Authority to Pass signals

Question 1

What is the authority to pass a starting signal when failed or imperfectly displayed

Answer 1

Verbal from Signaller

Question 2

What is the authority to pass a starting signal when failed or imperfectly displayed and displaying a restricted speed aspect

Answer 2

‘R’ Light illuminated may proceed, (must ascertain reason for ‘R’ light)

Question 3

What is the authority to pass a starting signal for a shunting movement that cannot set back within the signal

Answer 3

Verbal from the Signaller to depart

Question 4

What is the authority to pass a starting signal to wrong line run

Answer 4

SWA - 01 from TC

Question 5

What is the authority to pass a starting signal for a MTMV/Work Train to enter a PWA using:

Mis.60
Blocking
Lockout Zones

Answer 5

SWA-01 or SWA-03 from TC with verbal authority from RPO also required

Question 6

What is the authority to pass a starting signal within a PWA that has failed or displaying an imperfectly displayed signal, or cannot be cleared using:

Mis.60
Blocking
Lockout Zones

Answer 6

SWA-01 or SWA-03 from TC with verbal authority from RPO also required

Question 7

What is the authority to pass a departure signal when failed or imperfectly displayed

Answer 7

SWA-01 from TC

Question 8

What is the authority to pass a departure signal when failed or imperfectly displayed and displaying a restricted speed aspect

Answer 8

‘R’ Light illuminated may proceed, (must ascertain reason for ‘R’ light)
‘R’ Light not illuminated, SWA-01 from TC

Question 9

What is the authority to pass a departure signal for a shunting movement that cannot set back within the signal

Answer 9

Verbal from TC provided the initial movement passed the signal at proceed or on a SWA-01 to proceed is held
If a SWA-01 for shunting purposes has been issued, opposing movements must be advised before giving verbal authority

Question 10

What is the authority to pass a departure signal for a MTMV/Work Train to enter a PWA using:

Mis.60
Blocking
Lockout Zones

Answer 10

SWA-01 or SWA-03 from TC with verbal authority from RPO also required

Question 11

What is the authority to pass a departure signal within a PWA that has failed or displaying an imperfectly displayed signal, or cannot be cleared using:

Mis.60
Blocking
Lockout Zones