SLW

Question 1

Principle of SLW

Answer 1

One line of a double line becomes blocked, single line working by PILOT allows trains to travel over the other line in either direction

Question 2

What arrangements must you remind the PILOT about? (7) CCCPPSS

Answer 2

1. Controlled level crossings protected by signals.
2. Automatic level crossings.
3. Barrow or foot crossings with white light indications.
4. Unworked points.
5. If the line is under a T3 possession, protected by a line blockage 13.2 or occupied by a failed train.
6. An ESR or TSR that affects the single line.
7. Intermediate signal boxes which are closed and what time they will open.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

1. The main aspect signal applies to trains leaving the single line provided at the crossover.
2. PILOT travels with every train over the single line in the wrong direction.

Question 4

When does a PILOT not have to issue a drivers SLW ticket to a driver? (5) REARO

Answer 4

1. Remove a portion of the divided train.
2. Evacuate passengers from a failed train.
3. Assist a failed train.
4. Remove a train of vehicle that has proceeded without authority.
5. Work to and from a point of obstruction.

Question 5

ABA - facing to the movement with a handsignaller?

Answer 5

183m from handsignaller

Question 6

ABA - Facing to the movement, with a main line signal?

Answer 6

183m beyond the main line signal

Question 7

ABA - Facing to the movement, without a handsignaller; section signal on proper line beyond points? (2)

Answer 7

1. Crossover reversed.
2. Line clear to the section signal.

Question 8

ABA - facing to the movement, without handsignaller; points on proper line beyond section signal? (2)

Answer 8

1. Crossover reversed.
2. Accepted by the next signal box.

Question 9

ABA - trailing to the movement, without handsignaller?

Answer 9

400m beyond the trailing crossover

Question 10

When may you authorise, without the PILOT being present, a movement to enter or foul the single line? (3)

Answer 10

1. Movement to pass to and from an unaffected route at a junction.
2. Train to pass through trailing crossover on the approach to an obstruction.
3. Assisting train to enter or foul the single line, as long as you have the PILOT permission.