Train Preparation Rule Book TW1 Flashcards
What do you need to check as part of your external preparation?
Tailights are lit and headlights unlit
No ‘not to be moved boards are attached to the train’
Be aware of any non-multi stickers
Windscreens not broken
No flags or lights lit to indicate system isolations
Lamp bracket is present
Destination indicator set
General cleanliness
What are the main two things you need to check as part of external prep?
No multi stickers
No not to be moved stickers
What is the required air pressure for doors?
5.5 or above
Which side of the train should you start a door test?
Offside of the platform
When can you dispatch a train against danger?
When the driver informs you the signaller has confirmed you can
If the dispatcher shows a yellow hand signal
How can you receive a stop/not to stop order?
Verbal instruction from the controller
Written slip
How do you notify the driver to stop if customers are alighting on the platform
Don’t repeat the ready to start signal on the buzzer
When the emergency bypass switch is activated, what does this mean for the conductor
Emergency break and pass comms will not work in the rear cab
What should you do when required to use the EBS
Confirm with driver how to stop the train in emergency:
Inform customers they must contact the customer as passcomms won’t work
Patrol the train
What’s the max speed you can travel with a defective headlight
75MPH
If you can’t move customers from the carriage when air suspension is defective, what’s the max speed you can travel on the line?
45 MPh
What is the TIS
Traction interlock system
What is the BMCB?
Brake miniature circuit breaker
Provides current from handle to train breaks. If tripped, EBS is activated to stop the trainers
5 reasons a hazard light would appear
Pass comm activated
Foam activated in a fire
Door open or someone trapped in door s
Track circuit actuator defective
BMCB tripped
What do you need to check before you complete a door test?
Air pressure is 5.5 or above
Speak to driver to ensure it’s safe to proceed
Announcement on PA a door test will be completed
What happens if something goes wrong when in TBW or ESM
You would need to complete emergency protection and place detonators on the line
What situations define a train accident
Collision with:
A train
Road vehicle
Person
Obstruction
Fire on a train:
That puts another passing train in danger
That means passengers evacuate onto running lines
Derailments
Accidental train division
What six things do you require as a conductor
Hand lamp
High VIS
Accurate means of telling the time
Up to date notices for all lines required to work
Any other equipment required by TOC
Green flag
Red flag + detonator
What is the role of the appointed person?
Knowing where the first aid kit is
Calling 999 if required
Making announcements for help
Staying with casualties
Speaking to DCM
Completing form A
Using unwell passenger app
