Revision Flashcards
How is the authority provided to a non reporting train to pass a fixed signal for the purpose of train rescue on CBTC?
Dictate to the driver by the signaller
What’s the normal authority to enter a Block signalling for double lines block section?
Home signal at proceed
When can a following train enter a block signalling for double lines block section?
When a previous train has arrived complete at the signal box in advance
What must a competent employee do if setting back a train to the opposite running line?
Ride in the leading vehicle to protect the move
How is the object of block signalling for double lines achieved?
Electric interlocking of fixed signals via axle counters/circuits or both
What is the authority to enter an ATC single line section where no home signal is provided for the move?
ATC systems caution order with reference to the home signal deleted
How would a driver receive an ATC systems caution order or pass a defective Home Departure signal at an unattended location?
Read to the driver
What’s the authority to pass an uncontrolled home signal on the ATC system?
Verbal permission
What’s the definition of an ATC single line section?
Portion of track between two crossing loops
What whistle code is used to set back?
ooo
What whistle code is used to indicate there’s a fire by the line or the train has divided?
o-o
What whistle code is used to move forward?
oo
What’s the authority to pass a defective home signal not protecting points?
Verbal permission from signaller
How many exceptions to pass a dwarf signal at stop and what are they?
2
Defective
Single line working
What’s a drivers authority to pass a signal at stop with a failed illuminated A when communication is available?
Verbal permission from train control
What’s the authority to pass an uncontrolled home signal at the stop position?
Verbal permission from train control
What’s the authority to pass an uncontrolled home signal at the stop position?
Verbal permission from train control
Under rule 1 section 3, what are the drivers duties if, after entering the section a train is sighted?
Stop. Once the train ahead moves, follow the train at a safe distance
Under rule 1 section 3, what are the drivers duties if, after entering the section a train is sighted?
Stop. Once the train ahead moves, follow the train at a safe distance
