Reading-Paddington (up)

Question 0

Departing Platform 10 Signal T1688, state the location of your next signal

Answer 0

Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1672 Up Main

Question 1

Departing platform 7 signal T1682, Platform 8 T1684, and Platform 9 T1686, state the location of your next signal

Answer 1

Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1670 Down Main

Question 2

Departing Platform 12 Signal T1692, state the location of your next signal

Answer 2

Gantry No.1 (New Junction) T1674 Down Relief

Question 3

Departing Platform 13 Signal T1694, identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal

Answer 3

Main Aspect - T1674 Down Relief

J.I.1 – T1676 Up Relief
J.I.2 – Reading Low Level
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)

Question 4

Departing Platform 14 Signal T1696,identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal

Answer 4

Main Aspect - T1676 Up Relief
J.I.1 – Reading Low Level
J.I.4 – T1674 Down Relief
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)

Question 5

Departing Platform 15 Signal T1698, Identify the route indications and state the location of your next signal

Answer 5

Main Aspect - T1676 Up Relief

J.I.1 – Reading Low Level
Gantry No.1 (New Junction)

Question 6

State the speed of the scissor crossover immediately after departing platforms 13 & 14

Answer 6

25mph

Question 7

Gantry 1, identify the route indication you require when being signalled into Kennett Bridge Passenger Loop

Answer 7

Route Indication ‘L’

Question 8

Gantry 1 Down Main Up direction, identify the routes from this signal

Answer 8

J.I.1 – Up Main
J.I.2 – Up Relief
J.I.4 – Up Reading Spur (Southern)
L – Kennett Bridge Loop

Question 9

What is the name of the first 2 Junctions when leaving Reading Station and what is the speed through the 2nd Junction

Answer 9

Reading New Junction
Kennett Bridge Junction 40mph

Question 10

If routed into Kennett Bridge Passenger Loop, state the location and type of your next signal

Answer 10

Located on the right hand side Fixed Red type signal T1656

Question 11

Sequentially name the Signalling Centres controlling the route between Reading and London Paddington Station and the areas they control

Answer 11

TVSC Reading Station - reading station / westbury line junction
TVSC Twyford - Maidenhead to Kennet Bridge
Slough West - Slough to Maidenhead
Slough East - Iver to Slough
TVSC Hayes - Wharncliffe to West Drayton
TVSC Acton - Old Oak East to Hanwell
TVSC Paddington - Paddington to Old Oak East

Question 12

From Kennett Bridge Loop via the Up Main the line speed increases to 125mph. State the location and the next change of speed on the Up Main line.

Answer 12

Acton West 85/MU100

Question 13

When departing Reading Station via the Up relief, what is the next speed?

Answer 13

60/MU90

Question 14

Are loco hauled trains included in the “MU” speeds over this route or must they take the lower speed?

Answer 14

No, loco hauled trains must take the lower speed. MU are for multiple unit trains which also include HST

Question 15

On both the Up and Down Relief lines, where the line speed is over 75mph, what are the potential risks when running under cautionary aspects

Answer 15

Although the signal spacing on both the Up and Down relief is compliant, it is near the required minimum standard, therefore proactive braking techniques are required when encountering restrictive aspects.

Question 16

State the names of the stations between Reading and Slough

Answer 16

Twyford
Maidenhead
Taplow
Burnham

Question 17

On passing through Sonning Cutting on the Up Main, you observe flashing yellow aspects, state the route you are being signalled to and the speed of the crossover

Answer 17

Up Main to Up Relief 40mph crossover

Question 18

How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from the Up Relief platform at Twyford Station?

Answer 18

Look back

Question 19

After departing Twyford, state the next crossover from Up Relief to Up Main

Answer 19

Ruscombe

Question 20

What is the maximum speed over the Junction at Ruscombe when going from the Up Relief line to the Up Main line?

Answer 20

70 mph

Question 21

Splitting distant signal UR30B, describe the splitting distant aspects and the routes applicable (continued on next page)

Red on 4 aspect head. Nothing on 3 aspect head
Single yellow on 4 aspect head Nothing on 3 aspect head
Single yellow on 4 aspect head. Double yellow on 3 aspect

Answer 21

Danger – STOP

Caution - Proceed Be prepared to stop at next signal

Preliminary Caution - Proceed Be prepared to find the next signal displaying one yellow for the Up Relief line route

Question 22

Splitting distant signal UR30B, describe the splitting distant aspects and the routes applicable (continued on next page)

Yellow on 4 aspect head. Green on 3 aspect head
Double yellow on 4 aspect head S/yellow on 3 aspect head
Green on 4 aspect head. Single yellow on 3 aspect

Answer 22

Green - Proceed Next signal displaying a proceed aspect for the Up Relief line route

Preliminary Caution - Proceed Next signal displaying one yellow with junction indicator position 4 for the diverging route.
Be prepared to stop at first signal beyond the junction on the diverging route
Clear - Proceed
Next signal displaying a proceed aspect with junction indicator position 4 for the diverging route.

