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Preparation and movement of Trains: Module TW1 Flashcards

1
Q

If your train has been bought to a stand by a brake application which you did not make, what do you need to do?

A
  1. Check to see if the train equipment operated, ie AWS, ERTMS, or TPWS.
  2. If it did: contact Sgnaller immediatly [except at buffer stop, bring train forward first in this scenario]
  3. If it did not: find out if guard or pasenger with communication apperaturs did it.
  4. If neither of these: Talk to signaller to find out if your train has become divided and if it is obstructing other lines.

[must assume train has become divdied if tail lamp is missing, or the brake pipe is open at the rear]

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Abnormal Brake Application:

When must you assume your train has become divided? [2 items]

A
  1. When tail lamp is missing
  2. The brake pipe is open at the rear
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If the train intiated a brake application and it was not the onboard equipment such as AWS, TPWS or ERTMS. What would be the next things you check?

A
  1. Did the guard do it?
  2. Did a passenger do it?
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4
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Assisting failed loco-hauled trains in the rear

If your train has failed when can you allow a train to assist you from the rear? [1 item]

A

Only if you can apply the emergency brake in an emergency.

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Assisting failed loco-hauled trains in the rear

If your train has failed what is your procedure for allowing a train to asist you? [4 item]

A
  1. Next Location: Allow the movement to the next place the train can be taken off the running line or loco attached to the front.
  2. Control: Make sure you can fully control the train thoughout.
  3. Clear Understanding: with assisting driver, when it will start, stop and how it is controlled.
  4. GSMR: can use this for controling the mvoement thoughout the movement.
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Assisting failed loco-hauled trains in the rear

If you are assisting a failed train what is your procedure? [5 item]

A
  1. TPWS: temp isolate at start of movement.
  2. TPWS: Reinstate immediatly on seperation
  3. ERTMS: Ensure in correct mode at start of movement
  4. ERTMS: Immediatly ensure correct mode after movement.
  5. Make no further movement until signaller authorises it.
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Failed Air-braked Train

What trains can only assist and air braked train in the rear? [3 items]

and

max speed?

A
  1. Light loco [can assist others if it has brake pipe thoughout]
  2. Air-braked train
  3. Vacuum braked train hauled by a dual-braked loco

25mph max speed

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Failed Air-braked Train

If a light Loco is fitted with an operational brake pipe thoughout the train, aswell as an air-braked train, what three other trains is it allowed to assist?

A
  1. Passenger [empty or loaded]
  2. Post or Parcel
  3. Any other train running with passenger brake timings.
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9
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Failed Air-braked Train: Assisting in rear

When can a single-piped air braked train be assisted in the rear? [2 items]

A

If the failed locomotive is:

  1. Capable of maintianing its own main resevoir pressure
  2. Fitted with an assistance to failed train cock [AFT].
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10
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Failed Air-braked Train: Assisting in rear

When can a two pipe-piped air braked train be assisted in the rear? [2 items]

A

if the main resevoir pipe is:

  1. Coupled or operative thoughout failed train
  2. Coupled to the assisting loco
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11
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When attend for and for leaving duty what two things must you do?

A
  1. Attending: Read all notices that relate to you.
  2. Leaving: Hand in any fully written reports of any irregularties or exceptional incident.
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12
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Brake system requirments?

Loco hauled trains or HST: when must you carry out a brake continuity test on these trains? [5 items]

[note this is not the running brake test, the continutiy test is a little more involved]

A
  1. When loco is coupled to the train
  2. After brake defect is repaired
  3. After train left unattended and shut down
  4. When train is uncoupled
  5. When a vehicle is coupled to the train
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13
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Brake system requirments?

Multi Unit Passenger Train: when must you carry out a brake continuity test on these trains?

[note this is not the running brake test, the continutiy test is a little mroe involved]

A

Rule Book answer: when your company driver policy requries it.

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14
Q

Can you allow coaching Stock with one vehicle with an automatic brake isolated to start a journey?

