Rules Week 2 Flashcards
What does SPAD stand for
Signal passed at danger
What does SOYSPAD stand for?
Starting on a yellow, signal passed at danger.
What does SASSPAD stand for?
Starting against a signal, signal passed at danger
What does AWS stand for?
Automatic warning system.
When must you set the DRA?
1, When entering or leaving the cab.
2, When taking over from another driver.
3, When your train is stopped at a signal at danger.
4, stopped at a station platform where the starting signal is at danger.
5, Under absolute block at station platform, if distant signal had been passed at caution. You must set DRA, even if the home signal is displaying a proceed aspect.
6, Train stopped at station platform with no starter signal. When passed a single yellow or caution semaphore
What does DSD stand for?
What does DVD stand for?
Which does what?
Driver safety device - pedal (dead man’s)
Driver vigilance device - bleeper
What are the DSD & DVD used for?
They provide protection against the driver becoming incapacitated by applying the train brakes if the pedal is released.
The DVD pedal is the means of resetting the DSD alarm.
What must you do if the DSD is released, or the vigilance is not acknowledged in time?
1, Allow train to come to a stand
2, Secure the train. Brake to full service, set DRA, DDS to Neutral.
3, Check that brake was not applied by TPWS, pass command activation, the guard , or train division
4, Report the brake application to the signaller. Informing them that is was caused by DSD/DVD if you are sure this is the case
5, proceed ONLY when authorised by the signaller. Carry out any instructions.
6, Upon restarting if AWS sunflower is black and yellow, assume next signal Is at danger until it is visible and can confirm a proceed aspect is showing.
When should the DSD and/or DVD be treated as defective?
1, The vigilance alarm is sounding with the DSD depressed
2, The vigilance alarm cannot be cancelled by releasing and re-depressing the pedal
3, The train brakes cannot be released with the DSD pedal depressed and all other causes have been ruled out.
4, It is not possible to operate the pedal. (Pedal is stuck)
Who has the authority to isolate the DSD/DVD?
GWR maintenance control.
What are the speed restrictions when the DSD/DVD are isolated
1, AWS/TPWS - working, Competent person - available, Visibility- good?
2, AWS/TPWS - Working, Competent person - not available, Visibility - good?
3, AWS/TPWS - working, Competent person - not available, Visibility - poor?
4, AWS/TPWS - not working, Competent person - available, Visibility - good?
5, AWS/TPWS - not working, Competent person - available, Visibility - poor?
6, AWS/TPWS - not working, Competent person - not available, Visibility - good or poor?
1, No restriction
2, Max 60 mph
3, Max 40mph
4, Max 60mph
5, Max 40 mph
6, Do not move
What is the purpose of the DRA?
Inhibits traction power to prevent the driver from moving the train against a signal at danger.
When would you reset the DRA, when entering the driving cab?
1, The platform starting signal has been cleared.
2, you have been given authority to pass the signal at danger.
3, You are allowed to pass the signal at danger on your own authority.
When would you reset the DRA, when train stopped at a signal at danger?
1, the signal has cleared
2, You have been given authority to pass the signal at danger.
3, You are allowed to pass the signal at danger on your own authority.
When would you reset the DRA, when train stopped at a signal at danger at a station platform?
1, The signal has been cleared
2, You have been given authority to pass the signal at danger
3, You are allowed to pass the signal at danger on your own authority.
When would you reset the DRA, when train stopped at an Absolute block starting signal at a station platform?
Under AB, if a distant signal has been passed at caution, the DRA must be reset when the starting signal has cleared and the ‘ready to start’ signal has been given by the guard.
What is a splitting distant signal? And how must it be interpreted?
A splitting distant signal is used to tell the driver which way the train is going to be signalled at a junction, where there is one diverging route.
Always follow the least restrictive aspect.
What does TPWS stand for?
Train protection warning system.
What can be found in the Sectional appendix?
Routes
When will a TPWS brake activation take place?
1, a TPWS signal is passed at danger without authority
2, The train approaches a TPWS fitted signal at danger too quickly.
3, The train approaches a TPWS fitted reduction in linespeed to quickly
4, The train approaches TPWS fitted buffer stops too quickly (max 8mph)
5, Fail to cancel AWS in time.
What is the ‘minimum’ position of safety for-
1, 0-100 mph
2, 101-125 mph
1, 1.25 meters
2, 2 meters
What is a milepost used for?
Distance marker.
Gives milage to London.
Every line/dot is the equivalent of a 1/4 of a mile or 80 chains
What distance must be kept from OLE equipment?
2.75 meters
What voltage runs through the CRE (3rd tail)
650-750 volts DC
What voltage runs through the OLE?
25,000 volts AC
If you need OLE or CRE equipment to be isolated, what must you ask for?
An emergency switch off
If you need to protect a railway line, in the event you can not contact the signaller as a driver, what must you do?
1, you do not need to protect your line. As your train will do this on a track circuited line.
2, Place circuit operating clips on rail. Of other line.
3, Walk 1 1/4 mile towards the oncoming route and place 3 detonators 20 meters apart
4, position of safety is 30 m from detonators. And turn your back
5, if you encounter a tunnel place detonators on either side of the tunnel.
