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1
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What is your first concern when at work ?

A

Safety

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2
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what would you do if you seen anything that would endanger life on or near the line ?

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emergency call to the signaller, describe it

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3
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after finishing a message to the signaller what would you do ?

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ensure the message is repeated back to you

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4
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explain UN numbers and what would you do in an emergency?

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United Nations Number describing Dangerous goods..in an emergency contact signaller via emergency call stating “ this is a rail goods dangerous emergency”

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5
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how close can you get to a fallen power line

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5 metres

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6
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how far away should you stand from detonators placed on the line ?

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30 yards

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7
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what would you check a passing train for ?

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No distress signals : horn-flag-waving-flashing lights
Tail lights
Door obstruction lights
Fire
Doors open
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8
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describe on or near the running line

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within 10ft of the nearest running rail

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9
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describe the lineside?

A

between boundary fence and on or near the running line

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10
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how would you cross the line?

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ballast to ballast in a straight line

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11
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what would be the position of safety from a train passing at 95 mph?

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4ft

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12
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what would be the position of safety from a train passing at 105mph

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6ft 6ins

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13
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what would you do if a train approaches?

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move to a position of safety
raise arm to acknowledge horn
wait until train has passed
ensure no other trains are coming

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14
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how often should you try and look up when walking on the line?

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5 secs

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15
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Describe a limited clearance board and what it means

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red and white check board with “warning limited clearance written in red”no position of safety is available at that part of the line

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16
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describe a No refuge board

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blue and white check board with” warning no refuges written”no position of safety is available on that side of the track however there may be on the opposite side

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17
Q

describe some limited clearance phones and when can you use them ?

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white or yellow diamond with black “X” written
yellow roundal on cabinet
small limited clearance sign on cabinet
only to be used in an emergency

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18
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how many volts in the overhead wires ?

A

25000 volts

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19
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name the overhead wires

A

Catenery
Dropper
Contact
Along Track Conductor

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20
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Name the structures that hold the overhead wires

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Cantilever - one line
portal - more than 1 line
overhead wire span - more than 1 line

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21
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what information is contained on a structure plate?

A

Route
Miles from source
individual stanchion number

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22
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what is the number of the eco

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176

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23
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how should the overhead wires be treated at all times ?

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as live

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24
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who would you phone if you noticed anything wrong with the overheads?

A

eco

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25
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what is the safe distance from the overheads

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9ft or cab floor level

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26
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how close can you get to a person who has come into contact with the overheads

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9ft

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27
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define a train accident

A

a collision
derailment
train division
fire

place track circuit clips on the line in first instance

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28
Q

describe emergency protection

A

track circuit clips down
3 detonators 20 yards apart 1¼ miles from obstruction
waving red flag

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29
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if your train was on fire where would you not stop ?

A

tunnel
viaduct
any other unsafe place

30
Q

what would you do if your train divides?

A

ensure no one has fell from the train and close and lock gangway doors

31
Q

As a member of Traincrew what must you do when you Book-On

A

Book-On at the correct time and place wearing the full uniform providedYou must sign for and uplift any notices that are required
Check the Altered workings Case, Late Notice Case, Health & Safety Case and Commercial Instructions Case.Check Kit Bag & Equipment

32
Q

What information is contained within the Weekly Operating Notices?

A 
Safety Notices
Temporary Speed Restrictions	
Engineering Arrangements	
Signalling & Permanent Way Alterations	
General Instructions & Notices
33
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On Booking-On where would you find information about any Emergency Speed Restrictions requiring your attention

A

In the Late Notice Case

34
Q

What colour is the Late Notice Case

A

red

35
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What colour is the Health & Safety Notice case.

A

Yellow

36
Q

What must you do before you book off duty

A

Check when I am next required for duty.

37
Q

Where would you find a list of local Walking routes in your area

A

In the Local Safety Policy Statement.

38
Q

If you have been given Prescribed or Non Prescribed medicine by your doctor/chemist what must you do prior to Booking On.

A

You must declare the medication to either the Resource Co-ordinator or your Team Manager.

39
Q

If you required Route Revision what must you do.

A

Advise the Resource Co-ordinator who will arrange for route revision forms to be completed.

40
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Under what condition must you NOT Book On

A

Under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs.

41
Q

What documentation must you have with you whilst Working On or Near the running line.

A

Personal Track Safety Card.

42
Q

What documentation must you have with you whilst carrying out Safety Critical Work.

A

Safety Critical I.D. Card.

43
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What documentation must you have with you whilst carrying out Safety Critical Work.

A

Safety Critical I.D. Card.

44
Q

If you were caught in a area of Limited Clearance and you could not get to a position of safety what must you do

A

Lie down in the 6ft, lower to the ground anything that you are carrying and tuck in any loose clothing.

45
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When walking along the track where is normally the safest place to walk?

A

cess

46
Q

When walking on or near the line, what must we be wearing?

A

High visibility clothing and safety shoes.

