Temp Block/ES Working S5

Question 1

When will you NOT be given an RT3184 ticket from the hand signaller?

Answer 1

REAR  
Removing a portion of divided train
Evacuating a failed train
Assisting a failed train
Removing a train that had proceeded without authority

Question 2

What is the MAX speed in a Temp Block Section if you are NOT the 1st train through?

Answer 2

50mph Inc. points unless instructed to obey a lower speed

Question 3

When must you proceed at caution throughout the Temp Block Section?

Answer 3

REAR & E 
Removing a portion of divided train
Evacuating a failed train
Assisting a failed train
Removing a train that had proceeded without authority
Examining the line

Question 4

What must you do in cab and with the ticket at the end of the Temp Block Section?

Answer 4

Reinstate the TPWS system

Hand back RT3184 (cancelled)

Question 5

What is your authority to move your train at the end of the Temp Block Section, if the signal CAN be cleared?

Answer 5

Hand signallers permission & a proceed aspect

Question 6

For what reason would, Temp Block Working/Emergency Special working be introduced?

Answer 6

When two or more consecutive signals have failed, in a track circuit block area.

Question 7

You have come to a clear understanding with the hand signaller and you have ticket RT3184. What actions will you wait for before entering the Temp Block Section and what action must you preform in the cab?

Answer 7

Tell the guard (if one onboard),
Temp Isolate the TPWS,
Wait for the detonator to be removed,
Do not move until authority of yellow hand signal

Question 8

What is the MAX speed in an Emergency Special Working section if you ARE the 1st train into the section?

Answer 8

50mph MAX, 15 over points/swing etc.

Question 9

At the entrance to an Emergency Special Working area what actions must you the driver preform before entering?

Answer 9

Complete ticket NR3190 with signaller,
Come to clear understanding (repeat ticket to confirm understanding,
Tell the guard (if one on board),
Temp isolate the TPWS, Wait for the signal to change to a proceed aspect.

Question 10

What is your authority to move your train at the end of an Temp Block Section if the signal CANNOT be cleared & what actions would you take when allowed to proceed?

Answer 10

A yellow hand signal, removal of the DET, proceed at caution to next main signal, press the TPWS override button to clear the signal.

Question 11

What are the two main authorities to enter a Temp Block Section?

Answer 11

Hand signallers authority and the ticket RT3184.

Question 12

Who would you expect to find controlling the entrance and exit to a Temp Block Section?

Answer 12

Hand signallers

Question 13

As you approach the exit of a Temp Block Section and the signal changes to a proceed aspect, what action should you take?

Answer 13

Stop the train and wait instructions from the hand signaller