A

Yes, when the journey is nnot starting from a maintenance depot and if certain conditons are met. [conditons in later qu]

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Under what conditons can you allow coaching Stock with one automatic brake isolated to start a journey? [4 items]

A
  1. At least 5 coaching stock vehicles
  2. Automatic brake working on last coach
  3. on multi units: automatic brake working on first and last vehicle
  4. max 10mph below permissable speed down to 35mph.
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16
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When coaching Stock has one automatic brake isolated what is the maximum speed allowed?

A

10mph below the permissable speed, however it does not need to be reduced further at 35mph.

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17
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How many automatic brakes are allowed to be isolated on the below length trains to still be able to start a journey that does not start at a maintenance depot?

  1. 10-14 coaching stock vehicles
  2. 15-19
  3. 20-24
  4. 25+
A
  1. 2 vehciale with isolated brakes
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
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18
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What speed do you carry out a runnig brake test at? [2 items]

A

A speed that is high enough for you to be sure that:

  1. The brakes are operating effectivly.
  2. The speed reduces.
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19
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Running Brake Test

when must you carry out a running brake test on a multi unit passenger train?

A

Rule Book answer: when your company policy requires.

However, most likely in the following:

  1. Start of your first journey
  2. Steep falling gradient
  3. When train conistency changes, ie coupleing or uncoupling
  4. when changing ends
  5. Additonal brake test in snow
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20
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Running Brake Test

when must you carry out a running brake test on a loco hauled train and HST.

A
  1. Start of first journey
  2. Before first stopping point
  3. A crossing place on single line
  4. Steep falling gradient
  5. A terminus or dead end platform line
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21
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If there are damaged, distorted rails, or broken fishplates along a route what will happen?

A

The signaller will tell you what is happening and what to do with a maximum speed over the affected area.

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22
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If the signaller has told you about a bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle he will tell you where and what has happpened along with a maxium speed. When can you increase your speed again?

A

When the WHOLE of your train is clear of the bridge

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23
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If an overline bridge has been struck by a road vehicle the signaller may ask you to inspect the bridge to see if it safe for trains to pass under. What is the process you must follow in this situation? [3 items]

A
  1. Stop your train short of the bridge
  2. Check for obvious damage and debris on the line
  3. Tell signaller if it appears safe for trains to pass under it.

[If no damage or debris you may pass under it MAX SPEED 5mph]

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24
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If you believe there are track defects what must you tell the signaller as soon as possible?

A
  1. Location
  2. Defect type
  3. Bridge or viaduct close by
  4. As much info of defect as possible
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25
Q

What are the four types of rail defect?

A
  1. Track defect seen
  2. Track defect felt
  3. Track defect heard
  4. Deterioration of ride quality
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26
Q

Give a couple examples of a ‘seen’ rail defect:

A
  1. Broken Rail
  2. Split Rail
  3. Broken fishplate

Tell signaller as soon as possible

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Give a couple examples of a ‘felt’ rail defect

A
  1. lurch or dip
  2. shaking /vibrating
  3. swaying
  4. pitch up or down

Tell signaller as soon as possible

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28
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Give a couple examples of a ‘heard’ rail defect

A
  1. Bang
  2. Rattle
  3. Grinding

Tell signaller as soon as possible

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29
Q

Give a couple examples of a ‘deteriation of quality’ rail defect

A
  1. Felt ride quality has deteriated since the last time you drove the route
  2. Dont need to tell signaller as soon as possible, just tels ops when your back.
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30
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If you notcie a ride quality rail defect do you need to tell the signaller as soon as possible?

A

No, not this defect, the others yes, but this one you can just tell ops when your back.

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31
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 1?

A
  1. Express pass trains
  2. Nominated postal and parcel
  3. Breakdown and OLE repair trains [1Z99]
  4. Traction unit assisting train [1Z99]
  5. Snow plough clearing line. [1Z99]
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32
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 2?

A
  1. Ordinary pass train
  2. Officers special Train [directors, inspecting lines etc] [2Z01]
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33
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 3?

A
  1. Freight train specifically authorised
  2. A parcel train
  3. Autumn railhead treatment train
  4. Empty coaching stock if specifically authorised.
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34
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 4?

A

Freight train which can run upto 75mph

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35
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There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 5?

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Empty Coaching stock

]could be class 3 is specifcally authorised, but if not class 5]

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36
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 6?

A

Frieght Train that can run to 60mph

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37
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 7?

