Preparation and movement of trains TW1

Question 1

1 Abnormal Break Application

If your train has been brought to a stand by a brake application which you did not make, what must you check?

Answer 1

• Check the TPWS & AWS panel
• Check to see if the passenger alarm system or the guard has operated the brake system.
• Check to see if your train is complete.

Question 2

1 Abnormal Break Application

What what must you assume if:

• The tail lamp is missing
• The brake pipe is open at the rear.

Answer 2

1 Abnormal Break Application

You must assume that your train has become divided.

Question 3

2 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

If your train has failed, when may it be assisted in the rear?

Answer 3

2 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

If you can apply the automatic brake in an emergency.

Question 4

2.1 Assisting a failed loconotive-hauled trains in the rear

You must reach a clear understanding with the driver of an assisting locomotive about how the movement is to be?

Answer 4

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2.1 Assisting a failed loconotive-hauled trains in the rear

• Stopped
• Started
• Controlled

Question 5

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

When assisting a locomotive in the rear, when can you use the GSM-R radio?

Answer 5

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

At any time during the movement.

Question 6

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

When assisting a failed locomtive from the rear and before the the movement begins, what must you isolate?

Answer 6

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

You must temporarily isolate the TPWS.

Question 7

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

What must you reinstate immediately after your train has detached from the rear of a failed train?

Answer 7

2.1 Assisting a failed locomotive-hauled trains in the rear

You must immediately reinstate TPWS.

Question 8

4.4 Coaching stock vehicles withisolated brakes

What following conditions 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?

Answer 8

4.4 Coaching stock vehicles withisolated brakes

• The train is formed of at least five 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 10 mph (15 km/h) below the permitted speed for that train over the line concerned. However, the speed need not be reduced below 35 mph (55 km/h)

Question 9

4.6 Carrying out a running brake test

How do you test the automatic brakes are working correctly?

Answer 9

4.6 Carrying out a running brake test

By carrying out a running brake test. When you carry out a running brake test, you must do so from a speed that is high enough for you to be sure that:

• The brake is operating effectively
• The speed of the train is being reduced.

Question 10

4.6 Carrying out a running brake test

When must you carry out a running break test?

Answer 10

4.6 Carrying out a running brake test

You must carry out the running brake test at the first opportunity after beginning the journey. You must, if possible, also carry out a running brake test in good time before approaching:

• The first stopping place
• A crossing place on a single line
• A steep falling gradient
• A terminus or dead-end platform line.

Question 11

5.1 Broken, distorted or damaged rail and broken fishplates.

After being told of a broken or defective rail or broken fishplates on the line on which your train is to travel. what speed can you travel?

Answer 11

5.1 Broken, distorted or damaged rail and broken fishplates.

You must do so at no more than the speed the signaller tells you. The signaller will tell you what is happening and the location of the rail defect.

Question 12

5.2 Bridge strike

If a underbridge bridge is reported as having been struck by a road vehicle, what speed are you allowed to travel past the bridge?

Answer 12

5.2 Bridge strike

The signaller will tell you what has happened and the location of the bridge. When you are told to proceed, you must do so at no greater speed than the signaller tells you. You must not increase speed until the whole of your train has passed beyond the bridge concerned.

Question 13

5.2 Bridge strike

If a over-bridge bridge is reported as having been struck by a road vehicle, what speed are you allowed to travel past the bridge?

Answer 13

5.2 Bridge strike

The signaller may ask you to check the bridge before passing under it. In this case you must:

• Stop your train before passing under the bridge
• Check for any obvious damage, including debris on the line
• Tell the signaller whether the line appears to be safe for the passage of trains. If there is no obvious damage or debris, you may pass under the bridge at a speed not exceeding 5 mph (10 km/h).

Question 14

5.3 Track defects

If you believe there is a track defect, what information must you tell the signaller as soon as possible?

Answer 14

5.3 Track defects

You must tell the signaller:

• The location of the defect
• The type of defect
• Whether there is a bridge or viaduct at or close to the location of the defect
• As much information as you can about the defect.

Question 15

5.3 Track defects

What are the four types of track defects you must report?

Answer 15

5.3 Track defects

The four types of track defects are:

• A track defect that is Seen
• A track defect that is Felt
• A track defect that is Heard
• A Deterioration of ride quality

Deterioration: you do not need to tell the signaller about this. you must report this to operation control at the earliest opportunity.

