Speeds Flashcards
In which publication can you find details of permanent speed restrictions?
Sectional appendix table A
Route maps
Draw a warning indicator for a permanent speed restriction?
When will warning indicators for permanent speed restrictions be associated with an AWS magnet?
When the line speed is over 60mph and will be reduced by 1/3 (one third) or more
According to the sectional appendix, what trains do the following letters apply, when associated with a permanent speed restriction?
MU
HST
SP
DMU
EMU
MU - multiple unit
HST - high speed train
SP - sprinter
DMU - diesel multiple unit
EMU - electric multiple unit
To what kind of lines do these speed restriction boards apply?
In what section of what publication would you find details of temporary speed restrictions?
Section A of the Weekly operating notice (WON)
What details regarding the temporary speed restriction will be published in this publication?
Date - start/finish
Speed restriction
Location miles/chains - starting /finishing points
Lines affected
Other remarks
If a warning board for a temporary speed restriction is placed at the signal and the signal is displaying a green aspect, what audible warning will you receive from the AWS and why?
The horn
This is due to the AWS placed specifically, for the TSR warning board
What does SPATE stand for
Speed previously advised terminated early.
If a TSR has been withdrawn and a SPATE board used, which boards would the SPATE board replace in the TAR setup?
Warning board
Speed indication
Repeater board
Under what circumstances does a temporary speed restriction become an emergency restriction?
When the restriction has ended early and then reinstated
When it’s has moved location or been extended
Overrun of time period
Not shown in the WON
More restrictive than was published
On a speed differential board what do the top and bottom (higher speed) mean?
Top - freight trains
Bottom - passenger, postal, ECS, Class 67 loco
State three places where a repeating warning board will be placed?
Station platform
Sidings
Dead end line/ platform lines
What equipment in a temporary or emergency speed restriction MUST be reported immediately if missing, defective or in a different place from advertised?
EROS (emergency restriction of speed or emergency speed indicator)
Warning board
Speed restriction board
Repeater board
What sign (equipment) that is missing in a temporary or emergency speed restriction setup can be reported at the first convenient opportunity?
Termination board