A

Freight trains that can run up to 45mph

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38
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 8?

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Frieght Trains that can run up to 35mph

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39
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 9?

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  1. Class 337
  2. Other passenger train specifcally authorised
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40
Q

There are 10 train classifications, what trains are included in class 0?

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Light Loco and locomotives

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41
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If someone falls from your train what must you do?

A
  1. Tell the siganller if you know or suspect someone has fallen, even if you dont know which door.
  2. Transfer passengers to another vehicle and put that one out of use.
  3. Dont move train unitl told to by signaller.
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42
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 1 Buzz mean?

A

STOP

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43
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 1-2 Buzz mean?

A

Close doors

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44
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 2 Buzz mean?

A

Ready to Start

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45
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 2-2 Buzz mean?

A

Do not open doors

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46
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 3 Buzz mean?

A

Set Back

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47
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 3-1 Buzz mean?

A

Lock central Door Locking

48
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 3-2-1 Buzz mean?

A

Testing Doors

49
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 3-3 Buzz mean?

A

Guard required to speak to driver or vice versa on phone

50
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 3-3-1 Buzz mean?

A

Release Central Door locking

51
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 4 Buzz mean?

A

Slow Down

52
Q

Driver -Guard communicaton:

What does 6 Buzz mean?

A

Pull Forward

53
Q

Driver -Guard Communicaton:

What does 9 Buzz mean?

A

Police Assistance Required

54
Q

True or False, you can use the cab telephone instead of the buzzer code system to control the train and its mvoements with the guard.

A

False, always use the buzzer codes unless your company policy says otherwise.

55
Q

When do you set the DRA? [6 items]

A
  1. Stopped at platform against a Red
  2. Stopped at a platform after passing a cauiton to get in
  3. Stopped at a platform when passed a signal at danger to get in
  4. Stopped at a platform when passed a positon light authtority
  5. When GSM-R tells you to stop
  6. When leaving the cab
56
Q

When must you reset the DRA?

A
  1. When platform starting signal has cleared
  2. Given authority to pass signal at danger
  3. Allowed to pass signal at danger on own authority.
  4. Recived Ready to Start signal: at staion wiht no start signal provided
  5. Only whe safe to start at unstaffed platform
57
Q

When taking a train you must ensure what cab equipment is present? [5 items]

A
  1. 10 detonators
  2. 2 TCOC
  3. 2 Flags
  4. Spare tail lamp [loco hauled trains]
  5. Any other equip shonw in the instructions for hat train
58
Q

If the signaller has instructed you to carry out a line inspection what must you do?

A
  1. Clear understanding with sig as to what and where he wants you to do
  2. proceed over section at caution
  3. carry out instructions
  4. max 10 mph through tunnel
  5. max 20 mph if it is supected track defect
59
Q

If the signaller has instructed you to carry out a line inspection whatis the max speed through a tunnel?

A

10mph

60
Q

If the signaller has instructed you to carry out a line inspection what is the max speed if it is a suspected track defect?

A

20mph

61
Q

If the signaller has asked you to carry out a line inspection at night /poor visability or in a tunnel but your headlight has failed what cant you do?

A

Examine the line unless you have a temporary one fitted.

62
Q

If the signaller has instructed you to carry out a line inspection when do you need a competent person with you?

A
  1. During darkness
  2. poor visability
  3. in a tunnel
63
Q

If your train explodes a detonator at a signal box or when a hand danger signal is being shown what must you do?

A
  1. stop train
  2. not move until given permission
64
Q

If your train explodes a detonator at any time other than at a signal box or under a hand danger signal what must you do?

A
  1. Stop train immediately
  2. Proceed at caution to next signal, EoA or handsignal
65
Q

When must marker lights be switched on? [3 items]

A
  1. on running line
  2. depot, yard or siding
  3. being propelled in the right direction
66
Q

When must the headlights be switched on?

A

When train is moving on a running line. remember it must show the correct day or night beam.

67
Q

When must you ensure the headlights are switched off?

A
  1. In depot, yard or siding
  2. Stabled on a running line
68
Q

Which light is the day and which is the night headlight.

A

The left headlight is the night light, remember it is the one to light up the line side signs on the left of the track.

