Module TW1 Issue 14

Question 1

Abnormal brake applications
If your train is brought to a stand by a brake application which you did not make. What in cab equipment must you immediately check?

Answer 1

AWS and TPWS
If they did not cause the brake application check to see if the guard has applied the brake.
Check that the train is complete.
Agree with the signaller what actions will be taken to find out whether the train has divided and whether any other line is affected.

Question 2

Assisting failed locomotive hauled trains in the rear.
If you on the driver of the failed train can it be assisted by the rear?
How far can the movement proceed to?

Answer 2

Yes if you can apply the automatic brake in an emergency.
Can only allow the movement to proceed to the next place where the train can be moved clear of the running line or a locomotive can be attached to the front.

Question 3

Assisting failed locomotive hauled trains in the rear.

If you are being assisted in the rear what must you agree with the driver of the assisting train?

Answer 3

You must reach a clear understanding about how the movement is to be started, stopped and controlled. Use GSMR at any time during the movement.

Question 4

Assisting failed locomotive hauled trains in the rear.

If you on the driver of the assisting train what must you do before the movement begins?

Answer 4

Temporary isolate the TPWS

Immediately after your train detached from the failed train you must reinstate TPWS.

Question 5

Assisting failed locomotive hauled trains in the rear.
Failed air brakes train
An air braked train can only be assisted in the rear by?

Answer 5

A light locomotive
An air braked train
A vacuum braked train hauled by a dual braked locomotive
You must not exceed 25mph

Question 6

Brake system requirements
Coaching stock vehicles with isolation brakes
You may allow a train with one vehicle that the automatic brake has been isolated on to start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot if the following conditions are met?

Answer 6

The train is formed of at least 5 coaching stock vehicles
The automatic brake is working on the last vehicle.
On multiple unit trains the automatic brake is operative on the first and last vehicle ( except when the vehicle is fitted with a rigid bar coupling)
The speed of the train is restricted to 10mph below the permitted speed for the train over the line concerned. No need to reduce below 35mph.

Question 7

Carrying out a running brake test

How can you test that the automatic brake is working properly?

Answer 7

By carrying out a running brake test

Question 8

Broken rails and bridge strikes

If there is a broken rail or bridge strike what information will the signaller provide you with?

Answer 8

Location

Speed to travel at over affected area

Question 9

Broken rails or bridge strikes
If an overline bridge has been struck the signaller may ask you to check the bridge before passing under it. What are your actions?

Answer 9

Stop your train before passing under bridge
Check for any obvious damage including debris on the line
Tell signaller whether the line appears to be safe for the passage of trains
If no obvious damage or debris pass under bridge at no more than 5mph.

Question 10

Classification of trains

Answer 10

Express passenger train is class 1
Ordinary passenger train is class 2
Freight or parcel is class 3
Freight up to 75mph is class 4
Empty coaching stock is class 5

Question 11

Doors on passenger trains

If the doors open or are not completely closed while the train is moving. What are your actions?

Answer 11

Stop the train immediately

Examine and attempt to close doors

Question 12

Doors on passenger trains
Treating and reporting doors as defective.
A door is classed as defective if?

Answer 12

A power operated door closes other than through normal operation
Train starts with something trapped in the door
A power operated door remains open when it should be shut
A door comes open during the journey
Someone is injured when opening or closing the door and it us possible the condition of the door may gave contributed to the accident
Someone falls from the door during the journey
The power operated door controls become imperative
The central door locking becomes defective
The internal passenger dood open buttons become lit when the train is moving

Question 13

Doors on passenger trains
Treating and reporting doors as defective.
If a door has failed who should you contact and what information should you provide?

Answer 13

If it is necessary to stop the train do so immediately 
Tell signaller 
Vehicle number 
Location of door
Position of door controls

Question 14

Doors on passenger trains
Passenger falling from the train during the journey
Who and when must you advise if you know or suspect that someone has fallen from the train?

Answer 14

Tell signaller
If someone has fallen from the train
You cannot be certain whether someone has fallen from the train
Do not move until instructed to do so

Question 15

Driver guard communication

List codes and meanings?

