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1
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What do you do if you receive a code 9 on the bell buzzer?

A

Tell the signaller in the quickest way possible that police assistance is required at the next suitable stopping point

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If you are making a propelling movement (max 20mph), what do you have to remember to do when approaching a Level Crossing?

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Sound your horn until you get to the crossing

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Can you start a journey from other than the maintenance depot, with a deflated air suspension? Explain

A

Yes, but only if WMT Control says it’s ok and you tell the signaller of any restrictions Control have given to you I.e. 45mph if passengers in affected vehicle, or linespeed if not

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When you’re doing the train preparation checks, what three things are you looking for regarding the AWS functionality?

A

Is the AWS defective? (I.e. the horn can’t be stopped)
Is the AWS isolated?
Is the seal broken on the isolating switch?

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When can you start a journey when the AWS is either defective, isolated or the seal has been broken?

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To travel to the maintenance deport for repair, as long as you receive instruction from WMT Control and the signaller

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If you’re concerned that the brakes aren’t working correctly and the signaller says he wants you to proceed…. what speed can you do (and why)?

A

REDUCED SPEED as necessary so as to maintain FULL CONTROL of the train

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7
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If more brakes have been isolated than is allowed (1 in 5), and the signaller says you should proceed, what speed can you travel at?

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REDUCED SPEED as necessary so as to maintain FULL CONTROL of the train

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What do you do if one of the doors is defective?

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Lock the door
Remove the passengers from the vehicle
Lock saloon doors
Speak to WMT Control… can proceed normally if they give permission (notify signaller)

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9
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If one of the doors can’t be closed, can you continue forwards? Explain

A

Yes…..
Passengers must be transferred to another vehicle and saloon doors MUST be locked
Proceed at Caution

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Can you start a journey from other than the maintenance depot, with defective or isolated DSD?

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No, unless you are travelling to the maintenance depot for repair providing the signaller has given you permission

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If the driving controls are defective (I.e. Train Control MCB) and the train proceeds forward, who is in the leading cab?

A

Competent person…. the driver is in another forward facing cab
(Remember to Temporary Isolate the TPWS in the active cab)

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12
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Can you start a journey from other than the maintenance depot, if EBS has been operated?

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No, unless you are travelling to the maintenance depot for repair providing the signaller has given you permission

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13
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If a signal is only capable of showing a red or green aspect, if the signal is red and then changes to green, what should you be prepared to do?

A

Stop at the next stop signal

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14
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If a semaphore Distant Signal is showing clear but you get an AWS warning horn, what should you be prepared to do?

A

Stop at the next stop signal (unless the horn was for a warning board or emergency indicator)

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15
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For what reasons should you operate Pan Down, stop, and contact the signaller? (4)

A

OLE damaged
ADD or overheight valve operated
Line Light goes out and you have reset once to no affect
Fire

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16
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If the Line Light goes out, can you continue normally? Explain (4)

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Yes, providing:
ADD has not operated
The OLE is not damaged
You Press Pan Up Reset and the Line Light is restored at the FIRST attempt
You can regain power

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17
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Can a TSR be moved?

A

Yes if details are published in the WON….. AND
All the boards (Warning Board, speed board, termination indicator) are moved in the direction of travel
OR
The Warning Board and speed board are moved closer to the termination indicator which stays where it is

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18
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Horn tone…. To give a warning to anyone on or near a running line

A

High and low

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Horn tone…. To give an URGENT warning to anyone on or dangerously near to the line

A

High, multiple

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20
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Horn tone…. Whistle board

A

Low

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21
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Horn tone…. Depot or siding

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Low

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22
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Horn tone…. Local or special code

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High

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23
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Horn tone…. Wrong-direction movements

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High 3x blasts at regular intervals

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24
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Horn tone…. To alert other trains they are in danger

A

High, long blasts

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25
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. Dealing with a train accident or train evacuation
2. Train stopped by train failure
3. Managing incidents, floods and snow

A
  1. M1
  2. M2
  3. M3
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26
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. Single line working
2. Working single and bi-directional lines by Pilotman

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  1. P1
  2. P2
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27
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non-track workers

A
  1. G1
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28
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. Speeds

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  1. SP
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29
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. Signals, Handsignals, Indicators and Signs
2. AWS and TPWS Handbook

A
  1. RS 521
  2. RS 522
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30
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What Rule Book modules are:
1. Preparation and movement of trains
2. Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment
3. Wrong-direction movements

A
  1. TW1
  2. TW5
  3. TW7
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31
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Accidental train division and can’t recouple…… what lights do you place on the divided portion:
1. Front
2. Rear

A
  1. White
  2. Red
    Note that detonator protection is NO LONGER REQUIRED
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32
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If you are the assisting train entering a section to remove the rear of a divided train…… what does the signaller tell you (3) and what max speed would you enter the section at?