What is a schedule card?
It is your planned work for your turn (shift)
Also known as a diagram.
What does a controlled signal post plate look like?
A normal black plate, with signal post letters and numbers.
How can you identify an automatic and semi-automatic signal?
1, Automatic - signal number will be accompanied by a white plate, with a black horizontal line through it.
2, Semi - the same as above. But the supporting plate will say the words semi on it.
How can you identify a distant signal on track circuit block signals?
The signal plate will have a triangle on it.
How can you identify a repeater signal?
It will have a white plate with a black horizontal line with an ‘R’ or ‘RR’ on it.
What actions must you take at a Stop board?
Stop and obey instructions.
What is a co- acting signal used for?
Used for better sighting for a driver.
What does a junction indicator look like, and where will they be positioned?
They will be placed above a signal. They look like arrows that will have white lights on them signalling the route.
What does proceed at caution mean?
Proceed at a speed which takes account of conditions, that will allow you to stop the train short of any obstructions or signal
What must you do if you are wrong routed at a signal?
- Attempt to stop at the signal if this can be done safely.
- Inform the signaller and follow their instructions.
If you are detained at a signal, what actions must you take?
1, Set DRA
2, Brake in full service
3 Contact signaller immediately. ( Can press SG on GSMR to do this)
4, if you can see an obvious reason why you are being detained, you can wait 2 minutes before informing signaller.
5, if you are required to stay at a signal, contact signaller every 5 minutes. Unless instructed otherwise.
If GSMR & SPT fail how else can you contact the signaller.
1, Mobile phone
2, using an SPT at a different location.
3, Lineside telephone.
4, Going to the signal box.
When can you use a limited clearance telephone?
In an emergency, when your train is providing protection to the running line.
What are the two types of TPWS sensors?
1, Train stop sensor (TSS) loops adjacent to each other.
2, Overspeed sensor (OSS) loops some distant apart.
What are the two TPWS loops named?
Arming loop
Trigger loop
What is an AWS? And how does it work?
What distance away from a signal is it located?
AWS is a magnet. That will emit a buzzer or a horn. That will depend on the associated signal being at Proceed, Caution or Stop.
Located 180 meters from a signal.
Where are AWS magnets provided?
On approach to-
1, Colour light signals
2, Semaphore/Colour light distant
3, Certain reductions in permanent speed restrictions( normally over 33% reduction)
4, Temporary and Emergency speed restrictions.
5, Level crossings
6, Exit at some depots
What is a wrong side failure?
How should you respond to it?
When an AWS magnet is less restrictive than the associated signal.
Stop immediately and make an urgent call to the signaller.
What is a right side failure?
And how should you respond to it?
When an AWS magnet is more restrictive than the associated signal.
Report to the signaller at the earliest convenient opportunity.
What does these differential speed limit traction abbreviations?
MU
DMU
EMU
SP
CS
HST
MU - multiple unit
DMU - diesel multiple unit
EMU - electric multiple unit
SP - sprinter
CS - class 67
HST - high speed train
What is a birth triggered message used for?
How does it work?
Blanket speed restriction communications.
All trains get a message when they enter the impacted area, informing them of the speed restrictions.
What do the following shortcuts on the GSMR stand for?
ST
T
MU
SG
PTT
ST - acknowledge
T - testing
MU - menu
SG - standing at signal
PTT - push to talk
How do you perform echo test on a GSMR
Dial 1900
What signage do you get for a blanket speed restriction?
None
What does PSR stand for?
Permanent speed restrictions
What does TSR stand for?
Temporary speed restriction
What will Temporary speed restriction published details include?
Lines affected
Commencement and termination mileage
Restriction speeds
Start and finishing times and dates
What lineside equipment will be in place for a -
Temporary speed restriction?
Emergency speed restriction?
1, Advanced warning board, commencement board, termination/acceleration board
2, all of the above, and an emergency speed board indicator.
What is a spate board? What does it look like?
Is a sign that indicates speed previously advised, terminated early.
Yellow board with black diagonal line across board.
When must you report defective/missing emergency/temporary speed restriction equipment?
Immediately.
Apart from termination boards, which can be reported at the first available opportunity.
If emergency/temporary speed restriction equipment is becoming difficult to see it. When must you report it?
At the first available opportunity. It doesn’t need to be reported immediately.
When may blanket speed restriction be necessary?
1, Adverse weather
2, OLE problems
3, Operational difficulties
What does SPD stand for?
Service braking distance.
Where does a repeating warning board normally fall?
On the approach side to -
A station.
A siding connection.
Dead end platform.
What communications should take place between drivers on a hand over?
1, operational requirements affecting the safe working of the train
2, any instructions issued by the signaller
3, any defects with the train
4, how the brakes are!
Wrong direction movements - external lights.
When should external lights be changed?
Less than 400m - do not change lights
Over 400m - change lights
Maximum number of people normally allowed in a driving cab, and under what conditions?
Normally 4.
Have valid cab passes and be necessary /authorised for the purpose of their role.
