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Speeds And Lineside Signage Flashcards

1
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Where can you find details of all line speeds

A

Table A diagrams in the sectional appendix

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2
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What does a standard speed board look like

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Red circle, white background with black speed number (mph)

Red circle, black background with white speed numbers (kmh)

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3
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What does a reduction in speed warning sign look like

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Upside down triangle, yellow border
White background black speed number (mph)

Black background white speed number (kmh)

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4
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What is the length of a speed restriction

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The length of the restriction plus the length of your train

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5
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What do tilting train speed boards look like

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Either red circle, yellow background with black speed number across the middle and EPS at the top

Or yellow sign with black speed numbers and EPS at the top

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6
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What do speed boards referring to diverging junctions look like

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Standard speed board with arrow pointing the direction of the junction

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7
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What is the set up of a speed reduction indicator

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AWS magnet 180 metres before the speed warning board.
Then suitable braking distance before the speed commencement board

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8
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If a speed warning board has two sets of numbers on it, one above the other. What does each number mean

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The highest number will be at the bottom and relate to passenger trains, parcel and postal trains and light locomotive.
The lower number at the top relates to all other trains

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9
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Some permissible speed boards relate to different train categories and will have the code marked on the board. These are

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HST = high speed train
MU = multiple unit trains
DMU = diesel multiple units
EMU = electric multiple units
SP = sprinter

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10
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What do temporary speed restriction warning board look like

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Yellow board with black speed numbers and yellow board across the bottom, sticking out either side with two white reflective circles (normal)

If the yellow board across the bottom is the same width as the side this indicates limited clearance

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11
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Where can details on temporary speed restrictions be found

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Published in the WON’s

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12
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What does TSR stand for

A

Temporary Speed Restriction

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13
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What does a speed indicator commencement board look like

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Yellow square with black speed number on it

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14
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What does a temporary speed termination board look like

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Yellow rectangle with a black T in the middle
Or
Yellow rectangle with black A in the middle (acceleration board)

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15
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What is the basic set up for a temporary speed restriction

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AWS magnet 180 metres before the TSR warning board, then suitable braking distance (can vary depending on traction, speed reduction, gradient etc)
TSR commencement board
Speed restricted Track
TSR termination board

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16
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What does S.P.A.T.E stand for

A

Speed Previously Advised Terminated Early

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17
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What does a SPATE board look like

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Yellow rectangle with black diagonal line across

18
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If a TSR is terminated before the published time where will the SPATE boards be placed

A

Over the TSR warning and commencement boards

19
Q

When can a AWS magnet be placed nearer then 180 metres

A

When there is no suitable place around the 180 metres mark due to infrastructure or other AWS magnets

20
Q

What’s the minimum distance from a warning board you can place an AWS magnet

A

45 metres

21
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What must you do if you notice any incorrectly placed, missing or more restrictive TSR warning or commencement indicators

A

Report it to the signaller immediately, stopping your train to do so if required

22
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What does ESR stand for

A

Emergency Speed Restriction

23
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An emergency speed restriction ESR is a speed restriction which is temporary and has……

A

Been published but times and speeds are different than that stated in the WON
Over run, or applies at a time not shown in the WON
Re-imposed after being eased, removed or withdrawn
Not shown in the WON
Has only been shown in the amendment to the WON

24
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What does an emergency speed indicator look like

A

Large yellow rectangle with black chevrons on it and two flashing white lights, one above the other

25
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What does a normal ESR layout look like

A

AWS magnet 180 metres before the emergency reduction of speed board (EROS)
Then AWS magnet 180 metres before the TSR warning board, the service braking distance, then commencement board, speed restricted track, termination board

26
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How long will the emergency speed indicator board stay in place

A

Until the speed restriction appears in the WON
Or
The speed restriction is withdrawn

27
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Why might it be necessary to impose a Emergency Speed Restriction over a wide area

A

Due to
High winds
Overhead line damage
Condition of the track
High air temperatures affecting the infrastructure

28
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Where would information about ESR be published

A

Late notice case

29
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What is a temporary speed restriction

A

A line speed restriction, the details of which have been published in the WONs

30
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How does a termination board work

A

Termination board marks the end of a temporary or emergency speed restriction. Your train must be completely past the board before you accelerate.

31
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What does a TSR acceleration board look like and how does it work

A

A yellow square with a black A in the middle
Marks the end of the speed restriction You can start accelerating when the front of your train is level with the board

32
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What does a permissible speed acceleration board look like

A

Red circle with white background and black letter A in the middle

Marks the end of restricted speed. Allows acceleration of the train to new permissible speed when front of the train is level with sign

33
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What does an oval permissible speed sign mean

A

Denotes limited clearance.

34
Q

What does a possession limit board look like

A

Red octagon sign with white “STOP” across the middle with red light above

35
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What does a signal reminder sign look like

A

Red triangle with white background and black explanation mark in the middle

Distance from signal info below

36
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What do countdown markers look like and what do they mean

A

Three White rectangles with three, two, one diagonal red stripes on them.

Counting down from 300m to 200m and 100m away from a signal, junction etc

37
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What does a start and finish of low adhesion sign look like

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Start = yellow triangle, white background with black leaf in middle

Finish = yellow square with black leaf in the middle crossed with red cross

38
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What do whistle boards look like

A

Old style = cut out yellow W

New style = white circle with black W in the middle

39
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What are the rules when responding to a whistle board

A

Use the low tone for around 2 seconds
Sound as you pass and not before
Only sound horn between 06:00 - 23:59 unless an emergency or there’s someone on or near the line

If making a wrong direction movement you must sound horn when passing the whistle board that applies to right direction movements

40
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What does a temporary/emergency speed limit repeater board look like and where would it be placed

A

It’s a yellow square with a black R in the middle. Used with the temporary speed reduction warning sign

Placed at the end of a platform, connection from siding or dead end platform to remind driver of the speed restriction ahead
Placed more than 300m away from the commencement board

41
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What does a neutral section warning board and indication board look like

A

Warning board = black square with two capital Ts back to back in white

Indication board = white square with two capital Ts in black back to back

42
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What does a gradient sign look like

A

A post with a white sign and level written in black on one side
Another white sign on the other side at an angle with a number on it eg 460

This means the gradient is 1 for every 460 traveled. Lower the number steeper the gradient

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