Routes Flashcards
How many platforms does Cannon Street have?
7
How many platforms does Charing Cross have?
6
Name the viaduct between Highbrooms and Sommerhill Tunnel
Southborough Viaduct
What is the phone emergency procedure?
Contact Eco or signaller
Say “This is an emergency call”
Confirm who you are talking to.
Give your name, location and number you are calling from.
Give location of incident, what has happened and what is required.
Ask for it to be repeated back to you.
Wait on line.
How do you stop a train?
Contact signaller
Both arms in the air
Red flag
Any coloured light waved vigorously
What are the telephone types?
Emergency- green Standard - White Level crossing- yellow Lineside- black cross Signal post- diagonal lines Limited clearance - diamond
What does the WON contain?
Safety notices,
Temporary speed restrictions
Signalling and permanent way alterations
What are you stating when you sign on for duty?
You are complying with the drugs and alcohol policy
You are well rested
It has been 12 hours since your last shift
You are wearing uniform
You have with you any licenses, publications, schedule cards and equipment needed.
You are competent on the routes and traction booked for your duty.
You have read the late notices case.
You have spare glasses if needed.
What notice cases are there?
Late notice case
New notice case- stay for 3 weeks
General notice case
Health and safety notice case
Would you expect to be dispatched at London Bridge Central?
Yes
How many platforms are there at East Croydon?
6
Facing London at Honor Oak Park, name the lines from left to right
Up slow, up fast, down fast, down slow
How many signal boxes control the route from london bridge to east croydon?
Two, London bridge and Three Bridges
How do passengers get from platform 1 to 6 at East Croydon?
Underpass
A passenger wants to go to Caterham on the Redhill line, where would you advise them to change?
East Croydon
Which London underground line would you find at New Cross Gate?
London Overground
Is East Croydon a manned station?
Yes
Can disabled passengers use every platform at East Croydon?
Yes
If you had to stop at Brockley, would you expect to be dispatched?
No
How many platforms are reversible at Norwood Junction?
1,3,4,5
If you are dispatched at East Croydon, what colour is the main Dispatch Bat?
Black and Yellow
Can trains travel form London Bridge Central to Charing Cross?
No
Before leaving London Bridge a passenger asks how to get to Luton airport?
Go to Luton Parkway then get a bus
If you were stopped in this area, what type of signals would you expect to see?
Multi Aspect Color Light Signalling
What other train companies stock would you see at East Croydon?
Southern, Gatwick Express, Thames Link
Name the two running lines through Nutfield?
Up Tonbridge, Down Tonbridge
What is the maximum speed limit between London Bridge and East Croydon?
70mph
How many platforms can be used at Redhill when travelling towards Tonbridge?
3 (all of them)
Between East Croydon and Tonbridge a passenger has joined the wrong train and wants Three Bridges. Where would you advise them to change?
Redhill
How many signal boxes control the route between East Croydon and Tonbridge?
2, Three Bridges and Ashford
What is the maximum line speed between East Croydon and Redhill?
90mph
Is Purley a manned station?
yes
How many lines at East Croydon are reversible?
4, 1 and 6 are not reversible
How many tunnels do you pass through between East Croydon and Tonbridge?
3, Merstham, Bletchingley, Penshurst
What is the name of the line that follows you down and splits off at Stoats Nest Junction?
Quarry Line
Which major intersection are they designed to avoid?
Redhill
Which letter should be showing in the theater box on platform 3 at Redhill if you are travelling towards Tonbridge?
T
What would you do if it was showing the letter M
Don’t dispatch and call the driver
What are the name of the lines at Merstham?
Up Redhill, Down Redhill
What type of platforms are there at Redhill
Island and through
Which platforms are reversible at Redhill?
all (3)
If the signal under the canopy at the country end of platform 1 is yellow would you dispatch?
no
Are the platforms at Edenbridge parallel or staggered
Staggered
Can wheelchair passengers get access to platforms at Godstone?
No
A passenger has got on at Redhill and wants to go to Wadhurst, what do you recommend?
Go to Tonbridge and change
Can a train from Redhill arrive on platform 3 at Tonbridge
No, the track layout doesnt allow it
Which town has two stations?
Edendbridge
What is the speed limit over Medhurst row crossing
40mph
Would Penshurst tunnel be classed as short, medium or long?
short
How would wheelchair users gain access to platform 1 at Leigh?
By using the ramps up from the roadway
During engineering works, where on the Redhill to Tonbridge section of line would trains be able to terminate and cross over for the return journey and why?
Edenbridge as it has a crossover
How many platforms at Tonbridge are reversible?
1,2,3. Platform 4 is a bay platform
How do customers get from platform 2 to platform 3 at Sevenoaks?
Bridge or lift
Is it possible for a train to leave platform 4 at Tonbridge and go to Ashford directly?
No. It is a bay platform
A disabled passenger traveling from Sevenoaks to Gatwick asks ‘where do I change?’ and ‘is there anyone who can help me?’
Tonbridge and yes
Can a train leave platform 1 at Sevenoaks and go to Bat and Ball?
No
How do customers get from platform 4 to platform 1 at Sevenoaks?
over bridge
How many platforms are there at Elmstead Wood?
4
Facing London, name the lines left to right at Petts Wood
up fast, down fast, up slow down slow
How many platforms are there at Orpington?
8
Name the line that links Cannon Street with Charing Cross
Metropolitan Reversible
Which platforms are reversible at Orpington?
3,4,5
What is the name of the junction between London Bridge and Cannon Street
Borough Market
Name lines on approach to London Bridge
Up passenger loop, up, down, down, up, reversible, down
How many platforms at Tonbridge are reversible?
1,2,3. 4 is a bay platform
Can a train leave Tonbridge platform 1 and head towards Hastings
yes
Which tunnels have single lines
Mountfield, Wadhurst, Strawberry Hill, Summer Hill
How many platforms at Tunbridge Wells are reversible?
Both
What block system is used between Hastings and Bo Peep
Absolute Block
What block system is used between Bo Peep and Tonbridge?
Track Circuit Block
You are on the train between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and a customer wants Ashford. What do you tell them?
Change at Tonbridge
What impedes train dispatch at West St Leonards?
Curve of the track.
Can disabled passengers access platform 1 at Stonegate?
No it has a footbridge
Where is the banner repeater at Wadhurst
On the footbridge country end
What signals are used at the country end of Hastings
Semaphore
What other signaling type is used between Tonbridge and Ore?
Multi-aspect signalling.
What stations don’t have disabled access on the down?
Hildenborough, High Brooms, Battle, West St Leonards
What stations don’t have disabled access on the up?
Stonegate, Wadhurst