69
Q

When must the tail light be switched on?

A
  1. On a running line
  2. Siding
  3. Being propelled in the right direction
70
Q

On a shunting locomotive what lights must you ensure are on either end?

A

At least one red and one white on either end.

71
Q

When making a wrong direction move less than 400m what do you have to do with the lights?

A

Nothing, you can leave all the lights as normal.

72
Q

How far can you make a wrong direction move before you have to change the train lights over?

A

400m

73
Q

What do you have to do to the train light when making a wrong direction move more than 400m

A

Swap all the lights over, taillights, marker lights and headlights.

74
Q

When making a wrong direction move and you are an assiting train what lights do you need to dispaly?

A

No tailights, instead have both ends display headlights and marker lights.

75
Q

Before starting a journey on a passenger train what doors must you make sure are locked? [3items]

A
  1. Gangways doors at either end of the train
  2. Gangway doors along the train which are not connected
  3. Doors leading to accomodation or vehicles which are not in public use

All other doors must be kept unlocked at all times.

76
Q

If a Passenger Communication Apperatus [PCA] is activated where must you try and avoid stopping the train?

A
  1. Tunnel
  2. Viaduct
  3. Any other unsuitable place
77
Q

When must you stop the train immediately if the PCA is activated?

A
  1. If you believe the train may be in danger
  2. Pulling out of a station
78
Q

If the PCA is activated and emergency brake has not activated what is the process?

A
  1. Contact passenger and ask whats going on
  2. Take appropriate action
  3. If required bring train to a stop at a suitable nearest location
79
Q

What is permissive working?

A

Permissive working allows one or more additional trains into a:

  • Block section
  • Signal Section
  • Dead End Platform
80
Q

Where are you allowed to engage in permissive working?

A

Where the sectional appendix authorises it.

81
Q

Under what circumstances can you engage in permissive working that is not detailed in the Sectional Appendix?

A

shunting into an already occupied line for the purpose of attaching, detaching or removing a train.

82
Q

Under permissive working how do you approach and stop at another train?

A
  1. At caution
  2. Stop 2m 6ft 6inchs short

Even if your coupling up you always stop 6ft 6 inches short, if you need to move closer afterwards you can do, but you always stop first at 6ft 6inchs.

83
Q

If you are following another train under permissive working what is the procedure for this? [3 items]

A
  1. Caution
  2. Keep enough space to allow you to stop short if the train ahead applies brakes.
  3. Do not follow through signals. If the first train is cleared through a signal, you must not follow, you stop at the signal and let it reset to red and green or when given permission to pass at danger.
84
Q

Under permissive working, setting back is not permitted once you have come to a stop, unless it is for coupling or uncoupling. What are the exceptions to this and when is it permitted?

A
  1. A signal clears the movement
  2. Movement authorised by the signalling system
  3. Authorised by Signaller
85
Q

If the signaller authorises you to set back under permissive working conditons what must you do when the movement is complete?

A

Tell the signaller the setting back movement is complete.

86
Q

When setting back for the purpose of uncoupling, how far can you move back before it becomes a wrong direction move and one you would have needed permission for?

A

2ft

therefore if you need to move further than this back to uncouple you need to get permission from the signaler.

87
Q

What is emergency permissive working?

A

when you can enter an occupied section, on a TCB or ERTMS line for the purpose of pulling into a platform to evacuate passengers.

88
Q

As a driver, when on duty what personal equipment must you have with you?

A
  1. Headlamp
  2. Hi Vis
  3. Watch
  4. Relevant Notices for routes
  5. RT3185 from
  6. NR3190 form
89
Q

Driving during poor visibility what must you do if you are struggling to see the lineside signals?

and

what must you do if the line your operating on does not have AWS fitted?

A

Reduce your speed to what you feel suitable

and

if AWS is not installed do not exceed 40mph

90
Q

When you have been stopped because of an accident or other exceptional cause, when can you restart? [2 items]

A
  1. When Guard gives you a ready to start signal
  2. If DO, when you have checked it is safe to do so
91
Q

When you have been stopped for some reason but you have stopped over unworked points what must you do before restarting?