Answer 15

Code 1 is STOP
CODE 1-2 is Closd power operated doors
Code 2 is Ready to start 
Code 2-2 is do not open doors
Code 3 is Set back
Code 3-1 is lock central door locking 
Code 3-2-1 is testing doors 
Code 3-3 is guard required by the driver
Code 3-3-1 is release central door locking 
Code 4 is slow down 
Cod 6 is draw forward 
Code 9 is policed assistance is required

Question 16

Drivers reminder appliance

When should you use the DRA?

Answer 16

Before starting a journey
When taking over the train from another driver
When leaving the driving cab

When stopping at a station platform and the:- starting signal is at danger
When stopped at a signal at danger

When stopping at a station platform where no signal is provided and:-
the last signal passed was displaying a yellow aspect
You had been authorised to pass the previous signal af danger
You had entered the platform under the authority of a position light

Question 17

Drivers reminder appliance

When should you reset the DRA?

Answer 17

Platform signal cleared
You have been given permission to pass the signal at danger
You are allowed to pass the signal at danger on your own authority
When you receive the ready to start signal

Question 18

Driving cab equipment

When preparing a train for service you must check the following equipment is available in any driving cab?

Answer 18

At least 10 detonators 
2 TCOC s
2 red flags
A spare tail lamp of hand lamp
If missing the train must not start the journey

Question 19

Examining the line

What are your actions if asked to examine the line?

Answer 19

Reach a clear understanding with the signaller as to which portion of line to examine
Proceed over portion at caution
Carry out any other instructions
If examining within a tunnel must not exceed 10mph
If examining a suspected track defect max speed is 20mph
During darkness, poor visibility or in a tunnel must be accompanied by the guard or other competent person

Question 20

Exploding detonators

If your train explodes one of more detonators at a signal box or when a hand signal is being shown you must?

Answer 20

Stop train immediately

Not proceed until given permission to do so

Question 21

Exploding detonators

If your train explodes one or more detonators in any other situation you must?

Answer 21

Stop train immediately

Proceed at caution towards the obstruction, or signal, enx of authority or handsignal.

Question 22

Lights on trains
Headlights and marker lights
You must make sure that any marker lights ag the front of your train are switched on when the train is?

Answer 22

On a running line
Moving ins depot of siding
Being propelled in the right direction

Question 23

Lights on trains
Headlights and marker lights
You must make sure that any head lights at
the front of your train are switched on when the train is?

Answer 23

On a running line and displaying correct day or night beam

Question 24

Lights on trains
Headlights and marker lights
You must make sure that any head light is switched off when?

Answer 24

In a depot of siding

When stabled on a running line

Question 25

Lights on trains Tail lamps You must make sure that a tail lamp is lit at the rear of your train when the train is?

Answer 25

On a running line On a through or reception siding Being propelled in the right direction

Question 26

Lights in trains lights when making a wrong direction move If you are making a wrong direction movement of less than 400 metres what are your actions?

Answer 26

You need not change the normal head of markef lights of the tail lamp

Question 27

Lights in trains lights when making a wrong direction move If you are making a wrong direction movement of more than 400 metres what are your actions?

Answer 27

Must make sure that the headlights and marker lights are lit on the leading end of the movement and a tail lamp is lit at the rear end of the movement

Question 28

Lights in trains lights when making a wrong direction move If you are making a wrong direction movement as an assisting train towards a failed train what lights should you display?

Answer 28

You must make sure you display normal headlights at both ends of your train and have switched off your tail lamps

Question 29

Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train | Before the movement begins what must you and the assisting driver do?

Answer 29

Reach a clear understanding with the driver of the assisting locomotive about how the movement is to be started and controlled. Tell signaller when locomotive is attached. Assisting driver of the locomotive in the rear to temporary isolate TPWS

Question 30

Looking out along a train | When starting away what is it good practice to do?

Answer 30

If it is safe to do so look out along the train to make sure everything is okay

Question 31

Passenger communication apparatus (PCA) | if the PCA is operated you must if possible avoid stopping the train where?

