T1 Flashcards

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What does SPATE stand for?

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Speed Previously Advised Terminated Early
(Yellow square with a black diagonal line)

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What does HOT stand for?

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Hidden, Obviously Suspicious, Typical of what is regularly discovered

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Who can you allow in the cab?

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Another driver
A Guard or Shunter
Rolling Stock Technician
(….. during the COURSE OF THEIR DUTIES)

Pilot
Network Rail in an emergency

Driving cab pass
Where WMT allows I.e. conductor driver, competent person

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What are the different hazards?

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Static
Moving
Weather
Route

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When can you have TPWS brake intervention? (5)

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Passing a signal @ danger

Approaching buffer stops too fast
Approaching danger signal too fast
Approaching PSR too fast

Not cancelling AWS warning

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What are the conditions for reporting for duty? (8)

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Be in right place
At the right time
Be fit for duty

Be able to complete turn of duty

Have the correct publications
Have the correct equipment

Wear proper uniform
Have correct traction and route knowledge

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Duties when collecting a publication? (6)

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Produce it if asked by a manager
Private

Sign for it
Care of it
Keep it safe

Read and understand it

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When do you tell the signaller about flood water? (5)

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If:
Up to bottom of railhead - Linespeed
Between the bottom and the top of railhead - 5mph
Over the top of railhead - Stop and wait for Ops Control
Moving and likely to dislodge ballast - Stop and wait for Ops Control
Has dislodged the ballast - Stop and wait for Ops Control

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Actions if stop short?

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2-2 on buzzer
Speak to Guard
Only move once agreed with Guard

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Actions if over run?

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Stop
2-2 on buzzer
Inform signaller and work to instructions

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Lights on a wrong direction movement? (Distances…)

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Under 400 metres - Keep lights as they are
Over 400 metres - Whites on leading end, reds on rear end

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Enter cab after an accident? (6)

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Secure cab
Contact signaller
Gain access to emergency equipment

Make note of short life evidence

Carry out rescue operations
Put out fire in cab

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What are you immediate 3 actions if there is a fire?

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Drop Pantograph
Stop immediately
Contact signaller

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Main considerations?

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Safety
Punctuality

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Emergency safety equipment in cab?

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10 dets
2 TCOCs
2 red flags
Fire extinguisher

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Passcom operated? (2)

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Stop immediately if leaving station, or if you think train is in danger

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Collapsed power lines?

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Carry out an emergency call
Go no closer than 5 metres

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Info to relieving driver….. (5)

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Signalling instructions
Operational requirements
Defects

Coaches
Aspect of last signal

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Ready to start signal? (3)

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Bell buzzer
Handsignal (green flag or light)
Right Away indicator

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What do you do if stopped at a red signal?

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Set DRA
Contact signaller immediately (SG button)….. you can wait up to 2 mins to do this if section is occupied ahead or conflicting movement @ junction
Then every 5 minutes

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Driver Report?

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Delays
Safety of the line incidents
Trespassers
Faults

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Publications issued?

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Rule Book
Traction Manual
Sectional Appendix
WONS/PONS
Professional Driving Policy WMT

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Definition of Permissive Working……

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Allows more than 1 train at a time to be on the same line in any:
Block section
Signal section
Dead end platform line

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Green =

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Proceed, next signal is proceed aspect