Question 23

Following on from Ruscombe, where can your train next be routed from the Up Relief line to the Up Main line?

Answer 23

Maidenhead East Junction.

Flashing single yellow!

Question 24

State the line speed through Maidenhead station on the Up Relief and state the risks associated with the approach to this speed?

Answer 24

75mph No Advance Warning Board

Question 25

How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from the Up Main platform at Maidenhead Station?

Answer 25

By the use of DOO mirrors

Question 26

Are you able to call at Taplow Station on the Up or Down Main line?

Answer 26

No. Although there are platforms located on both the Up and Down Main lines, the low height and physical state of the platforms currently preclude trains from safely using them for passenger services. (Except in an emergency, where a controlled evacuation of the train may take place on the Main line platforms)

Question 27

On approach to Burnham, you receive cautionary aspects, state the risks associated in this area

Answer 27

Short signal sections

Question 28

Name the Junction between Burnham and Slough Station and the speed of the crossovers

Answer 28

Slough West Junction 40mph Flashers on up main Flashers on down relief

Question 29

State the line speeds on the Up Relief between Burnham and Dolphin Junction

Answer 29

60/mu90mph, 60/mu75mph, 60/mu90mph Ignore the 60 as that's for freight only

Question 30

How would you dispatch a DOO passenger train from Slough Station

Answer 30

FGW platform staff displaying a white baton in daylight or a white light during the hours of darkness or poor visibility to signify close doors and then a green flag or light for ‘right away’

Question 31

Name the stations between Slough and Paddington

Answer 31

Langley, Iver, West Drayton, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Acton Main Line

Question 32

What is the line speed when crossing over Dolphin Junction

Answer 32

40 mph | Flashers on down main and up main

Question 33

After Langley Station, identify the next Up Goods line and state the speed entering and leaving

Answer 33

Iver Up Goods 15mph entering down to 10mph before West Drayton (NOT GOODS LOOPS ANYMORE - DAWLEY UP GOODS LOOP WOULD BE NEXT AND 25 MPH IN!!

Question 34

After passing through West Drayton on the Up Relief, identify the next signal type and identify the routes from the junction signal and the speed of the Junction.

Answer 34

SN312 Splitting Distant signal (cannot show red aspect) Junction Signal SN310 – Main aspect = Up Relief J.I.4 = Up Main J.I.1 = Up Goods Loop 70mph over the Junction towards the Up Main

Question 35

West Drayton station on the Up Main, if you receive a double yellow, where would the train be brought to a stand under normal working

Answer 35

SN298 Airport Junction

Question 36

On approach to the signal SN298 (West Drayton station on the Up Main) , state the risks associated with this area and any spad mitigation.

Answer 36

Risk: - Potential read across to SN300 SPAD mitigation: - Bridge painted white with UM SN298 fitted as LED, SN300 conventional head. SN300 has a No.1 junction indicator

Question 37

Name the next Up Goods loop after West Drayton

Answer 37

Dawley Up Goods Loop

Question 38

State the controlling ECO for the OLE between Stockley Bridge and Paddington

Answer 38

Romford

Question 39

Between Reading and Paddington on the Up Relief, state the location where the ATP starts

Answer 39

Hayes

Question 40

Your train is waiting to depart from the Bay platform number 5 at Hayes & Harlington Station. What is the Local Instruction that must be carried out before the train can depart?

Answer 40

If the signal fails to clear within 2 minutes before departure time, the Driver must remind the Controlling Signalman via the CSR of the train’s presence

Question 41

How would a DOO passenger train be dispatched from the Up Bay platform at Hayes & Harlington?

Answer 41

Look Back

Question 42

What is the maximum line speed when departing from the Bay platform 5 at Hayes & Harlington Station

Answer 42

15mph

Question 43

After departing Hayes & Harlington Station on the Up Relief, where next can you be crossing over to the Up Main?

Answer 43

Southall West Junction. | Flashers both ways

Question 44

With reference to the previous question, (Southall West Junction) what is the maximum speed when crossing from the Up Relief to the Up Main at this location?

