TBW And EBW Flashcards
What is TBW and EBW?
Methods of authorising train movements through areas where two or more signals are defective.
What do these methods of working allow?
Pass signals at danger when authorised by signaller
What ticket is used for TBW?
RT3184
For what reasons will you not be given a RT3184 form?
Assist a failed train
Evacuate passengers from a failed train
Remove a portion of a divided train
Remove a train or vehicles that proceed without authority
Who must you tell if TBW is in operation?
The guard
What must you operate on the train before entering TBW section?
TPWS temp isolation switch
As first train into a TBW section, what must you do?
Approach all points, switch diamonds and swing nose crossings at caution, checking they are in correct position.
Not pass over any crossings at more than 15 mph.
No exceed 50mph
Proceed at caution when assisting failed train etc.
What must you do at the exit signal TBW?
Hand RT3184 to hand signaller
Reinstate TPWS
Not move until handsignaller gives you permission
What is ESW?
ESW is instat3d when two or more signals have fail3d and TBW has not been set up?
What is a difference between ESW and TBW?
Handsignaller are not required. Instructions are given to the driver by signaller.
What is the code for the ESW ticket?
NR3190
In TBW how will the hand signaller signal you past a red at the exit?
With a yellow flag
What will the signaller tell you at the start of ESW?
ESW in operation
Where exit signal is
If end of ESW sign provided
What must you do when you reach the ESW exit signal?
Stop Reinstate TPWS Report to signaller that your train has arrived complete Write CANCELLED across NR3190 Obey signallers instructions
