Train Authority

Question 1

What are the three uses for a Train
Authority?

Answer 1

1. Obstruction (required to return to the rear) unless in station limits
2. Assisting a Disabled train (unless the train is already in the same section)
3. Safeworking System Failures (eg signal box failure)

Question 2

According to the book of rules, must a Train Authority be completed:
*In black or blue pen
*Have no alterations, erasures, abbreviations
*Be brief and Clear
*Only contain essential information

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Must a Train Authority contain:
*Train Authority number
*Date and time of issue
*Train number
*Number and class of leading locomotive
*Location it has been transmitted from (Signal box #)
*Location the train has to be run
*Any further info
*Train Controllers name
*Repeated back OK time
*If used to assist a disabled train, the location and length of the train and which end it is to be taken to

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

If a train authority is incorrect, what must be done?

Answer 4

It must be cancelled (CANCELLED, time, date, signature)
a new one must be issued

Question 5

Can a Train Authority give authority in station limits?

Answer 5

No, the authority comes from the Controlling Signaller in station limits

Question 6

When arriving at a signal box at the rear, how far must you stop?
What must be done?

Answer 6

100m before the outer most set of points
Verbal permission from the controlling signaller must be obtained before entering (Or a proceed fixed signal)

Question 7

How is a Train Authority cancelled at:
A locally controlled location
A remotely controlled location

Answer 7

Locally controlled= Hand the train authority to the Signaller (who will then cancel and inform the Train controller)

Remotely= Driver to cancel and notify Train controller