Train stopped by train failure Issue 7 Flashcards
Who is responsible for telling the signaller about a train failure?
driver
What must the driver communicate to the signaller after a train failure?
the circumstances of the failure and whether assistance is needed
If communication with the signaller is not possible via GSM-R, what should the driver do?
use the quickest available means to tell the signaller
What arrangements must the driver and signaller agree upon if assistance is needed?
- exact location of the failed train
- that the failed train will not be moved
- type of assisting train needed
- direction from which it is needed
After you have asked for assistance, you must not move your train until:
- the assisting train arrives, or
- you have agreed alternative arrangements with the signaller and anyone else concerned.
You must make sure that: - if assistance will be coming from the rear, a red light is displayed at the rear of your failed train
- if assistance will be coming from the front, a white light is displayed at the front of your failed train.
If you are on a single line and are in possession of the token, you must keep the token until the assisting train arrives.
What light should be displayed at the rear of the failed train if assistance is coming from the rear?
a red light
What light should be displayed at the front of the failed train if assistance is coming from the front?
a white light
What must the driver do if they leave the failed train to speak to the signaller or provide emergency protection?
inform the guard of their departure and the direction of assistance
If your train has failed and you cannot contact the signaller immediately you only need to carry out emergency protection when your train has failed within?
- an emergency special working section or
- a temporary block working section
What is the full protection distance for placing detonators?
2 kilometres (approximately 1¼ miles)
When providing emergency protection how far apart should detonators be placed on the line?
20 metres (approximately 20 yards)
What must the driver do if a train approaches before reaching the full protection distance?
place three detonators on the line and show a red flag or hand danger signal
What should the driver do if they reach a telephone or signal box within the full protection distance?
- place three detonators at the telephone or signal box
- speak to the signaller
What should the driver do if visibility is poor and they have spoken to the signaller?
stay at the location of the emergency protection if assistance is coming from the rear
What is the normal arrangement for waiting for the assisting train to arrive?
Ask the signaller to put you in contact with the driver of the assisting train by GSM-R radio.
You do not need to do this if the failed train will be clearly visible for the location the assisting train is standing.
You must speak to the driver of the assisting train using GSM-R radio, to get or give any necessary information. You must make sure that you tell the driver the exact location of the failed train.
What must be done if the failed train is not visible from the location of the assisting train?
speak to the driver of the assisting train using GSM-R radio
When the train has failed what should the driver do during poor visibility if they cannot speak to the driver of the assisting train?
you must go to one of the following:
* A point 300 metres (approximately 300 yards) from your train in the direction from which the assisting train will approach.
* A stop signal or block marker that is less than 300 metres (approximately 300 yards) from your train, providing the signaller has confirmed that the signal is protecting your train or the route is being kept closed at the block marker.
*A tunnel entrance that is less than 300 metres (approximately 300 yards) from your train.
*If your train has failed within a tunnel and the distance of 300 metres (approximately 300 yards) then falls inside the tunnel, you must continue through the tunnel to the far end.
You must:
* stay at this point and wait for the assisting train to arrive
* display a hand danger signal to the driver of the assisting train when it approaches.
What must the signaller do for the assisting train during normal arrangements?
put the driver of the assisting train in contact with the driver of the failed train by GSM-R radio
What should the signaller instruct the driver of the assisting train to do if necessary?
- pass at danger the signal protecting the obstructed line
- pass an end of authority (EoA) without a movement authority (MA)
What speed should the assisting train proceed at when moving towards the failed train?
Proceed at caution not exceeding 25 mph (40 km/h)
What must the driver of the assisting train do if they have not contacted the driver of the failed train?
Follow instructions from the signaller. The signaller will tell you any information that has been given by the driver of the failed train, including its exact location.
If it is necessary to pick up the driver of the failed train
You must keep a look out for, and stop to pick up, the driver of the failed train.
You must only enter a tunnel if:
• you have already picked up the driver of the failed train, or
• you know that the driver of the failed train is not in the tunnel and that the tunnel is clear.
If you have not already picked up the driver of the failed train, or the driver is not waiting at the point you have been told, you must:
• stay at that location
• wait for the driver of the failed train to arrive.
After you have picked up the driver, and that driver has confirmed the exact location of the failed train, you must proceed at caution towards the train.
What must the driver of the assisting train ensure when coupling to the failed train?
- train is coupled to the failed train
- automatic brake is connected if compatible
After coupling to a failed train what must the driver of the assisting train do before the movement starts?
- Temporarily isolate the TPWS before the movement starts
- Reinstate the TPWS when the movement is finished
If you are the driver of an assisting train on which ERTMS is in operation you must; - Make sure ERTMS is in the correct mode before starting
- When the movement is finished not make any further movement until authorised
What must the driver do after the movement is finished with the TPWS?
reinstate the TPWS
When assisting a failed train what must the driver keep until both trains are clear of the section on a single line?
the token
When providing emergency protection what should you do upon reaching a tunnel entrance within the full protection distance of 2km/1.25miles?
- If you reach a tunnel entrance before reaching the full protection distance, you must place three detonators at the tunnel entrance.
- If the full protection distance then falls inside the tunnel, you must continue through the tunnel to the far end and place three detonators there.
After completing emergency protection you must return to your train unless?
- you still need to contact the signaller and you must continue as far as necessary to do so;
- visibility is poor, in which case if you have spoken to the signaller and the assisting train will arrive from the rear of the failed train, you must stay at the location of the emergency protection.
If you have to stay at the location of the emergency protection you must: - wait there for the assisting train to arrive
- display a hand danger signal to the driver of the assisting train when it approaches.
