Train Requiring To Stop/long Time In Section

Question 1

If you become aware of a train requiring to stop in section between you and the Signal Box in advance, what must you tell the Signaller in the advance Signal Box? TS2-3.2 (3)

Answer 1

Type of train.
Where the train is to stop and why.
The approximate time the train will occupy the section.

Question 2

What must you do if you become aware that a long time has passed after a train has entered a section? TS1-21 (1)

Answer 2

You must try to contact the Driver to find out the cause.

Question 3

If you cannot find out what is wrong and why the train has taken an unusually long time, what must you do if another line is available? TS1-21 (5)

Answer 3

Stop each train on any adjacent line travelling towards the overdue train.
Tell the Driver of each train the circumstances regarding the overdue train.
Instruct the Driver to proceed at caution when the signal is cleared.
Tell the Driver to report what has happened with the overdue train.
Signal each train normally.

Question 4

What must you do if another line is not available? TS1-21 (1)

Answer 4

You must get help from a competent person.

Question 5

What must you do if the entrance to the section is controlled by another Signaller? TS1-21 (1)

Answer 5

You must tell the other signaller.