Question 16

6 Classification of trains

What classification is a Class 1 train?

Answer 16

6 Classification of trains

• Express passenger train.

Question 17

6 Classification of trains

What classification is a Class 2 train?

Answer 17

6 Classification of trains

• Ordinary passenger train.

Question 18

6 Classification of trains

What classification is a Class 5 train?

Answer 18

6 Classification of trains

• Empty coach stock train.

Question 19

8.2 Treating and reporting doors as defective

If a door has become defective, what information must you tell the signaller?

Answer 19

8.2 Treating and reporting doors as defective

You must tell the signaller what has happened and give details of:

• The vehicle number
• The location of the door
• The position of all door controls
• The position of the traction interlock switch at the time of the incident.

You must not move your train until instructed to do so by the signaller.

Question 20

8.3 Passenger falling from the train during the journey

If you know or suspect that someone has fallen from the train, what must you tell the signaller?

Answer 20

8.3 Passenger falling from the train during the journey

You must tell the signaller if:

• Someone has fallen from the train.
• You cannot be certain whether anyone has fallen from the train.

You must also tell the signaller if it is known or suspected that someone has fallen from the train, but it is not known which door was involved.

You must, if possible, transfer passengers to another vehicle and place the vehicle out of use.

Question 21

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 1 mean?

Answer 21

9 Driver guard communication

• Stop.

Question 22

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 1-2 mean?

Answer 22

9 Driver guard communication

• Close power operated doors.

Question 23

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 2-2 mean?

Answer 23

9 Driver guard communication

• Do not open doors (driver and guard to speak to one another).

Question 24

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 3 mean?

Answer 24

9 Driver guard communication

• Set Back.

Question 25

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 3-3 mean?

Answer 25

9 Driver guard communication

• Guard required by driver, or guard or driver to speak on the telephone.

Question 26

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 4 mean?

Answer 26

9 Driver guard communication

• Slow Down.

Question 27

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 6 mean?

Answer 27

9 Driver guard communication

• Draw Forwards

Question 28

9 Driver guard communication

What does bell buzzer code 9 mean?

Answer 28

9 Driver guard communication

• Police assistance required.

Question 29

10.1 When entering or leaving the driving cab

When you enter a driving cab before starting a journey, when taking over the train from another driver or leaving the train, what must you ensure is set?

Answer 29

10.1 When entering or leaving the driving cab

• The DRA.

Question 30

10.2 When stopping at a station platform or at a signal at danger

What must you set when stopped at a signal at danger?

Answer 30

10.2 When stopping at a station platform or at a signal at danger

You must set the DRA when your train:

• Stops at a station platform where the starting signal is at danger
• Is stopped at any signal at danger.

Question 31

10.3 When stopping at a station platform where no signal is provided

Your train has entered a station platform under the authority of a ground position light. What must you remember to set when you come to a halt?

Answer 31

10.3 When stopping at a station platform where no signal is provided

• You must set the DRA.

Question 32

10.3 When stopping at a station platform where no signal is provided

Your train has been authorised to pass at danger a signal on the approach to a station platform. What must you remember to set when you come to a halt?

Answer 32

10.3 When stopping at a station platform where no signal is provided

• You must set the DRA.

Question 33

11 Driving-cab equipment

When preparing a train for service, the following equipment must be available in the cab that the train will be driven from?

Answer 33

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11 Driving-cab equipment

• At least 10 detonators.
• Two track-circuit operating clips.
• Two red flags.
• A spare tail lamp or hand lamp when working locomotive-hauled DO trains.
• Any other equipment shown in the instructions for the type of train concerned.

Question 34

12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

If instructed by the signaller to examine the line, you must:

Answer 34

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12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

• Reach a clear understanding with the signaller as to which portion of line is to be examined
• Proceed over the affected portion of the line at caution
• Carry out any other instructions.

Question 35

12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

When examining the line and the affected portion of line is within a tunnel, what speed must you not exceed?

Answer 35

12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

You must not exceed 10 mph (15 km/h) through the tunnel.

Question 36

12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

When examining the line, is because of a suspected track defect, what speed must you not exceed?

Answer 36

12.1 How to carry out an examination of the line

You must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) over the affected portion of line.