Answer 44

50 mph

Question 45

SN276 (Up Relief Southall West Junction), state the routes from Junction indicators 4 & 5

Answer 45

J.I.4 – Up Main J.I.5 – Down Main Bi-directional

Question 46

SN270 (Up Main Southall West Junction), state the routes from Junction indicators 4, 5 & 6

Answer 46

J.I.4 - Down Main Bi-directional | J.I.5 – Southall West Loop J.I.6 – Brentford Siding

Question 47

If signalled via the Down Main Bi-directional, state the maximum speed and the location where you must return to the Up Main or Up Relief

Answer 47

80mph Southall East Junction

Question 48

After passing through Hayes on the Up Relief, state the next 2 changes of speed and the location where it occurs

Answer 48

85mph 85/MU90 Southall West Junction

Question 49

On passing Southall West Junction, the next signal (SN266) is displaying a flashing double yellow, to which route are you being signalled

Answer 49

HANWELL UP GOODS AND DOWN GOODS Signalled either towards the Up Goods (J.I.2) or the Down Goods (J.I.3) Both 35mph Hanwell Up Goods, Down Goods

Question 50

What is the speed from the Up Main to the Up Relief at Southall East Junction?

Answer 50

70 mph

Question 51

If signalled from Up Main to Up Relief at Southall East Junction, can you be signalled back to the Up Main before reaching Kensal Green?

Answer 51

No

Question 52

After Southall on the Up Relief state the next 2 changes in speed and their location.

Answer 52

85 mph Hanwell bridge | 80 mph Hanwell

Question 53

West Ealing Junction, state which services pass across this junction and the risk associate with this.

Answer 53

Greenford services (Relief only) Risks: - protecting junction signal SN224 regularly being at danger and being brought to a stand whilst a service passes across the junction

Question 54

After passing through West Ealing on the Up Main, the next signal SN212 is a splitting distant signal. Identify the indications that could be displayed in both heads if your are routed onto the Up Relief at Acton West

Answer 54

Left hand head displays a double yellow or green. Right hand head displays a single yellow 4 aspect high head carrying on up main 3 aspect lower head going over Acton west

Question 55

In an emergency, if terminating at Ealing Broadway Station, state the shunts required back to the Down Main or Down Relief

Answer 55

Stand behind GPL at the Paddington end of Acton West crossovers

Question 56

After passing Acton West crossovers on the Up Main, describe the next signal

Answer 56

Next signal is SN194 with an associated Co-Actor signal. The Co-Actor signal is located on the right hand side and repeats the exact aspects as the main signal

Question 57

How would a DOO passenger train be dispatched from the Up Main platform at Ealing Broadway Station?

Answer 57

By the use of a DOO mirror

Question 58

Describe the indications of a 3 state Banner Repeater

Answer 58

On – Arm horizontal against a white background Off – arm at 45 degrees against a white background meaning signal; to which it applies is displaying a proceed single or double yellow Off - arm at 45 degrees against a green background meaning signal; to which it applies is displaying a proceed green aspect

Question 59

After passing Old Oak Common East, state the next change of speed on both the Up Main and Up Relief and what is the risks approaching this speed

Answer 59

50mph Risk of TPWS activation

Question 60

SN114 Kensal Green Up Relief, State all the routes from this signal

Answer 60

Main aspect – Line 6 | J.I.4 – Line 5 J.I.5 – Line 4 J.I.6 – Line 3

Question 61

SN120 Kensal Green Up Main, State all the route indications and associated routes from this signal

Answer 61

Main aspect – Line 2 | J.I.1 – Line 3

Question 62

When approaching Paddington from Ladbroke Grove, state at least 3 potential risks in this area.

Answer 62

Read Across Distraction from high volume of trains | Bi-directional working Distractions from local advertising

Question 63

SN112 (Line 6 Ladbroke Grove/Portobello) state the speed of the crossover from line 6 to line 5

Answer 63

25mph

Question 64

State the line speed from Subway junction and what piece of lineside equipment is associated prior to this

Answer 64

40mph Advance Warning Board and associated AWS

Question 65

If detained at signals in the Ladbroke Grove to Paddington area, how would you contact the signaller

Answer 65

GSMR/CSR

Question 66

If your train is routed into Platforms 6 or 7, what must you be aware of

Answer 66

Heathrow Express normally uses these platforms. | Wider gap between train and platform edge. Good practice to advise the Guard if possible

Question 67

Paddington platforms 8, at what location would you bring your train to a stand?

Answer 67

HST: - Red Line Turbo: - Yellow Line

Question 68

State the immobilisation instructions for HST and Turbo on arrival at Paddington

Answer 68

HST: shut down leading power car Turbo: - we all know this one 180 - we all will know this one soon