Reading-Paddington (up) Flashcards
Departing Platform 10 Signal T1688, state the location of your next signal
Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1672 Up Main
Departing platform 7 signal T1682, Platform 8 T1684, and Platform 9 T1686, state the location of your next signal
Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1670 Down Main
Departing Platform 12 Signal T1692, state the location of your next signal
Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1674 Down Relief
Departing Platform 13 Signal T1694, identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal
Main Aspect - T1674 Down Relief
J.I.1 – T1676 Up Relief
J.I.2 – Reading Low Level
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)
Departing Platform 14 Signal T1696,identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal
Main Aspect - T1676 Up Relief
J.I.1 – Reading Low Level
J.I.4 – T1674 Down Relief
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)
Departing Platform 15 Signal T1698, Identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal
Main Aspect - T1676 Up Relief
J.I.1 – Reading Low Level
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)
State the speed of the scissor crossover immediately after departing platforms 13 & 14
25mph
Gantry 1, identify the route indication you require when being signalled into Kennett Bridge Passenger Loop
Route Indication ‘L’
Gantry 1 Down Main Up direction, identify the routes from this signal
J.I.1 – Up Main
J.I.2 – Up Relief
J.I.4 – Up Reading Spur (Southern)
L – Kennett Bridge Loop
What is the name of the first 2 Junctions when leaving Reading Station and what is the speed through the 2nd Junction
Reading New Junction
Kennett Bridge Junction 40mph
If routed into Kennett Bridge Passenger Loop, state the location and type of your next signal
Located on the right hand side Fixed Red type signal T1656
Sequentially name the Signalling Centres controlling the route between Reading and London Paddington Station and the areas they control
TVSC Reading Station - reading station / westbury line junction
TVSC Twyford - Maidenhead to Kennet Bridge
Slough West - Slough to Maidenhead
Slough East - Iver to Slough
TVSC Hayes - Wharncliffe to West Drayton
TVSC Acton - Old Oak East to Hanwell
TVSC Paddington - Paddington to Old Oak East
From Kennett Bridge Loop via the Up Main the line speed increases to 125mph. State the location and the next change of speed on the Up Main line.
Acton West 85/MU100
When departing Reading Station via the Up relief, what is the next speed?
60/MU90
Are loco hauled trains included in the “MU” speeds over this route or must they take the lower speed?
No, loco hauled trains must take the lower speed. MU are for multiple unit trains which also include HST
On both the Up and Down Relief lines, where the line speed is over 75mph, what are the potential risks when running under cautionary aspects
Although the signal spacing on both the Up and Down relief is compliant, it is near the required minimum standard, therefore proactive braking techniques are required when encountering restrictive aspects.
State the names of the stations between Reading and Slough
Twyford
Maidenhead
Taplow
Burnham
On passing through Sonning Cutting on the Up Main, you observe flashing yellow aspects, state the route you are being signalled to and the speed of the crossover
Up Main to Up Relief 40mph crossover
How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from the Up Relief platform at Twyford Station?
Look back
After departing Twyford, state the next crossover from Up Relief to Up Main
Ruscombe
What is the maximum speed over the Junction at Ruscombe when going from the Up Relief line to the Up Main line?
70 mph
Splitting distant signal UR30B, describe the splitting distant aspects and the routes applicable (continued on next page)
Red on 4 aspect head. Nothing on 3 aspect head
Single yellow on 4 aspect head Nothing on 3 aspect head
Single yellow on 4 aspect head. Double yellow on 3 aspect
Danger – STOP
Caution - Proceed Be prepared to stop at next signal
Preliminary Caution - Proceed Be prepared to find the next signal displaying one yellow for the Up Relief line route
Splitting distant signal UR30B, describe the splitting distant aspects and the routes applicable (continued on next page)
Yellow on 4 aspect head. Green on 3 aspect head
Double yellow on 4 aspect head S/yellow on 3 aspect head
Green on 4 aspect head. Single yellow on 3 aspect
Green - Proceed Next signal displaying a proceed aspect for the Up Relief line route
Preliminary Caution - Proceed Next signal displaying one yellow with junction indicator position 4 for the diverging route.