Question 37

12.2 If the headlight has failed

If your headlight has completely failed, when asked to examine the line during darkness, poor visibility or if there is a tunnel in the section. Can you still carry out this task?

Answer 37

12.2 If the headlight has failed

No! You must not use a train to examine the line if the headlight has failed completely, Unless a portable headlight is fitted.

Question 38

12.3 Being accompanied by a competent person

When examining the line, when must you be accompanied by a competent person?

Answer 38

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12.3 Being accompanied by a competent person

• During darkness
• Poor visibility
• If the affected portion of line is within a tunnel.

You must be accompanied by the guard or other competent person (if one is immediately available).

Question 39

13.1 At a signal box or when a hand danger signal is shown

When at a signal box or when a hand danger signal is shown, if your train explodes one or more detonators what are your immediate actions?

Answer 39

13.1 At a signal box or when a hand danger signal is shown

You must:

• Stop your train immediately
• Not proceed until given permission to do so.

Question 40

13.2 Other situations (exploding detonators)

If you explode a detonator in the middle of nowhere what are your immediate actions?

Answer 40

13.2 Other situations (exploding detonators)

You must:

• Stop your train immediately
• Proceed at caution towards the obstruction, or any signal, end of authority (EoA) or handsignal.

Question 41

14.1 Headlights and marker lights

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

Answer 41

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14.1 Headlights and marker lights

• On a running line
• Moving on any line or in a depot, yard or siding
• Being propelled in the right direction.

Question 42

14.1 Headlights and marker lights

What must you ensure in regards to headlights (fixed or portable) at the front of your train?

Answer 42

14.1 Headlights and marker lights

You must make sure:

• Switched on when the train is moving on a running line
• Displaying the correct day or night beam.

Question 43

14.1 Headlights and marker lights

When must you ensure headlights (fixed or portable) is switched off?

Answer 43

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14.1 Headlights and marker lights

• In a depot, Yard or Siding
• When stabled on a running line.

Question 44

14.2 Tail lamps

You must make sure there is a tail lamp that is lit at the rear of the train when it is:

Answer 44

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14.2 Tail lamps

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

When two built-in electric tail lights are provided, you must make sure both are lit, where possible.

Question 45

14.4 Lights when making a wrong-direction movement

When making a wrong-direction movement of more than 400 metres (440 yards), what lights need to be displayed?

Answer 45

14.4 Lights when making a wrong-direction movement

You 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 46

14.4 Lights when making a wrong-direction movement

When making a wrong direction movement as an assisting train, what lights need to be displayed?

Answer 46

14.4 Lights when making a wrong-direction movement

You must make sure you display normal headlights at both ends of your train and have switched off the tail lamp. You can use a portable headlight or a handlamp if the above lights or lamps are not available.

Question 47

15 Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

A locomotive is assisting in the rear of your train. before the movement begins what must you confirm with the other driver?

Answer 47

15 Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

You must reach a clear understanding with the driver of the assisting locomotive about how the movement is to be:

• Started
• Stopped
• Controlled.

Question 48

Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

If the assisting train is attached to the rear of the failed train, who must you inform?

Answer 48

Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

You must tell the signaller.

Question 49

18 Looking out along a train

When starting away when must you look out along the train?

Answer 49

18 Looking out along a train

When it is:

• Safe
• And possible to do so.

You must look out to make sure everything is in order.

Question 50

If the Passenger Communication Apparatus is operated, you must, if possible, avoid stopping the train?

Answer 50

• In a tunnel
• On a viaduct
• In any other unsuitable location

Question 51

19 Passenger communication apparatus (PCA)

If the Passenger Communication Apparatus is operated, when must you stop the train immediately?

Answer 51

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19 Passenger communication apparatus (PCA)

• You have reason to believe that the train may be in danger
• The apparatus is operated as the train is leaving a station.

You must reset the PCA before the train restarts.

Question 52

20 Permissive working

What is the definition of Permissive working?

Answer 52

20 Permissive working

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 53

20.3 Proceeding towards the rear of another train on permissive-worked lines

If you are signalled into a platform under permissive working how far away from the train do you stop?

Answer 53

20.3 Proceeding towards the rear of another train on permissive-worked lines

You must:

• Approach at caution
• Stop your train at least 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) short of the train in front.

Question 54

20.5 Setting-back movements where permissive working is authorised

If you are in a permissively worked platform and you do a detachment how far back do you move?

