Trains Cannot Be Relied Upon

Question 1

When dealing with trains that cannot be relied upon, what does this refer to?

Answer 1

A train that cannot be signalled normally because of a track circuit actuator has become defective on the train

Question 2

What criteria must exist to proceed normally if a train is formed with one or two vehicles?

Answer 2

At least one track circuit actuator working on the train

Question 3

What criteria must exist to proceed normally if a train is formed with three or more vehicles?

Answer 3

At least one track circuit actuator working on either of the first two vehicles and at least one track circuit actuator working on either of the last two vehicles

Question 4

When dealing with a train defective track circuit actuator that cannot continue normally, which level crossings must the driver be instructed to approach at caution? (2)

Answer 4

1. Automatic level crossing.
2. Barrow or foot crossing with white light indications.

Question 5

If a section signal is out of sight from the signal box, what must you not do while you are waiting for the train that cannot be relied upon to be accepted by the advanced signal box?

Answer 5

Allow a train to approach the section signal

Question 6

If the section signal is out of sight, when can you allow the next train to approach the section signal?

Answer 6

When the signal in advance has told you that the train has arrived