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Double yellow =
Preliminary Caution, next signal may be a single yellow
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Single yellow =
Caution, be prepared to stop @ next signal
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Red =
Danger. Stop Don't forget to always set the DRA
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Position lights 2 whites @ 45
Line ahead MAY BE OCCUPIED....... so PROCEED AT CAUTION towards the next signal, buffer stops, train, and BE PREPARED TO STOP SHORT of any obstruction
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Position lights 1 yellow and 1 white, or 2 yellows
Stop unless you are proceeding towards the shunt neck or siding, and not the running line
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Position lights 1 white and 1 red, or 2 reds
Danger. Stop
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Drug and alcohol screening? (6)
New recruit Depending on age Coming back from long period off sickness Safety of the line incidents Random selection Suspected
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Stacked signals?
Top signal extreme left (top to bottom, left to right)
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Stepped signals?
Top signal main route
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AWS not acknowledged?
2.4 seconds EBA (1.9 seconds EBA for a 350)
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Unsuitable places to stop?
Tunnel Viaduct Junction Level crossing Over facing points Unsuitable place difficult to tackle fire or dangerous for passengers to be evacuated
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TPWS.... what is its main aim? (2)
To reduce the instances of SPADs and reduce the consequences of any SPADs that do occur
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"This is an emergency call"
2 seconds on the red button and press the PTT button "This is an emergency call" Make sure you are speaking to the correct person Name, job title, employer Location you're speaking from Telephone number Location and details of incident Lines blocked, OLE switch off? Emergency services Repeat back
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Line block, what must you get?
Line block authority number
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Controlled stop? What about the next signal? What about buffer stops?
Brake normally for the prevailing weather and rail conditions - the next signal must be showing a proceed aspect. If buffer stops, the line must have been treated
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First thing you do on the train if you've had an accident (after you have stopped/secured the train)...... (2)
Put reds on front and hazard lights
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Does Wheel Slide Protection work automatically if it is detected? Explain.
If WSP is detected and you are in Step 2 or more..... sand is applied automatically and the brakes rapidly applies and releases
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Emergency indicator unlit =
Stop immediately, contact signaller Complete RT 3185
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EBA, check...
TPWS brake demand light Guard operated the emergency plunger? Passcom? Is the train complete? Stop, secure train, contact signaller
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PILOT
Armlet upper left arm, red background with white writing "PILOT"
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PICOP
Armlet left arm, yellow background with red writing "Person IC Possession"
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Engineering Supervisor
Armlet left arm, yellow background with blue writing "Engineering Supervisor"
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DOTE report immediately..... (Includes 2 safety system isolation switches)
AWS TPWS DSD Vigilance EBS TIS Broken windscreen drivers side Warning horn complete failure GSM-R Lights Speedo Hot axle box Lifeguards Sanding & WSP if difficulty stopping
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DOTE report at 1st opportunity =
DRA OTDR Cab heating Air con Saloon lights PA Warning horn partial failure Sanding & WSP if difficulties not yet encountered with stopping
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You can travel up to 75 miles with GSM-R failure. What are the 6 conditions where you can proceed if you have got GSM-R failure? What is the speed limit of radio network failure?
1. Portable radio provided 2. Permission given from the signaller 3. Defective GSM-R radio is not in cab to be driven from 4. Radio network failure 5. Competent Person is in an alternative cab with an operative radio (as long as that person can keep in direct comms with the driver) 6. The signaller has given you permission to travel to a location where a Competent Person will be provided to complete as above Do not exceed 100mph or 60mph through affected area, if there is radio network failure
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If you have DOTE, what 2 conditions makes it OK to continue? (2)
Driving cab with the DOTE is not required to be used Route is not fitted with equipment concerned (I.e. AWS)
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White diamond =
Presence of train indicated to the signaller by track circuits..... you can use the GSM-R to contact signaller
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What are your actions during an evacuation? (What must you always put down on the track regardless of if the signaller has protected the signals?)