Answer 54

20.5 Setting-back movements where permissive working is authorised

If making a setting-back movement when coupling or uncoupling, you must make sure that the movement is not greater than a distance of 600 mm (2 feet).

If it is necessary for the movement to be greater than this distance, you must get the authority of the signaller.

If the movement was made on the authority of the signaller, you must tell the signaller when the movement has been completed.

Question 55

20.6 Emergency permissive working

What is Emergency Permissive Working?

Answer 55

20.6 Emergency permissive working

The signaller authorising 2 trains into a station which is a non permissive platform during time of disruption.

Question 56

21 Personal equipment

What 2 forms must you always carry with you?

Answer 56

21 Personal equipment

You must always carry a supply of:

• RT3185 forms (Reporting signal failure and irregularity)
• NR3190 forms (Emergency special working).

Question 57

22 Poor visibility

If you cannot see signals, block markers or lineside indicators soon enough to react to them during poor visibility, what must you do?

Answer 57

22 Poor visibility

You must reduce the speed of your train as you consider necessary.

You must not exceed 40 mph (65 km/h) during poor visibility on a line where AWS is not provided.

Question 58

22 Poor visibility

You are on a line where AWS is not provided during poor visibility. what speed must you not exceed?

Answer 58

22 Poor visibility

You must not exceed 40 mph (65 km/h) during poor visibility on a line where AWS is not provided.

Question 59

Propelling movement

26.4 During the movement

If you are making a propelling movement, you must drive from the leading cab unless either of the following 2 things apply?

Answer 59

​Propelling movement

26.4 During the movement

• You have to look out for signals or handsignals 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 handsignals during the movement.

Question 60

Propelling movement

26.4 During the movement

When you are making a propelling movement, what must you do throughout the movement?

Answer 60

Propelling movement

26.4 During the movement

​You must enurse:

• Observe all signals
• Not pass any block marker, signal or stop board without authority
• Not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h), except for an officers’ special train
• Sound the warning horn when approaching a level crossing.

Question 61

28 Rail adhesion

What are the three levels of rail adhesion?

Answer 61

28 Rail adhesion

The three levels of rail adhesion are:

• Good - Rail adhesion conditions are good.
• Expected - Rail adhesion is no worse than would be expected for that location and enviromental conditions.
• Reportable - Rail adhesion is worse than would be expected for the location and environmental conditions.

Question 62

28.2 When to report rail adhesion levels

When would you report rail adhesion levels?

Answer 62

28.2 When to report rail adhesion levels

You must tell the signaller immediately if you experience ‘reportable’ rail adhesion levels.

• Reportable - Rail adhesion is worse than would be expected for the location and environmental conditions.

Question 63

28.3 Arranging a controlled test stop

When the signaller tells you to make a controlled test stop, how must you brake the train?

Answer 63

28.3 Arranging a controlled test stop

In the way that you would normally use for the environmental and rail adhesion conditions at the location, rather than the way that you would for ‘reportable’ rail adhesion levels.

Question 64

What must your immediate action be if you suspect the rail to be damaged?

Answer 64

If you suspect the rail to be damaged, you must:

• Stop the train specially
• Tell the signaller immediately.

Question 65

28.5 Serious wheel slip

What must you do if you experience serious wheel slip?

Answer 65

28.5 Serious wheel slip

You must tell the signaller the location where serious or prolonged wheel slip is experienced.

Question 66

If the conductor driver is not familiar with the type of traction concerned, what you must explain before starting the journey?

Answer 66

You must explain:

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

Question 67

When can you allow a passenger train to enter a Sidings or Goods lines?

Answer 67

When:

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

Question 68

When snow is falling, or fallen snow is being disturbed by the passage of trains, when must you carry out running brake tests?

Answer 68

You must apply full service break every 3-5 minutes, ensuring your speed drops by 10mph. You also need to ensure your speed remains 10mph below line speed. There is know need to drop your speed below 50mph.

Question 69

Whose permission do you need to make any of the following moves:

• A wrong-direction movement
• A movement towards a signal at danger
• Any movement on a permissive platform line.

Answer 69

You need the signallers permission.

Question 70

If your train overruns a platform, it can only return to the platform if which two of the following apply?

Answer 70

• The overrun is no more than 400 metres (440 yards) beyond the platform.
• You have received permission from the signaller.

