Week 3 - Train On Fire, Hot Axle Box

Question 1

What must a signaller do when receiving a report of a fire on a train? (M1 Reg 4)

Answer 1

Stop the train immediately

Question 2

When receiving a report of a train on fire, where possible you must not stop the train or allow it to remain where? (M1 Reg 4)

Answer 2

• In a tunnel
• On a viaduct
• Any other unsuitable place

Question 3

What must you do when receiving a report of a hot axle box? (TW5 Reg 15.3)

Answer 3

• Stop the train immediately
• Stop all trains on the adjacent line(s)
• Advise control

Question 4

After stopping a train due to a report of a hot axle box, what must you tell the driver? (TW5 Reg 15.3)

Answer 4

• Which axle box is affected by identifying the axle number
• On which side of the train the affected axle box is
• To examine the vehicle concerned

Question 5

After stopping a train due to a report of a hot axle box, what must you tell the driver if you don’t know which axle box is affected? (TW5 Reg 15.3)

Answer 5

• Give the driver as much information as possible
• Tell the driver the approximate location of the defective vehicle
• Tell the driver to examine the whole train if necessary

Question 6

What must we do with adjacent lines around a train stopped with a hot axle box? (TW5 Reg 15.3)

Answer 6

• Ask the driver if the adjacent line(s) are obstructed

- If reported clear we can allow any other train which has been stopped to proceed

Question 7

How soon must a driver carry out an examination after stopping due to a report of a hot axle box?

What is the speed restriction if this is not accomplished? (TW5 Reg 15.3)

Answer 7

• 10 minutes

- 20mph (30km/h)

Question 8

What do we do if, after a report of a hot axle box, the examination reveals no evidence of overheating? (TW5 Reg 15)

Answer 8

• Inform Control
• Authorise the train to proceed normally
• Advise the driver of any instructions received from control

Question 9

What do we do if, after a report of a hot axle box, the examination reveals evidence of overheating? (TW5 Reg 15)

Answer 9

• Inform Control
• Only authorise the train to proceed when operations control give authority for the train to move
• Advise the driver of any instructions received from control
• Stop all trains on adjacent lines before you give the authority for the movement
• Advise any other signallers concerned
• Signal the train to the next location where it can be dealt with

Question 10

What are the speed limits for a train when, after a report of a hot axle box, the examination reveals evidence of overheating? (TW5 Reg 15.6)

Answer 10

• 10mph (15km/h)

- 5mph (10km/h) over any points and crossings