Press the red button and carry out an emergency call..... OLE switch off Lines blocked Emergency protection if necessary (unable to contact the signaller or he can't protect the signals) Always lay TCOC Identify suitable location and work with Guard Use PA, ask for CP to help Use double doors and ladder Keep signaller and WMT Control informed at all times
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Horn in distress =
Continuous series of long blasts of high tone
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Hazard warning label..... (3)
Emergency Action Code UN Number Specialist telephone number
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Working single lines ticket number =
RT3156
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Modified Working ticket number =
RT3177
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What 2 conditions would a Pilot travel on an ASSISTING TRAIN during SLW?
When the assisting train is approaching a failed train in the rear and removing it from rear
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Engineering possession layout...... (What do you also find at the PLB?)
Signal Possession Limit Board in middle of 3 dets Engineering Worksite Marker Board red lights Engineering Worksite Marker Board yellow lights Possession Limit Board in middle of 3 dets Signal
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Types of signals....... (6)
Controlled Automatic Semi-Automatic Intermediate Block Home Distant Outer-Distant
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What SIGNALS consist in a Block Section? (What 2 additional signals are there in Intermediate Block?)
Box A Section - Distant - Home - Box B Section (Intermediate Block = Box A Section - Distant - Intermediate Block signal - Distant - Home - Box B Section)
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WHERE do you find Station Limits and WHAT do you usually find there?
In between Home and Section signals You would usually find crossovers and sidings there
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What does a Track circuit block system consist of? (3)
Block section - Signal - Overlap
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Junction types..... (3)
Approach controlled Running Junction Flashing yellows
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Junction indicator =
5 white lights, 6 different positions
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Overlap =
Portion of line that needs to be clear for signal in rear to change to a proceed (180 metres in Track Circuit Block, 400 metres from the Home signal in Absolute Block)
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Sectional Appendix..... (5)
Special Working Adhesion (poor) Maps & Diagrams Line speeds Line directions
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Emergency evacuation definition.....
Absolutely necessary due to IMMEDIATE DANGER and not practicable to move passengers to other vehicles
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Oncoming train approaching obstruction =
Red button - emergency call Horn in distress (continuous long high blasts of the horn) Reds on front and hazards Hand danger signal Emergency protection
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WON sections....... (5)
Safety Notices Speed restrictions (temporary) Signalling and permament way alterations Engineering arrangements General instructions
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Drivers equipment..... (9)
Glasses x2 Hi vis vest Watch Lamp Driver keys European DL and paper counterpart RT3185 NR3190 Any other relevant Publications (I.e. Traction Manual)
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HIDDEN 18
Max hours in shift = 12 Rest in between = 12 Max hours in week = 72 Max consecutive days = 13
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When do you complete a brake test?
At 1st opportunity after TAKING CHARGE, before 1st stopping point, before steep falling gradient Changing ends Coupling/Uncoupling Unit unattended 15 minutes Railhead conditions Low adhesion Whenever you think is necessary
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AWS Fault Codes 5 7
5 = Bell when should have had horn 7 = No indication when should have had horn WRONGSIDE FAILURES (Stop immediately, contact signaller, you and signaller complete RT 3185 immediately)
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TPWS Fault Codes 16 17
16 = Failed to operate when should have - WRONGSIDE FAILURE 17 = Operated when not required - RIGHTSIDE FAILURE
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If you have an AWS/TPWS Wrongside failure.....
Stop immediately Contact signaller BOTH you and the signaller complete the RT3185 IMMEDIATELY
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If you have an AWS/TPWS Rightside failure..... (3)
Stop IF NECESSARY Contact signaller RT3185 can be completed before end of duty and only necessary to be done by driver (signaller doesn't have to)
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What is FINDSAWS?
Failure of working of signal Irregular sequence No aspect showing Difficult to see - trees and foliage Sunlight or reflections Aspect not clear, distinct or obvious White light showing instead of red, yellow or green Semaphore arm not complete
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What constitutes DOTE? (3)
If equipment is..... Not performing to its correct safety function Isolated Missing
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TIGER
Track Is Good Expected Reportable = Adhesion worse than expected for location and environment conditions
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Late Notice Case
ESR, Safety Notices - 72 hours. Red and lit
