Signalling Operations

Question 1

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass a Departure Signal imperfectly displayed, ‘R’ light not illuminated?

Answer 1

SWA-01 from TC

Question 2

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass a Departure Signal at All Red Stop with ‘R’ light illuminated?

Answer 2

‘R’ light is the movement of authority.

Question 3

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass a failed Departure Signal to recover a disabled train, ‘R’ light not working.

Answer 3

SWA-02 from TC

Question 4

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass a Departure Signal at All Red Stop to run on the opposite line (Opposing Movement) to recover a disabled train?

Answer 4

SWA-02 from TC

Question 5

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass an Absolute Intermediate Signal at All Red Stop with the ‘A’ light not illuminated or not fitted.

Answer 5

Verbal from TC

Question 6

What form of authority, and from who, is required to pass an Absolute Intermediate Signal with the ‘A’ light fitted and illuminated?

Answer 6

Self-authorisation

Question 7

What authority, and from who, is required to set back when proceeding through the block section and completely clear of station limits?

Answer 7

SWA-01 from TC

Question 8

What authority, and from who, is required to set back when shunting or repositioning movement which has entered a block section requires to set back into station limits?

Answer 8

Movements in accordance with fixed signals.

Question 9

What authority, and from who, is required to set back when the train is divided, location of the rear portion has been established and it is necessary to set the front portion back to re-couple the train.

Answer 9

Self-authorisation with shunting movement under the direction of the train crew.

Question 10

When assisting a disabled train, what authority and from who, is required to pass a departure, or absolute intermediate signal at stop to recover a disabled train?

Answer 10

SWA-02 from TC

Question 11

When assisting a disabled train, what authority and from who, is required to pass a departure signal displaying a Restricted Speed aspect to recover a disabled train.

Answer 11

‘R’ light is the movement of authority.

Question 12

When assisting a disabled train, what authority and from who, is required to pass an Absolute Intermediate signal at stop with the ‘A’ light illuminated to recover a disabled train.

Answer 12

Self-authorisation

Question 13

When assisting a disabled train, what authority and from who, is required to set back in a block section when recovering a disabled train?

Answer 13

SWA-02 from TC

Question 14

A Block Section is a ______ _______ of line between the ______ of ___ _________ ___________ ________ / _________ in either single or multiple line area.

Answer 14

A Block Section is a single section of line between the limits of two adjoining interlocked stations / junctions in either single or multiple line area.

Question 15

Entrance to a block section is governed by ________ _______ which control entry to a Block section where movements are signalled in both directions.

Answer 15

Entrance to a block section is governed by departure signals which control entry to a Block section where movements are signalled in both directions.

Question 16

You must repeat the authority details to the _____ __________ and confirm ____ ___ _______ ___ _______.

Answer 16

You must repeat the authority details to the Train Controller and confirm that the details are correct.

Question 17

After passing a signal at STOP or when travelling on a written authority, you must travel at __________ _____, being prepared to find and stop short of an ___________, _ _________ ____, or _________ _____ ________ _______ _________.

Answer 17

After passing a signal at STOP or when travelling on a written authority, you must travel at restricted speed, being prepared to find and stop short of an obstruction, a displaced rail, or defective level crossing warning equipment.

Question 18

Remain vigilant until you reach the ____ ______, and always be prepared to stop clear of any ___________ even if the next signal displays a _______ __________.

Answer 18

Remain vigilant until you reach the next signal, and always be prepared to stop clear of any obstruction even if the next signal displays a proceed indication.

Question 19

What authorities must be received before a passenger train can depart from a platform?

Answer 19

• Correct movement of authority from TC or Signaller.
• Right of way from TM (2 bells).

Question 20

When passing a permissive signal or an absolute signal with the ‘A’ light illuminated, you must be prepared to stop a safe distance behind a stationary train in the section. If the train ahead is moving, how may you follow?

Answer 20

You may follow at restricted speed.