47
Q

What is the required procedure for Booking on and off duty and your responsibilities when doing so

A

Book on at required time in full uniform with sufficient rest And not under the influence of Drink and Drugs Check next booked workings prior to booking off duty

48
Q

Where would you find information about Emergency Speed Restrictions and Altered workings and when should you look for this information

A

In Late Notice Case and Altered working case / when booking on /off

49
Q

Where would you find information about Multi –SPAD Signals in your area

A

In SPAD Case and WON

50
Q

Where can the telephone numbers of signal boxes be found

A

Within the W.O.N Section D / GSM-R numbers also there

51
Q

Where would you find the local instructions for routes over which you will work

A

Scottish Sectional Appendix

52
Q

If you found a “ Red Bond ” which had become detached what action would you take

A

Report it to the ECO. If ECO not available then this can be reported to the signalman.
Fill in the safety contact report (Hazard Report) in your Driver’s Safety Handbook

53
Q

In a two track layout what is the space between the two sets of tracks called

A

the six foot

54
Q

If you had to cross over lines in a yard what should you not walk on

A

Railheads / Sleepers/Points

55
Q

If you are caught between adjacent lines and are unable to reach a position of safety when trains are approaching in each direction what must you do

A

Lie down in the six foot and tuck in any loose clothing

56
Q

If a person was in contact with the overhead wires when is it safe to come into contact with them

A

Only after power is switched off on the overhead wires

57
Q

Name the Safety Systems and equipment in use in a Cab and describe their function

A

AWS -Gives an indication to the Driver about the signal that it is connected to. Yellow and Black with a horn indication at a cautionary or red aspect All black with a bell indication at a green signal

DRA - A button is pressed to illuminate a red light in front of the driver to prevent a SPAD and suspends traction power.

TPWS - Train Protection Warning System - A track mounted system that will apply the brakes of a train if it exceeds the approach speed to a signal at danger, PSR, TSR or buffers too fast and a train stop loop that will also apply the brakes if a train fails to stop at a signal at danger.

NRN / GSM-R
Fixed Radio equipment located in cab to aid communications
Detonators -
Small explosive device placed on the rail to warn drivers during protection
Track Circuit Clips -
2 “F” shaped clips with a wire running between them that are placed on the line to operate a track circuit during an emergency situation.
AFFF - Fire Extinguisher
“Aqueous Film Forming Foam” Extinguisher placed in each cab. Used to put out fires. Must not be used on electrical fires above 110 Volts
Horn -
An audible warning device used by the Driver to warn people on or about the line of the train’s presence.

58
Q

Can trains enter service if any of the doors are inoperable

A

A train cannot enter service if all doors are inoperable on one side.
A train can enter service from a stabling point if one door is isolated and labelled out of use

59
Q

Describe your action if the doors of a train required to be isolated in service

A

Inform the signaller immediately
Lock the door out of use
Act in accordance with instructions given
If door cannot be closed operate the TIS, transfer the passengers to another vehicle, and take train out of service at the next station

60
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Describe your action if the doors of a train required to be isolated in service

A

Inform the signaller immediately
Lock the door out of use
Act in accordance with instructions given
If door cannot be closed operate the TIS, transfer the passengers to another vehicle, and take train out of service at the next station

61
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What information would you give to the signaller when reporting a door fault / isolation

A

Vehicle number
Location of door
Position of all door controls

62
Q

What would render a Power Operated door unserviceable

A

Door failing to Open or Close properly

63
Q

Describe the types of ready to start hand signal when starting a passenger train?

A

Green Flag waved above the head during daylight
Green lamp held steady above the head during darkness
Illumination of the “R” at the signal
2 on the buzzer where provided

64
Q

Describe a not to be moved board and what actions you should take if one is fitted to your train

A

A square board attached to window or lamp bracket of unit displaying flashing red light (where appropriate) white and red diagonal stripes with the words not to be moved in red in a white circle.
Ascertain reason for board and request removal of board if appropriate

65
Q

Candidate to complete written Phonetic Alphabet exam (4.2c 4.3a)

A

a to z

66
Q

Describe an Off indicator and what is its purpose

A

Displays the word “OFF” when the signal to which it applies is cleared.
Provided to allow a Conductor and platform staff to check the signal prior to starting a train at certain locations
It should not be assumed that the off indicator relates to your train as it may apply to the platform end signal for another movement

67
Q

How would you identify Defective/ Out of date Detonators and describe what action to take if detonators are found to be Defective/Out of date

A

Rusty or broken clips
Over 5 years old
Report as defect and get replacements

68
Q

During daylight hours what is the hand signal to indicate that the power operated doors are ready to be closed and that station work is complete

A

One arm raised above the head

69
Q

During the hours of darkness what is the signal to indicate that the power operated doors are ready to be closed and that station work is complete

A

White Lamp held above the head

70
Q

Prior to closing the train doors what would you check?

A
  • The signal is displaying a proceed aspect

* There are no customers joining or alighting from the train

71
Q

Describe what permissive working means

A

A system of block working primarily in use at stations that permits more than one train in a section at one time.

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