Reading Area ( Westbury and West Curve ) (Southern) (TCD) - Oxford Drivers

Question 1

Identify the platform which you can depart from when heading towards Reading West

Answer 1

1,2,3,7,8,11,12,13,14,15

Question 2

What are the maximum number of coaches permitted in Platforms 1, 2 and 3 ?

Answer 2

5 Cars

Question 3

What routes are available when departing from platform 3 and what indication do you receive

Answer 3

Main Aspect + ‘F’ in theatre box for Festival Line

‘D’ or ‘U’ for Up or Down Westbury

Question 4

what is the speed when routed to platform 8

Answer 4

40MPH

Question 5

What is the speed when routed to platform 7

Answer 5

40MPH

Question 6

identify which platforms can you access Reading Low Level from

Answer 6

15 , 14 , 13

Question 7

Departing platform 13 T1694, Identify the route indication required towards Reading Low Level

Answer 7

J.I.2

Question 8

Departing platform 14 (signal T1696) – identify the route indication required to be
signalled towards the low level

Answer 8

J.I.1

Question 9

Departing platform 15 (signal T1698) – identify the route indication required to be
signalled towards the low level

Answer 9

J.I.1

Question 10

Platforms 13-15 – if the signal displays a proceed aspect and a route indication ‘D’,
where are you routed towards?

Answer 10

Train Care Depot

Question 11

Platforms 13-15 – if the signal displays a position light aspect only, where are you
routed towards?

Answer 11

TCD

Question 12

Platforms 13-15, down direction – if the signal displays a proceed aspect and a
route indication ‘L’, where are you routed towards and where is the next signal and
the limit of the movement?

Answer 12

Reading Passenger Loop

Question 13

Identify any locations in the Reading Area where it is possible to misread or read
through any signals

Answer 13

- Potential read across risks   
Gantry 1, down direction  
Gantry 1, up direction  
Closing up signals, down direction
Closing up signals, up direction 
Tilehurst reversing signal

• Potential Read through
  Tilehurst car stop Markers

Question 14

If the controlling signaller requested that you make an unusual move or shunt in the
Reading area that you have never done before, or not done for a long time, what
should you do before carrying out the move?

Answer 14

If the controlling signaller requested that you make an unusual move or shunt in the
Reading area that you have never done before, or not done for a long time, what
should you do before carrying out the move?
Be Aware that ECS movements represent one of the highest risk activities that drivers
undertake
Remember that before commencing any movement, you must ensure that you fully
understand what is required and that you are aware of every signal that applies to your
movement. If at any point you become unsure of which signal applies to your movement,
you must stop immediately and check with the signaller.
Never be afraid to ask the signaller for help, and get clarification if you are in any way
unsure with regards to the movement that is taking place