SAFEWORKING

Question 1

What does ‘IN CLEAR’ mean?

Answer 1

Not fouling or blocking other train from entering the siding

Question 2

Who would a driver report faults with overhead to?

Answer 2

Train Control

Question 3

If there is water over the railhead that is less than 75mm over, water is still, track is stable (has been inspected), what speed will you be able to do?

Answer 3

5km/h

Question 4

How can you mitigate risk when foggy?

Answer 4

Whistle
Reduce speed
White lights (not high beam)
Assume signal is at stop

Question 5

Where does an Absolute Block Working start and end?

Answer 5

Between 2 adjacent controlled signaled locations

Between a controlled absolute signal and a nominated clearance point

Question 6

What is the object of CTBC?

Answer 6

To enforce safe operation of trains and overspeed

Question 7

How can a driver receive an APA

Answer 7

Transmitted or Dictated

Question 8

Where can an APA authorise a driver to?

Answer 8

Next fixed signal
Next CBTC Block Marker board
Disabled train
Buffer light
Station

Question 9

What is the speed when in SLW?

Answer 9

Reduced speed cautiously

Question 10

When must the train have red marker lights on the FRONT of the train?

Answer 10

When driving in darkness,
Inclement weather or in the wrong direction

Question 11

What is the authority to set back in station limits?

Answer 11

Verbal from controlling signaler

Question 12

If after coupling up on ATC system, you return to an unattended location in the rear, what would the relief driver be instructed to do?

Answer 12

D.C.P.M’s to HAND position

Question 13

MURL relief from rear already in the loop, what is the authority you need and speed you can travel?

Answer 13

None
Speed is as per signal aspects

Question 14

When a driver of a disabled train is at the point of protection on ABS, what will T.C. do?

Answer 14

Dictate the train authority to the signaler

Question 15

If the signaler hands the T.A. what must the driver do?

Answer 15

Sign the butt

Question 16

If there is a home signal that is facing the wrong line move, could it be placed to proceed?

Answer 16

NO

Question 17

On ABS obstructed, how far does the train do extreme caution to when returning to the rear?

Answer 17

100m from most outer facing points

Question 18

What will T.C. do once a driver has dictated the DRA form to T.C ?

Answer 18

Fill out a Train Authority and tell the driver which end protect the train

Question 19

On a DCPM, what are the 2 positions of the selector lever?

Answer 19

Hand, Motor

Question 20

What is the authority to rescue from rear and advance in SLW without the Pilot on board the disabled train

Answer 20

Written Instructions from T.C. (Same as a TA)
& Pilot

Question 21

What is the authority to enter the section, from rear and advance, when rescuing a disabled train on SLW with the Pilot on board ?

Answer 21

Verbal Instructions from Signaler and the Train Authority

Question 22

What is the authority to rescue a DERAILED train in SLW ?

Answer 22

Act under Instructions from Train Control

Question 23

What is the authority to rescue (or return in the rear) an OBSTRUCTED train in SLW when pilot on or off?

Answer 23

Act under Instructions from R.S.M

Question 24

What is the speed to pass a signal sleeved at stop?

Answer 24

Extreme Caution

Question 25

On ABS, which direction will driver of disabled train protect their train?

Answer 25

Direction stated by TRAIN CONTROLLER

Question 26

Within the MURL, if no Route Line is Displayed and points are set for the incorrect route, is a driver allowed to proceed along the incorrect Route?

Answer 26

YES

Question 27

What is the maximum speed when Setting Back within station limits?

Answer 27

Extreme caution