Responsibilities Flashcards
What is to be considered ‘on or near the line’?
Within 3 meters of the nearest running rail and there is no permanent structure between you and the rail
Doing technical and engineering work within 1.25m of the platform edge
What does ‘lineside’ refer to?
Between the railway border and on or near the line
What might necessitate being on or near the track or lineside?
Door tests and preparing train evacuations
Out of course situations
Evacuations
Protecting the line
Switching ends of the train
What are your responsibilities
Being medically fit
Periodic medical and eye tests
Inform employer of medical conditions and medication
What are some hazards in the railway environment?
Vegetation, animals, tunnels, trains, electrification, slips, trips and falls, weather
What PPE is required in the railway environment?
Clean northern high-vis (zipped up), safety shoes, bump cap and glasses (sheds only)
What clothing items should be avoided in the railway environment?
Hoods, headphones, sunglasses, red/yellow/green clothing
What should mobile phones be kept on in the railway environment?
Silent
Where can mobile phones be used?
Position of safety or in an emergency
What is ballast in the railway context?
Stones
How do running rails attach to sleepers?
Via fastenings
Where are sleepers located in relation to ballast?
On top of the ballast
What is a trailing point?
When 2 become 1
What is a facing point?
When 1 becomes 2
What are mile markers used for?
To indicate distances along the railway
What is the significance of dashes and dots?
They are interchangeable
What is the position of safety?
A safe place to stand when a train is passing
What is the safe distance to stand when a train is moving at 0-100mph?
1.25 m
What is the safe distance to stand when a train is moving at 101-125mph?
2 m
How far must tools be kept from running lines?
2 m
Why must tools be kept 2m from running lines?
To prevent being blown onto track and interfering with track circuit
What does a red signal indicate?
Danger - Stop
What is the speed at which trains can pass a red signal if authorized?
50mph
What does a double yellow signal indicate?
Caution
What does a yellow signal indicate?
Caution next signal is red
What does a green signal indicate?
Go
How do trains affect signals?
They break an electrical circuit that causes the signal to go red
What does AC mean and voltage
Overhead line equipment 25,000 volts
What does DC mean
Conductor rail 650-750 volts minimum safe
What is the minimum safe distance away from OLE
2.75m
Who controls the overhead line equipment?
ECO (electric control operator)
True or False: OLE should be considered live even when isolated.
True
What connects the catenary wire to the contact wire?
Droppers
What is the top wire that goes horizontally in the OLE system called?
Head span wire
How is the head span wire connected to the cross span neutral?
Via droppers
What connects the cross span neutral to the cross span live?
Insulators
What do masts have on the floor as well as an ID plate?
Bonds
What information does the ID plate contain?
- Route miles from source
- Mast number within the mile
Route and source
What happens after 15 miles in the OLE system?
There is a 15ft section of ceramic beads so that no power can be transferred.
What occurs if an electric train stops in the 15ft ceramic beads section?
It cannot be repowered again.
What does a black background with a white middle indicate? (OLE)
Approaching neutral section
What does a white background with a black middle indicate?(OLE)
Entering neutral section
What does the orange line on a train represent? What is it called
The height limit that is safe near an OLE
Cant line
How to identify the conductor rail
Darker and raised
What shouldn’t you do to the third line
Touch it or let tools touch it, go in flood water if it is touching it
How far away from fallen national grid lines and who to report them too
5 meters and ECO and signaller
What does red and white signage indicate?
There is no place of safety along the length of this structure; you must not enter or stand at this location when a train is approaching
What does blue and white signage convey?
No position of safety or refuges on this side of the structure; however, there are on the other side.
What is a prohibition notice?
Must not pass if trains are running unless for protection of the line, as you cannot reach a place of safety or a refuge. Must take extreme care if passing for safety of the line.
What is a refuge?
A safe place to stand in embankments and tunnels.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a safe place to stand in embankments and tunnels.
[refuge]
What should you do if you see a prohibition notice while trains are running?
Do not pass unless for protection of the line and take extreme care if passing.
What does the sign for signal post telephone look like
It has diagonal black and white stripes
What does the lineside telephone sign look like
A black cross on a white background
When can you use a limited clearance telephone
In an emergency
Where would a signal post telephone be
On or close to a signal it is associated with
Where would a lineside telephone be
Near a point or platform
What is inside of a telephone box
Phonetic alphabet ordinance survey controlling signaller details
What is it you need to know before walking on a track and where can they be found
1 linespeed for the position of safety
2 Normal direction of travel
3 Areas of limited clearance
4 areas of prohibition
In sectional appendix
In which direction should you walk when in the 4ft
Towards the train
Where can you find information about authorized walking routes?
In the network rail hazard directory
What could the walking routes be made out of
Wood, stone, and concrete
How often must you look up while walking?
Every 3-5 seconds
What should you do if a train approaches while you are walking?
Lift an arm above your head
What does one blast from a train indicate?
Train moving the right way
What does a series of short blasts from a train indicate?
Train moving the wrong way
What is the order of safest walking places
1 public path /walking route 2 cess
3 4ft facing traffic
What should you look for when crossing a line?
Bridge, subway, or walking route
These options provide safer alternatives for crossing train lines.
What is the second step to take when crossing a line
Establish a place of safety on the otherside
What must you ensure regarding trains when crossing a line?
Visibility of trains on both sides
What is a danger of crossing a line?
Conductor rail
Points
What should you do if there is no gap in the conductor rail when crossing a line?
Step over the running rail and the conductor rail
What is the minimum distance to maintain when crossing between trains?
10 meters
What are the first two dangers to trains
Door open or not closed properly
Insecure load
What are the 3&4th dangers to trains
Fire
Hot axel box
What are the 5,6&7 dangers to trains
Headlight not lit
Taillight missing or not lit
Flashing headlight
What is the 8&9 dangers to a train
Driver sounding horn in distress continuous series of long blasts
Driver or guard displaying a red hand signal
When to stop a train in an emergency(Daftloaf)
Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line
Animal - large within the boundary
Fire
Track defect
Lights out on emergency indicator
Obstruction
Animal small on or near the line
Flood