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New Notice Case
Notices transferred from Late Notice Case, and any new notices - 4 weeks
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General Notice Case
4 weeks
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Permanent Notice Case
Permanent
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What are the Notice Cases? (8)
Late (72 hours) New (4 weeks) General (4 weeks) Permanent SPAD Traction Health & Safety Rosters
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Temporary Speed Restriction layout
AWS - 180 metres - Warning Board - Serviceable braking distance - Speed commencement board - Speed restriction - Termination board
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Emergency Speed Restriction layout
AWS - 180 metres - AWS and Emergency Indicator - 180 metres - Warning Board - Serviceable braking distance - Speed commencement board - Speed restriction - Termination board
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TPWS control panel
Brake demand - Flash red, steady red if acknowledged (press the AWS button) Temporary isolation/fault - Flash yellow, steady yellow if isolated Train Stop Override - 20 seconds to pass signal at danger
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Where is a Repeating Warning Board provided? (R Yellow square, underneath are 2 white lights, underneath that is the speed in a yellow square) (3)
Provided when the speed commencement board is 300 metres + away at a: Passenger station Siding connection Dead end platform
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What are the conditions for driving in the snow...... When would services be suspended? Speeds? What else do you do?
Suspended if 8 inches above top of railhead Do not exceed 100mph Go at 10mph below linespeed No need to reduce below 50mph Perform running brake tests every 3-5 minutes, step 3
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What are the conditions where you can make a Wrong Direction Movement? What speed can you travel?
Proceed at CAUTION (Max 50mph for SLW), and MAX 15mph OVER POINTS AND CROSSINGS (unless SLW, you only go at 15mph if you're the first train across.... otherwise it's 50mph max) Failed train can't continue forward as the leading cab has failed Engineering train in a POSSESSION Wrong routed at a junction and has to return Assisting a failed train Single Line Working Ground Frame shunt Overrun a platform (less than 400 metres) Obstruction ahead Divided train - front portion returns to collect the divided rear P - engineering train in Protection Zone 21 - C21 Loram rail grinder returns to put out a lineside fire
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What are the conditions where you can pass a signal @ danger? What are the 6 E's......?
Travel at CAUTION (max 50mph for TBW, ESW, and passing 2 or more signals at danger) ALWAYS max 15mph over points and crossings (checking to make sure they are set correctly for your movement before you pass over them)...... Only enter tunnel if you are sure it is clear throughout entire length Defective or disconnected signal ENTERING BLOCK SECTION after a failed train has been removed Assisting a failed train (AERR) Level crossing equipment failure EXAMINE the line Restricted acceptance - obstruction beyond the Home signal so Section signal can't be cleared Starting ahead of signal when train has reversed Shunting (to the LOS signal) ENTERING/LEAVING POSSESSION ENTERING POSSESSION FOR SLW, STATION, OR SIDING Single Line Working Pilot working ELECTRIC TRAIN proceeding to limiting point EMERGENCY to access station platform Divided train
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SLW no ticket = (5)
Assisting a failed train Evacuating passengers from a failed train Removing a portion of divided train Removing a train or vehicle that has proceeded without authority + Travelling to/from a point of obstruction
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Confirmed Hot axle box speed =
10mph, 5mph points and crossings
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No headlight speed? 1 headlight is still working? (I.e the night OR day headlight) No headlight but you have fixed on a portable headlight?
20mph max Linespeed Portable available = 75mph
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Horn fully defective speed? Partially defective?
20mph Linespeed if partially defective
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AWS or DSD/Vigilance failed speed..... (3)
Competent Person = Linespeed No CP = 60mph Fog or poor visibility = 40mph
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Speedo defective speed =
Speed you know you're within limits
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Windscreen broken speed =
Safe speed, sound horn regularly
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Competent person required...... (7..... one of them is an operational requirement the signaller may ask you to do)
AWS TPWS DSD Vigilance DRA (Contingency plan) Broken/obscured windscreen drivers side Examining the line through a tunnel or if poor visibility, darkness, or snow
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15/20x20 =
Speed 15-20mph 200 metres from stop aspect, stop 20 metres short
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PRI unlit
Signal is at danger at the junction
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Flashing yellows =
Facing points are set for a diverging route, train speed must be reduced
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When would you sound the horn? (8)