What happens if the pass comm (passenger communication) is pulled?
1, will apply emergency brake.
2, Some tractions can override
3, illuminates hazards (not HST)
4, Passengers can communicate with train crew in an emergency.
If you can see another passing train is in danger, how can you alert them?
1, sound your horn
2, switch on hazards
3, display a red lamp to the driver
What does the HOT accroynm stand for?
H - is the item Hidden
O - is the item Obviously suspicious
T - is it typical for the environment
What does the WHAT accroynm stand for?
W - what are they doing?
H - how are they behaving
A - alone or are they acting with others
T - what threat to they pose
What’s does steps 1-2-3 stand for? With casualties.
Casualties.
1 - one casualty approach normally
2 - two casualties approach with caution.
3 - three or more casualties do not approach, contact emergency services
What do the following stand for in relation to doors?
SDO
ASDO
SDO - selective door opening
ASDO - Automatic selective door opening
What is the cut and run policy used for?
And what are the stages?
Faults and failures
Immediately - contact signaller of any failure and make a note of the time.
Within 2 minutes - contact guard and GWR maintenance control.
Between 2-10 minutes (2-5 east of didcot) - failure finding.
10 minutes make decision.
What is a special stop/ not to call order
A special stop is a request to stop at an additional stop or to not call at a station.
These can be given as a request form by station staff on behalf of control or directly from GWR control.
Subsidiary signal with an associated letter C or S- what do they mean?
C - Calling on
S - shunting
What are CSM’s
Car stop markers
What is a mid platform/ rear clear markers?
What do they look like?
Used as a car stop marker in certain circumstances.
White board with a black triangle.
White board with a black horizontal line with a gap in the middle of the line, with the word IET (IET’s)
What are some operational incidents?
1, a SPAD where the signal reverted to danger, owing to a signaller error/equipment failure.
2, a SPAD
3, station overrun
4, station stop short
5, station fail to call
6, wrong side door release
7, derailment
8, collision
9, TPWS brake demand
Name 4 types of operational hazards?
1, static hazard
2, moving hazards
3, route hazards
4, weather hazard
Defintion of a starting signal?
The leading end of the train has passed over the AWS equipment for that signal before the train is dispatched.
What is the PTI?
Platform- train interface. The boundary between the platform and the train
What is the dispatch corridor?
Full length of train or platform. Whichever is shorter
The gap between the train and the platform
The full width of the platform
At least the height of the doors.
What does CD on dispatch stand for
Close doors. (Driver only on DOO)
What does RA stand for on dispatch?
Right away ( you may proceed)
Could be green flag or handsignal/lamp
What is a zulu scan ( z scan)
Method of reading monitors on a traction with door cameras in the correct way left to right.
What does ADAR stand for?
Attempted to dispatch against a red
If instructed to close doors or start away with the signal at danger. Abort the dispatch procedure, do not close the doors or move the train.
Rules for driving in the snow?
What is the maximum speed for driving in the snow.
Maximum 100mph
Or 10mph below the line speed for your traction. (I.e 150 - 65mph not 75mph)
Does not apply before 50mph
What is brake continuity?
When the brakes are continous throughout the train
What is the difference between ground position lights that display a red or display a yellow?
Red/ red and white - These mean stop. Do not pass
Yellow/ Yellow and white - these indicate stop. Can be passed in the ‘stop’ position when a movement is being made towards a siding or a shunt neck.
In 4 aspect signalling, how would you expect to see flashing yellows? ( what order)
Green
Double flashing yellows
Single flashing yellows
Single yellow
Red/Stop
What is form RT3185 used for?
Reporting a signal/AWS/TPWS/ERTMS/ATP failure or irregularity
Yellow shunting signals.
What does it mean if it is on?
Can you SPAD a yellow shunt signal?
You can pass the signal at caution, if the points are set to the shunt neck.
Yes, if the points are set to the main line.
How can you communicate with the guard if the buzzer is not working?
Use cab to cab comms.
Use PA to get guard to come and see driver.
Report defective equipment to GWR maintenance control.
True or false
All braking must be carried out in step 1?
False
A combination of brake steps can be used to bring the train to a stand, including steps 2 and 3 if necessary.
If an abnormal brake application brings your train to a stand, what should you check/assume is the cause?
1, Immediately check AWS, TPWS, and ERTMS. If it is due to one of these, then contact the signaller(unless approaching buffer stops.
2, guard or pass comms
3,Check the train is complete( assume incomplete if the tail lamp is missing or the brake pipe is open at the rear)
What does starting ahead mean?
Example
4 car train on a 3 car platform against the buffer stops.
If the drive changes ends to leave the buffers, the cab is beyond the signal.
So permission needs to be obtained from the signaller to proceed as the cab is ‘physically’ already beyond the signal.
What is a banner repeater used for?
How will this be identified on the signaplate?
They are provided on approach to certain signals that have restricted sighting. They are to give advanced warning.
The signal plate will have the letters BR on it.
What code can be used as a wildcard on a GSMR. When registering head code?
995 - gain authority from signaller. Or use at blue 995 board.
