STARTING TRAINS Flashcards
What does PTI stand for?
[1]
Platform Train Interface
What hand signals or indications can be given to tell train crew that station work is complete?
[3]
C/D
white baton
one arm raised
What is the bell buzzer code for “close power operated doors”?
[1]
1-2
What is the bell buzzer code for “ready to start”
[1]
2
How can “ready to start” be given to a DOO or ECS train?
[2]
RA
green flag by day/ green light by night
If the bell buzzer is defective a} how can you ensure a safe system of work for dispatch? b} how can the guard give a ready to start signal in day light and darkness?
[3]
come to a clear understanding with the guard
green flag by day
green light by night
Can a standard dispatch baton be used to give “ready to start” to the driver?
[2]
no
What do the terms SOY and SAS SPAD stand for?
[2]
Starting On Yellow
Starting Against Signal
how does the DRA help prevent SPADS?
[2]
visual aid
stops you taking power
Name the most important action you must take if you pass a yellow signal and then stop at a station where no starting is provided?
[1]
set DRA
List four ways of reducing the risk of SOY and SAS SPADS?
[4]
set DRA recheck signal
press and call
driver commentary
What type of self dispatch methods can be found on the FGW network?
[3]
cctv
mirrors
looking back out of the window
When departing a platform where the starting signal was yellow, how can we control the train to reduce the risk of SOY and SAS SPAD?
[1]
don’t take full power
List 3 PTI risks that are present on stations?
[3]
passengers asking questions
curvature of platform
station objects/ passengers blocking your view
Give an example of a potential distraction that can occur during dispatch and describe how it could lead you into a operational incident?
[3]
stop at station on cautionary aspects, no starting signal. passenger asks you questions and makes you late. you’ve forgotten to set DRA and check sun flower, take full power and have SOY SPAD
