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Train Incidents Flashcards

1
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What are the Service Manager and Controller actions when being advised of an incident that requires investigation

A

Controllers Actions

Tell the SM

Tell the LUCC

Service Manager Actions

Appoint an incident manager

Incident Managers actions

Attend the incident

Investigate incident

Identify and record details

Ensure essential evidence is preserved

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How quickly should data be downloaded from the train data recoding system after an incident

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Within 24 hours

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If investigating a safety system failure on a train what should you ensure

A

Preserve as much evidence as possible

Record details of any train equipment operated

Do not shut the train down

Do not operate any MCBs or change fuses

Interview the train operator immediately

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What is a code red

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An instruction to all train operators or train operators within a specified area to stop their trains immediately using group call

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What are a train operators actions on receipt of a code red

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If at a station sound the train whistle to attract station staff

If on a running line stop the train immediately and do not move until authorised

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What is a code amber message

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A code amber is an instruction to all train operators or train operators within a specified area to move to the next station and await further instruction.

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What are a train operators actions on receipt of a code amber

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If at a station wait there, blow the station whistle to attract station staff

If between stations move as far as signalling allows.

Once at a station do not move until authorised to do so

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8
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What is an emergency code evacuation message

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This is a general evacuation of the underground.on hearing this trains should move Upto stations as signalling or controlling instructions allow and detrain

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9
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If a train operator passes a signal

at danger without authority he must

A

Assist train to a stop

Secure train

Identify signal type

Identify location of the train

Immediately tell the controller

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If a SPAD has happened at an auto station starting signal you must

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Not move your train until advised

Tell the controller and act on the instructions given

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If a SPAD has happened on an auto running signal you must

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Contact the controller and act on the instructions given

IF you cannot get hold of the controller or signaller and you are sure the signal is an auto you may

Continue without authority

Carry out the instructions for passing an auto signal at danger

Report the incident at the next station

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12
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If a SPAD has occurred at a semi-automatic signal or the operator cannot identify the signal type

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Tell the train operator not to move until authorised

Tell signaller and CSS if points need to be secured

a signaller is the only person who can authorise you to pass a semi automatic signal at danger

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What are the controllers actions of a train operator has passed a signal at danger

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Arrange for a fitness to continue check at the next station

Tell the train operator not to move his train at the next station until authorised to do so

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If a train operator discovers fire, arcing or fusing on his train, what are his actions

A

Try to reach the next station

Keep customers informed and stay calm

Tell the controller

Where you are

What is happening

That you require assistance at the next station

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What are the controllers actions when discovering a train is arcin, fusing or on fire?

A

Inform the SM

Inform LUCC

arrange for emergency services to attend

Arrange for ERU to attend

Tell the CSM/CSS at the station ahead

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16
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When a train suffering from Arcing, fusing or fire arrives at a station what are the train operators actions

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Sound the whistle to attract station staff

Tell customers to leave the train immediately

Check there are no customers left on the train

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17
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If the train operator cannot identify or isolate the cause of the fire, arc or fusing what should he do

A

Ask the controller to switch of traction current and confirm when this is done

Place SCD’s

But do not put yourself in danger

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18
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What is the tailored response to fire, arcing and fusing

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If a tailored response is appropriate it is not necessary for the fire brigade to attend the incident

19
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If a rail gap indicator is illuminated you must

A

Try and stop your train at the RGI

If you cannot stop the train you must

Continue across the gap to the next station or as far as signalling allows

In all cases when your train has stopped

Inform the controller

Carry out instructions given

Inform Customers what is happening

20
Q

If your train stops and tou become aware you a bridging a gap you must

A

Try to continue across the gap

Ask the controller to switch off the traction current for the live section and confirm
This is done

21
Q

If you are bridging a gap or in a dead section on a train with regenerative brakes how should you stop the train

A

Use emergency brakes only

22
Q

What should a controller do when he receives an unconfirmed report of persons on the track

A

Tell all trains in and approaching the area to proceed slowly and report any sightings of trespassers

Tell stations either side of the incident

Tell the BTP

Only stop trains if there is a risk of collision

Only if there is an immediate risk of electrocution should traction current be switched off

23
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What are the train operators actions when seeing a person on the track

