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if it is established that one or more signals have failed for a period of time, it is confirmed by the signaller and authorised by the SM, what is the procedure?

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It is not necessary to wait the two minutes before contacting the signaller for authority to pass the signal at danger

The number of signals to which these instructions apply will be limited to those between adjacent stations from the station starter and the innermost home signal.

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If a controller or signaller becomes aware a failed signal will remain failed for a period of time, what must they do

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Make an all call radio broadcast to tell operators

One or more signals have failed giving signal numbers and locations

Not to wait two minutes before carrying out the appropriate procedure for the signal type

This message should be broadcast at regular intervals

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Traction Current is to be switched off whilst points are secured and unsecured using scotch and clip unless

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Local arrangements apply

A local arrangement is where a validated assessment has been agreed by HSE in advance

You must record why it was necessary for staff to go on the track with traction current on

Locations of local arrangements are shown in relevant line supplements

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The track retrieval device must not be used if additional protection is needed on

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The bakerloo line north of Queen’s Park

District line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon and Gunnersbury and Richmond

Additionally you must not access the track to retrieve items between these points.

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If a train operator arrives at a signal known to have failed what is his procedure?

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He should not wait two minutes before carrying out the procedure for the type of signal that has failed.

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When the signaller has confirmed that the signal is working normally you must

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Tell the service manager

Use the all calls radio function to tell operators to resume normal working

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When do the instructions for settings train back by one car not apply?

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District Line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon

Network rail infrastructure

At stations with platform edge doors

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When and by how much can you set a train back without changing ends?

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By one car only if

the train has overrun a platform stopping mark

When a train has overrun a signal at danger

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Setting back can only be carried out when?

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Authorised by a service manager

Protection for the move has been arranged and put in place

Any points have been secured

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A controller and signaller must both agree what before settings train back

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Location and number of the train

The limit of the move

How authority will be given

Method of protection

If any points need to be secured

IF ANY POINTS NEED TO BE SECURED AUTHORITY FOR THE MOVEMENT MUST NOT BE GIVEN OVER THE RADIO

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If protection for a movement is a train to the rear what must you confirm with the driver of that train?

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The leading car number

Signal number of where he has stopped

Tell the operator the train ahead will be setting back

He will not move his train until authorised to do so

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What must the controller tell the operator of the train setting back

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To prepare for the movement

How authority will be given

The limit of the move

If any points have been secured

Not to move until authorised

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When authorised to set back into the platform what must the train operator do?

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Check doors closed is illuminated

Drive slowly in reverse

Sound a series of pop whistles

Observe in cab CCTV

Stop at the appropriate position

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What must you do when setting back is completed?

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Tell the signaller

Reset the tripcock

Carry out any instructions given

Additionally the controller should

Remove any protection arrangements

Resume normal working

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Who can authorise a wrong direction move?

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The service manager will authorise the WDM the controller will authorise the train operator to move the train.

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Before a train operator commences a WDM, what must a controller confirm?

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Any points have been secured

The person securing points is in a place of safety

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If it is not possible to give authority over a radio what can a controller do?

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Appoint a wrong direction movement person. If points need securing it is preferable that it is the wrong direction move person secure them.

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When arranging a wrong direction move what should the controller do?

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Obtain authority from the SM

Arrange for protection

Arrange for one train to be moved at a time

Appoint a WDM person if authority cannot be passed over the radio

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What should a controller tell the train operator prior to a WDM

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Prepare for WDM

How authority will be given

Any points that have been secured

What protection is in place

Not to move until authorised

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What are the train operators actions in preparing for a WDM

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Tell customers what is happening

Cut out Trip cock

Change ends

Display red (torch) and white lights

Inform controller you are ready and wait for authority to proceed

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What should the controller tell the signaller prior to a WDM and what should the both agree

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That a WDM is taking place

The train number involved

You must both agree

The location of the train

Limits of the movement

Method of protection

If any points need to be secured

If any additional protection is needed at crossovers or junctions

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What kind of protection can be used for. WDM

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Key protection switches

Maintain semi automatic signals at danger

A secured train

Handsignaller in a place of safety

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If points need to be secured for a WDM what must you consider

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Location of the train

Location of the points

Limits on the move

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What must you tell the person securing points

