TW1 06/2021 Flashcards
What are the 12 authorities for propelling?
B - breakdown train movement
O - officers special train (right direction)
G - through points worked by ground frame
W - wrong routed
O - obstruction - working to/from
O - overrun (station)
D - Disabled train - removing
S - shunt movement on TCB line to proceed past one main aspect
F - front portion of divided train to rear
A - location shown in sectional appendix
B - signal box (within station limits)
S - Single line working
Your train has been brought to a stand by a sudden brake demand (which you did not make), what actions should you take?
Actions:
- Check AWS/TPWS has not been activated if yes, which and why.
- Check the brake demand was not made by the guard our passcom
- Is the train complete
Finally, contact signaller & carryout any instructions given
What checks should you, the driver, carryout before a train starts it’s journey?
9 marks
- The brakes and vehicles are coupled/connected together correctly
- All necessary lamps are provided
- Load/formation matches the rules
- All vehicles are safe to travel
- All handbrakes are released unless multiple units
- All doors are closed properly on passenger and empty coaching stock trains
- All cab equipment is correct
- All power operated doors have been tested
- All details off any defects/missing equipment has been updated
If authorised to drive a formation of light locomotives either hauling or dead, how many can be hauled together, and what is the maximum speed?
Max of 5 locos
Max speed 50mph
Passenger communication apparatus (PCA)
- If the PCA has been activated where should you avoid stopping the train?
- If the train brakes have NOT activated, what actions should you take?
- When would you stop the train Immediately?
- In a tunnel, viaduct or any other unsuitable place.
- A. If possible contact the individual who has activated the passcom
B. Enquire why it has been activated
C. Take necessary action i.e. bring train to a stop at a suitable location - When you have reason to believe someone’s life is in danger for example, leaving a platform
If asked to drive a formation of light locomotives with an operational brake (even partially defective) how much, maximum, brake force can be reduced?
% as answer
No more than 25%
You are the driver of a failed air braked train. What type of train can assist you, from the rear, and what is the maximum speed allowed?
A light locomotive
An air braked train
A vacuum braked train headed by a dual braked locomotive
Max 25mph
What is the maximum speed during poor visibility on a line where AWS is NOT provided as per Sectional Appendix table A?
40 MPH MAX
You must report trespassers immediately to the signaller, what information does the signaller require?
The signaller requires:
- Your train number/head code
- Location
- Whether the trespasser is line-side or on or near the line
- Is the trespasser moving or stopped and direction
- Is the trespasser likely to endanger trains
- A description of the trespasser ie height, body type (slim/average/large build) and details of clothing
Your train has failed and will be assisted from the rear. What must you, driver of the failed train, ensure is actioned before the assistance can proceed?
5 marks
- You can apply the automatic brake in an emergency
- Only allow the movement to proceed to the next place where the train can be moved clear of a running line or where a locomotive can be attached to the front.
- You can fully control the movement
- You reach a clear understanding about; the start, stopping and control of the movement
- You can use the GSM-R at anytime during the movement
You are the driver of an assisting train, what actions must you take before any movement takes place?
- Come to clear understanding with failed train driver
- Temporarily isolate TPWS system
- Not make any movement without signal as permission
- Immediately reinstate the TPWS system of end of movement
- Contact signaller and follow instructions
When must you carry out a running brake test?
A locomotive hauled train
A HST
A Multiple unit train
You must test the automatic brake is working properly by
Insuring speed is high enough to check brake is operating effectively and the speed of the train is reduced.
Locomotive hauled train and HST
At first opportunity after beginning journey, before first stopping place, before a crossing place on a single line, before a steep gradient, before a terminus/dead end platform.
Multiple- as shown in TOC instruction
Before any train starts a journey, what doors MUST you ensure are locked?
- Gangway doors (each end)
- Gangway doors at each side of the gangway connection which cannot be made
- A door leading to any accommodation or vehicle not for public use
Note: ALL internal/external doors MUST be unlocked at all times (when in service)
Except in an emergency when are you allowed to use the GSM-R radio when the train is moving?
When should you avoid, at all costs, using GSM-R radio?
A.
- Passing a message relating to the immediate movement of a train and is necessary before the next stopping point
- Responding to a contact signaller or TOC message
- When allowed in the rule book for example, communicate with the shunter regarding a shunting move.
B.
When running under cautionary signals or cautionary aspects ahead, TSRs or PSRs
Exploding detonators
A. If you explode a detonator at a signal box or when a hand signal is shown, what actions must you take?
B. If you explode one or more detonators in any other situation what actions must you take?
A.
