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