TW5 Flashcards
When working with a competent person (CP) due to a defective or isolated AWS/TPWS system. Why must you, the drive do when approaching a signal, indicator or speed restriction?
TW5 2.2
Call out the signal, inductor or speed restriction on display
Give a commentary on the speed reduction on approach to any caution/stop signal
On approach to any speed restriction, inform the CP when you are applying the brake to observe the restriction
What must you discuss/point out, to any competent person (CP) before any movement takes place?
TW5 2.4
You must point out and explain all relevant equipment for;
1. Stopping the train
2. How to contact the signaller
Can you start a train with a defective bodyside door?
TW5 6
No, unless given authority
If a bodyside door becomes defective or made inoperable what must you do to inform passengers?
Label the door - Out of use
Ensure the door is locked 🔒
You become aware the DRA has become defective during your journey. What would you do?
If the DRA becomes defective on a train during a journey, you must:
tell the train operator’s control at the first convenient opportunity
carry out the instructions given.
What equipment MUST you report immediately and stop the train?
TW5 1.1 (A)
air suspension
automatic warning system (AWS) - if in operation on the train
axle boxes
brakes
doors if they cannot be closed
driver’s safety device (DSD)
driver’s vigilance equipment
driving cab window - broken or obscured
driving controls
emergency bypass switch (EBS)
ERTMS on-train equipment - if in operation on the train
external orange hazard lights
headlights or tail lights
lifeguards
sanding equipment - if you believe you may have difficulty stopping the train if it continues in service
selective door-opening - if you consider this may be due to defective lineside equipment
speedometer, other than DMI displaying the incorrect units of speed
track circuit actuators (TCA) - if the train cannot continue normally
traction interlock switch (TIS)
train protection and warning system (TPWS) - if in operation on the train
warning horn - complete failure
wheel slide protection - if you believe you may have difficulty stopping the train if it continues in service
If possible, you must avoid stopping the train:
on a viaduct
in a tunnel
at the entrance to a station
on or near points until the last vehicle of the train is clear
on a level crossing
at any other place where it might be difficult to deal with the situation.
You have to isolate the AWS system during a journey, what must you do?
stop your train immediately
tell the signaller
not move the train until instructed to do so
carry out the instructions given.
If permission is given for a train to start a journey or proceed after the AWS has become defective, been isolated or the seal is broken on an AWS isolating handle, you must follow the conditions in the table below during any part of the journey where AWS would normally be in operation.
With CP - normal permissible speed
No CP - 60mph max
Poor visibility with or without CP 40mph max
You are driving your train and notice your, brake no longer operating on the leading vehicle of the train. What must you do?
If assistance is coming from the front what rules apply?
If the brake is no longer operating on the leading vehicle, you must tell the signaller immediately and carry out the instructions given.
The train must be assisted from the front unless one of the following applies.
The line ahead is rising.
The leading vehicle is fitted with a parking brake which can be applied in an emergency, in which case the movement must not exceed 5 mph (10 km/h).
The leading vehicle is coupled by a bar coupling to the next vehicle, and the brake is operating normally on that vehicle.
You are driving your train and notice your, brake no longer operating on the last vehicle of the train. What must you do?
If assistance is coming from the rear what rules apply?
If the brake is no longer operating on the last vehicle, you must tell the signaller immediately and carry out the instructions given.
The train must be assisted in rear unless one of the following applies.
The line ahead is level or falling.
The last vehicle is provided with a hand or parking brake operating on that vehicle.
The last vehicle is coupled by a bar coupling to the next vehicle, and the brake is operating normally on that vehicle.
What speed can you travel if you have, Loss of brake continuity?
If control of the automatic brake is no longer continuous throughout the train, you must not exceed 5 mph (10 km/h).
What must you do if you need to Isolate the driver’s vigilance equipment
And
What speeds can you travel if isolated?
You must only isolate the driver’s vigilance equipment if the equipment cannot be reset.
If the DSD becomes defective, or you need to isolate the vigilance equipment, you must:
stop the train immediately
tell the signaller
not move the train until instructed to do so
carry out the instructions given.
If permission is given for the train to proceed, you must apply the conditions in the following table.
What must you do if the Driving controls become defective?
What are the rules regarding failure of headlight/tail lights?
Type of failure
Action the driver must take
A failure of one headlight beam
Use the other day or night beam
Report the circumstances to the train operator’s control at the first convenient opportunity
The train may proceed normally
The headlight has completely failed
Stop the train immediately
Arrange for a white light to be displayed at the front of the train (An operative marker light can be treated as a white light)
Tell the signaller
Not move the train until instructed to do so
Carry out the instructions given
Not allow the speed of the train to exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)
Sound the warning horn frequently so as to warn anyone on or near the line
If a portable headlight is provided, you must not allow the speed of the train to exceed 75 mph (120 km/h).
Complete failure of tail lamp
Report the circumstances to the signaller immediately
Arrange for a handlamp with a red aspect to be displayed at the rear of the train
Report the circumstances to the train operator’s control at the first convenient opportunity
Failure of one tail lamp where two built-in lamps are provided
Report the circumstances to the train operator’s control at the first convenient opportunity
The train may proceed normally