Be prepared to stop at first signal beyond the junction on the diverging route
Clear - Proceed
Next signal displaying a proceed aspect with junction indicator position 4 for the diverging route.
Following on from Ruscombe, where can your train next be routed from the Up Relief line to the Up Main line?
Maidenhead East Junction.
Flashing single yellow!
State the line speed through Maidenhead station on the Up Relief and state the risks associated with the approach to this speed?
75mph
No Advance Warning Board
How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from the Up Main platform at Maidenhead Station?
By the use of DOO mirrors
Are you able to call at Taplow Station on the Up or Down Main line?
No. Although there are platforms located on both the Up and Down Main lines, the low height and physical state of the platforms currently preclude trains from safely using them for passenger services. (Except in an emergency, where a controlled evacuation of the train may take place on the Main line platforms)
On approach to Burnham, you receive cautionary aspects, state the risks associated in this area
Short signal sections
Name the Junction between Burnham and Slough Station and the speed of the crossovers
Slough West Junction 40mph
Flashers on up main
Flashers on down relief
State the line speeds on the Up Relief between Burnham and Dolphin Junction
60/mu90mph,
60/mu75mph,
60/mu90mph
Ignore the 60 as that’s for freight only
How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from Slough Station
FGW platform staff displaying a white baton in daylight or a white light during the hours of darkness or poor visibility to signify close doors and then a green flag or light for ‘right away’
Name the stations between Slough and Paddington
Langley, Iver, West Drayton, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Acton Main Line
What is the line speed when crossing over Dolphin Junction
40 mph
Flashers on down main and up main
After Langley Station, identify the next Up Goods line and state the speed entering and leaving
Iver Up Goods
15mph entering down to 10mph before West Drayton
(NOT GOODS LOOPS ANYMORE - DAWLEY UP GOODS LOOP WOULD BE NEXT AND 25 MPH IN!!
After passing through West Drayton on the Up Relief, identify the next signal type and identify the routes from the junction signal and the speed of the Junction.
SN312 Splitting Distant signal (cannot show red aspect)
Junction Signal SN310 –
Main aspect = Up Relief
J.I.4 = Up Main
J.I.1 = Up Goods Loop
70mph over the Junction towards the Up Main
West Drayton station on the Up Main, if you receive a double yellow, where would the train be brought to a stand under normal working
SN298
Airport Junction
On approach to the signal SN298 (West Drayton station on the Up Main) , state the risks associated with this area and any spad mitigation.
Risk: - Potential read across to SN300
SPAD mitigation: -
Bridge painted white with UM
SN298 fitted as LED, SN300 conventional head. SN300 has a No.1 junction indicator
Name the next Up Goods loop after West Drayton
Dawley Up Goods Loop
State the controlling ECO for the OLE between Stockley Bridge and Paddington
Romford
Between Reading and Paddington on the Up Relief, state the location where the ATP starts
Hayes
Your train is waiting to depart from the Bay platform number 5 at Hayes & Harlington Station. What is the Local Instruction that must be carried out before the train can depart?
If the signal fails to clear within 2 minutes before departure time, the Driver must remind the Controlling Signalman via the CSR of the train’s presence
How would a DOO passenger train be dispatched from the Up Bay platform at Hayes & Harlington?
Look Back
What is the maximum line speed when departing from the Bay platform 5 at Hayes & Harlington Station
15mph
After departing Hayes & Harlington Station on the Up Relief, where next can you be crossing over to the Up Main?
Southall West Junction.
Flashers both ways
With reference to the previous question, (Southall West Junction) what is the maximum speed when crossing from the Up Relief to the Up Main at this location?
