T4 Flashcards
If there is a DOTE, which place would you normally not be able to start a journey from?
Maintenance depot
If the train has accidentally divided you must secure both portions. Before doing this, what are you checking the couplers for?
Whether there is any damage to them which prevents recoupling the portions
What are the different evacuations? (3)
Emergency
Controlled
Uncontrolled (not initiated by the driver or guard)
When you have coupled up to a failed train what do you have to check before leaving the area?
You have brake continuity
When can you enter a normal single line without a token or train staff? (Px2 AM)
Pilot Working
Possession
Assisting a failed train
Modified Working
(Px2 AM)
For what reasons can you use GSM-R on the move? (3)
Emergency
Pass a message relating to the immediate movement of the train and you have to do this right away
You receive a “Contact signaller” message
What might the signaller ask you to report back on concerning Level Crossings? (2)
Whether the barriers are fully lowered
Whether the crossing is clear
Apart from the 8 inches above the railhead…. what else would you have to tell the signaller about concerning snow?
If you see a large build up of snow which might affect the passage of trains
What are the four examples of damage to structures and earthworks?
Landslips
Washouts
Embankment failures
Retaining wall failures
What is a trap point?
Derails a train approaching a junction without authority, to stop it from colliding with another train
Speeds approaching a buffer stop…..
Platform ramp at 15 mph
7 mph at the TPWS grids
Stop 2 metres short of buffer stop
What has the industry done to reduce operational risk?
Banner Repeaters
TPWS
Signal countdown marker boards
SPAD indicators
LED signals
What action is needed if you encounter poor railhead adhesion in an area listed in the Sectional Appendix?
EXPECTED - no action required
If you report serious wheel slip, what will the signaller do? (2)
Arrange for the line to be examined
Caution following trains
WHAT would you find in Station Limits? (Between Home and Section)
Crossovers
Sidings
What aspects does a SPAD indicator show if activated?
Steady red centre….. says STOP
Flashing red top and bottom
If you isolate the AWS, what else is automatically isolated?
TPWS
What are some SPAD risks?
SAS
SOY
Read through signals
Read across signals
Right hand side signals
4-3 or 3-4 aspect transition
How is driver competency tested?
Observation
Simulation
Testimonials
Unannounced monitoring
OTDR download
Verbal/written questioning
SP =
HST =
MU =
EMU =
SP = Sprinter
HST = High Speed Train
MU = Multiple Unit
EMU = Electric Multiple Unit
Can a TSR Warning Board be positioned between an existing AWS magnet and the signal to which it applies? Explain….
No. But what would happen in this case is the Warning Board would be placed at the signal and the AWS electromagnet would be disconnected so it would always give a horn (for the Warning Board, regardless of signal aspect)
When stopping, what are your considerations when determining when to apply the brake?
Weather conditions
Railhead conditions
Gradient
Length, weight, braking characteristics of train
How do dispatch staff tell the guard that station work has been completed? (3)
Dispatch bat
One arm above head
White light held steady
Driving controls defective (I.e. Train Control MCB) and a CP is in the leading cab giving you (in a different cab) instructions, what else is the CP responsible for doing?
Using horn if necessary
Operate emergency brake if necessary
Keep good lookout
Observe signals