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Train number

Which points to secure

To confirm Method of protection to be used

To confirm when points are secured

To confirm When they are in a place of safety

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How should the train operator move the train in a WDM
Do not exceed 15mph or 10mph over points and crossovers and when approaching the limits of the WDM Sound a series of pop whistles Stop the train short of any points and check they are secured correctly Confirm with the controller that points have been secured If arriving at a platform be aware CSDE may not be available
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When the WDM has been complete what should the train operator do?
Display the correct lights for that end of the train Carry out instructions given If changing ends Cut trip cock back in Display correct lights
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What are the controllers actions when the movement has been completed
Unsecure any points Remove any protection Resume normal working
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What is single line working (train locked in)
Where one train is physically locked in to a single line section by securing points or maintaining signals at danger to prevent access to the single line.
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The instructions for single line working train locked in do not apply on
The district line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon National rail infrastructure
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What forms are needed for single line working (train locked in)
SLW (TLI) authority form SLW (TLI) acknowledgment form SLW (TLI) train register
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Who authorises SLW (TLI)
The service manager
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What must the SLW manager tell the signaller when preparing for SLW?
Which train is to be locked in Which signals are to be kept at danger to protect the single line If any points are to be permanently secured for the duration of SLW
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What must the SLW manager tell the train operator of the train to be locked in
The limit of the single line Speed limits Any temp speed restrictions Which points are permanently secured Which signals are to be passed at danger To cut out any tripcocks and associated equipment To display red and white lights to the front of the train when travelling in the wrong direction To sign the SLW (TLI) form
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Before authorising SLW (TLI) to begin what must the SLW manager do?
Travel over the single line section walking or using the locked in train (only if the train is travelling in the right direction and no customers are aboard) Protect the single line with detonators Scotch and clip all points that will not move Padlock the clips and keep the key with you Ensure any obstruction on the blocked line is protected from all movements Tell all CSS and CSM’s on the single line section what is happening and get their signatures on the SLW acknowledgment form
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What is the final act the SLW manager has to do prior to operation of the single line
Sign the SLW (TLI) authority form and show it to the train operator. If using the train to check the line do this before commencing the check.
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Who must the SLW (TLI) manager inform before SLW commences?
Signaller and controller
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What are the speeds when operating a train within SLW?
Normal speed in the right direction, unless told otherwise by the SLW (TLI) manager In the wrong direction 15 mph 10 mph over points 7 mph in ATP areas You must also keep a special lookout for people on or about the track Sound a series of pop whistles
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What should a train operator be specially aware of when arriving at a station in the wrong direction in SLW
CSDE may not be available extreme care should be taken when operating doors. If you cannot see mirrors or the CCTV isn’t working you must ensure staff are present for assisted dispatch
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What are the SLW (TLI) managers duties whilst the single line is in operation
Keep the SLW (TLI) acknowledgment form with you at all times and get signatures of the staff involved Arrange to record the arrival and departure times of train on the SLW (TLI) train register form Arrange for assisted dispatch at stations where the train operator cannot see the whole PTI
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What are the relief arrangements for SLW (TLI)
If you are relieved the person relieving you should Sign the SLW(TLI) acknowledgment form Complete a new SLW(TLI) acknowledgment form and withdraw the existing form Give the person the keys to any padlocks securing points Tell the service manager You have been relieved, the time, the person relieving you If any staff are relieved ensure understanding and get them to sign the SLW (TLI) acknowledgment form
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What are the procedures when stopping SLW (TLI) and you have completed the last journey over the single line
Inform the service manager, controller and signaller Unlock padlocks and remove scotch and clips Remove detonators Inform all relevant staff Return signals to normal working and check operation Ensure all staff and equate clear of the track Tell the train operator to resume normal working and cut in trip cock and safety equipment
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Who will be appointed to authorise trains through single line working, train not locked in?
The pilot
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When authorising trains through SLW (TNLI) what must the pilot make sure
Trains travelling in the right direction are signalled normally Trains in the wrong direction are worked over the single line one at a time
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What is point to point working
Point to point working allows a train service to operate through an area where the signalling is defective or there is temporarily no signalling
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How does point to point working operate?
Trains are authorised to proceed under strictly controlled conditions from the start point to the exit point, ignoring all signals in between and with the trip cock and associated safety equipment cut out The principle of point to point working is there must be one train in the affected section at any time. The exit point person in charge is responsible for authorising a train to enter the section once the previous train has left the exit point. The section can start and end anywhere there are places of safety A service manager will authorise point to point working
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What are the restrictions on point to point working
Point to point instructions do not apply Between Finchley Central and Mill Hill East Between Kensington Olympia and Earl’s Court Between Chalfont and Latimer and Chesham Between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon On network rail infrastructure
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What equipment do you need for point to point working
Point to point working form Train register for point to point working A hand lamp or red, yellow and green flag Scotch and clips if required
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When setting up point to point what must you tell the start point person in charge
You have been authorised to carry out point to point working Get their name The location of the start and exit points Arrange for a hand signaller if required
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In point to point working after briefing the start point person in charge what shoukd the exit point person in charge do?
Travel with the first train through to the exit point Tell the train operator to carry out the appropriate rules for passing each signal at danger Check the line for obstructions Secure any points throughout the route
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What should the start point person in charge ensure when the next train arrives at the start point after the first train has departed.
Show a red hand signal to the next train and hold it at the start point.
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What are the actions when the first train arrives at the exit point