Stop the train immediately
Do not proceed until permission is given.
B.
Stop the train immediately
Proceed at caution towards any obstruction, signal or hand signal
Single line working with token or staff.
When do you not need to have the token/staff to enter the single line?
Palms
P - Pilot man working is an operation
A - Assisting a field train
L - Line under possession
M - modified working is in operation
S - shunting purposes - to pass section signal (electric token)
What equipment, must you check, and would expect to find in the drivers cab?
- At least 10 dets
- 2 track circuit operating clips (TCOC)
- 2 red flags (multiple units 1 each end)
- Spare hand lamp/ tail light (locos)
- Other emergency equipment as per traction
Explain the following horn codes
- Person on or near the line
- Urgent warning anyone on or dangerous near the line
- Whistle board
- Entering depot/shed
- Local or special code
- Wrong direction movement
Normal (allowed) horn times
- High/low - loud
- High tone - loud
- Low tone - loud
- Low tone - soft
- High tone - loud
- High tone - loud
Horn use allowed between 06:00 & 23:59 but can be used if needed
In what two (2) areas are you allowed to make an emergency permissive movement with the signallers permission?
In an Track Circuit Block (TCB) or ERTMS line
To enter an occupied section or station platform
When must you carry out a brake continuity test on a locomotive hauled or HST?
5 marks
- When the locomotive is coupled to a train
- After a brake defect has been repaired
- After the train has been left on attended and traction unit shutdown (except were authorised in local instructions)
- When a vehicle is a couple from a train less and coupled from the extreme rear
- When a vehicle is coupled to the train
Route and traction knowledge requirements.
You are working on a train with a competent conductor driver, who is not familiar with the type of traction.
What must you explain before starting any journey?
- How to stop the train in an emergency
- Where the emergency equipment is stored/kept
- How to shut down the traction in an emergency
What reasons would the driver of a DOO train treat and report doors as defective (TW5)
9 marks
- Power operated doors close other than normal
- Train starts with someone/thing trapped in door
- Power operated door stays opened when should be closed
- The door opens during the journey
- Someone is injured opening/closing a door and the door contributed to the incident
- Someone falls from a door during a journey
- The power operated door becomes in inoperative
- The central locking becomes defective
- The internal passenger ‘door opened’ buttons light up during the journey
Propelling.
A. Before any propelling movement starts, what must you reach with the shunter?
B. What (safety) actions must you perform after a discussion with the shunter?
C. What must you as the driver do during the movement?
A. Come to a clear understanding of, the movement, limit of movement and how it will be controlled.
B. Temporarily isolate the TPWS
Reinstate the TPWS once the movement is complete.
C. Observe all signals, not pass any block markers, signals or stop boards without authority, not exceed 20 mph (except officers special train), sound horn when approaching level crossings
If it is reported that one of your doors has become defective what actions must you take?
Stop train and tell the signaller details of the following:
1. Vehicle Number
2. Location of door
3. Position of all door controls
4. Position of traction interlock switch (at time of incident)
Finally, do not move the train until instructed by the signaller.
What areas must you NOT allow your passenger train to enter?
If authorised to enter these areas under what and who’s authority may you proceed?
A. A siding, goods line or loop
B.
Arrangements are published
In an emergency authorised by signaller
If you cannot see signals or line side indications, soon enough, to react during poor visibility, what must you do?
Reduce the speed of the train as you consider necessary
What are the three (3) levels of rail adhesion and which one must you report to the signaller immediately?
Good - RA conditions are good
Expected - RA are no worse than expected for location/environmental conditions
Reportable - RA is worse than expected
- Reportable MUST be reported to signaller immediately
Arranging a controlled test stop
When asked by the signaller to preform a controlled test stop - how would you brake the train and actions must you take?
Brake as normal
Report back findings to signaller as to whether it should still be considered as ‘reportable’.
What types of issues can place a train in danger, and what actions should you take?
The following Come place a train in danger:
- An obstruction
- Damage to structures or earthworks
- Fire/floods
- A cow/bull or other large animal within boundary fence
- Any other animal on or near the line
- Something wrong with another train
Actions: Contact the signaller Warn other trains by: 1. Hazard lights 2. Red light forward 3. Red flag/light or waving a white light Vigorously 4. Place track circuit clips onto line
What signals/actions would identify a TRAIN IN DISTRESS?
- A Continuous series of long blasts, high/loud on the horn.
- Hazard warning lights flashing if available or a red light displayed forward.
