Railways Flashcards
In the event that on site power shut down has been confirmed by a named
responsible/certificated person, the incident commander is to
send an appropriate message to
Brigade Control detailing and confirming this action including the name of the responsible
person
CTA - • HAL - • HEX - • IP - OLE • PD - • RIO - • ROLO -
• CTA - Central Terminal Area • DLR - Docklands Light Railway • HAL - Heathrow Airport Limited • HEX - Heathrow Express Link • IP - Intervention Point OLE - Overhead Line Equipment Procurement department Railway incident officer Railway operations Liason Officer
SCR - • SPT - • TOC - • TOPS - • TSS -
Station control room Signalpost telephone train operating company total operations processing system technical and services support
SCDs can usually be found
in s?
Incident commanders are to be
aware that ?
When operations
are complete UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
On third rail, DLR and LUL systems, there may be rare occasions when Brigade personnel
may be required to use SCDs. SCDs MAY ONLY BE USED BY
train driving cabs and may be available on station premise
twin track configurations may require SCDs to be placed on to the non incident line in
order to provide a safe working environment for emergency service personnel.
should SCDs that have been placed on the track be
removed by Brigade personnel.
FRU TRAINED PERSONNEL IN
AN EMERGENCY AND IN THE ABSENCE OF RAILWAY PERSONNEL
When gathering information to assist in the dynamic risk assessment, the incident commander
may use:
- 7 (2)(d) information.
- Operational risk database (ORD) via the MDT
- Rail control rooms.
- Total Operations Processing System (TOPS).
- HAZCHEM.
- Rail incident officer (RIO)
- Command Planning System (CPS).
- Brigade Control.
TOPS information is available to the incident commander via Brigade Control by
The Total Operations Processing System (TOPS) is a computer based information system which
details information on coach, wagon and freight identification numbers. The information
available covers .
sending a
message prefixed “request TOPS information on carriage number…….at (location
the location, origination, destination, details of the contents, and other rail
operators’ information
The term “trains run under caution” means that the driver is warned that personnel are on
the track and they must proceed at a speed which will enable them to safely stop the train if
necessary.
speed on straight and speed bends,poor visibility ?
On long straight stretches of line when visibility is clear, trains can run at a maximum
of 50 mph. On stretches of track which are obscured by bends or in bad visibility, the speed
could be as low as 5 mph.
If a person that needs to be rescued or assisted is in a place of relative safety and there is no
immediate risk, firefighters are
not to be placed at risk. Under such circumstances, and until the
appropriate risk control measures are put in place to enable them to be accessed safely, the
person should be comforted and reassured.
If a casualty is beyond assistance or humanitarian aid, then
personnel are not to be placed at risk.
in order to attempt to preserve human life, Incident
Commanders may need to commit crews to the track. Persons trapped, injured, unconscious, or
in distress in circumstances that are a direct and immediate danger can be considered to require
urgent action.
in the event of the incident commander
committing crews, It is important therefore to remember that such action should only be taken as a
last resort.
In all such circumstances IC will….
priority message should be sent to Brigade Control.
• Brigade lookouts to be placed on either side of the incident site.
• Whenever and wherever possible, maintain line of sight
• Suitable emergency evacuation route/s and the time needed to reach them should be
determined to designated places of safety, and crews briefed accordingly. These must lead to
at least 3m from any immediate risk and under the supervision of a safety officer.
• Minimum personnel and equipment sufficient to undertake the task.
• Do not enter any tunnels until it has been confirmed that trains have stopped.
• Crews are to be withdrawn immediately the operation is completed and Brigade Control
informed.
example of a priority message if commiting to track for life saving
- The location and nature of the incident.
- If trains need to be stopped.
- If trains need to be run at caution.
- If traction current isolation is required.
- The action that the incident commander is initiating.
‘From E351, from Sub.O.Adams, at Hornshay Street, one injured adult male on southbound
track between South Bermondsey, Queens Road and Peckham stations, request traction current
isolation and all trains stopped on southbound track, all trains to run at caution on northbound
track. Crew being committed to southbound track. Brigade lookouts deployed at 700 metres’
It is important that radio communication, both incident ground and main scheme, is maintained
from this stage in order that the incident commander remains advised of the rail operator’s
responses
The incident commander will be responsible for determining the location of Brigade lookouts. Usually railway staff must be used but in emegency Brigade lookouts are used
what are the notes re brigade lookouts
• Make sure they are in possession of a hand held radio on a dedicated channel with the safety
officer at the scene of operations and an Acme Thunderer whistle and in hours of darkness, a
Wolflight/hand lamp/box lamp.
• Remain in constant contact with the safety officer responsible for the crews working on the
track and the incident commander (an assistant may be required specifically for this purpose).
• Position themselves to give crews working on or near the lines maximum warning. This will
also give approaching train(s) as much stopping distance as possible. See table figure 1.
• Inform the incident commander/safety officer of their distance and location in relation to the
incident or agree distances before taking up position.
• Lookouts must not reposition without informing the incident commander/safety officer.
• Be aware of automatic train operation.
• Stand in a position of safety, a minimum distance of 3m from the track and facing the direction
of approaching train/s and remain vigilant at all times.
• Wear high visibility clothing.
• Warn brigade personnel of approaching trains (policy number 496 – Firefighter emergency,
emergency evacuation and tactical withdrawal refers).
• Warn approaching train drivers that personnel are on the line:
In daylight by - holding both arms straight above the head.
At night by - waving a bright light violently from side to side in the direction of the
approaching train.
In LUL and HEX tunnel sections, a general indication that the traction current has been
discharged is
that the tunnel emergency lights will be on
These facilities allow communications to be achieved between Brigade personnel, rail personnel
or to advise passengers. The availability, location, flexibility, and use of this equipment should be
known. The facilities available include:
- Headwall telephones - (London Underground).
- Signal post telephones (SPT). (Network Rail).
- Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) gantry telephones. (Network Rail).
- Public address systems. (London Underground/Network Rail).
- Leaky feeder systems. (London Underground
Trackside telephones are indicated
by a red telephone on a white background marked with the
word ‘ELECTRIFICATION’ and are connected directly to the rail operator’s control. The ringing
button must be operated for at least 4 seconds. Extreme caution is to be used at all times if using
these telephones