Week 8 - Protection Zones

Question 1

Where will you find details for a protection zone? (T3 Reg 10.1)

Answer 1

• WON

- Engineering Notice

Question 2

What is the minimum distance the protection zone must be from the protecting and exit signals? (T3 Reg 10.1)

Answer 2

• 400m (440yds) beyond the protecting signal

- 200m (200yds) before reaching the exit signal

Question 3

What arrangements must you agree with the ES prior to a PZ? (T3 Reg 10.1)

Answer 3

W. DALLAS

• Work location
• Drivers authorisation to pass signals at danger and wrong direction moves
• Around a train
• Line the PZ will be set on
• Limits of the PZ
• Additional protection (TCOD or signal disconnection)
• Signals at danger (entry and exit)

Question 4

When can a protection zone be taken around an engineering train? (T3 Reg 10.2)

Answer 4

When published in the:

• WON
• Engineering Notice

Question 4

What engineering trains can work in a PZ? (T3 Reg 10.3)

Answer 4

• 1 engineering train, either HOBC or TRT

- 1 OTM, either Tamper or Dynamic Track Stabiliser, working in association with the engineering train

Question 5

How would you signal a train leaving a protection zone? (T3 Reg 10.5)

Answer 5

• Clear the exit signal if you can

- Signal the train normally

Question 6

Can a protection zone be given up around an engineering train? (T3 Reg 10.6)

Answer 6

No