Unit 4 - Bring Trains Into Service Flashcards
What are the safety requirements when carrying out train preparation, service safety check or train mobilisation?
The train has to be fit for service, No safety systems isolated, Disconnected from shore supply, Any scotches removed,, No not to be moved boards, No loose objects
Describe the protection arrangements for trains within depots, sidings or stations that you sign and what is the appropriate authority to be gained prior to preparing a train?
Not to move boards, Stop boards, De-railers, Sirens, Flashing lights, Authority is given by the Mobile 1, at Stations, Ground position lights, Signals,
What are the key success / failure indicators when conducting door tests?
Passenger door controls illuminate and work, Hustle alarms sound at each vestibule,
Doors open correctly and close securely,
Buzzer integrity is available,
Each DKS position works,
All hazard lights illuminate
What are the key success / failure indicators when testing safety systems and equipment?
Seals broken, General fault lights, Loss of air, Inability to obtain traction power, Constant sounding of DSD/AWS in cab, GSMR fails to make call, no sound in handset, test call fails to play back recording, Washers/wipers – no screen wash, wiper defective/ineffective
Give five examples of fault indications during preparation that can affect the traction unit / train types fitness for service?
Defective OTMR, Seals broken on AWS, DSD, VIGILANCE, Broken/ Cracked windscreen, Emergency equipment missing, General fault light, Heating/Cooling equipment defective, Unresolved defect in repair book, Obvious damage / wheel set contamination below sole-bar
What are the key systems and equipment that must be operational to enter service from a depot siding or station?
OTDR, AWS, DSD, E70, DRA, CAB RADIO, SPEEDO, ATP, Life-Guards, TIS/EBS integrity, Frontal/Tail lights / Saloon lights
Describe the roles of other staff that may be involved in controlling shunt movements at depots / yards that you sign?
As per depot of candidate. Varies from depot to depot. Generally will have the following: - A person in charge – Head Shunter, Shunter Supervisor, Mini-Panel Operator/Production Support - Shunters – in charge of individual movements, responsible for controlling movements, authorising, ensuring it is safe for the movement to begin - Maintenance Staff – not in charge of movements, however reliant upon, and their supervisor / Designated Person may be in charge of, or responsible for depot protection in a building, unlocking a drop type STOP Board, or a De-Railers.
Explain the requirements and restrictions associated with using the warning horn within depots / yards?
- Use low soft tone only where available
- Keep horn use to a minimum
- Must use the horn to warn anyone of your approach, before commencing a movement, once stopped before entering a building
Explain the day and night hand signals and their meanings?
Move away- Either arm in a circular manner away from body- night, white light slowly up and down
Move towards- Either arm moved across body at shoulder height- night white light slowly from side to side
Slow down- either arm held in a horizontal position moved up and down- night N/A
Stop- both arms raised above the head- Red light held clear and steady
Ease up- both arms brought together above the head palm to palm- night Green light waved slowly from side to side
What are the instructions for shunting by radio within depots / yards that you sign?
Back to Back radios for moves which include shunting when line of sight is not available
Explain how you would check hand points are correctly set?
If approaching them from a moving train ensure you proceed at such a speed that you can check the points correctly, (be they facing or trailing), and stop if you are unsure they are set correctly.
If you are required to operate them remember:
- Your personal safety and well being is paramount – ensure you follow good manual handling procedures when operating the point handle which could be slippery, stiff, and require considerable effort to operate it depending on how often the points are used.
- Remember nearly is not good enough, you must ensure the points are operated correctly
- Check the points once operated by examining the switch, (blade), has gone across fully, and is seated firmly inside the running rail part of the point assembly.
What are the instructions when delayed at a signal in a depot, yards or sidings?
Depends on the local instructions for the location. Invariably to contact the person controlling the signal, (Depot Signaller, Controlling Signaller), immediately, or if detained for an unusually long time, or you are approaching or beyond your departure time.
What are the frontal and rear train illumination requirements and any variations due to local instructions within depots / yards that you sign?
Depending on traction type signed by the candidate: Class 08 – display white and red when shunting Most FGW Tractions does not possess this functionality:
- Marker lights only when moving around depot
- Tail lights when a unit is left stabled, or markers if the buffer stops is fitted with a white light
Explain the actions required to apply the company professional driving policy within depots, yards or siding?
- Applying the core-requirements of Professional / Defensive driving in terms of remaining calm, methodical, and thinking ahead
- Applying the requirements for lifestyle factors – enabling you to stay alert as most depot consists of early starts of nights shifts.
- Being Prepared for work, having correct kit, easy when on a depot to lapse into bad habits, not having equipment with you for short ferry movements
- Cab Discipline – not having electronic devices on in the cab, treating depot movements the same as normal mainline driving
- Maintaining discipline by adhering to the same requirements for driving technique to ensure you drive to a consistent standard
- Ensuring that the same principals are adopted for approaching signals, even if they are the same signals for each repeated movement you make
- Ensure all communications are carried out to the same professional manner as you would with a signaller on the mainline -
Complying with Part 21 of the PDP which specifically deals with depot and yard driving – which details all core-responses as detailed above.
What checks are required to be carried out prior to coupling?
Doors are closed, passengers advised if remaining on board to remain seated and of what will take place, on a straight level gradient, nothing obstructing the front, no non multi boards, stabled unit running, and has air built up, coupler alignment is correct horizontally and vertically.