Answer 31

In a tunnel, on viaduct of in any other unsuitable place

Question 32

Passenger communication apparatus If an emergency brake application is not automatically made when the warning alarm sounds on a train fitted with PCA you must?

Answer 32

If possible contact the person who has operated the apparatus Ask the person why the PCA has been used Take necessary action Bring the train to a stand asap af a suitable location

Question 33

Passenger communication apparatus If an emergency brake application is not automatically made when the warning alarm sounds on a train fitted with PCA when must you stop the train immediately?

Answer 33

If you have reason to believe that the train may be in danger or The apparatus is operated as the train is leaving a station

Question 34

Permissive working | Definition?

Answer 34

Permissive working allows a second train to be signalled onto a running line that is already occupied so that more than one train at a time can be on the same line in a : Block section Signal section Dead end platform line

Question 35

Permissive working | When do you have authority to make a permissive movement?

Answer 35

Where authorised in the sectional appendix However you can make a shunting movement to a portion of line that is already occupied, even though permissive working is not authorised, as long as this is fir the purpose of attaching, detaching or removing vehicles

Question 36

Permissive working Proceeding towards the rear of another train on permissive worked lines When proceeding towards another train which is at a stand you must?

Answer 36

Approach at caution | Stop you train at least 2 metres short of the train in front

Question 37

Permissive working Following another train which is moving on a permissive worked line When it is permitted to drive a train towards the rear of another train which is moving forward, you must?

Answer 37

Proceed at caution Keep sufficient distance from the train in front to prevent your train from colliding with that train in case it stops Not pass a signal which has been carried for the train in front until the signal has been returned to danger and then cleared again

Question 38

Permissive working Setting back movements where permissive working is authorised. Yoh must not make any movement other than for coupling or uncoupling, once the train has come to a stand unless one of the following applies?

Answer 38

A signal has cleared for the movement The movement is authorised by the signalling system The movement is authorised by the signaller If the movement was made on the authority of the signaller you must tell him when completed. For coupling and uncoupling movement can only be max 2 feet. If movement needs to be greater ask signaller.

Question 39

Permissive working Emergency permissive working In an emergency who can authorise your train on a TCB to enter an occupied section to use a station?

Answer 39

Signaller

Question 40

PPE | When on duty you must have?

Answer 40

A hand lamp High viz clothing A watch Up to date notices for all lines which you are required to work Any other equipment as shown in your TOC instructions RT3185 reporting a signal irregularity NR3190 emergency special working ticket

Question 41

Poor visibility | If you cannot see signals or lineside indicators soon enough to react to them in poor visibility. What are your actions?

Answer 41

Reduce speed as you consider necessary | You must not exceed 40mph during poor visibility on a line where AWS is not provided

Question 42

Proceeding after being stopped because of an accident or other exceptional cause When your train has been stopped because of an accident or other exceptional cause, you must not restart until?

Answer 42

You receive a ready to start signal from the guard | In a DO train, until you have made sure it is safe to do so

Question 43

Proceeding at caution | If instructed to proceed at caution to must?

Answer 43

Not exceed any specified speed Travel at a speed which takes into account the conditions (such as the distance you can see the line to be clear) to allow you to stop your train short of any train, vehicle or obstruction

Question 44

Propelling movements | You may allow a propelling movement to take place as follows?

Answer 44

At locations shown in the sectional appendix Within the station limits of the same signal box A shunting movement on a TCB that is not required to proceed beyond more than one main aspect signal. Through points worked from a ground frame A wrong direction movement that has been authorised after taking a wrong route ag a junction. A wrong direction movement has been authorised after over running a station A movement that is in connection with single line working A movement that is in connection with working to or from the point of obstruction A movement of a breakdown train A wrong direction movement with the front portion of a divided train to the rear A movement in connection with clearing a disabled train or portion of if from the section

Question 45

Propelling movement Controlling the movement You must not make a propelling movement unless it is controlled by?

Answer 45

A person acting as a shunter

Question 46

Propelling movement Before the movement starts Yoh must both reach a clear understanding of?

