T1 Flashcards
What does SPATE stand for?
Speed Previously Advised Terminated Early
(Yellow square with a black diagonal line)
What does HOT stand for?
Hidden, Obviously Suspicious, Typical of what is regularly discovered
Who can you allow in the cab?
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
What are the different hazards?
Static
Moving
Weather
Route
When can you have TPWS brake intervention? (5)
Passing a signal @ danger
Approaching buffer stops too fast
Approaching danger signal too fast
Approaching PSR too fast
Not cancelling AWS warning
What are the conditions for reporting for duty? (8)
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
Duties when collecting a publication? (6)
Produce it if asked by a manager
Private
Sign for it
Care of it
Keep it safe
Read and understand it
When do you tell the signaller about flood water? (5)
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
Actions if stop short?
2-2 on buzzer
Speak to Guard
Only move once agreed with Guard
Actions if over run?
Stop
2-2 on buzzer
Inform signaller and work to instructions
Lights on a wrong direction movement? (Distances…)
Under 400 metres - Keep lights as they are
Over 400 metres - Whites on leading end, reds on rear end
Enter cab after an accident? (6)
Secure cab
Contact signaller
Gain access to emergency equipment
Make note of short life evidence
Carry out rescue operations
Put out fire in cab
What are you immediate 3 actions if there is a fire?
Drop Pantograph
Stop immediately
Contact signaller
Main considerations?
Safety
Punctuality
Emergency safety equipment in cab?
10 dets
2 TCOCs
2 red flags
Fire extinguisher
Passcom operated? (2)
Stop immediately if leaving station, or if you think train is in danger
Collapsed power lines?
Carry out an emergency call
Go no closer than 5 metres
Info to relieving driver….. (5)
Signalling instructions
Operational requirements
Defects
Coaches
Aspect of last signal
Ready to start signal? (3)
Bell buzzer
Handsignal (green flag or light)
Right Away indicator
What do you do if stopped at a red signal?
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
Driver Report?
Delays
Safety of the line incidents
Trespassers
Faults
Publications issued?
Rule Book
Traction Manual
Sectional Appendix
WONS/PONS
Professional Driving Policy WMT
Definition of Permissive Working……
Allows more than 1 train at a time to be on the same line in any:
Block section
Signal section
Dead end platform line
Green =
Proceed, next signal is proceed aspect
Double yellow =
Preliminary Caution, next signal may be a single yellow
Single yellow =
Caution, be prepared to stop @ next signal
Red =
Danger. Stop
Don’t forget to always set the DRA
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
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
Position lights
1 white and 1 red, or 2 reds
Danger. Stop
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
Stacked signals?
Top signal extreme left (top to bottom, left to right)
Stepped signals?
Top signal main route
AWS not acknowledged?
2.4 seconds EBA
(1.9 seconds EBA for a 350)
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
TPWS…. what is its main aim? (2)
To reduce the instances of SPADs and reduce the consequences of any SPADs that do occur
“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
Line block, what must you get?
Line block authority number
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
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
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
Emergency indicator unlit =
Stop immediately, contact signaller
Complete RT 3185
EBA, check…
TPWS brake demand light
Guard operated the emergency plunger?
Passcom?
Is the train complete?
Stop, secure train, contact signaller
PILOT
Armlet upper left arm, red background with white writing “PILOT”
PICOP
Armlet left arm, yellow background with red writing “Person IC Possession”
Engineering Supervisor
Armlet left arm, yellow background with blue writing “Engineering Supervisor”
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
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
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?
- Portable radio provided
- Permission given from the signaller
- Defective GSM-R radio is not in cab to be driven from
- Radio network failure
- Competent Person is in an alternative cab with an operative radio (as long as that person can keep in direct comms with the driver)
- 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
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)
White diamond =
Presence of train indicated to the signaller by track circuits….. you can use the GSM-R to contact signaller
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
Horn in distress =
Continuous series of long blasts of high tone
Hazard warning label….. (3)
Emergency Action Code
UN Number
Specialist telephone number
Working single lines ticket number =
RT3156
Modified Working ticket number =
RT3177
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
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
Types of signals……. (6)
Controlled
Automatic
Semi-Automatic
Intermediate Block Home
Distant
Outer-Distant
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)
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
What does a Track circuit block system consist of? (3)
Block section - Signal - Overlap
Junction types….. (3)
Approach controlled
Running Junction
Flashing yellows
Junction indicator =
5 white lights, 6 different positions
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)
Sectional Appendix….. (5)
Special Working
Adhesion (poor)
Maps & Diagrams
Line speeds
Line directions
Emergency evacuation definition…..
Absolutely necessary due to IMMEDIATE DANGER and not practicable to move passengers to other vehicles
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
WON sections……. (5)
Safety Notices
Speed restrictions (temporary)
Signalling and permament way alterations
Engineering arrangements
General instructions
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)
HIDDEN 18
Max hours in shift = 12
Rest in between = 12
Max hours in week = 72
Max consecutive days = 13
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
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)
TPWS Fault Codes
16
17
16 = Failed to operate when should have - WRONGSIDE FAILURE
17 = Operated when not required - RIGHTSIDE FAILURE
If you have an AWS/TPWS Wrongside failure…..
Stop immediately
Contact signaller
BOTH you and the signaller complete the RT3185 IMMEDIATELY
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)
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
What constitutes DOTE? (3)
If equipment is…..
