE MOVEMENT CAN GO

Question 45

What must the driver of failed train do when assisting train is ready?

Answer 45

.Conducting the assisting train, or
. Waiting at the protection point to meet the assisting train
. Proceeding immediately to the protection point

Question 46

What info must you give the driver of an assisting train?

Answer 46

. The exact location of the failed train
. How the failed train is protected
. The point from which the assisting train will be met
. Where the failed train must be taken

Where
Exact
Protected
Point

Question 47

If a train has failed within your clearing point, but the section is clear to the home signal, what must you do?

Answer 47

. Make sure the failed train is complete with tail lamp
. Keep the block indicator at train on line
. Not send train out of section
. Tell the signaller in box A what has happened and that assistance is needed
. Give permission to the signaller at box A permission for the assisting train to enter section

Question 48

If a train has failed within the clearing point at the signal box in advance and the section is clear to the home signal, what must you do before authorising the assisting train to enter section?

Answer 48

. Tell the signaller at box B the description of the assisting train
. Send train entering section, which must be acknowledged before the assisting train is allowed to depart
. Record details in the TRB

Question 49

If a train has failed within the clearing point at the signal box in advance and the section is clear to the home signal, what must you tell the driver of the assisting train before authorising the assisting train to enter the section?

Answer 49

. Pass signal at danger
. Proceed at caution to, and stop at, the home signal at signal box B
. Then immediately contact the signaller at signal box B

Question 50

List the three things a signaller will have to do to make the signal that is stuck tell the truth

Answer 50

. The train has been accepted by the next signal box
The line is clear to the buffer stop on a dead-end line
. The line is clear up to and including the overlap of an intermediate block home signal

Question 51

If a light is out, you must:

Answer 51

. Arrange for it to be relit
. Treat the signal as defective during darkness or poor visibility