- Hand signals, waving a red/white light, red flag or two arms/hands raised above head
What are the following bell (driver/guard) codes?
1 1-2 2 2-2 3 3-1 3-2-1 3-3 3-3-1 4 6 9
1 stop 1-2 close lower operated doors 2 ready to start 2-2 do not open doors (driver/guard to speak) 3 set back 3-1 lock central door locking 3-2-1 testing doors 3-3 driver/guard to communicate 3-3-1 release central door locking 4 slow down 6 draw forward 9 police assistance required
What are the classification of trains (all 10)?
1 express train/postal/traction to assist failed train 2 ordinary train/officers special train 3 freight train 4 freight train, Max 75mph 5 empty coaching stock 6 freight train, Max 60mph 7 freight train, Max 45mph 8 freight train, Max 35mph 9 class 373 or other passenger train 0 light locomotive
What personal equipment must a driver carry with them, when on duty?
A driver must have the following:
1. Hi Vis clothing
2. A hand lamp
3. A watch
4.Up to date copies paper or electronic of notices e.g. WON, Low Adhesion/weather, late notice
4. Company ID card, driver license and PTS details
5. A min of 5 blank copies of;
RT3195 - reporting a signal/AWS/TPWS failure etc.
NT3190 - Emergency Special Working Ticket
What 3 specific terms (wording) would a driver use to explain a track defect to the signaller?
- Broken rail
- Defective rail
- Broken fishplate
If instructed by the signaller to examine a line, what actions, including speed, must you take?
Come to clear understanding with signaller re:
- Portion of line to be checked
- Proceed at caution over portion
- Carry out any other instructions
Speeds:
If in a tunnel (max speed 10mph)
Suspected track works (Max 20mph)
Headlight failed - do not use train unless portable headlamp is fitted
During darkness/ poor visibility- you should always be (if Practicable) accompanied by a competent person (CP)
What MUST a driver do when attending/leaving duty?
Attending: read all notices that apply to route, weather, temp or emergency speeds, low adhesion warning la etc.
Leaving: ensure they check roster for next day/duty and all reports/incident forms are completed and filled correctly.
On what occasions would you set the Drivers Reminder Appliance (DRA)?
- Entering a cab before a journey or when taking over from another driver
- Stopped at any danger signal (Red)
- Stopped at station where starting signal is at danger
- When stopping at platform after:
- passing a signal at caution (yellow or semaphore)
- advised to pass a signal at danger
- entered a platform under authority of
position light or subsidiary signal
What is the definition of permissive working, in what areas are you allowed to perform a permissive move and where will you find the authority for a permissive movement?
PW allows another train to be signalled into a running line already occupied in a
- block section
- signal section
- dead end platform
Authority found in Sectional Appendix but can be authorised for the purpose of attaching/detaching or removing vehicles
You are driving your train and hear and unusual noise possibly, due to a track defect.
What types of noise might this be?
A bang
A rattle
Grinding
You are driving your train and feel a track defect. What type of defects would you report to the signaller?
A lurch or dip
Shaking or vibrating
A pitch
One train working without staff
You must not enter the single line until the controlling signal is cleared unless, one of the following applies. What are they?
PALM
P - Pilot man working is an
operation
A - Assisting a failed train
L - Line under possession
M - Modified working is an operation
Remember, if any portion of the train is left in the section you MUST inform the signaller
Bridge strikes
If an OVER-BRIDGE has been struck the signaller might ask you to, ‘check the bridge, before passing underneath.
Explain what actions, you as the driver, should preform?
- Stop the train before the over-bridge
- Check for obvious damage Inc. debris on the line
- If NO obvious signs of damage proceed at a MAX of 5MPH
- Report back to signaller whether the bridge is safe for passage of trains
Explain when;
Marker lights must be shown (on)
Headlights must be shown (on)
Tail lights must be shown (on)
No lights needed
Marker lights:
On running lines, moving on any line in depot/siding, being propelled (right direction)
Headlights:
When moving on any running line
Ensure correct lighting system is used ie day or night
Off:
When stabled in depot/yard/siding or running line
You need to leave the cab to go onto the track and check your train.
What are your actions/processes you should preform?
Contact the signaller
Ask for trains to be stopped on all lines concerned
Get signallers assurance that lines have been blocked
Which lines, if any will remain open
Confirm, recheck before you leave cab
Remember - ABC
Accurate
Brief
Clear
Confirm!!!
What document details areas were assisting a train from the rear, is authorised?
The Sectional Appendix
