Publications & Booking On

Question 1

What does WON stand for?

Answer 1

Weekly Operating Notice

Question 2

What does PON stand for?

Answer 2

Periodical Operating Notice

Question 3

When are the Rule Book amendments issued?

Answer 3

TWICE YEARLY - the first Saturday of June & December

Question 4

In the Rule Book, what does a black line in the margin mean?

Answer 4

New rule or new update to that rule.
First time this has been printed.

Question 5

In the Rule Book, what does the green writing in the margin mean?

Answer 5

Denotes who is responsible for carrying out that rule.

Question 6

In the Rule Book what is meant by a red box?

Answer 6

The information/Rule inside the red box is considered critical.

Question 7

When is the WON issued?

Answer 7

WEEKLY & runs Saturday to Friday.

Question 8

When is the PON issued?

Answer 8

QUARTERLY - on the first Saturday of March, June, September & December.

Question 9

What are the 3 sections of the PON?

Answer 9

1 - Amendments To National Operations Publications
2 - Including National Operating Instructions
3 - Miscellaneous Instructions And Notices

AIM

Question 10

What do the 3 little stars mean in the margin of the WON?

Answer 10

This is the last time this information will be published.

Question 11

What are the 5 main sections of the WON and their order?

Answer 11

1 - Safety Notices
2 - Temporary Speed Restrictions
3 - Engineering Arrangements
4 - Signalling And Permanent Way Alterations
5 - General Instructions And Notices

STEGS

Question 12

When should you wear your ID card?

Answer 12

Whenever on duty, including travelling to and from your start and finish of duty.

Question 13

What colour is the late notice case?

Answer 13

Red

Question 14

How many different Notice Cases should you find at the booking on point and what are they called?

Answer 14

1 - Late Notice Case (Red)
2 - New Notice Case
3 - General Notice Case
4 - Permanent Notice Case
5 - Health & Safety Notice Case (Yellow)

Question 15

What colour is the health and safety case?

Answer 15

Yellow

Question 16

How long does information stay in the late notice case?

Answer 16

72 HOURS with the exception of emergency/blanket speed restrictions or until it can be included in the next WON.
If the notice case is still valid after 72 hours it must be transferred to the NEW NOTICE CASE.

Question 17

What are the 7 NTS categories?

Answer 17

1 - Situational awareness
2 - Diligence
3 - Communication
4 - Decision making and action
5 - Cooperation and working with others
6 - Workload management
7 - Self management

S DC DC WS

Question 18

Where would you find a copy of the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 18

EDS (Employee Development System)

https://eds.railsmart.io/Login.aspx

Question 19

What are the 5 main parts of the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 19

Maps
Exceptional Poor Rail Adhesion Areas
Table A Diagrams
Special Working Arrangements
Local Instructions
Route Availability

MET SLR

Question 20

What is a multi SPAD signal?

Answer 20

A signal that has had more than 1 SPAD in a rolling 5 year period

Question 21

When is the Sectional Appendix updated?

Answer 21

Quarterly as required

Question 22

Who issues the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 22

Network Rail

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-and-commercial/information-for-operators/national-electronic-sectional-appendix/#SA

Question 23

What is the purpose of the Rule Book?

Answer 23

The Rule Book is the document that contains operational rules, regulations and procedures for the entire GB main line rail network.
Written by RSSB who publish & maintain it.
Now available as an App

Question 24

Apart from, WON’s, PON’s, Sectional Appendix and Rules Book, what other publications will you receive?

Answer 24

Appendix to the Rule Book - more company specific.
Drivers policy
Traction manuals

Question 25

Where can you find a list of GSMR codes?

Answer 25

Sectional Appendix

Question 26

What's the purpose of the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 26

It's a modular document, written by Network Rail which describes all the infrastructure on its routes.

Question 27

How long does a SPAD notice stay up for?

Answer 27

12 weeks

Question 28

What does PP mean on a Table A diagram in the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 28

Permissive Working - full use for Class 1, 2, 3, ECS, 5, 9 & 0 Where two trains can be signalled in the same section at the same time

Question 29

What documents are required when booking on (either paper or electronic)?

Answer 29

WON - Weekly Operating Notice PON - Periodical Operating Notice WTT - Working Timetable (including amendments if any) STN - Special Traffic Notice Diagram Public Timetable Traction Manual

Question 30

What equipment must you carry while on duty and signing on?

Answer 30

Train drivers licence & Train driving certificate (card/paper) Personal ID card Drivers keys including Master key, BR1 key and Carriage key Handlamp Watch High visibility vest Signalling & TPWS irregularity form RT3185 Drivers report form Emergency Special Working Ticket NR3190 Full PPE including spare glasses if required

Question 31

Which national database is used for the storing of all safety related events that occur on the GB rail network?

Answer 31

SMIS - Safety Management Information System

Question 32

How many weeks do notices stay in the New Notice Case?

Answer 32

3 WEEKS - then if still applicable moved to the General Notice Case for 5 weeks

Question 33

Where would you find information relating to cab passes?

Answer 33

Train Driving Policy or Permanent Notice Case

Question 34

How many cab passes are there and who do they permit?

Answer 34

6 Green = Instructor Blue = Driving Competency Yellow = PTS Competent Black = Route Leaner from other TOC Red = VIP must be accompanied by either green or blue Purple = EMR or network rail staff, controller or signaller

Question 35

How is a speed change signalled in the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 35

Asterix (*)

Question 36

Where can you find details on permissive working areas?

Answer 36

The Sectional Appendix

Question 37

List examples of information contained in the Late Notice Case?

Answer 37

Emergency Speed Restrictions Cancellation of Rail Head Cleaning Severe Weather Conditions Emergency Single Line Working Temporary Block Working (TBW) Emergency Special Working (ESW)

Question 38

What is the maximum amount of alcohol you can have in your system when booking on?

Answer 38

BREATH - 13 MICROGRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER 100 MILLILETERS Blood - 29 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres Urine - 39 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres

Question 39

If charged by the police with a drink or drugs related offence what must you do?

Answer 39

You must inform your line manager before reporting for your next turn of duty.

Question 40

What structure is not found in the Sectional Appendix?

Answer 40

Bridges - they are not considered part of the railway route itself.

Question 41

What is Route Availability (RA)?

Answer 41

The Route Availability (RA) system is a method for assessing the compatibility of rail vehicles with structures along the permanent way. It can be found in the Sectional Appendix.

Question 42

How long do notices stay in the Late Notice Case?

Answer 42

72 HOURS - except emergency speed restrictions (ESR) which will remain in the case until published in the Weekly Operating Notice (WON) when they become Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR).

Question 43

How long do notices stay in the General Notice Case?

Answer 43

5 WEEKS - then if still applicable moved to the Permanent Notice Case

Question 44

Which notices are displayed in the Permanent Notice Case?

Answer 44

Any notices that require posting for more than 8 WEEKS

Question 45

Give example of notices you would expect to find in the Health & Safety Notice Case (Yellow)?

Answer 45

Health & Safety Law Notice First Aid Arrangements For Location Reporting Procedures Of Accidents Evacuation Procedures Employer Liability Insurance Certificate Environmental Policy Statement Alcohol & Drugs Policy Fire Arrangements

Question 46

What form is a RT3185?

Answer 46

Signalling & TPWS irregularity form

Question 47

What form is a NR3190?

Answer 47

Emergency Special Working Ticket