You must tell the guard when permission has been given for the train to return to the platform.

Question 71

If you cannot control the speed of your train or you need to alert anyone about some other emergency, you must:

Answer 71

• Sound the ‘train in distress’ warning (a continuous series of long blasts on the high/loud tone of the horn)
• Switch on the hazard warning indication if provided
• Display a red light.

Question 72

If your train stops out of course for any reason or is only making slow progress, who must you inform?

Answer 72

You must tell the signaller as soon as possible, including the reason for your train stopping.

Question 73

You are being relieved by a new driver. What information must you give them for the safe operation of the train?

Answer 73

This must include:

• Any operational requirements affecting the safe working of the train
• Any defects with the train which the new driver or guard needs to know about
• Any instructions given by the signaller.

Question 74

If you see an obstruction or something wrong which could put a following train in danger, how far can you proceed before contacting the signaller?

Answer 74

You must not proceed beyond the next stop signal until you have told the signaller.

Question 75

If a signaller has been told, or has reason to believe, that trespassers are likely to endanger trains, the signaller will stop your train.

What speed are you allowed to proceed at on the main line and through a tunnel?

Answer 75

The signaller will stop your train, tell you what is happening and tell you:

• To proceed at caution past the affected location
• If there is a tunnel in the affected section, not to exceed 10 mph (15 km/h) through the tunnel.

Question 76

What horn tone would you use to:

Give a warning to anyone on or near a running line?

Answer 76

High and low tones - use the loud setting

Question 77

What horn tone would you use to: Give an urgent warning to anyone on or dangerously near to the line?

Answer 77

High tone - use the loud setting

Question 78

What horn tone would you use to: When passing a whistle board?

Answer 78

Low tone - use the loud setting

Question 79

What horn tone would you use to: Give a warning when in a depot or siding?

Answer 79

Low tone - use the soft setting

Question 80

What horn tone would you use to: Sound a local or special code?

Answer 80

High tone - use the loud setting

Question 81

What horn tone would you use to: Wrong-direction movements?

Answer 81

High tone - use the loud setting

Question 82

You must only sound the horn when passing a whistle board between what hours?

Answer 82

0600 and 2359, except in an emergency or when anyone is on or near the line.

Question 83

If you are going to be working on the outside of your train, when on the main line. what arrangements must you come to with the signaller for trains to be stopped?

Answer 83

• Ask the signaller to stop the passage of trains on the lines concerned
• Get an assurance from the signaller that this has been done
• Reach a clear understanding about which lines have been blocked
• Reach a clear understanding about which lines will stay open to traffic
• Ask the signaller to read back to you the details that have been recorded.

The signaller will then give you an authority number. Until you are given this authority number, you must not consider the adjacent line as being blocked.

Question 84

8.2 Treating and reporting doors as defective

Name four things that would render doors on a passenger train as defective?

Answer 84

8.2 Treating and reporting doors as defective

• A power-operated door closes other than through normal operation.
• The train starts with someone or something trapped in a 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 is possible that the condition of the door may have contributed to the accident.
• Someone falls from the door during the journey.
• The power-operated door controls become inoperative.
• The central door locking becomes defective.
• The internal passenger ‘door open’ buttons become lit when the train is moving.

Question 85

10.1 When entering or leaving the driving cab

If there is a platform starting signal, you must reset the DRA only when one of the following three things applies?

Answer 85

10.1 When entering or leaving the driving cab

• The platform starting signal has been cleared.
• You have been given authority to pass the signal at danger.
• You are allowed to pass the signal at danger on your own authority.

Question 86

Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

Which driver is responsible for coupling the trains?

Answer 86

Locomotive assisting in the rear of a train

15.1 Before the movement begins

The driver of the assisting locomotive is responsible for coupling the trains.

Question 87

20.4 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 87

20.4 Following another train which is moving on a permissive-worked line

You must ensure:

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

Question 88

Propelling movement

26.3 Before the movement starts

Before the movement starts, you must both reach a clear understanding with the shunter about:

Answer 88

Propelling movement

26.3 Before the movement starts

• The movement
• The limits of the movement
• How it will be controlled.

You can use GSM-R radio to speak at any time during the journey about how the movement is to be started, stopped and controlled. you must also temporarily isolate TPWS before the movement starts & reinstate TPWS when the movement has been completed.