A

Signaller tells you
1. Exact location of the divided portion
2. Colour of light displayed on the divided portion (White front, red rear)
3. Authority to pass the signal at danger to enter the section

Caution, max speed 25mph

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33
Q

If you are entering a section to remove the rear of a divided train, what is the maximum speed?

A

Caution, max 25mph

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34
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If your train has failed and you can’t contact the signaller, when would you carry out emergency protection in the rear? (2)

A

Emergency Special Working, or
TBW….
…. is in place

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35
Q

After laying emergency protection you must return back to your train, unless…..?

A

You still haven’t been able to contact the signaller, in which case you carry on as far as necessary until you have done so

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36
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If you have had to lay emergency protection following a train failure (I.e. you haven’t spoken to the signaller and you are in a TBW or ESW area), why might you stay at the emergency protection point instead of returning to your train?

A

You have spoken to the signaller and because of poor visibility it is best for you to remain where you are and wait for the assisting train to arrive (hand danger signal required)

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37
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Assistance protection, detonators are no longer required. What is the new procedure?

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Failed train puts either red or white light on whichever end the assisting train will arrive from

Signaller informs failed driver that the assisting train is ready to enter the section

Signaller creates a 3 way GSM-R call and failed driver informs assisting driver of the exact location

If the visibility is poor AND the signaller can’t create the 3 way call, the failed driver must travel 300 metres from train and display a red flag

Assisting train proceed at Caution, max 25mph, radio not to be used during movement

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38
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If your train has failed and the visibility is poor AND the signaller can’t create a 3 way GSM-R call, you will have to leave your cab….. and do what?
(What about a signal, and a tunnel entrance?)

A

Travel 300 metres in the direction the assisting train will arrive and display a hand danger signal when it arrives

OR

Travel to a SIGNAL that is less than 300 metres away providing the signaller confirms that the signal is protecting your train….. and display a hand danger signal when the assisting train arrives

&

Travel to a TUNNEL ENTRANCE that is less than 300 metres away….. and display a hand danger signal when the assisting train arrives

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39
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If you are the assisting train, it is poor visibility and the signaller can’t create a 3 way GSM-R call….. it has been determined that the failed driver is meeting you (no dets, just a danger handsignal), what must you do if
1. You approach a tunnel?
2. The driver is not at the point you have been told?

A
  1. Only enter the tunnel if you have picked up the driver, or you know for certain that the failed driver is not in the tunnel and that the tunnel is clear
  2. Stay at the location and wait for the failed driver to arrive
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40
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If you are the failed driver and because of poor visibility and the signaller can’t create a 3 way GSM-R call….. it was decided that you still walk 300 metres and show a hand danger signal to the assisting driver (no dets required)…. what do you say to the driver when you get in the cab?

A

Exact location of the failed train

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41
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Can you accept a yellow handsignal at a signal as authority to pass it?

A

Only if
1. You have stopped your train and the handsignaller has given you the instructions
2. The signaller or Pilot has already instructed you to obey the handsignaller

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42
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Would you temporary isolate the TPWS during single line working?

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No….unless you have to pass two or more consecutive signals at danger

43
Q

If you have been given authority to pass a main signal at danger, do you ignore position light signals?

A

Yes, unless the signaller tells you to stop at it (whatever aspect is displayed)

44
Q

What are the two new conditions…… regarding a Competent Person…… when you can start a journey with a defective GSM-R radio?

A
  1. Competent Person is in an alternative cab with an operative radio (as long as that person can keep in direct comms with the driver)
  2. The signaller has given you permission to travel to a location where a Competent Person will be provided to complete as above
45
Q

When, if possible, should you avoid using the sanding equipment? (3)

A

Near to points/crossings
If travelling at less than 12mph (unless trying to pull away)
When at a stand (unless trying to pull away)

46
Q

If, because it relates to the immediate movement of your train, you decide to use the GSM-R radio whilst on the move….. what must you have done beforehand to ensure you keep full control of the train during the movement?

