Week 6 - Working in the Wrong Direction

Question 1

When do you need to use the regulation for working in the wrong direction? (TS2 Reg 3.6)

Answer 1

When it is necessary for a light locomotive or a multiple unit train (empty or loaded) to proceed through one or more sections in the wrong direction:

• over the unaffected line to assist a failed train from the front

or

• over the unaffected line to assist a failed train that is beyond a train that cannot provide assistance

Question 2

What is working in the wrong direction used for? (TS2 Reg 3.6.1)

Answer 2

Only used to assist a failed train

Question 3

Who must you get permission from before authorising working in the wrong direction? (TS2 Reg 3.6)

Answer 3

SSM or Control

Question 4

What must the signaller make sure of before a movement that will return to the affected line through points that are facing the wrong-direction movement? (TS2 Reg 3.6.2)

Answer 4

One of the following applies:

• You have operated the points to the correct position to return the movement to the affected line
• You have got confirmation from any other signaller involved that the points have been set in the correct position to return the movement to the affected line
• You have got confirmation from the ground-frame operator that the points have been set in the correct position to return the movement to the affected line

Question 5

What must the signaller make sure of before a movement that will return to the affected line through trailing points? (TS2 Reg 3.6.3)

Answer 5

• You have operated the points for the safety of the wrong-direction movement
• You have got confirmation from any other signaller involved that the points have been correctly set
• You have got confirmation from the ground-frame operator that the points have been correctly set