Temporary Block Working - S5 Section 6 Flashcards

1
Q

Definition of Temporary Block Working

A

When the driver is authorised to pass two or more consecutive signals (which are not working), at danger.

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2
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Who will you find at the start and end of the temporary block working?

A

Hand signallers

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3
Q

What is the temporary block working ticket number?

A

RT3184

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4
Q

Whilst driving through the TBW section, what are your actions if you are the first train through?

A

1) Approach all points at caution
2) Check that the points are set correctly
3) 15mph max over points and crossings

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5
Q

Do you require a ticket if you are an assisting train?

A

No.

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6
Q

At the entrance signal:

What must you be provided with before you enter the TBW section?

A

A valid RT3184 & verbal authorization to enter the section.

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7
Q

When will you not be given a TBW ticket?

A

If you are:

1) Assisting a failed train
2) Evacuating passengers of a failed train
3) Removing a portion of a divided train
4) Removing a train which proceeded without authority

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8
Q

At the entrance signal:

What colour flag will the hand signaller show you for you to proceed?

A

Yellow flag.

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9
Q

At the entrance signal (authority to proceed given):

What must you remember before taking power?

A

Remember to operate the “TPWS temporary isolation” switch

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10
Q

What is the speed limit for Temporary Block Working?

A

50mph max

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11
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Temporary Block Working:

When will you have to proceed at caution?

A

1) First train
2) Examine the line
3) AERR (assist, evacuate or remove x2)
4) Level crossings
5) At additional locations indicated on the RT3184 ticket

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12
Q

At the Exit Signal:

What must you give to the hand signaller?

A

TBW ticket - RT3184

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13
Q

At the Exit Signal (authority to proceed given):

What must you remember before taking power?

A

Reinstate the TPWS and inform your guard, if one is provided.

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14
Q

At the exit signal:

If the exit signal clears to proceed as you approach it, what are your actions?

A

Stop even if the signal has cleared!

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15
Q

At the exit signal:

How will the hand signaller give you authority to pass the exit signal?

A

Yellow flag and verbal authority.

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16
Q

Why is the speed 50mph if you are temporarily isolating TPWS?

A

Only full isolation has a speed restriction of 40mph.