A

Reduce the speed

47
Q

If a Competent Person is in another cab listening out for radio messages because there is a defective radio in the leading cab….. what does the Competent Person do if an emergency call is received?

A

Operate the emergency plunger and listen to the message
Then….
Relay all messages to the driver

48
Q

What is the difference between a TPWS activation and a TPWS intervention?

A

TPWS activation = The TPWS overspeed grids kick in but the driver had made prior positive action by braking beforehand

TPWS intervention = The driver had not made any braking attempt and the grids kicked in to prevent a certain SPAD

49
Q

If you’ve had an EBA that has caused you to come to a stand, what must you do before continuing?

A

Report it to the signaller

50
Q

If you are propelling, what must you do before moving off and in which cab would you do this?

A

Temporary isolate the TPWS - in the active cab

51
Q

If you’ve had to temporary isolate the TPWS, what must you remember to do before you leave your train? (Other than the obvious restoring it back to normal)

A

Add an entry into the Repair Book to say about the tag being broken

52
Q

If you have Temporary Isolated the TPWS, what happens if you take your key out?

A

The switch reverts back to Normal, so you would have to temporary isolate TPWS again

53
Q

If the GSM-R is off, how can you get it to come on?

A

Press the register button for 2 seconds

54
Q

What sort of things can you do to reduce the risk of having a SPAD?

A

Risk triggered commentary
Good route knowledge
Correct usage of DRA
Defensively driving
Don’t chase the red….. slow down
60-40-20
Use non-technical skills

55
Q

What is meant by “sequential tripping”?

A

When consecutive electrical sections along a route trip….. normally caused by a fault on a moving train

56
Q

What are your actions if the line light goes out? (Where there has been no ADD activation and no obvious damage to the OLE)
1. You only have 1 Pantograph in use
2, You have more than 1 Pantographs in use

A

Make 1 attempt to reset
If the reset was unsuccessful (no power, line light remains unlit), then…..

  1. Drop the Pantograph, coast to a suitable location, report to the sigaller
  2. Drop the Pantographs, stop immediately (because you can’t hear if there’s damage being caused further down your train), report to the signaller
57
Q

Damaged OLE section: If the signaller has asked you to establish whether it is safe for trains on the affected line to proceed…. what must be checked? (4)

A
  1. No more than 2 consecutive droppers have come off
  2. The object or defect is more than 3 OLE structures away from a tunnel or bridge
  3. Any obstruction is not more than 6 inches below the contact wire
  4. No other defect is obvious
58
Q

What is an Overhead Line Permit?

A

A form signed and issued by the nominated person and given to the designated person who is to carry out work on or near the OLE line.

It states exactly what is live and what has been ISOLATED and EARTHED and where it is safe to conduct work

59
Q

What would immediately constitute the need for an emergency switch off?

A

Lineside Fire
Fire on train

Derailment

Person in contact or danger of coming into contact of OLE

60
Q

If you have had to isolate the ADD and have been allowed to continue to a location to have the ADD examined…. what is the maximum permissible speed unless otherwise told?

A

100mph

61
Q

What will the DSD do if left for more than 60 seconds?

A

Send a DSD warning message to the signaller if the train is in “forward” or “reverse” and the driver has not depressed the DSD

62
Q

What do you have to remember to do if AWS or TPWS is isolated and you’re driving with a Competent Person?

A

When approaching signals, call out the aspect and if it is restrictive then advise the CP you are braking accordingly

Approaching speed restriction board, call out that you are braking accordingly

63
Q

If a signal is difficult to see due to foliage but you can still see it….. do you need to stop and report immediately?

A

No…. but report to the signaller at the earliest opportunity

64
Q

What two occasions might you enter a goods loop or siding with a passenger train…..?

A
  1. In an emergency, and authority is given by the signaller’s supervisor
  2. When move is published in the WON
65
Q

What three instances could you receive a green flag?

A

From a Level Crossing attendant
When points are set correctly in TBW
By a guard giving RA

66
Q

What are the four types of fire extinguisher?

A
  1. Red - Water
  2. Black - Carbon Dioxide
  3. Beige - Foam
  4. Blue - Powder
67
Q

If you find a suspicious device on the train, what should you do?

A

Contact signaller
Use PA to try and locate owner of item
….
Only evacuate train if instructed to do so

68
Q

How do track circuits work?