Anyone on/near the line (High/Low) Urgent warnings (Long Low) Emergency (Multiple, long High) Whistle Board 0600-2359 (Low) Depot or sidings (Low or Depot whistle) Possession (@ start of movement only) No headlight (frequently so as to warn anyone on or near the line) (High/Low) Broken windscreen (High/Low) Whenever you think it is necessary
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When would you set the DRA? (7)
Entering/leaving cab Stop signal Station at a red aspect Station no signal but previous was yellow Station no signal but previous signal passed at danger Permissive working Railway emergency call
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Emergency protection if can't contact signaller, or signaller can't offer protection....
TCOCs on obstructed lines Walk 1 1/4 miles in direction of oncoming traffic, lay 3 dets 20 metres apart, stand away with red flag (IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT THE SIGNALLER BY THIS POINT YOU WOULD NEED TO CONTINUE WALKING UNTIL YOU GET TO A SPT AND BE PREPARED TO SHOW RED FLAG TO AN APPROACHING TRAIN.... otherwise you may return to your train)
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Emergency protection, when would you lay dets before the 1 1/4 miles? (5)
Train approaching Signal Post Telephone Signal box Tunnel (place at entrance and end if distance within) Junction (at start, then protect both tracks)
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What is the procedure for Temporary Block Working? (when 2 or more consecutive signals have failed) What do you find at the start? What is on the line? What do you do in the cab? What happens before you can proceed? Speed? What happens at the end?
Handsignaller at start, red flag, detonator on line Handsignaller speaks to signaller Handsignaller gives you RT3184 - read and understand instructions Inform the Guard Temporary isolate TPWS Handsignaller removes det and gives you yellow flag to pass signal at danger Max 50 mph (Caution if 1st train, AERR, or if examining the line), 15mph over points/crossings (check to make sure they are set correctly for your movement IF YOU'RE THE FIRST TRAIN THROUGH, otherwise it's up to 50mph) At end, stop for the Handsignaller displaying red flag Reinstate TPWS Cancel ticket and give to Handsignaller Handsignaller removes detonator, gives you a yellow flag ONLY PROCEED IF MAIN ASPECT IS ALSO PROCEED
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What are your actions if Emergency Special Working is in effect? What is at the beginning and what will you be told to do? Where does ESW start and end? What do you do in the cab? Speed? What do you do at the exit?
Stop at red signal, phone signaller Signaller dictates NR3190 form and tells you if ESW sign is there or not ESW STARTS AT A SIGNAL AT DANGER...... AND ENDS AT A SIGNAL WHERE THERE IS AN EASILY IDENTIFIABLE LOCATION (I.e. at a station, tunnel, junction) Inform the Guard Temporary isolate TPWS Max 50 mph (Caution if 1st train, AERR, or if examining the line), 15mph over points/crossings (check to make sure they are set correctly for your movement IF YOU’RE THE FIRST TRAIN THROUGH, otherwise it’s up to 50mph) Stop at exit signal Reinstate TPWS Phone signaller and inform train arrived complete with tail lamp Cancel NR3190 ticket, hand to Driver Manager at end of duty
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When to isolate TPWS...... (5)
Temporary Isolate: TBW and ESW (and when passing 2 or more signals at danger) Propelling and assisting a failed train in the rear (isolate in the ACTIVE cab) Possession Train Stop Override: Passing a signal at danger Full isolation: Fault with TPWS
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AWS is provided at....? (7)
Signals Distant Signals in semaphore signalling TSR ESR Permanent Speed Restrictions with Warning Indicator Automatic Level Crossings Shunt yards
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TPWS is provided at....? (3)
Stop signals which protect CROSSINGS and CONVERGING MOVEMENTS Buffer stops Approach to speed reductions of at least one third
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Buffer stop =
Stop 2 metres short
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Where are SPAD indicators located?
50 metres beyond certain signals
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What is the purpose of the DRA? (2)
Prevents from taking power Visual reminder
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TPWS brake demand, your actions =
Press AWS button to acknowledge the brake demand Stop and secure train immediately Contact signaller Follow instructions Do not move without signaller's permission Fill in RT3185 IMMEDIATELY and hand it to Driver Manager
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What is the procedure for Single Line Working? (When one line of a double track line is blocked to traffic, all traffic goes over unobstructed line conducted by Pilot) What do you find at the beginning? Speed? What might you have to do if you're the first train? What do you do at the end?
Stop at RED SIGNAL, identify Pilot Pilot on phone to signaller (gets permission for train to enter section and authority for train to pass signal at danger) Receive RT3193 from Pilot AND get verbal instructions Read and understand the RT3193 ticket Inform the Guard Right direction = Linespeed, no need to slow down for points and crossings (Caution if 1st train - tell anyone on/near line, crossing keepers, station manager.... and check the points are set for your movement, max 15mph) Wrong direction = Max 50mph (Caution if 1st train, AERR, or if examining the line), 15mph over points/crossings (check to make sure they are set correctly for your movement IF YOU’RE THE FIRST TRAIN THROUGH, otherwise it’s up to 50mph) End of SLW...... cancel ticket and hand to Pilot if travelling with you.... Driver Manager at end of duty if Pilot not with you
