Reminder Appliances (RA)

Question 1

RA’s are:

Answer 1

Designed to make sure signaller does not operate a piece of equipment

Question 2

RA’s are used for:

Answer 2

• Line blockage/T3
• To hold a train
• Regulation
• Reminder to driver
• Isolation (electric)
• Faulty equipment

Question 3

RA’s specific use:

Answer 3

• Signal protecting the route over which normal passage of trains (or certain trains) is stopped
• A signal protecting a route over which trains can pass
  only after driver has been told proceed at caution
• A signal protecting a train or vehicle detained or left on a running line where track circuits are not provided

Question 4

You must use an reminder when signalling equipment or equipment at a manned level crossing:

Answer 4

• Must not be worked

- Is to be kept in a particular position as shown in the rules, regulations and instructions

Question 5

You must use block instrument reminder whenever a train or vehicle:

Answer 5

• Detained or left at home signal
• Detained or left within the clearing point
• Has been left in the block section

Question 6

For what protection would you use the block indicator reminder?

Answer 6

IF the block indicator has been placed to train online to protect engineering works

Question 7

When will a Block reminder be used for and un-signalled movement?

Answer 7

IF AUTHORISED:

• Signals protecting the movement
• Points and facing points locks, which the train will pass over during the movement
• Controlled level crossing equipment within the movement, if possible

Question 8

When should you remove RA?

Answer 8

• Line is clear or normal working is resumed
• In order to speak to a driver before clearing a signal
• You need to signal a train on a route that is not affected