PTS

Question 1

When are you permitted to go “on or near the line”?

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Answer 1

Only if it is absolutely necessary because of your duties

Only if you are aware of the hazards at that location

Question 2

Within what distance is defined as “on or near the line” at a platform?
Tick 1

Answer 2

1.25m (4 feet) and carrying out a technical activity

Question 3

When are you considered to be “On the Lineside”?

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Answer 3

Between the boundary fence and 3 meters from the running rail

Question 4

Are you allowed to use a mobile phone ‘on or near the line’?

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Answer 4

Yes, provided you are in a position of safety and required to do so as part of your duties

Question 5

A yellow circle on the cover of a Signal Post Telephone (SPT) indicates what?
Tick 1

Answer 5

The SPT is in an area of limited clearance

Question 6

If the Driver of train sounds the horn as a warning, how would you show you have heard the warning?
Tick 1

Answer 6

Raise 1 arm above your head

Question 7

Where would you find details of permissible line speeds?

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Answer 7

Sectional Appendix

FGW controlled issue route maps

Question 8

What must you do when warned of an approaching train?

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Answer 8

Acknowledge the warning and go to the position of safety

Question 9

If there is no authorised walking route, where is the safest place to walk ‘on or near the line’ when lines are open to traffic?
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Answer 9

In the cess facing oncoming traffic

Question 10

What is the minimum distance for a position of safety at each of the line-speeds listed below?

Answer 10

90 mph - 1.25m
100 mph - 1.25m
110 mph - 2m

Question 11

How long must you be in a position of safety before a train passes?
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Answer 11

10 seconds

Question 12

How often would you look up to see if a train is approaching when you are “on or near the line”?
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Answer 12

Every 5 seconds

Question 13

You are making an emergency telephone call. In what order must you carry out the four actions listed below? (i.e. number 1 for the first thing you would do, number 2 for the second up to number 4)
Insert Numbers

Answer 13

Give the details of the emergency, state which line(s) you need blocking and any emergency services required - 3

Give your name, job title, company and location, including your telephone or radio call number (using the phonetic alphabet) - 2

State “This is an emergency call” and check you are speaking to the right person e.g. the signaller - 1

Make sure the message is properly understood by the other person and repeated back to you. Then wait for further instructions - 4

Question 14

What must you do if you discover a problem, which may affect the safety of trains?
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Answer 14

Move to the position of safety and tell the signaller immediately
B

Question 15

In each of these situations, how would you stop a train in an emergency?

Answer 15

During daylight - Show a red flag. If you do not have a red flag
raise both your arms above your head

During darkness or poor visibility - You must show a red light to the driver or any light waved violently

Question 16

From 05th June 2010, PTS for non-track workers (e.g. FGW traincrew and other FGW staff who hold PTS) can be found in which Rulebook module?

Answer 16

Module G1

Question 17

What is the minimum Personal Protective Equipment that you must wear for most activities “on or near the line”? Select two items from the list below.
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Answer 17

Approved high visibility clothing

Approved safety footwear

Question 18

If you are walking “on or near the line” in darkness, what must you take with you?
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Answer 18

A hand lamp

Question 19

You are walking alone along the cess and need to cross open lines. List five things you should do/consider before/when crossing.
List 5

Answer 19

A place of safety
Direction of trains
Speed of the line
Any third rail
Points or junctions

Question 20

If caught between two approaching trains and you were unable to reach a position of safety what must your actions be?
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Answer 20

Lie down in either the 6 or 10 foot gathering any lose clothing

Question 21

If you were required to work on the outside of a train next to the running line what must you do before going onto the line?
Tick 1

Answer 21

Arrange for the signaller to stop all train movements

Question 22

What term must never be used to describe a line that is obstructed?
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Answer 22

Not Clear

Question 23

When walking in and around yards and depots list four additional risks that may be present?
List 4

Answer 23

Movement of trains
Slips trips and falls
Limited clearance areas

Question 24

If you were passing a engineering worksite and machinery or workers were encrouching onto the “live” railway what would you do?