Answer 46

The movement The limits of the movement How it will be controlled Use GSMR at any time

Question 47

Propelling movement Before the movement starts What equipment must the driver isolate ?

Answer 47

Temporary isolate the TPWS before the propelling movement starts Reinstate the TPWS when the movement has been completed

Question 48

Propelling movement During the movement You must drive from the leading cab unless either of the following applies?

Answer 48

You have to look out for signals or hand signals and you will have a better view from another cab A shunter is controlling the movement by radio and you do not have to look out for signals or hand signals during the movement

Question 49

Propelling movement During the movement Throughout the movement what must you do and what is your max speed?

Answer 49

Observe all signals Not pass any block marker, signal or stop board without authority Not exceed 20mph Sound the warning horn when approaching a level crossing

Question 50

Rail adhesion There are 3 levels of rail adhesion conditions. Describe good conditions?

Answer 50

Rail adhesion conditions are good

Question 51

Rail adhesion There are 3 levels of rail adhesion conditions. Describe expected conditions?

Answer 51

Rail adhesion is no worse than would be expected for the location and environmental conditions

Question 52

Rail adhesion There are 3 levels of rail adhesion conditions. Describe reportable conditions?

Answer 52

Rail adhesion is worse than would be expected for the location and environmental conditions

Question 53

Rail adhesion For low rail adhesion at locations where you expect to experience "expected" adhesion levels. Should you report them to the signaller?

Answer 53

No. You must however tell the signaller immediately if you experience "reportable" rail adhesion levels.

Question 54

Rail adhesion | When the signaller tells you to make a controlled test stop. How should this be carried out and what are your actions?

Answer 54

Brake the train in the way that you would normally use for the environmental and rail adhesion conditions at the location. Immediately after the controlled test stop tell signaller the results and whether the rail adhesion level should still be considered as "reportable "

Question 55

Rail adhesion | Can you be asked by the signaller to carry out a test stop in a dead end platform?

Answer 55

Yes but only if you have been told that the rail head has been treated

Question 56

Route and traction requirements | If being assisted by a conductor driver who is not familiar with the traction. what must you tell them?

Answer 56

How to stop the train Where the emergency equipment is kept How to shut down the traction unit in an emergency

Question 57

Sidings and goods lines | You must not allow a passenger train to enter a siding, a good line or a good loop unless?

Answer 57

The arrangements have been published | In an emergency, when authorised by the signaller

Question 58

Single lines worked with a token of without a train staff | What is the principle?

Answer 58

Only one train at a time is allowed in a single line section

Question 59

Single lines worked with a token of without a train staff One train working without a train staff You must not enter or foul the single line section until the controlling signal is cleared unless one of the following applies?

Answer 59

The line is under possession Working by pilotman is in operation Modified working arrangements are in operation Your train is to enter the single line section as an assisting train

Question 60

Snow conditions | When snow is falling, or fallen snow is being disturbed by the passage of trains. What must you do?

Answer 60

Carry out running brake tests as frequently as necessary to make sure that the automatic brake is operating effectively.

Question 61

Starting a train | Before starting a journey from a siding, depot or yard. What must you do?

Answer 61

Before starting make sure it is safe to do so and you have permission from the person in charge

Question 62

Stopping a train at a station where the train is booked to stop Where must you stop your train?

Answer 62

At car stop board. Must stop so that all doors used by passengers are on the platform

Question 63

Stopping or stabling a train Traction unit left unattended You must only leave your train unit unattended when you are?

Answer 63

Handing it over to another competent person who is to take charge of it Stabling the traction unit in either a depot, siding or other authorised place Required to leave your traction unit unattended as instructed in the rules. When leaving the traction you must ensure it is properly secured

Question 64

Stopping short or over running a platform If the train is stopped incorrectly at a station platform When the guard is responsible for releasing the doors and you have stopped your train incorrectly at a station so that the whole of your train is not at the platform. What should you do?

Answer 64

Tell the guard immediately using the bell buzzer communication 2-2

Question 65

Stopping short or over running a platform If the train is stopped incorrectly at a station platform If you think someone has fallen or you are not sure whether someone has fallen you must!?

