Single Line Working

Question 1

During single line working, are trains operated in both directions over a single line by permission of a competent person (pilot)?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Can a pilot authorise you OUT of the single line section?

Answer 2

No, only the signaller
Proceed signal or a hand signaller

Question 3

Who gives permission to ENTER the single line section?

Answer 3

The pilot

Question 4

What is the speed for single line working?

Answer 4

15km across points
Then reduced speed cautiously across the single line

Question 5

Will the pilot wear a red badge with WHITE words stating PILOT

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What lights must be displayed during single line working
During darkness
Travelling in the wrong direction
Inclement weather
Passing through tunnels

Answer 6

RED marker lights
Hazards if fitted

Question 7

If a competent employee is operation boom barriers, what speed must be followed?

Answer 7

15km

Question 8

If going in the normal direction of travel during single line working, must signals be obeyed?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What is the objective of single line working?

Answer 9

Where a double line is being worked over a single line due to works or obstruction

Question 10

What is the speed when in the single line working section?

Answer 10

Reduced speed cautiously

Question 11

Must the signal controlling entry into the single line section be sleeved at stop?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

If a train is disabled in single line working section, what is the authority for the relief train if:

The pilot is on the disabled train

The pilot is not onboard the disabled train

Answer 12

If the pilot is on the disabled train= train authority

If the pilot is NOT on the disabled train= pilots authority. Must be accompanied in by pilot

Question 13

If the pilot is onboard the disabled train and a train authority is issued, how can they pass the fixed signal controlling entrance into the section?

Answer 13

Verbal from the signaller

Question 14

What is the speed when driving a relief train unaccompanied by the pilot?

Answer 14

Reduced speed cautiously
Stop at 2km point from disabled train
Then 15km to the protection point
15km to disabled train

Question 15

After the combined trains arrive at a locally controlled signal box, will the signaller be handed the cancelled DRA and train authority, and cancel the train authority?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

If the pilot is at the wrong end of the section, will he be transferred to the correct end to authorise and accompany the relief driver?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Who will issue instructions if a train becomes obstructed on single line working?

Answer 17

Rail safety manager

Question 18

If a train becomes disabled and there is no communication, does the driver need to protect their train?

Answer 18

No. Stay in the cab