A
  1. make sure it is safe to restart
  2. if required make arrangements for the points to be secured before restart
92
Q

What does it mean to proceed at caution?

A

Aswell as abide by the speed limits, you must proceed at a speed that you consider safe for the circumstances, a speed that will allow you to stop short of any train, vehicle or other obstruction.

93
Q

What are the three levels of rail adhesion? [3 items]

A
  1. Good
  2. Expected
  3. Reportable
94
Q

What is the definition of the ‘good’ level of rail adhesion?

A

Rail adhesion conditions are good

95
Q

What is the definition of the ‘Expected’ level of rail adhesion?

A

Adhesion is no worse than would have been expected for that location or weather conditions

96
Q

What is the definition of the ‘Reportable’ level of rail adhesion?

A

Adhesion is worse than would have been expected for a given location or weather conditions.

97
Q

Which level of adhesion must you report immediately to the signaller

A

Reportable

98
Q

If the siganller askes you to complete a test stop to assess the adhesion on a section of rail how would you proceed?

A
  1. Brake in normal manner you would for the conditions and environment
  2. Immediately after the test tell the signaller the results, and if you consider the conditions reportable.
99
Q

If you experience significant prolonged wheel slip what must you do?

A
  1. Tell the signaller the location
  2. If you think it is due to the rail being damaged you must stop the train specifically and tell the signaller.
100
Q

You must not let a passenger train enter a siding, goods line or goods loop with the exception of two circumstances, what are they?

A
  1. When the arrangements have been published
  2. In emergency when signaller authorises it.
101
Q

What must you do when operating in snowy conditions.

A

Carry out running brakes checks as frequently as required in your company policy.

102
Q

Before starting your train in a siding or yard what must you do?

A

Get permission from the PIC

103
Q

Where do you stop your train when approaching a platform?

A

At the relevant stop car board.

104
Q

If your train is longer than the platform, when do you tell the passengers to make their way to the doors that will open?

A

Before reaching the station / platform

105
Q

If you stop the train short of a platform what must you do?

A
  1. Buzz the guard IMMEDIATELY to tell them NOT TO OPEN DOOR, Code: 2-2
  2. IMMEDIATELY tell passenegers not to get out of train until you have moved to correct stopping positon
  3. Tell Signaller if someone has fallen
106
Q

If you stop the train short/past a platform when must you get the signallers permission to resolve the situation and move to the correct position?

A
  1. a wrong direction move
  2. movement towards signal at danger
  3. movement on permissive platform
107
Q

If you over run a platform under what two conditions are you allowed to return to the platform?

A
  1. The overun is no more than 400m
  2. Signaller gives permission
  3. Must tell guard what is going on, and
  4. If crossing a level crossing need to check it is safe to cross
108
Q

If your train is in in distress, for example cant control the speed of it, or something else that means you need to warn those around, what indication can you give to signal your distress? [3 items]

A
  1. Sound Train in Distress horn: HIGH/LOW long pulls
  2. Switch on hazard warning lights
  3. Display a red light
109
Q

When talking to the signaller what is the primary and secondary method of communication?

A
  1. GSMR Radio
  2. Signal post Telephone when GSMR is not working
110
Q

What must you do when passing:

  1. GSMR serviced area sign
  2. End of GSMR serviced area sign
A
  1. Check the GSMR has successfully connected
  2. Basic radio facility is functioning.
111
Q

When can you use the emergency call facility on the GSMR [Big red button on the top left]

A

When immediate information needs to be relayed about trains to be stopped or cautioned. Or to call the emergency services in connection with an accident or obstruction or other exceptional circumstances.

112
Q

What must you do if you receive a Railway Emergency Group Call [REC]

A
  1. Stop the train
  2. Listen to the message
113
Q

How will the signaller end a Railway Emergency Group Call message?

A

He/she will say:

‘End of railway emergency group call’

[it is not over until he utters these words]

114
Q

When the signaller ends a group emergency call by saying:

‘End of railway emergency group call’

when can you restart your train?

A
  1. When your sure the emergency does not affect your train
  2. Signaller has not instructed you to remain at a stand

Then:

  1. Proceed at caution untill next signal or MA
115
Q
A

Train Driver Rule Book Revision Cards (19 decks)

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