Signals Passed At Danger / Signalling Irregularities Flashcards
Who can give you permission to pass a signal at danger
The signaller
Or with authority from the signaller
Hand signaller
Shunter
Pilot
Another competent person where authorised in the rules
What colour hand signal will you be shown to pass a signal at danger
Yellow
If the instructions given to you by a hand signaller are unclear what must you do
As for them to be repeated
Repeat the instructions back
Contact the signaller directly
When can you use the TPWS temporary isolation switch
With authority from the signaller =
During TBW or ESW
On single line section where pilot or modified working is in operation and it’s necessary to pass more than one signal at danger
A line under possession
Can you use TPWS temporary isolation to pass a single signal at danger
No
What speed should you travel once passing a signal at danger
Proceed at caution as far as you’ve been authorised or at a speed advised by the signaller
When you have passed a signal at danger and have sight of the next signal what is your speed
Your train can travel at a speed appropriate to the next signal aspect
What speed can you travel through
SLW in the wrong direction
Modified working on single lines
TBW or ESW
Failure of a block instrument on an absolute block line
While passing two stop signals at danger
50 mph
Unless specifically told to proceed at caution
What are the conditions for passing two consecutive signals at danger
Must be TCB line
Both signals have the same fault
Or the first is at danger and second shows no aspect
Can only have TPWS on the first signal
There’s no main aspect distant in between
The line has been examined and is clear up to and including the overlap of the next main aspect signal
The next main aspect signal is shown proceed
When authorised to pass two main aspect stop signals at danger under one authority you must
Pass each of the two stop signals at danger
Ignore the aspects of any ground position lights unless the signaller has told you otherwise
Obey all subsequent signals
Travel at 50mph unless told to travel at caution
Proceed to a speed appropriate for the aspect on the third signal
When can you pass a controlled signal at danger on your own authority
If confirmed the signal box is closed
Called, walked to the box, it’s locked
When passing a signal at danger on your own authority, after you’ve confirmed the signal box is closed, what are the rules during the movement.
Check and points are set correctly
Proceed with caution
Maximum 15mph over points
Max 10mph through any tunnels
Only pass over automatic level crossings when sure it’s safe to do so
Stop at the next signal contact the signaller
What are your actions if you pass a signal without authority SPAD
Stop immediately, call the signaller
Answer all questions from signaller
Do not proceed until the signaller gives you permission
What is the anagram for passing a signal at danger
DEALERS SEE SPEED PE
What does the DEALERS SEE part of the passing signals at danger anagram stand for
Defective signal
Electric train
Assistance
Level crossing
Examine the line
Restrictive acceptance
Shunting
Single line working
Engineering possession
Engineering worksite
What does the SPEED PE part of the passing signals at danger anagram stand for
Start ahead of the signal
Pilot working
Evacuation
Emergency permissive
Divided train
Protection zone
EMRTS
What is the anagram for signalling irregularities
SNOW FIELDS BM
What does the SNOW part of the signalling irregularities anagram stand for
Semaphore signal not showing correctly
No movement authority
Obstructed by trees or foliage
White light instead of Red, Yellow, Green
What does the FIELDS BM part of the signalling irregularities anagram stand for
Failure in the working of signals
Irregularities
ERTMS failure or irregularities
Light making signal difficult to see
Distinctly not obvious
Sequence irregularity
Beyond a signal at danger
Missing signal
What are the 3 signals that you can report at the first opportunity if you see irregularities with them on another line
A position light signal
A subsidiary signal
A shunting signal
What form must you complete detailing signalling irregularities
RT3185
You must report to the signaller first
What must you do if a signal is BECOMING difficult to see due to trees, foliage or other obstructions
Report to the signaller at the first convenient opportunity
How must you treat a signal that’s not showing or not showing correctly
Treat as it’s most restrictive aspect