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Isolate air suspension speeds =
Vehicle empty = Linespeed Passengers in affected vehicle = 45mph
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Briodge strikes speeds.... Checking a bridge you are travelling UNDERNEATH = Checking a bridge you are travelling OVER =
Checking a bridge you are travelling UNDERNEATH = 5mph Checking a bridge you are travelling OVER = Signaller's instructions
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When can you pass a red signal on your own authority?
At a controlled signal if confirmed that the controlling signal box has closed
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TPWS brake demand, how long until you can release the brakes?
60 seconds
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Can you leave a station on the authority of a position signal or shunting signal?
No...... UNLESS the signaller authorises it
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What is a Limit of Shunt?
If making a shunt move on a main line in the wrong direction, you must not pass this board
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4 aspect flashing light sequence
Green Double flashing yellow Single flashing yellow Single yellow with Junction indicator Red
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What does "Foul" mean?
Vehicle is obstructing another line
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When does a TSR become an ESR? (3)
If it is too late to be published in the WON If it HAS been published, but the TIME, SPEEDS or LIMITS have changed It was withdrawn but now re-imposed
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What is propelling?
Pushing a traction unit which is not capable of self power (Remember to Temporary Isolate the TPWS in the ACTIVE cab..... Speed max 20mph with brake continuity, otherwise 5mph)
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If a TSR falls inside an area where trains can reverse or have a driver change, what is needed?
A second speedboard to remind the new driver
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How can trains be detected by the signaller? (3)
Track circuits Axle counters Visually in Absolute Block
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What are the rules relating to having a CP with you?
Tell them what equipment is defective Tell them what they are required to do How to contact the signaller How to stop the train in an emergency Tell them no chit chat is allowed
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If the axle box is not overheated, what else do you check?
Examine all axle boxes on BOTH SIDES of the vehicle concerned Examine all axle boxes on vehicles EITHER SIDE of the vehicle concerned
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If you have a hot axle box but haven't carried out an examination within 10 minutes of stopping, what speed can you go at?
Max 20mph
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Hot axle box, examined and no concerns, what distance can you travel before carrying out another examination?
50 miles (The signaller will stop you when you get to 50 miles)
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Confirmed Hot axle box, what about the passengers?
Transfer them from the affected vehicle and lock the vehicle saloon out of use
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Speed if you do not have brake continuity?
5mph
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How can you identify unworked points?
In SLW they will have a green flag or green light next to it
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Concerned about railhead conditions, what do you do?
Running brake tests Brake earlier Drive to conditions
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If your train has failed, what areas must you lay emergency protection in (rear), if you can't contact the signaller?
ESW and TBW
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Where can you detach units on a running line? (3)
Signal Signal box Station platform line
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What must you ensure when doing a running brake test?
You are testing the brake FUNCTION and EFFECTIVENESS High enough speed before the test Brake is operating effectively/retardation Speed is reduced by 10mph
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Passing one signal at danger, speed? What must you keep a lookout for during the section..... and speed?
Caution, expect the next signal to be at danger. Approach any points at Caution, pass over at 15mph max and check they are in the correct position (If tunnel, make sure it is clear throughout its entire length before you pass through it)
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What is Caution? What must your speed be based on? What MUST you always be able to do?
A safe, reduced speed based on 1. Train's braking capability 2. Distance you can see to be clear, allowing for darkness, poor visibility and curvature of the line YOU MUST BE ABLE TO STOP IN THE DISTANCE YOU CAN SEE TO BE CLEAR
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Who can give you authority to pass a signal at danger? (5)
Signaller Handsignaller Shunter Pilot Competent person where authorised in the rules
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Wrong Direction Movement - what do you need to be clear about?
What is required How far the movement can go
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Why do we need to provide an indication of route at a junction?
