Single Line Working Flashcards

1
Q

Who will appoint the pilot man in SLW?

A

Network Rail Production Manager

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2
Q

The maximum number of pilot men appointed to a section of single line working is?

A

1

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3
Q

What does the pilot man armband look like and colour?

A

Red with the letters PILOTMAN in whit writing on his upper left arm.

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4
Q

In SLW on un-worked points what would be placed adjacent to them to indicate it is safe to pass over them both in day and at night?

A

Day a green flag, at night a green light.

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5
Q

What i the maximum speed you can pass over points on a single line working going in the wrong direction?

A

15mph

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6
Q

How far does the detonator protection have to be from the obstructing on the obstructed line?

A

400m

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7
Q

What are the two types of single line working?

A

Right direction and wrong direction

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8
Q

What ticket will the pilot man give you in SLW?

A

RT3193

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9
Q

What ticket will the pilot man give you in SLW?

A

RT3193

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10
Q

What must you do when you are given an RT 3193

A
  • Read it and understand it

- Ensure it is accurate

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11
Q

When will you not receive an RT3193 ticket?

A

Assisting a failed train
Evacuating a failed train
Recovering part of a divided train
Recovering a train which passed without authority

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12
Q

What information will both the right way and wrong way RT3193 form have?

A
  • The line over which SLW applies
  • Which crossovers are being used at either end of the line
  • Pass over AHBC only when green hand signal is shown
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13
Q

What additional information will be included on the wrong direction RT3193 ticket?

A
  • location of CCTV / RC with no attendant.
  • Pass over MC with a signal only when given hand signal.
  • Stop shot of R/G {without wrong direction controls] crossing and sound horn.
  • Pass foot/barrow crossings only when sure safe to do so.
  • Location of secured unworked points [max 15mph].
  • Location of ESR and TSR boards.
  • Position lights which are being used for the WD movement.
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14
Q

Going in the right direction will the pilot man always ride with you?

A

No, usually he will, but if there is another train following you he will give you the RT3193 and send you on your way, he will then ride with the train behind you.

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15
Q

Going in the wrong direction will the pilot man always ride with you?

A

Yes, he MUST if there is no hand signaller signalling you back at the crossover at the end.

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16
Q

If the SLW has not been published in the WONS what does the pilotman have to ensure is done, and if the pilot man is not traveling with you, you need to make sure are done?

A
  • Tell PIC of platforms affected that SLW is in operation
  • Tell anyone working on or near the line that SLW is in operation
  • Tell crossing keepers SLW is in operation
17
Q

On SLW in the right direction how will the movement be controlled?

A

Making use of the normal signalling equipment.

18
Q

On SLW in the wrong direction how will the movement be controlled?

A

By hand signallers and shunt signals where possible.

19
Q

What is the speed limit of SLW wrong direction?

A

50mph, 15mph over points

20
Q

How many types of SLW ticket are there?

A

two, right direction and wrong direction. RT3193

21
Q

What must a pilotman do if there is no hand signaller appointed to bring you back onto the track at the crossover?

A

Ride with you

22
Q

What colour can an appointed hand signaller only give you to show proceed?

A

Yellow

23
Q

How could you see the location of unworked point at night to signal they have been secured?

A

green light

24
Q

Who’s person authority do you need to enter the SLW?

A

Pilotman

25
Q

Before entering a single line what must you make sure of? [ items]

A
  • Identify the Pilot man
  • Understand instructions
  • Have personal authority from pilot man to enter
26
Q

When traveling the correct way on the single line what is the speed limit?

A

line speed unless told otherwise

27
Q

Going the wrong way on a single line will there be a hand signaller at the end at the crossover if there is a main aspect there?

A

No, not if there is a main aspect signal provided to bring the train onto the correct line.

28
Q

When approaching a level crossing not fitted with wrong direction controls what do you do?

A
  • Stop short
  • Check its clear
  • Sound horn
  • Cross over
29
Q

going wrong direction, if there is not a main aspect or hand signaller at the crossover to the correct line will the pilot man ride with you?

A

yes