Working trains carrying passengers over goods lines or goods loops

Question 1

What is the definition of a goods line? Glossary of Railway Terminology (1)

Answer 1

A line that has not been signalled to the standard required for running passenger trains.

Question 2

Normally you must not allow a train carrying passengers to enter a goods line or goods loop, but when can you allow it to happen? TS1-11.1 (2)

Answer 2

The arrangements have been published, or in an emergency, as long as you have been authorised to do so by Signal Box Supervisor (SSM) or Operations Control.

Question 3

When do you not have to stop each train carrying passengers and tell the Driver what is happening before you allow the train on to the goods line or goods loop? TS1-11.1 (1)

Answer 3

You don’t have to stop trains carrying passengers if the arrangements have been published.

Question 4

Before you allow a train, carrying passengers onto a goods line or goods loop that is not protected by trap points from a movement from sidings, what must you be sure of or get an assurance of? TS1-11.2 (2)

Answer 4

These sidings are clear of vehicles and no movement will approach, or
All vehicles and traction units on these sidings are properly secured and are clear of the line to be used by the train carrying passengers.

Question 5

What is the definition of a traction unit? Glossary of Railway Terminology (1)

Answer 5

Locomotive, multiple unit, self-propelled rail vehicle or road-rail vehicle operating in rail mode.

Question 6

Before you allow a train, carrying passengers onto a goods line or goods loop that is not protected by trap points from a movement from sidings, what must you make sure the Driver of any traction unit is told, if they’re present? TS1-11.2 (1)

Answer 6

They must be told not to make any further movements until authorised by you.

Question 7

What must you make sure of before you allow a train carrying passengers to enter a goods loop? TS1-11.4 (2)

Answer 7

The loop must be clear throughout and all points beyond the loop exit signal must be correctly set for that train before a train carrying passengers can enter the goods loop.

Question 8

If you have allowed a train carrying passengers to enter a goods loop, when can you move any points? TS1-11.4 (3)

Answer 8

You must keep all points in the correct position until the train has passed clear of those points or has stopped at the signal protecting those points.

Question 9

When can you allow another train to enter a goods loop when it is being occupied by a train carrying passengers? TS1- 11.4 (1)

Answer 9

You must not allow another train to enter the loop when it is occupied by the train carrying passengers.