Check that the route is correct for the destination Warn the driver to slow down for the points
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CHECK THIS ONE Leaving a rear portion of train on a single line, actions?
Inform the signaller that the rear portion is being left and the exact location Red light on both ends of the rear portion 3 dets 300 metres away from BOTH ends
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Permissive working, what do you do when proceeding towards another STOPPED train?
Caution Stop at least 2 metres short of the train ahead
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What are the non technical skills? (7)
Conscientiousness Communication Co-operating and working with others Decision making and action Situational awareness Self-management Workload management
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What are the GSM-R call priorities? (4)
Emergency Urgent Normal Low priority
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Examples of when you would use the red button....
Collision Terrorism Derailment Emergency evacuation Fire Landslip / retention wall failure / embankment failure / washouts Obstruction on the line I.e. large animals
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Examples of when you would use the yellow button....
Police required Ambulance required FINDSAWS ESR board missing or lights out Lineside fire not affecting trains Controlled train evacuation
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How many attempts should you try to register the GSM-R before contacting the signaller?
2
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Where would you find Overspeed Sensor System loops? (3)
Some distance away from a: Signal PSR Buffer stops
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Where are TSS loops positions?
Adjacent to a signal
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How long is a speed restriction?
Length of restriction plus the length of the train
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When might a blanket speed restriction be put in place? (5) 3x high....
OLE damage High winds High temperatures High rainfall Poor track conditions
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Who do you go to in order to book on and collect your diagram?
DTCM (Driver Train Crew Manager)
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The Professional Driving Policy has 5 sections (a typical day of a driver).... what are they? (2x prepare....)
Preparing yourself (Lifestyle, knowledge retention) Preparing for the journey (Set up cab without rushing) Safer Driving (Brake tests, stopping at signals/platforms, communications) Understanding risk (Distractions/concentration, risk-triggered commentary) End of shift responsibilities (Handover to driver, reports)
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Name two people who must be contacted in connection with an AWS failure and isolation....?
Signaller WMT Control
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What does the AWS Permanent magnet do?
Train passes over the permanent magnet first and when the electromagnet is NOT energised, the AWS gives a warning indication to the driver
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What does the AWS electromagnet do?
After a train passes the permanent magnet, if the electromagnet IS energised then the AWS will give a clear indication when a signal is showing clear
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AWS electromagnet IS energised = what indication does the driver get?
AWS clear indication (bell and black sunflower)
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What Table in the Sectional Appendix do you find details of permissable speeds?
Table A
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If a TSR speed board is becoming difficult to see, what would you do?
Report it to the signaller at the first opportunity and complete a RT3185 before the end of your shift
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If you have been stopped at an ABCL or AOCL Level Crossing and the white light next to the crossing is now flashing, what must you do before moving?
You can now proceed, but remember to sound your horn between 0600-2359 before you move off
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If the ABCL or AOCL has FAILED (I.e. no flashing white light), you may pass if safe to do so.... but what do you do about your horn?
Sound the horn (between 0600-2539) before you move off and until the front of your train is on the crossing
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What are your immediate 3 actions when you come to a stop at a red signal? (Before you contact the signaller)
Set the DRA Apply full brake service on PBC Master switch to neutral
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What is an "Unaccompanied driver" when shunting?
A driver carrying out a shunting movement without an accompanying shunter
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What is a ‘Scotch’ and when is it used?
It’s a block that is placed under the wheels of a train to secure a vehicle and prevent it from moving
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Why should you study your diagram?
Check that you sign all of the routes and traction listed on there You understand your day's work so there is no last minute rushing around and to make sure you arrive to your train on time
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What non-technical skill can you do concerning your diagram?
Mark on there any stations that differ from the usual stopping pattern to ensure you do not miss a station, or stop at a station when you shouldn't
