Emergency Special Working (ESW) Flashcards
What is Emergency Special Working
A method of working that allows trains to move during signalling failure
Where can ESW be used
It only applies to double track lines fitted with Track Circuit Block regulations
What’s the difference between ESW and TBW
ESW driver communicates directly with the signaller,
No hand signaller, instead an ESW ticket is used
What does an “End of ESW” sign look like
Yellow sign with black EW diagonally crossed in red
When must you carry an NR3190 Emergency Special Working ticket
Always, must be completed by driver at entrance signal
What happens at the ESW entrance signal
You’ll call the signaller before you enter the section and complete the ESW ticket.
The signaller with pass you the instructions for you to complete the ESW ticket
Operate the TPWS temporary isolation switch
What speed must you go through the ESW section
50 mph and 15 mph over points, crossings etc
What must you do at the end of ESW signal
Stop, there will be no hand signaller but should be a sign
Reinstate TPWS
Contact signaller, let them know you’ve arrived
Cancel your ESW ticket
Follow any signaller instructions
Does ESW replace TBW
No
Who authorises ESW
Network Rail
Who decides what counts as an “easily identifiable” location for the exit signal
Network Rails, competent person
What happens if you don’t have an ESW ticket
Signaller will authorise you to pass each signal one by one
