Reading-Oxford (down)

Question 0

After departing Reading Station, state the line speeds on the Down Main and Down Relief as far as Whitehouse Junction

Answer 0

50mph Down Main

40mph Down Relief

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Train care Depot

Question 2

Name the first two Junctions you encounter leaving Reading station, when heading towards Didcot on the Down Main line

Answer 2

Reading Westbury Line Junction

Reading West Junction

Question 3

List in sequential order, all the stations located between Reading and Didcot Parkway

Answer 3

Tilehurst,
Pangbourne,
Goring & Streatley
Cholsey

Question 4

State the line speed after Whitehouse Junction via the Down Relief

Answer 4

100mph

Question 5

If you are required to carry out a turnback shunt at Tilehurst station on the Down relief, what are the risks associated with this movement

Answer 5

There is a risk of read through due to HST Rear end clear markers being situated beyond signal TR150. T1760 turnback signal is a right hand side signal and there is also a risk of read across to Up Relief signal TR141

Question 6

Identify the controlling signallers between Reading and Didcot and the areas they control

Answer 6

TVSC Reading Station Workstation – Reading Area
TVSC West Jn Workstation – Reading West Junction to Moreton Cutting (Excl)
TVSC Didcot Workstation – Moreton Cutting (Incl) to Appleford

Question 7

Which station between Reading and Didcot Parkway has NO Main line platforms?

Answer 7

Pangbourne

Question 8

State the platform restrictions on the Down Main at Goring and Streatley

Answer 8

Max 3 cars

Question 9

The maximum line-speed on the Down Relief from Tilehurst East onwards is 100 mph. Where next does this change and to what?

Answer 9

Didcot East and 70 mph

Question 10

After passing Cholsey on the Down Main, Signal DM49 is capable of displaying a flashing double yellow. State the route this is applicable to.

Answer 10

Down Relief towards SB913 (Didcot East Junction)

Question 11

With reference to the previous question, If your train was booked towards Oxford via the Down avoiding line, state the risks associated with this movement through to Didcot North Junction

Answer 11

Passing over two high speed junctions Anticipation of junction signals clearing beyond a single yellow
Over familiarity with previous encounters with this movement
Distractions from Didcot yard and GWS

Question 12

The final signal on the Down Relief before Didcot Parkway (SB913) has junction indicators number four, five and six. Where does each one take you?

Answer 12

Number four takes you down the Up Relief platform Number five takes you into platform five
Number six routes you around the Avoider to Oxford

Question 13

What is the maximum permitted speed on the Avoiding line?

Answer 13

70mph

Question 14

State the linespeed from signal SB913 towards Didcot platform 4 (Up Relief Down direction)

Answer 14

70mph, 35mph

Question 15

State the linespeed into platform 5 at Didcot (down direction)

Answer 15

25mph

Question 16

How would a DOO passenger train be dispatched away from Didcot Parkway station on the Down Relief platform?

Answer 16

Look back

Question 17

If you are standing at Didcot Parkway on the Down Relief platform, (3) what indication is required for Oxford and what is unusual about its location?

Answer 17

Junction indicator number four is required and is located on the right-hand side of the signal

Question 18

SB923 Didcot Platform 4 (Down direction), state the route indication required to be signalled towards Oxford

Answer 18

“N”

Question 19

Heading towards Oxford, after leaving Didcot Parkway, what are the first three line-speed restrictions?

Answer 19

25mph, 40mph and then 90mph

Question 20

Name the Junctions between Didcot Parkway Station and Appleford Station

Answer 20

Chester Line Junction
Didcot West Curve Junction
Didcot North Junction

Question 21

Sequentially, name all the stations between Didcot Parkway and Oxford

Answer 21

Appleford, Culham and Radley

Question 22

Name the Level Crossing on this route, state the type and who is the controlling signaller

Answer 22

Appleford Level Crossing

CCTV
Controlled by TVSC

Question 23

State the controlling signaller after Appleford Level Crossing

Answer 23

Oxford

Question 24

On departure from Appleford station on the Down line, where is the next signal and identify any risks?

Answer 24

Just past the Appleford river bridge
Risk of a SOY SPAD
Poorly sighted till last second

Question 25

After departure from Radley, there is a 3 to 4 change of signal aspect. State the risks associated with this.

Answer 25

1st 4-aspect signal DX59 can display a single yellow after receiving a green at the previous 3-aspect. Reduced braking distance between DX59 and the junction signal OX14
Take extra care, apply the brake in good time and remember the signal sequence.

Question 26

After Radley, state the next linespeed restriction

Answer 26

85/HST90

Question 27

If signal OX18 at Hinksey North displayed a proceed aspect with a junction indicator 4, state the route

Answer 27

Up/Down Passenger loop

Question 28

What is the line-speed along the Up and Down Passenger Loop at Oxford? (Platform 1)

Answer 28

25 mph

Question 29

What is the maximum permitted speed into the Down platform at Oxford? (Platform 2)

Answer 29

25 mph

Question 30

Upon arrival at Oxford, state the possible shunts

Answer 30

Down Carriage Sidings
Down Passenger Loop
Down Main
Down Jerico
Up Carriage Sidings

Question 31

Upon arrival in the Down Sidings at Oxford, what should all Drivers do after changing ends?

Answer 31

Contact the Controlling Signalman on the CSR, NRN or SPT and advise them where you are located and the head code of the train’s next working

Question 32

Who is in charge of movements in the Up Carriage Sidings at Oxford?

Answer 32

The Shunter in charge

Question 33

What must happen before the Controlling Signalman can clear the signal into the Up Carriage Sidings at Oxford?

Answer 33

The Shunter in charge must give the Signalman in Oxford Panel ‘the slot’

Question 34

Reading Station Identify which platforms have signals on the right hand side in the Down direction

Answer 34

Platform 15