Check the signal is green. Show the train operator a yellow signal As the train departs Check the tail lights are displayed Check the signal returns to danger Show a red hand signal in the direction the next train will arrive You must not tell the start point person in charge to authorise the next train to enter the section until you have seen the tail lights of the previous train pass you and you have seen the signal return to danger
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In point to point working how do you control trains through the area at the start point
Show a red hand signal to each approaching train When a train arrives Tell the train operator points to point working is in operation Tell the train operator not to move until authorised Ask the train operator to sign the train register for point to point working Tell the exit person in charge the train number and leading car number of the next train
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What is the procedure for telling train operators to proceed into a point to point working section?
Wait until the exit person in charge has told you a train can proceed Give the train operator a signed point to point working form Tell the train operator to cut out the trip cock and associated equipment Tell the train operator to proceed through the section Show a yellow hand signal to the train operator
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What are the rules for travelling through a point to point section
Carry out any platform duties Give one long train whistle Do not exceed 15mph Do not exceed 10mph over points
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What is the procedure when a train arrives at the exit point in point to point working
Check the train number and leading car number agree with those on the train register for point to point working Tell the train operator to cut trip cock and any associated safety equipment back in Get the train operator to sign the point to point working form Check the signal is green and show a green signal to the train operator
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When should point to point working be suspended
You must immediately suspend point to point working and get the controller to issue a code red if You become aware that two trains are in an affected section at one time A train arrives at the exit point without a point to point working form A train arrives at the exit point and the details of that train do not agree with those written on the train register for point to point working A train stalls in the affected area There is a communication failure between start and exit points
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You must always stop at a signal at danger except when
You have been authorised to pass signals under point to point working You are instructed to do so by a pilot when single line working is in operation You have been authorised to pass a fixed red light when carrying out a wrong direction movement
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When being authorised past a signal at danger you must
Drive slowly Keep a lookout for trains or obstructions You will be told if the section ahead is obstructed You will be told if you are providing assistance to a train in the section ahead
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What should you do if front tripped in the immediate vicinity of a signal
Tell the controller and act on his instructions. Try and confirm if a signal at danger has been passed
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If a signal is working correctly but has a defective train stop what will the previous signal display?
Red - Danger
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If a signal is working correctly but has a defective train stop what must a service manager do
Contact the signal operations manager to have the train-stop disconnected Tell train operators about the disconnection Tell train operators to approach the signal slowly Carry out the appropriate instructions for passing a signal at danger
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What are the train operators actions for passing an automatic signal at danger
Stop at the signal Check the type of signal Wait two minutes Contact the controller and try to ascertain why the signal is remaining at danger Act on instructions given If you cannot get any instructions you must proceed with the instructions to pass a signal at danger on your own authority
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If an auto station starter is remaining at danger and you are unable to contact the controller
Sound the train whistle to attract Station Staff You must not move the train until The signal clears You are instructed to do so
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What is the procedure for passing a signal at danger with authority
Tell the customers there will be a slight jolt Give one long blast of the whistle Move your train forward until the trip cock operates Reset the trip cock Always assume there is a train in the section ahead Give another long blast of the whistle and continue slowly forward in RM until you pass two consecutive stop signals displaying a proceed aspect not including draw up signals. Give a long blast on the whistle every 60 seconds
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If you have had to pass an auto signal at danger under your own authority what should you do as soon as you are able
Tell the controller or CSM/CSS as soon as you can
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When can you pass a semi automatic signal at danger without authority
Never
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Who is the only person that can authorise a train operator to pass a semi automatic signal at danger
Signaller
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In what ways can a signaller authorise you to pass a semi automatic signal remaining at danger
A duty manager or CSS /CSM by in person By direct telephone line Showing a clearly visible hand signal A controller using secure radio
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When should a signaller not authorise a train pass a semi automatic signal remaining at danger?
If there are points that need to be secured ahead
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What is route proving
Route proving allows trains to pass specific semi automatic signals at danger without the need to secure points
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Who authorised route proving
The service manager
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Under what circumstances should route proving be discontinued
The signal cannot be identified Signalling equipment is not working correctly You do not have a secure radio connection
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Where can route proving be carried out
At authorised locations in the relevant line supplements
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What agreements must the controller and signaller authorise before allowing route proving
Signalling equipment is working Who will pass the instructions to the operator Which train is used to prove the route Which signal a train is to be held at End of the route proving move Pass these details to the train operator.
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What should you tell the train operator of the route proving train
Route proving is being used Number of the signal being used To stop and wait at the signal Do not move his train until authorised
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What is the procedure for route proving after the train operator confirms he is at the proving signal
Tell him not to move his train until advised Clear proving signal to green and confirm This with operator Tell him he must use the mayday call button immediately if the signal changes to any other aspect Tell the other operator a train is proving his route the signal is green and the location of the end of route proving then authorise him to proceed At the end of route proving contact the controller
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When route proving when would you issue a code red to all trains in the area
If you receive a mayday call from either train operator If you become aware the route proving signal has changed from a green aspect If either of the trains move without authority
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When can passengers be carried over shunt signalled moves
If authorised by a service manager The shunt is displaying a proceed aspect
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You must not use instructions for carrying passengers over a shunt signal if
A reversing move requires you to change ends

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