Single Line Working Flashcards

1
Q

What is the principle of single line working? P1-1 (1)

A

When one line of a double line becomes blocked, single line working by Pilotman allows trains to travel over the other line in either direction.

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2
Q

How do you identify a Pilotman? P1-2.1 (1)

A

Red armlet, with Pilotman in white letters.

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3
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Before SLW can take place, what must you agree with the Pilotman? P1-2.2.1 (2)

A

Arrangements that are to apply.

The time when Pilotman SLW form (RT3191) will be completed.

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Q

If they will be affected by SLW, what arrangements must you remind the Pilotman about? P1-2.2.2 (7)

A

Controlled level crossings which are protected by signals.
Automatic level crossings.
Barrow or foot crossings with white light indicators.
Unworked points.
Intermediate Signalboxes which are closed and what time they will open.
Any ESR or TSR.
Whether obstructed line has T3/line blockage/failed train.

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5
Q

What must you make sure of, with points that are worked or released from your signal box, if there are facing movements? P1-2.2.3 (1)

A

You must make sure they are secured for the safety of facing movements if they are not fitted with a FPL.

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6
Q

At the agreed time, what must the Pilotman make sure of before they can complete and sign their Pilotman’s SLW form? P1-2.3 (1)

A

That the line to be used for SLW is clear.

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7
Q

When must you complete a Signaller’s SLW form (RT3192)? P1-2.4 (1)

A

When the Pilotman dictates the form to you.

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8
Q

Wherever possible, how must you control movements in the right direction? P1-3.4 (1)

A

You must arrange for signals on the unobstructed line to be worked normally, wherever possible.

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9
Q

When controlling movements in the wrong direction, who must you give instructions to? P1-3.5.1 (1)

A

You must control trains in the wrong direction by giving instructions to the Pilotman, and to handsignallers if appointed.

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10
Q

When controlling movements in the wrong direction, who must you tell if the instructions for the train movement have already been given to the Driver? P1-3.5.1 (1)

A

You must tell the handsignaller.

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11
Q

When returning back to the proper line, if provided, where would the handsignaller be positioned? P1-3.5.2 (1)

A

Opposite the home signal at the Signalbox which controls the crossover back to the proper line.

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12
Q

What colour of handsignal is displayed by handsignaller for trains returning back to the proper line? P1-3.5.2 (1)

A

Yellow.

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13
Q

What colour of handsignal is used when there’s an attendant on duty at AHBC, RC, OD or CCTV level crossing? P1-3.5.2 (1)

A

Green.

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14
Q

When does a handsignaller not need to be appointed for trains returning back to the proper line? P1-3.5.3 (2)

A

There is a main line signal at the crossover, or

Pilotman travels on every train.

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15
Q

When do you not need to position a handsignaller at an intermediate Signal Box that is open? P1-3.5.3 (1)

A

If you have agreed with the Signaller that the handsignal will be displayed from the Signal Box.

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16
Q

During poor visibility, what must be provided for all trains returning back to the proper line, and what is the exception? P1-3.5.4 (2)

A

Handsignaller, unless there is a main line signal.

17
Q

If possible, what signals must you work normally, to control wrong-direction movements? P1-3.5.5 (1)

A

Shunting signals and position-light signals.

18
Q

When can the Pilotman divide a single line in to two sections for wrong-direction movements, in an absolute block area? P1-3.6b) (1)

A

At each intermediate Signal box that is open.

19
Q

What colour of handsignal is displayed at unworked points for trains approaching in the facing direction, and where is it displayed? P1-3.7.1 (2)

A

Green; alongside the points which is clearly visible to the Drivers of all wrong-direction movements.

20
Q

When must the Driver stop the train before passing over points that are the facing to the movement? P1-3.7.4 (1)

A

If anyone other than the Pilotman has secured points, they must personally check that the points have been properly secured; this can be done while the Pilotman is accompanying the first train over the single line, but the driver must stop the train before each set of points.

21
Q

When is SLW considered to be in operation? P1-4.1 (1)

A

(once you’ve told the Pilotman that you’ve made all your arrangements), the Pilotman then can tell you that SLW can start; you must make an entry in the TRB.

22
Q

What must you do when the Pilotman tells you that SLW can start? P1-4.1 (1)

A

You must make a suitable entry in the TRB.

23
Q

Whose permission must the Pilotman get before authorising a Driver to pass any signal at danger? P1-5.1 (1)

A

must get Signaller’s permission.

24
Q

When may you authorise, without the Pilotman being present, a movement to enter or foul the single line? P1-5.1 and P1-5.2 (3)

A

When a movement is to pass to and from an unaffected route at a junction at the end of the single line.
For a train to pass through a trailing crossover which is on the approach to the obstruction.
You can authorise an assisting train to foul or enter the single line.

25
Q

When does a Pilotman not have to issue a Driver’s SLW ticket to a Driver? P1-6.3 (4)

A

If the train is to enter the single line to assist a failed train.
If the train is to enter the single line to evacuate passengers from a failed train.
If the train is to enter the single line to remove a portion of a divided train.
If the train is to enter the single line to remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.

26
Q

What must you make sure of before you can clear the signal controlling the entrance to the single line for right-direction movements? P1-8.1 (1)

A

You must make sure that the Pilotman has given the Driver the necessary instructions.

27
Q

During SLW, what must you tell, and for where, do you need to tell the Pilotman with regards to speed restrictions? P1-8.2 (2)

A

You must tell the Pilotman about any TSR or ESR that are introduced during SLW that will apply on the single line or affect any train returning to the proper line.

28
Q

What speed can trains travel up to in the right-direction and what speed can trains travel up to in the wrong-direction? P1-9.3 and P1-9.4.2 (2)

A

Right-direction: normal.

Wrong-direction: 50mph.

29
Q

Who tells the Signaller when a new Pilotman is appointed? P1-13.1 (1)

A

Old Pilotman tells each Signaller who the new Pilotman is.

30
Q

Who tells Pilotman when new Signaller takes duty? P1-13.2 (1)

A

New Signaller tells Pilotman ASAP.

31
Q

Who is the only person that can withdraw SLW? P1-14.1 (1)

A

Pilotman.

32
Q

Who must tell each Signaller that was involved with SLW that SLW has been withdrawn? P1-14.1 (1)

A

Pilotman must tell each Signaller immediately when SLW is to be withdrawn.

33
Q

When can SLW be withdrawn before the obstructed line is clear? P1-14.1 (2)

A

Arrangements have been published, or Pilotman has agreement from Control.

34
Q

When can you allow normal working to resume and where do you record this? P1-14.3 (3)

A

When you have cancelled your Signaller’s SLW form, you have told the Pilotman, and you must make a suitable entry in TRB.

35
Q

When may you need to instruct the Driver of the first train through the section after SLW has been withdrawn? P1-14.4 (1

A

You may have to instruct the Driver of the first train to stop and tell anyone working on or near the line that was used for SLW that SLW has been withdrawn or whether the obstructed line is open or is to stay blocked.