A

Sound train whistle immediately

If the person does not move to a place of safety

Immediately stop the train

Sound the whistle

Tell the controller

Show a danger signal to any approaching train on adjacent lines

Tell the controller the location of the trespassers, how many are on the track, a brief description, if traction current needs to be removed

24
Q

If a passenger alarm is activated with a loss of door closed visuals what should an operator do

A

Immediately go back and investigate

25
Q

When can a train remain in service if it has failed a tripcock test

A

The controller will decide based on if

The train is the last train at night

The first train on a branch line

If a member of staff is available to ride on the train

26
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If a tripcock test light remains on but the train has or has not been tripped you must

A

Reset the tripcock (if tripped)

Proceed to stopping mark

Tell the controller

Tell station staff

Detrain customers

27
Q

If the following train fails the tripcock test what can be deducted

A

A failed tripcock, the second train may remain in service

28
Q

If a third train fails a tripcock test concurrently what must you do

A

Third train goes out of service, the controller must also take the second train to fail out of service

29
Q

If your train fails a tripcock test and you are taken out of service what are your actions

A

Arrange for a second person to travel in the cab

You must tell that person

To observe all signals that apply to your train

Tell you if they are displaying a red aspect

Apply the emergency brakes if the train exceeds 15mph

Apply the emergency brake if you fail to stop at a red signal

30
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What are your actions if a tripcock test light goes out but your train is tripped

A

Reset the tripcock

Proceed to normal stopping mark

Tell the controller

The controller will arrange for a train technician to meet you to check the tripcock

31
Q

If a second train is tripped on a tripcock tester and the light goes out what are the controllers actions

A

Tell FRC

Tell all subsequent train operators to approach the tripcock tester slowly

32
Q

If the tripcock test light fails to illuminate on approach what happens

A

The train remains in service until inspected by a technician

The operator should reset the tripcock

Proceed to normal stopping mark

Ask for a technician to meet the train

33
Q

What are the drivers actions if he gets a loss of door closed usuals on leaving a station

A

Immediately stop the train

Tell the controller

Ask customers to stand away from the doors

If door closed visuals still do not illuminate

Tell the controller

Inform customers

Investigate the problem

34
Q

If door closed visyystill fails to illuminate on leaving a station and investigation is inconclusive what are the opertors actions

A

Tell the controller

Tell the station staff

Tell the customers

Detrain and take the train out of service following DISI

35
Q

If investigating door closed visuals not illuminated you find a door open what are your actions

A

Move customers away from the doors

Ask customers if anyone has fallen from the train

Switch off traction current

Try to close the door

Tell the controller

Act on instructions given

36
Q

If a controller is told that a passenger may have fallen from a train to the track what are his actions

A

Remove traction current

Stop the movement of trains

Arrange for a track search

37
Q

What are the train operators actions if he has loss of door closed visuals between stations

A

Tell the controller

Ask customers to stand away from the doors

If door visuals do not return

Tell customers there is a door problem push shut any door that appears open and operate a passenger alarm if any do not fully close

If no alarm is operated tell the controller move slowly to the next station tell passengers to operate an alarm if a door opens

Do not travel faster than 15mph

Always investigate if loss of door closed visuals occurs with a passenger alarm

38
Q

If a train has reported a loss of door closed visuals what should the controller tell The following train

A

He should check the track ahead slowly not exceeding a speed of 10mph

39
Q

If a door closed visual is lost with a passenger alarm what are the train operators actions

A

Immediately stop the train

Tell the controller

Tell the customers

Investigate the problem

40
Q

If a customer has fallen from your train what must you ensure before you assist the customer

A

Traction current is off

Protection has been put in place

41
Q

What are the train operators actions if he has a defective door which will not close between stations

A

Do not move the train

Tell the controller

Tell the passengers to stay away from the door

Wait for assistance

42
Q

What are the actions of you have a single cell radio failure

A

The train may remain in service

Only one train may enter the affected area at a time

43
Q

What are the actions of there is a multi cell radio failure

A

Arrange for trains to be detrained and worked through the affected area

Arrange for handsignallers to be placed on affected platforms

Arrange for R boards to be displayed

No trains may enter the affected area until hand signallers have been positioned on affected platforms

44
Q

What are the rules regarding trains with locked wheels

A

Trains with locked wheels must not be moved on a running line in traffic hours

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