Answer 65

Tell the signaller

Question 66

Stopping short or over running a platform If the train is stopped incorrectly at a station platform When can you draw forward onto the platform or return in the wrong direction?

Answer 66

When all doors are closed and no longer released

Question 67

Stopping short or over running a platform If the train is stopped incorrectly at a station platform You must get the signallers permission before you make any of the following

Answer 67

A wrong direction movement A movement towards a signal at danger Any movement on a permissive platform line Before making the movement you must make sure you can do this without endangering anyone who has got off the train

Question 68

Returning to the platform after an overrun | If your train overruns a platform, it can only return to the platform if both of the following applies?

Answer 68

The overrun is no more than 400 metres You have received permission from the signaller You must tell guard when permission has been given to return to the platform If the train has to pass over a level , you must make sure that the crossing is clear

Question 69

Train in distress | If you cannot control the speed of your train or you need to alert anyone about some other emergency you must?

Answer 69

Sound the train in distress warning (a continuous series of long blasts on the high/loud tone) Switch on hazard warning indication Display a red light

Question 70

Train radio equipment | Except in an emergency, you must only use the train radio when a train is moving if one of the following applies?

Answer 70

You need to pass a message relating to the immediate movement of the train and it is necessary to do so before your next stopping point You are responding to a contact signaller message Must be done safely. Consider are you running on cautionary signal aspects, approaching a location where if is necessary to reduce speed. Reduce the speed of the train before making the call.

Question 71

Making an emergency call | When must you only make an emergency call?

Answer 71

If it is necessary to give immediate advice for trains to bd stopped or cautioned or to call the emergency services in connection with ann accident, obstruction or other exceptional incident.

Question 72

Railway emergency group call | Receiving a REC. What are your actions?

Answer 72

Bring your train to a stand immediately | Listen to the message

Question 73

Ending the REC | When can you consider an emergency call to be ended?

Answer 73

When signaller states, end of railway emergency group call

Question 74

After a REC you may restart your train as long as?

Answer 74

You are sure your train is not affected by the emergency The signaller has not instructed you to remain at a stand Proceed at caution up to the next stop signal or continue as indicated by the movement authority displayed

Question 75

Train stopped out of course. | What are your actions?

Answer 75

Tell the signaller asap

Question 76

Train crew being relieved | What information should you give us new driver?

Answer 76

Operational requirements affecting the safe working of the train Any defects with the train which the new driver needs to know about Any instructions given by the signaller

Question 77

Trains put in danger When your train is put in danger (such as an obstruction, cow or other large animal) What are your actions?

Answer 77

Use emergency call facility Sound the horn Switch on hazards of display a red light You must place a TCOC and 3 dets on every affected line. 2km from obstruction

Question 78

Trains put in danger When a following train is put in danger What are your actions?

Answer 78

Do not proceed beyond the next stop signal until you have told the signaller

Question 79

Trains put in danger When your train is put in danger What are your actions?

Answer 79

Stop train asap | Avoid stopping in a tunnel, on a viaduct or at any other unsuitable place

Question 80

Trains with a Not to be moved board | If a train has a not to be moved board, what are your actions?

Answer 80

Must not start a journey Must not be moved Another vehicle must not make contact with it The ckntrkls are not to be interfered with

Question 81

Warning horn | When should you use high low tones?

Answer 81

To give a warning to anyone on or near a running line

Question 82

Warning horn | When should you use high tones?

Answer 82

To give an urgent warning to anyone on or dangerously near to the line Wrong direction movements

Question 83

Warning horn | When should you use low tones?

Answer 83

When passing a whistle board or when in a depot or siding

Question 84

Warning horn | Af whistle boards at what timeshould you sound the horn?

Answer 84

0600 to 2359

Question 85

Working on the outside of a train | If required to work on the outside of the train. What are your actions?

Answer 85

Ask signaller to stop trains on any adjacent running lines Get assurance that this has been done Reach a clear understanding of lines affected Ask signaller to repeat back Signaller will give you an authority number Tell signaller when you are finished working on the outside of the train