Single Line Working Flashcards
Who will appoint the pilot man in SLW?
Network Rail Production Manager
The maximum number of pilot men appointed to a section of single line working is?
1
What does the pilot man armband look like and colour?
Red with the letters PILOTMAN in whit writing on his upper left arm.
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?
Day a green flag, at night a green light.
What i the maximum speed you can pass over points on a single line working going in the wrong direction?
15mph
How far does the detonator protection have to be from the obstructing on the obstructed line?
400m
What are the two types of single line working?
Right direction and wrong direction
What ticket will the pilot man give you in SLW?
RT3193
What ticket will the pilot man give you in SLW?
RT3193
What must you do when you are given an RT 3193
- Read it and understand it
- Ensure it is accurate
When will you not receive an RT3193 ticket?
Assisting a failed train
Evacuating a failed train
Recovering part of a divided train
Recovering a train which passed without authority
What information will both the right way and wrong way RT3193 form have?
- 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
What additional information will be included on the wrong direction RT3193 ticket?
- 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.
Going in the right direction will the pilot man always ride with you?
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.
Going in the wrong direction will the pilot man always ride with you?
Yes, he MUST if there is no hand signaller signalling you back at the crossover at the end.