Moving a Stalled Train

Question 1

What are a train operators first actions of their train is stalled.

Answer 1

He must tell the controller

Why the train has stalled and any defects (if known)

The location of your train including if it is standing over points

Approx number of customers on board

That you have secured your train

Additionally

Inform the customers, open the air vents

Question 2

What are the ways of assisting a stalled train?

Answer 2

Propelling from the rear cab

Assisting train

Rail gap jumper leads

Ice scraping

Detrainment to an assisting train

Detrainment onto the track

Question 3

When should you get Authority from the SOO if a train has brake problems and you need to move it?

Answer 3

If the brakes on two or more cars of a passenger train need to be isolated and cannot be reapplied from the driving position.

Any brake on an engineers train needs to be isolated

The spring applied parking brakes need to be released to propel a train

The spring applied parking brakes need to be released to enable a trains movement with an assisting train

Question 4

What is the procedure for propelling a train from the rear cab?

Answer 4

Switch on the calling on light

A make arrangements for a qualified person to get to the train

Train from the rear should be detrained, make your way to the stalled train stopping close enough to step across, tell the controller you have arrived

Agree with the train operator in the leading cab how the train will be driven

If an emergency brake is not available in the leading cab or there is no comms you must NOT move the train

Question 5

What is the leap frog procedure?

Answer 5

Moving subsequent trains forward by moving a train operator from the train behind to the train that is stalled

Question 6

What is the procedure for leap frogging a train operator onto a stalled train

Answer 6

Detrainment customers

Move forward to the train ahead

Carry out instructions for moving trains in exceptional circumstances to pass signals at danger

Stop train 3 meters short

Tell the controller you have arrived

Move your train close enough to step across safely

Secure your train

Board the train ahead and tell controller you have left your train secured

Question 7

What is the procedure for using an assisting train to move a stalled train?

Answer 7

Detrainment your passengers

Move train up to stalled train using the procedures for moving trains in exceptional circumstances past signals

Find out the problem with the stalled train do not couple of problem is transferable

Couple the trains according to stock instructions

Agree with the lead driver how you will move the trains

If the emergency brake is not available from
The leading cab or no communication you must not move the train.

When you arrive at the station ahead do not use door open buttons.

Question 8

What must you do in preparation to use rail jumper leads?

Answer 8

Arrange protection

Check rail jumper leads are in date

Check for visible signs of damage

Wear approved high voltage gloves

Question 9

You must not use fail gap jumper leads if

Answer 9

There is no label attached

The date has expired

There is any visible damage

Question 10

What is the procedure for using rail gap jumper leads?

Answer 10

Arrange for traction current to be switched off and confirmed off

Confirm with the train operator the train is secured

Agree limits of movement

Plug leads into trains receptor box

Place shoes on traction current rails

Switch current back on

Move train slowly back onto power

Arrange for current to be switched off to retrieve equipment

Question 11

You must not overstretch rail gap leads, if it looks like the will be you must

Answer 11

Stop the train

Arrange for current to be switched off

Reposition the leads

Question 12

What equipment will you need in order to commence ice scraping?

Answer 12

Ice scraper

Shoe paddles

SCD’s

Question 13

What is the procedure for Ice scraping?

Answer 13

Ask for and confirm traction current is off

Arrange protection on the adjacent tracks

Before commencing scraping tell the controller you are about to go onto the tracks and arrange a call back time.

Ensure the train is secured

Place SCD’s

Be aware of tripping and slip hazards concealed under snow.

Question 14

Who will authorise a detrainment?

Answer 14

The service manager

Question 15

What methods of detrainment are there

Answer 15

Directly onto another train (on the same track)

Directly onto the track to walk customers to a station evacuation point or an assisting train

Question 16

Who is the detrainment person in charge?

Answer 16

The CSM or duty manager appointed by the service manager to be responsible for detrainment.

Question 17

What should the controller or service manager tell the train operator of the stalled train?

Answer 17

Which detrainment method will be used

Prepare the train for detrainment

Await assistance

Question 18

What are the train operator of the stalled trains first actions on being told he will be detrained?

Answer 18

Get any Emergency equipment ready for use

Inform the customers what is happening

Ask for any LU staff on the train to make themselves known to assist you.

Find the approx number of customers on the train and if any have any special requirements (medical or movement impaired)

Pass these details to the controller

Question 19

If customers have special requirements and are unable to retrain without assistance you must?

Answer 19

Inform them they will have to remain on the train til assistance arrives

Ask for volunteers to wait with them

Question 20

What details should the service manager tell the detrainment person in charge when using an assisting train?

Answer 20

The details of the train being used

Method of detrainment being used

Approx numbers of customers on the stalled train

Any customers with special requirements

That the stalled train is secured

The details of how the assisting train will be worked back to the station

Question 21

Before transferring customers to an assisting train you must

Answer 21

Check both trains are secured

Put the detrainment device in place

Agree how the customers will be transferred

Question 22

If you cannot get the assisting train close enough for customers to safely step across, what must you do?

Answer 22

Do not allow detrainment and contact the controller acting on his instructions

Question 23

Why are the actions for transferring customers

Answer 23

Transfer one car at a time

Ensure there are no customers or assisting staff left on the stalled train

The detrainment device has been removed

Inform the controller you are ready to proceed

Question 24

What equipment will you need when carrying out detrainment onto the track

Answer 24

Emergency lighting

First aid box

Loudhailer

SCD’s

Detrainment ladder or ramp

Step up stool

Question 25

What must the controller tell the detrainment person in charge once appointed by the SM

Answer 25

Approx number of customers on the stalled train

Where customers will be detrained to

The method of detrainment to be used

If any customers have special requirements or require medical assistance

To report to the train operator of the stalled train

Contact you when complete

The controller must arrange protection if a junction is involved

Question 26

What are the actions of the detrainment person in charge when conducting a detrainment to the track

Answer 26

Close the station

Appoint staff to assist the detrainment

Appoint member of staff to relay messages and meet emergency services

Liaise with CSM CSS at adjacent stations

Get emergency equipment ready

Switch on tunnel lights

Question 27

What are the train operators actions when preparing to detrain customers onto the track

Answer 27

Confirm traction current is switched off

Place SCD’s

Prepare detrainment ladder or ramp

Tell the controller when the detrainment person in charge arrives

Carry out detrainment person in charge instructions

Tell customers they are about to be evacuated onto the tracks and the power has been turned off

Question 28

What must the detrainment person in charge tell the assisting staff

Answer 28

Place staff as near as possible to tripping hazards such as crossovers or track equipment

Act as guides

Assist customers onto assisting trains, evacuation point or onto the platform

Count the customers

Question 29

Before retraining customers you must

Answer 29

Place staff on the detrainment ladder

Tell customers

Staff have been positioned to help them

Watch for trip hazards

Question 30

When ready to detrain you must

Answer 30

Organise customers into manageable groups

Appoint a staff member to lead each group

Detrain one car at a time

If the way to the exit point is visible you need not count customers on and off.

Place staff at tunnel or other routes to ensure customers cannot wander off

If the exit point is out of line of sight customers should be counted off the train then onto the platform

When the retraining is complete ensure the numbers at the detrainment and exit point tally

Arrange for a track search if the numbers do not match