TRAIN COLLISIONS

Question 1

What do train collisions involve? (4 answers)

Answer 1

Obstructions (trees, animals, landslides etc)
Trains or rail vehicles
Road vehicles
People

Question 2

If you identify that a collision has the potential to occur, or has occurred, what must you do? (3 answers)

Answer 2

Apply the emergency brake
Press the ‘EMERGENCY CALL’ button on the GSM-R
Switch on hazard lights (or display red tail lights on the front of your train)

Question 3

When the signaller tells you that the signal protection has been provided, what must you place on every other line that is obstructed and the line on which your train is standing if the whole train has been derailed?

Answer 3

Track circuit operating clips.

Question 4

You must speak to your train operating company’s control if it possible that any of the following equipment has been damaged: (6 answers)

Answer 4

Brake equipment
Coupling
Suspension
Wheelsets
Current collection equipment
Lifeguards

Question 5

You must also speak to your train operating company’s control if you think that damage may have increased the width or height of the train. True or false?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

After a collision or heavy impact, you must not allow the train to enter into or continue in service until it has been examined by a rolling stock technician. True or false?

Answer 6

True.