Answer 24

Contact signaller

stop trains

Question 25

If you were required to carry out a controlled evacuation of passengers from your train list five things you must take into account? List 5

Answer 25

``` Electric traction current switched off How the passenger will be moved from the site If passenger are to cross multiple ones Protection of all lines Places of safety Nominate responsible people to assist ```

Question 26

You have to carry out emergency detonator protection of the line. Which five statements from the list below describe the actions you must take? Tick 5

Answer 26

If possible, walk 2 km (1¼ miles) from the incident towards oncoming traffic Place the detonators 20m (20 yards) apart Stand at least 30m (30 yards) from any detonator that is likely to explode Place 3 detonators on the line Consider your own safety at all times

Question 27

You have to carry out emergency detonator protection of the line and you encounter a tunnel whilst walking back. Which seven statements from the list below describe the actions you must take? Tick 7

Answer 27

If possible, walk 2 km (1¼ miles) from the incident towards oncoming traffic Place the detonators 20m (20 yards) apart Stand at least 30m (30 yards) from any detonator that is likely to explode Place 3 detonators on the line Place 3 detonators before entering the tunnel. Lie down in the six foot or between the wall and running rail or stand in a refuge if a train approaches when you are in the tunnel Consider your own safety at all times

Question 28

You have to carry out emergency detonator protection of the line and you encounter a converging junction whilst walking back. Which seven statements from the list below describe the actions you must take? Tick 7

Answer 28

If possible, walk 2 km (1¼ miles) from the incident towards oncoming traffic Place the detonators 20m (20 yards) apart Stand at least 30m (30 yards) from any detonator that is likely to explode Place 3 detonators on the line Place 3 detonators on approach to the junction Use your discretion as which line to protect first Consider your own safety at all times

Question 29

Where would you find details of which lines are fitted with the AC electrification system? Tick 1

Answer 29

Sectional Appendix

Question 30

When must you consider the OHLE line to be live? Tick 1

Answer 30

At all times

Question 31

What would you do if you saw something hanging from the OHLE? Tick 1

Answer 31

Report it immediately to the relevant ECO, specially stopping to do so B

Question 32

What is the minimum distance between you, or any part of your clothing and any live OHLE equipment or anything hanging from it? Tick 1

Answer 32

2.75 meters, or cab floor level

Question 33

What are the names of the four wires in the OHLE system? | List 4

Answer 33

Catenary Wire Contact Wire Headspan Wire Structure Bond

Question 34

If you found any Red Bond equipment to be damaged or not attached what must you do? Tick 1

Answer 34

Keep people back from it and report it to the ECO immediately

Question 35

If somebody is lying injured below the OHLE, rescue operations may only be attempted prior to isolation of power if you, the person, and anything you are holding comes no closer than what distance from the OHLE?

Answer 35

1meter

Question 36

How would you identify a line equipped with an electrified third rail? Tick 1

Answer 36

Live Rail located outside running rail raised above running rail height on insulators

Question 37

What is the voltage of the third rail? | Tick 1

Answer 37

650-750 volts DC

Question 38

What safety precautions must you take if removing TC Clips in a third rail area? Tick 1

Answer 38

Remove the clip nearest to the 3rd rail first, then from the rail furthest from the 3rd rail

Question 39

Does isolation of power to the third rail give assurance all train movements have been stopped on the line concerned? Tick 1

Answer 39

No

Question 40

What additional safety precautions must you take when walking near lines equipped with the third rail system? Tick 2

Answer 40

Always consider the line to be live and extremely dangerous at all times Step across any rail, using sections gaps where possible or protected walkway

Question 41

Where would you place detonators on a third rail system? | Tick 1

Answer 41

The line furthest from the live rail

Question 42

How would you cross a third rail system if no other means of crossing? Tick 1

Answer 42

Step over the running rail and live rail in one movement