Stop And Examine

Question 1

When must you carry out the stop and examine regulation? (10)

Answer 1

1. Hot axle box
2. Signals of alarm
3. Insecure load
4. Vehicle on fire
5. Door open on the catch
6. Person fallen from train
7. Unusual noise from the train
8. Other mishaps
9. Multiple or sequential track circuit failures
10. Multiple or sequential loss of detection of points

Question 2

What must you do if you become aware of anything unusual or wrong with a train or receive the stop and examine bell code? (6) SSSSDE

Answer 2

1. Stop the train.
2. Stop the trains on adjacent lines.
3. Stop the train proceeding on the same line.
4. Tell the signaller who controls the area from approach.
5. If necessary, carry out signalling regulation 4 (obstruction danger).
6. Arrange for the train to be examined.

Question 3

If it is not possible for a train to be dealt with after it has been examined but can proceed safely to a point, what must you do with the train? (2)

Answer 3

1. Agree the arrangements with the signaller who controls the area ahead.
2. Signal the train in the normal way