50 mph
SN276 (Up Relief Southall West Junction), state the routes from Junction indicators 4 & 5
J.I.4 – Up Main
J.I.5 – Down Main Bi-directional
SN270 (Up Main Southall West Junction), state the routes from Junction indicators 4, 5 & 6
J.I.4 - Down Main Bi-directional
J.I.5 – Southall West Loop
J.I.6 – Brentford Siding
If signalled via the Down Main Bi-directional, state the maximum speed and the location where you must return to the Up Main or Up Relief
80mph
Southall East Junction
After passing through Hayes on the Up Relief, state the next 2 changes of speed and the location where it occurs
85mph
85/MU90
Southall West Junction
On passing Southall West Junction, the next signal (SN266) is displaying a flashing double yellow, to which route are you being signalled
HANWELL UP GOODS AND DOWN GOODS
Signalled either towards the Up Goods (J.I.2) or the Down Goods (J.I.3)
Both 35mph
Hanwell Up Goods, Down Goods
What is the speed from the Up Main to the Up Relief at Southall East Junction?
70 mph
If signalled from Up Main to Up Relief at Southall East Junction, can you be signalled back to the Up Main before reaching Kensal Green?
No
After Southall on the Up Relief state the next 2 changes in speed and their location.
85 mph Hanwell bridge
80 mph Hanwell
West Ealing Junction, state which services pass across this junction and the risk associate with this.
Greenford services (Relief only)
Risks: - protecting junction signal SN224 regularly being at danger and being brought to a stand whilst a service passes across the junction
After passing through West Ealing on the Up Main, the next signal SN212 is a splitting distant signal. Identify the indications that could be displayed in both heads if your are routed onto the Up Relief at Acton West
Left hand head displays a double yellow or green.
Right hand head displays a single yellow
4 aspect high head carrying on up main
3 aspect lower head going over Acton west
In an emergency, if terminating at Ealing Broadway Station, state the shunts required back to the Down Main or Down Relief
Stand behind GPL at the Paddington end of Acton West crossovers
After passing Acton West crossovers on the Up Main, describe the next signal
Next signal is SN194 with an associated Co-Actor signal. The Co-Actor signal is located on the right hand side and repeats the exact aspects as the main signal
How would a DOO passenger train be dispatched from the Up Main platform at Ealing Broadway Station?
By the use of a DOO mirror
Describe the indications of a 3 state Banner Repeater
On – Arm horizontal against a white background
Off – arm at 45 degrees against a white background meaning signal; to which it applies is displaying a proceed single or double yellow
Off - arm at 45 degrees against a green background meaning signal; to which it applies is displaying a proceed green aspect
After passing Old Oak Common East, state the next change of speed on both the Up Main and Up Relief and what is the risks approaching this speed
50mph
Risk of TPWS activation
SN114 Kensal Green Up Relief, State all the routes from this signal
Main aspect – Line 6
J.I.4 – Line 5
J.I.5 – Line 4
J.I.6 – Line 3
SN120 Kensal Green Up Main, State all the route indications and associated routes from this signal
Main aspect – Line 2
J.I.1 – Line 3
When approaching Paddington from Ladbroke Grove, state at least 3 potential risks in this area.
Read Across
Distraction from high volume of trains
Bi-directional working
Distractions from local advertising
SN112 (Line 6 Ladbroke Grove/Portobello) state the speed of the crossover from line 6 to line 5
25mph
State the line speed from Subway junction and what piece of lineside equipment is associated prior to this
40mph
Advance Warning Board and associated AWS
If detained at signals in the Ladbroke Grove to Paddington area, how would you contact the signaller
GSMR/CSR
If your train is routed into Platforms 6 or 7, what must you be aware of
Heathrow Express normally uses these platforms.
Wider gap between train and platform edge.
Good practice to advise the Guard if possible
Paddington platforms 8, at what location would you bring your train to a stand?
HST: - Red Line
Turbo: - Yellow Line
State the immobilisation instructions for HST and Turbo on arrival at Paddington
HST: shut down leading power car
Turbo: - we all know this one
180 - we all will know this one soon
