Element 5.5 - Conduct other drivers

Question 1

1. Core MTR Crossrail ‘Drive Style requirements relating to conducting another driver.

Answer 1

a) Conductor needs to be competent in Route Knowledge
b) Driver needs to be Qualified and Competent on the traction being driven
c) Conductor needs to give instructions in good time.
d) If unsure of instruction, clarify.
e) If driver not responding, emergency brake.

Question 2

2. Issues to discuss and clarify between drivers prior to conducting.

Answer 2

2. Issues to discuss and clarify between drivers prior to conducting.
Braking performance
Operation of power and brake controller
Weight and formation of the train
Low adhesion performance
Emergency equipment location
Route specifics
Sighting restrictions

Question 3

3. Safety Equipment and Driving controls that need to be identified and discussed prior to commencing journey.

Answer 3

Brake and Power controller
AWS and TPWS, set and reset
Track circuit clips
Crowbar
Horn
GSMR Radio
Detonators
PIS/PA system
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Flags
Ladder

Question 4

4. Action to take if you are unclear of instructions given by the conductor driver.

Answer 4

Ask the instruction to be repeated.

If still not clear put the emergency brakes on and clarify.

Question 5

5. Typical hazards relating to conducting and how to prevent them.

Answer 5

SPAD
Miscommunication and misunderstanding
Wrong routing
Over speeding
Derailment

-Maintain situational awareness, speak clearly, correct driving mode.

Question 6

6. Action to take if driver does not respond to instructions

Answer 6

Apply the emergency brakes and ask the driver why.
Clarify any misunderstanding.
If driver is still not responding, contact signaller and abort conducting.

Question 7

7. Reason for ensuring all staff have a clear understanding prior to making an unusual or out-of-course move.

Answer 7

Safety is the number one priority.

Misunderstanding can lead to incidents, accidents and errors.