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What does WTT stand for

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Working time table

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What must be done to a train fitted with a “not to be moved” board

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Not moved until the board has been removed by the person who fitted it. This person can be identified by the ID tag attached to the bottom of the board

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What does DSD stand for

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Driver safety device

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What does DVD stand for

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Drivers vigilance device

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What does PED stand for

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Personal electronic device

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What must you do if you arrive at a station with failed station lighting

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Report it to control
Ensure any passengers safety exit the station
Escort any vulnerable passengers off the station using your torch

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If you incur a delay what must you do

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Inform delays/control with
reason for delay (if known) and
If you expect any further delays
Make an announcement informing passengers

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What does SCATZ stand for

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Safety Critical Activity Time Zone

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When should you be in the SCATZ

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From when you make your arrival announcement to when you depart the station and are clear of the platform

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What is the train dispatch corridor

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Space from train to yellow line or textured area, can be up to 1.5m back from platform edge.
Full length of the train and at least up to the height of the train doors.
(Advisable to keep an eye on the full length of the platform)

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What does SAS stand for

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Start Against Signal

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As a rule how long before departure time must you start despatch for
Local
Mainline
London & Manchester

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Local 30 seconds
Mainline 40 seconds
London & Manchester 60 seconds (using flags)

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What does a TRTS button do

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Alerts the signaller that the train is ready to start.

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Why might a cant / BIL light stay on.

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Door not closed properly
Safety or fire detection equipment has been activated

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What are the 3 main ways to indicate to the driver to make an emergency stop

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1 long buzzer press
Station staff with both hands in the air (stop hand signal)
Activate the passenger communication apparatus

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What are the 4 stages of Risk Trigger Commentary

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Stage 1 Recognise the risk
Stage 2 Verbalise the risk
Stage 3 Perform a physical action
Stage 4 Reaffirm risk and action

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What is the first thing that should be done during dispatch

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Check you have a proceed aspect.
Green or yellow signal
Illuminated OFF indicator Etc
No other dispatch task should be completed prior to the proceed aspect

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What are the 6 main responsibilities of a train guard

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Safety of the passengers on the train
Safe arrival and departure at station
Assisting the driver when requested
Protecting the train in emergency situations
Customer service
Revenue protection

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Other than stops, what else should you confirm with the driver before moving

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The train length (number of coaches)
Any short platforms on route

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What does RSSB stand for

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Rail Safety and Standards Board

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What does HICSA stand for

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High Impact Customer Safety Area

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What does HOT stand for

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Hidden Obvious Typical

Relating to unattended baggage etc

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23
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What does OUDA stand for

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Observation Understanding Decision Action

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24
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Which stations offer refreshment top offs

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London, Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham

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Where must you try Not to stop a train in an emergency
In a tunnel On a viaduct On a cutting Anywhere where it may be difficult for emergency services to attend
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If the Pass Com has been operated the emergency brakes will be applied. What must you then do
Find out the reason for the operation Advise the driver Obtain details, inform control and fill out incident form if misused Reset the device
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When can’t a driver override the pass com apparatus
When the train is leaving a station platform Or if the safety of the train may be compromised
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What must you do if the Pass Com becomes defective
Make a safety announcement informing passengers Move passengers to an unaffected coach If the train can’t be moved the driver may have to isolate the system to get the train to a place of safety
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What must you do if your train has to stop out of course
Find out the reason why (driver should have already communicated this to you) Inform the passengers of the reason Inform the passengers of any estimated delay Advise passengers to stay on the train
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If someone has fallen from the train while stopped you must
Tell the driver immediately, who will inform the signaller and request a line block
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What must you do if you have lost communication between guard and driver
Call control first, then get clear understand with the driver that you will be dispatching as close to the driver as possible using flags and lamps
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What is the bell buzzer Code for Stop
1 long press
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What’s the bell buzzer code for ready to start
2 presses
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What is the buzzer code for set back
3 presses
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What’s is the buzzer code for slow down
4 presses
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What is the buzzer code for draw forward
6 presses
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What is the buzzer code for police assistance required
9 presses
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What’s the bell buzzer code for guard required by driver
3 pause 3 presses
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What is the bell buzzer code for do not open doors
2 pause 2 presses
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What is the bell buzzer code for close power doors
1 pause 2 presses
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What is the bell buzzer code for lock central locking
3 pause 1 presses
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What is the bell buzzer code for testing doors
3 pause 2 pause 1 presses
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What is the bell buzzer code for release central door locking
3 pause 3 pause 1 presses
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What does TBW stand for
Temporary Block Working
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What does ESW stand for
Emergency Special Working
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What does an end of ESW sign look like
Yellow square with black EW and a red diagonal line through it
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What is the main difference between TBW & ESW
ESW eliminates the need for a pilot man or hand signaller. Driver is in direct contact with the signaller. Hand signallers may still be needed at level crossings
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Before a train that has stopped short makes a correction shunt what must happen
Driver, guard and platform staff must come to a clear understanding of how the shunt is going to work. Guard must keep the passengers informed of what’s happening at every stage. If a set back is required the driver must get the signallers permission before making a wrong directional move
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What must be done to any intermediate points between the entry and exit signals during TBW & ESW
Points must be secured on the ground using clips, scotches and padlocks
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Can a train enter service with a isolated passenger communication apparatus.
No, never
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What does SLW stand for
Single line working
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What does WHAT stand for
What are they doing How are they behaving Alone or part of a group Threat what level of threat do they pose
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When would Temporary Block working TBW be put in place
During major signal failure (2 or more consecutive signals)
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How does TBW work
It’s set up between a entrance and exit signal to allow trains to pass multiple signals at danger There is an entrance and exit signal both controlled by hand signallers. All intermediate signals must be locked in position with a pad lock. On entrance you must have a TBW ticket and cross off the intermediate signals as you pass them. On exit you must write cancelled across the ticket and hand it to the hand signaller. Guard should have clear understanding with driver regarding TBW.
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What does ESW stand for
Emergency special working
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Whats the difference between TBW & ESW
ESW is the newer version of TBW, the principle is the same apart from the driver deals directly with a signaller over the phone. No need for hand signallers on the main route (hand signallers still may be required on level crossings) Driver must carry ESW form at all times. Exit will be marked with yellow EW sign crossed diagonally in red. Both EWS and TBW have a speed limit of 50mph and only work on TCC areas
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What does DOTE stand for
Defective On Train Equipment
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What must you do if you become aware of a defect which could endanger normal movement of train
Stop the train using the Pass Com Advise the driver
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A train should not enter service from depot with
A broken window (crack bigger than 8cm Isolated safety system Defective head or tail lamp Defective internal lighting More than two doors locked out of use
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What does TRI stand for
Technical Riding inspector
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How many defective doors can a train have when it enters service
Max 2
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What must happen if a carriage has two defective doors on the same side
It must be locked out of use
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If either of the extreme front or rear doors become defective on a unit, what must happen
The carriage must be taken out of use
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What happens if a door fails to close or a hazard light stays on after 6 attempts
The door must be considered as defective and locked out of use
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If you are locking a door out of use who must you inform
Maintenance control and fill out the train defect book
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If a door come open during a journey you must
Immediately stop the train and inform the driver See if anyone has fallen from the train If this can’t be established get a line block The door must be locked out of use, reported to maintenance control and recorded in the defect book
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What is EBS and what does it do
Emergency bypass switch Shorts train wire 4 and puts on emergency brakes It isolates all safety stops in the train Can’t be reset Can be operated in either cab Train must be taken out of service at first suitable stop
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When can a train start a journey with active EBS
Only if it is operating class 5 and is on its way for maintenance
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On train what’s the max distance away from a operational door must all passengers be to be safe
12 metres A standard coach is 24 metres long
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If a door has been locked out of use, can you reinstate it
No, only maintenance can
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If you have defective doors when must you lock a carriage out of use
Extreme ends of a unit 2 or more doors on one carriage If a door leading to a wheel chair place is defective the opposite door must also be locked out of use
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What must you do if you have a seriously ill passenger on board
Call emergency control to get a 3 way call with emergency services Arrange a suitable place to stop Inform driver Inform other passengers of possible emergency stop order
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With medical emergency’s what is the train guard responsible for
All ill or injured passengers or crew on the train Collecting details and completing an incident form
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A Train is not allowed to enter service with a broken window if
Outer pane is broken Both panes are broken Window has a crack longer than 8cm
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How can a hot axle box be detected
Visually On train detection equipment Trackside detection equipment
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How do you identify brake dragging
Blue smoke Burning smell Inform the driver asap Depending on amount of smoke pull Pass Com
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How do you perform a wheel rotation test
With clear understanding between the driver signaller and guard In the cess make a mark on the wheel either 12 or 6 o’clock position Driver will then drive forward 2 feet Identify if your mark has moved
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How do you operate brake controller in the non occupied cab
Push the brake lever hard forward towards the windscreen This will put the emergency brakes on
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What is a hustle alarm
It is the alarm that sounds when the doors are closing
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How can you report an on train defect to maintenance
Via GSMR Mobile telephone And record it in the default book
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What does SSO stand for
Special stop order
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What does NTCO stand for
Not To Call Order
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What will the customer service controller considered before hotels are arranged
Is the onward journey over 120 miles Time of night Weather conditions Number of people Any urgent passenger requests (I have to get home tonight)
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When will a taxi be ordered
The station is unmanned If it’s not an EMR station
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Who gets a copy of the SSO or NTCO
Both the guard and the driver Usually at least the stop prior
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What 10 items must you have when reporting for duty
Torch / lamp T key I D card Whistle TOC watch WON & PON Flags BR-1 key High Visibility vest Spare Glasses if required
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In dispatch what does the black side of the baton mean
Stop, cancel dispatch
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In dispatch what is the correct name for first and second tip
First = station work complete Second = train safety check complete
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How long does information stay in the new notice case
3 weeks
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How long does information stay in the general notice case
5 weeks

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