Not performing to its correct safety function
Isolated
Missing
TIGER
Track Is
Good
Expected
Reportable = Adhesion worse than expected for location and environment conditions
Late Notice Case
ESR, Safety Notices - 72 hours. Red and lit
New Notice Case
Notices transferred from Late Notice Case, and any new notices - 4 weeks
General Notice Case
4 weeks
Permanent Notice Case
Permanent
What are the Notice Cases? (8)
Late (72 hours)
New (4 weeks)
General (4 weeks)
Permanent
SPAD
Traction
Health & Safety
Rosters
Temporary Speed Restriction layout
AWS - 180 metres - Warning Board - Serviceable braking distance - Speed commencement board - Speed restriction - Termination board
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Confirmed Hot axle box speed =
10mph, 5mph points and crossings
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
Horn fully defective speed?
Partially defective?
20mph
Linespeed if partially defective
AWS or DSD/Vigilance failed speed….. (3)
Competent Person = Linespeed
No CP = 60mph
Fog or poor visibility = 40mph
Speedo defective speed =
Speed you know you’re within limits
Windscreen broken speed =
Safe speed, sound horn regularly
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
15/20x20 =
Speed 15-20mph 200 metres from stop aspect, stop 20 metres short
PRI unlit
Signal is at danger at the junction
Flashing yellows =
Facing points are set for a diverging route, train speed must be reduced
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
AWS is provided at….? (7)
Signals
Distant Signals in semaphore signalling
TSR
ESR
Permanent Speed Restrictions with Warning Indicator
Automatic Level Crossings
Shunt yards
TPWS is provided at….? (3)
Stop signals which protect CROSSINGS and CONVERGING MOVEMENTS
Buffer stops
Approach to speed reductions of at least one third
Buffer stop =
Stop 2 metres short
Where are SPAD indicators located?
50 metres beyond certain signals
What is the purpose of the DRA? (2)
Prevents from taking power
Visual reminder
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
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
Isolate air suspension speeds =
Vehicle empty = Linespeed
Passengers in affected vehicle = 45mph
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
When can you pass a red signal on your own authority?
At a controlled signal if confirmed that the controlling signal box has closed
TPWS brake demand, how long until you can release the brakes?
60 seconds
Can you leave a station on the authority of a position signal or shunting signal?
No…… UNLESS the signaller authorises it
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
4 aspect flashing light sequence
Green
Double flashing yellow
Single flashing yellow
Single yellow with Junction indicator
Red
What does “Foul” mean?
Vehicle is obstructing another line
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
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)
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
How can trains be detected by the signaller? (3)
Track circuits
Axle counters
Visually in Absolute Block
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
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
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
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)
Confirmed Hot axle box, what about the passengers?
Transfer them from the affected vehicle and lock the vehicle saloon out of use
Speed if you do not have brake continuity?
5mph
How can you identify unworked points?
In SLW they will have a green flag or green light next to it
Concerned about railhead conditions, what do you do?
Running brake tests
Brake earlier
Drive to conditions
If your train has failed, what areas must you lay emergency protection in (rear), if you can’t contact the signaller?
ESW and TBW
Where can you detach units on a running line? (3)
Signal
Signal box
Station platform line
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
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)
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
Who can give you authority to pass a signal at danger? (5)
Signaller
Handsignaller
Shunter
Pilot
Competent person where authorised in the rules
Wrong Direction Movement - what do you need to be clear about?
What is required
How far the movement can go
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
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
Permissive working, what do you do when proceeding towards another STOPPED train?
Caution
Stop at least 2 metres short of the train ahead
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
What are the GSM-R call priorities? (4)
Emergency
Urgent
Normal
Low priority
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
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
How many attempts should you try to register the GSM-R before contacting the signaller?
2
Where would you find Overspeed Sensor System loops? (3)
Some distance away from a:
Signal
PSR
Buffer stops
Where are TSS loops positions?
Adjacent to a signal
How long is a speed restriction?
Length of restriction plus the length of the train
When might a blanket speed restriction be put in place? (5) 3x high….
OLE damage
High winds
High temperatures
High rainfall
Poor track conditions
Who do you go to in order to book on and collect your diagram?
DTCM (Driver Train Crew Manager)
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)
Name two people who must be contacted in connection with an AWS failure and isolation….?
Signaller
WMT Control
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
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
AWS electromagnet IS energised = what indication does the driver get?
AWS clear indication (bell and black sunflower)
What Table in the Sectional Appendix do you find details of permissable speeds?
Table A
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
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
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
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
What is an “Unaccompanied driver” when shunting?
A driver carrying out a shunting movement without an accompanying shunter
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
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
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
What months are the Rule Book updated?
June and December
Who updates the Sectional Appendix?
Network Rail
What does ABC stand for?
Accurate
Brief
Clear
In SLW, who appoints the Pilot?
Network Rail
What TPWS track equipment IS found in dead-end platform lines when driving towards the buffer stops?
Overspeed Sensor System
When is the OSS on approach to buffer stops energised? (Remember there is no TSS at buffer stops)
All the time
What class of train does Enhanced Speed Restrictions apply to?
Class 221 and Class 390 when in tilting mode
When entering a cab, what must you check? (5)
DRA set
PBC brake step 3
Lights set correctly
GSM-R
OTDR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How long does using Train Stop Override give you to pass a signal at danger?
15-20 seconds
If you have had a SPAD, when would you (and the signaller) need to complete the RT3185?
Immediately
Explain what a Wrong Direction Movement is…..
Making a movement in the wrong direction for which a SIGNAL IS PROVIDED to control the movement
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
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
During propelling, how does the shunter keep in contact with the driver?
By using handsignals to control the movement
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
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
What type of extinguisher can be used on electrical equipment?
Carbon Dioxide - Black