A

There is a low voltage through the rails
The metal wheels of the train will short the circuit and will show the signaller that the line is occupied

69
Q

AWS Sign - AWS cancelling indicator where permanent AWS magnet is installed?

A

St Andrews flag (blue background and a white cross)

70
Q

How does the TPWS Overspeed Stop System work?

A

Train passes over the Arming Loop and this starts an internal timer
If the train passes over Trigger Loop within a designated time it indicates that the train is speeding…. causing an EBA

71
Q

What distance would you keep your lights as they are when making a Wrong Direction Movement?

A

If the move is under 400 metres

72
Q

3 car (1 pan) and the VCB flashes (ADD has operated)….. what do you do?

A

Pan Down
Stop immediately
Contact the signaller
Follow instructions

73
Q

If the line light has gone out, what is the very first thing you should do?

A

Pan Up reset (unless you’ve had an ADD….. or if there’s damage to the OLE, in which case you would Pan Down and stop immediately)

74
Q

If the line light goes out, when can you continue normally?

A

You Pan Up reset and regain power and the line light is restored
There is no damage to the OLE and the ADD has not activated

75
Q

If there is MORE THAN 1 PANTOGRAPH in use on the train and you lose your line light, the first thing you would do is Pan Up Reset. If this is unsuccessful, is the risk more or less than if you were driving with just 1 pantograph in use?

A

The risk is greater because you won’t be able to hear if any damage is being caused by a pantograph towards the end of the train….. so you would Pan Down, Stop, and contact the signaller

If you only had one Pantograph in use you would still Pan Down, but you could coast to a suitable location before contacting the signaller

HOWEVER IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE OLE, OR IF THE ADD HAS OPERATED…. YOU WOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY

76
Q

If you have recovered a TCOC from the line (it can only be used once), what must you then do?

A

Return it to the train and make an entry in the repair book for it to be replaced

77
Q

Who else is allowed access to the cab (ONLY if the train is at a stand) if you are driving a 730, and why?

A

Guard, for the purpose of resetting the Passenger Emergency Alarm

78
Q

If you are rescuing an electrified person, what is the absolute minimum distance you MUST keep yourself (plus any equipment) away from the OLE?

A

600mm (2 feet)

79
Q

If your train has come to a stand in the dead section of the Neutral Section, what would you have to do?

A

Contact the signaller and arrange for assistance to be provided

80
Q

If you are doing a train prep and notice that the seal of a case that keeps in equipment is broken…. what must you do? (3)

A
  1. Check that all the equipment is there
  2. Arrange for missing items to be replaced
  3. If any equipment is not available then the train must not enter service
81
Q

Could you set back in a 730 of you’ve overrun the platform?

A

No

82
Q

If you’ve stopped at a signal at the end of a platform you are NOT booked to call at, what must you do when the signal clears before moving off?

A

Look back to check that the dispatch corridor is clear

83
Q

Which DOTE requires the competent person to be another driver with route knowledge over the entire route?

A

Defective AWS or TPWS
Broken/obscured windscreen
Driving controls defective

84
Q

What restrictions are there for the following broken windows:
1. Outer pane of a double glazed
2. Both panes of a double glazed

A
  1. Max speed 100mph
  2. Max speed 100mph and vehicle must be locked out of use
85
Q

If you are driving a 730 and snow is falling, what feature must you activate and when would you do this?

A

Snow brake (this will keep the brake discs and pads warm and means you don’t have to do any running brake tests)

Apply the snow brake only when at a stand

86
Q

If you are crossing the line, what distance from a train must you keep clear? What must you do if you can’t keep that distance clear?

A

15 metres
If it’s not possible to keep this distance clear, you must keep at least 6 feet distance clear, and be able to see clearly into the driving cab to ascertain there is no driver present

87
Q

If you have been asked to carry out a controlled test stop, what must you make sure of in respect of the next signal?

A

Ensure that the next signal is showing a proceed aspect. This is to reduce the chance if having a SPAD if you do slip through due to poor railhead conditions

88
Q

What must you do if you have a TPWS fault indication because your train is positioned over the TPWS loops? I.e. when changing ends at Birmingham International

A

Contact the signaller and request that the signal is cleared. When the signal is cleared, close and re-open the desk and this will clear the fault light

89
Q

Enhanced TPWS panel - what happens with an AWS late to cancel?