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What months are the Rule Book updated?
June and December
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Who updates the Sectional Appendix?
Network Rail
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What does ABC stand for?
Accurate Brief Clear
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In SLW, who appoints the Pilot?
Network Rail
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What TPWS track equipment IS found in dead-end platform lines when driving towards the buffer stops?
Overspeed Sensor System
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When is the OSS on approach to buffer stops energised? (Remember there is no TSS at buffer stops)
All the time
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What class of train does Enhanced Speed Restrictions apply to?
Class 221 and Class 390 when in tilting mode
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When entering a cab, what must you check? (5)
DRA set PBC brake step 3 Lights set correctly GSM-R OTDR
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Describe the Handsignals you may receive from a Shunter that all mean ‘Stop’....? (includes 2 during the day, 1 during the night and 1 if you're travelling on a vehicle)
Two hands in the air above the head Display a red flag Red light held steady or any light waved vigorously Arm held horizontally out the window when travelling on a vehicle
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What is the difference between the Handsignal during darkness for ‘Slowly move towards shunter’ to ‘Ease up’?
No difference They are both green light waved side to side
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If you are on the depot at night, and think you have seen a shunter's lamp Handsignal (green light) but you can't be sure...... what should your next actions be?
Do not start moving.... or stop immediately if moving. Speak to the shunter and confirm what the instructions are before continuing
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What are the conditions if you need to walk in between trains?
Wait until all vehicles have come to a stop Ensure the trains are 15 metres apart (2 metres is the very lowest distance) Be sure the trains will not move again Before moving, display a stop signal to driver
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If you are required to pass a signal at danger, how would this authority be given to the Driver?
You will be stopped at a red signal and asked to contact the signaller ("Contact Signaller" message on the GSM-R) to discuss next step
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What information would the signaller give you if you are asked to pass two signals at danger? Info about the signals? Speed? What about Level Crossings and SPAD indicators?
He will tell you that both signals are at danger (and why) The third signal is a proceed aspect (The first signal will be protected with TPWS but the second one will not be..... the faulty signals will also have the same fault) (There will also not be a distant signal in between the two signals, and the line will have been examined and is clear) You will be advised to drive at Caution, max 50mph and 15mph over points/crossings..... don't forget to Train Stop Override and inform the Guard Check any Level Crossing is safe to cross before doing so Pass any SPAD indicators that are illuminated by the movement Must follow signallers instructions
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If you are asked to pass a signal at danger, would you ignore any flashing SPAD indicators that have been activated by your movement?
Yes
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If you have to pass a signal at danger under your own authority, what avenues would you have used to contact the signaller?
GSM-R SPT Lineside phone
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How long does using Train Stop Override give you to pass a signal at danger?
15-20 seconds
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If you have had a SPAD, when would you (and the signaller) need to complete the RT3185?
Immediately
189
Explain what a Wrong Direction Movement is.....
Making a movement in the wrong direction for which a SIGNAL IS PROVIDED to control the movement
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If you are making a Wrong Direction Movement, what do you look out for on approach to level crossings? (Think Charlemont Level Crossing @ 40mph)
Look for wrong direction speed boards that are positioned on approach to level crossings
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What would need to happen if propelling is required outside of a worksite? (If the movement wasn't already agreed in the WON)
The Shunter would need to ask the PICOP for permission to make the movement
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During propelling, how does the shunter keep in contact with the driver?
By using handsignals to control the movement
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After a propelling movement, what does the shunter make sure of? (4)
That the train is secure It is clear of the running line It is not fouling any line Clear of points
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If there is a fire and passengers have moved to an unaffected vehicle, what could you do to stop the fire from spreading?
Separate the burning vehicle from the rest of the train
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What type of extinguisher can be used on electrical equipment?
Carbon Dioxide - Black