A

EBA initiated - Secure the train in Step 3
AWS indicator will flash yellow
AWS horn sounds continuously
Acknowledge by pressing the AWS button
AWS indicator will turn to a steady yellow
AWS horn goes off

Report to the signaller

To gain brake release following permission:
After 60 seconds since you pressed the AWS button…..
Slide cover and press Brake Release at the SAME TIME as the AWS indicator button

90
Q

Enhanced TPWS panel - what happens with a SPAD?

A

EBA initiated - Secure the train in Step 3
SPAD indicator will flash red
Audible alarm, “SPAD ALERT, CONTACT SIGNALLER”
Acknowledge by pressing the flashing red SPAD indicator button
SPAD indicator will turn to a steady red
Audible alarm goes off

Report to the signaller

To gain brake release following permission:
After 60 seconds since you pressed the flashing red SPAD indicator button…..
Slide cover and press Brake Release at the SAME TIME as the SPAD indicator button

91
Q

Enhanced TPWS panel - what happens with an overspeed trip?

A

EBA initiated - Secure the train in Step 3
Overspeed indicator will flash yellow
Audible alarm, “OVERSPEED, CONTACT SIGNALLER”
Acknowledge by pressing the flashing yellow Overspeed indicator button
Overspeed indicator will turn to a steady yellow
Audible alarm goes off

Report to the signaller

To gain brake release following permission:
After 60 seconds since you pressed the flashing yellow Overspeed indicator button…..
Slide cover and press Brake Release at the SAME TIME as the Overspeed indicator button

92
Q

If you have had a TPWS activation, what must you say to the signaller?

A

That you have had a “TPWS BRAKE DEMAND….”

93
Q

What does WHATT stand for? (In terms of suspicious persons)

A

Who are they?
How are they acting?
Alone?
Threat?
Tell….

94
Q

What are the uses of the following fire extinguishers?
Red - Water
Blue - Dry powder
Beige - Foam
Carbon Dioxide - Black

A

Red - Water = Wood, paper etc

Blue - Dry powder = Wood, paper etc, Electrical equipment, flammable liquids

Beige - Foam = Wood, paper etc, flammable liquids

Carbon Dioxide - Black = Electrical equipment, flammable liquids

95
Q

Who do you contact if you get to Soho and you can’t find the PICOS anywhere? (2)

A

DTCM
WMT Control

96
Q

How far can you travel with GSM-R failure?

A

75 miles

97
Q

What is the maximum speed if AWS AND TPWS is isolated? With a CP and then without….

A

With a CP = 60mph
Without a CP = 40mph

98
Q

Why do you get an AWS magnet at a semaphore Distant signal?

A

To remind the driver that one, or both, the Home Signal or the Section signal is at danger

(I.e. if the section is clear then you get a bell, otherwise you’d get a horn and yellow/black visual indicator)

99
Q

Why are the Distant and IBH signals track circuited in an Intermediate Block section?

A

Because it would not be possible for the signaller to physically pull off the signals otherwise, as it would be too far a distance for them to do it

100
Q

If you have to drive from other than the leading cab because driving controls are defective, which cab should you drive from?

A

Another forward facing cab
(You can drive from a rear cab, however your sighting of signals and the shunter is more restrictive so it’s not preferable)

101
Q

What do you have to be careful about when travelling on a bi-directional line?

A

Not to exceed the normal linespeed for that line

102
Q

How are AHBC level crossings controlled?

A

By track treadles - when the train passes over it the barriers close
(At Charlemont R/G crossing, the train passes over treadles which sounds an alarm at the crossing that a train is approaching…. the second set of treadles locks the barriers in the down position)

103
Q

Why might you get a Wrong Direction speed indicator at a level crossing controlled by track treadles?

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Because it slows the train down so that when it goes over the treadles it gives enough time for the pedestrian alarm to sound, and then the second set of treadles for the barriers to lock in the down position

(This is because in the correct direction the treadles are quite near to each other, so if you are travelling in the wrong direction then there isn’t enough time for the correct procedure ((audible warning, then barriers lock)) to be carried out before the train is at the crossing…. so the train speed must be reduced to compensate for this)

104
Q

Why do you have to call BTP if you’ve had a fatality?

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So they can ascertain whether you think there was anything suspicious about it (I.e. a murder) - this will affect who deals with the aftermath of the incident and when lines can re-open again

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