Rules - Main

Question 0

(2) When confirming stops your job cards differ what would you check?

Answer 0

Genius sheet / Working timetable.

Question 1

(1) what is in the ‘C’ section of the WON (Weekly Operating Notice)?

Answer 1

Signals & permanent way.

Question 2

(3) How do you tell that an item is new or amended is publication?

Answer 2

Vertical line at the side.

Question 3

(4) How do you recognise a COSS (Controller Of Site Safety)?

Answer 3

Blue band on left arm with COSS in white.

Question 4

(5) What should you do after handling Dets?

Answer 4

Wash your hands.

Question 5

(6) If Vigilance unit is disabled AND no competent person available what is max speed?

Answer 5

60 mph.

Question 6

(7) What mandatory device must driver use at platform when signal is red aspect?

Answer 6

DRA - (Driver Reminder Appliance).

Question 7

(8) Give 4 examples of a signal imperfectly shown?

Answer 7

Sunlight, snow, overgrown shrubs, faulty bulb, cable broken (semaphore).

Question 8

(10) What signal is given for complete (2nd tip) from the dispatcher on platform?

Answer 8

White baton / white lamp (night).

Question 9

(11) When an emergency call is placed on NRN radio who is contacted?

Answer 9

Network Rail signaller.

Question 10

(12) What speed can you go over a broken rail?

Answer 10

5 mph.

Question 11

(13) What 3 elements are required to make a fire?

Answer 11

Heat, oxygen & fuel.

Question 12

(14) Say A-Z in the phonetic alphabet?

Answer 12

Alpha bravo Charlie delta….

Question 13

(15) What is a driver required to do when authorised to ‘pass a signal at danger’?

Answer 13

Long blast on the horn.

Question 14

(16) What publication has line speed?

Answer 14

Sectional appendix.

Question 15

(17) Why would a tunnel be considered an unsuitable place to stop a train in the event of a fire?

Answer 15

Trapped - emergency services may not be able to reach you.

Question 16

(18) Your train has broken down on normal track circuit block and assistance is coming from rear. Draw protection picture including distances.

Answer 16

Walk 300 yards back from the train and place down 3 Dets together.
Will need permissive working to pass signal at danger.

Question 17

(19) When would you consider protection in rear after the opposite running line is protected?

Answer 17

If your in a block working area (semaphore).
Derailment.
Single over a double.
Single line with pilot man.
This is for extra protection

Question 18

(20) Visual Question about emergency track protection. Explain how to carry out this.

Answer 18

A mile and a quarter. 3 Dets 20 meters apart.

Question 19

(21) What do you do if you experience rough riding?

Answer 19

Inform driver & control.

Question 20

(22) When the line is required to be examined and the guard is available when could you be asked to help?

Answer 20

Bad weather.
Trespasser.
Poor visibility.
Rough ride.

Question 21

(23) Following an accidental division of the train what must the guard do before carrying out emergency protection?

Answer 21

Lock the doors where the train has divided to stop passengers going onto track.

Question 22

(24) Can you make an additional (unplanned) stop without a stop order?

Answer 22

Yes, with a clear understanding.

Question 23

(25) When a driver (accompanied with pilotman) is coming to the end of the singleline working what must he do with ticket before giving it to the pilotman?

Answer 23

Write cancelled on it.

Question 24

(26) When reporting a train accident what phrase must you use?

Answer 24

Already answered

Question 25

(27) What is meant by the term emergency evacuation?

Answer 25

It is vital to get all passengers off the train.

Question 26

(28) If you find a person inside the boundary fence and they refuse to leave who do you contact?

Answer 26

BTP

Question 27

(29) If you came into contact with a dangerous goods vehicle who would you inform and what information would you give them?

Answer 27

Contact signaller - dangerous goods emergency, UN number and Alpha number.

Question 28

(30) What shape is the dangerous hazard symbol?

Answer 28

Diamond.

Question 29

(31) If you find a suspicious object what must you NOT do?

Answer 29

Touch it.

Question 30

(32) Describe a spad indicator.

Answer 30

Blue background, 3 vertical red lights. Top and bottom flashing but middle one is steady.

Question 31

(33) Give 3 examples of when TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System) will stop a train?

Answer 31

Going too fast. Approaching buffers. After a SPAD.

Question 32

(34) What is the maximum speed during Temporary Block Working?

Answer 32

50 Mph.

Question 33

(35) Explain what AWS (Automatic Warning System) does?

Answer 33

Uses magnetism. If its clear (normal) it will make a bell sound - If there's danger the sunflower goes yellow and makes a horn sound.

Question 34

(36) What's the purpose of providing a competent person on a unit if the driver safety device is defective?

Answer 34

2nd pair of eyes and to act as an assistant.

Question 35

(37) What part of equipment do you need to know the location of if your the competent person?

Answer 35

The emergency brake.

Question 36

(38) Max speed if AWS & TPWS have been isolated?

Answer 36

40 Mph.

Question 37

(39) Max speed for complete front light failure?

Answer 37

20 Mph.

Question 38

(40) Max speed if you have an emergency lamp?

Answer 38

75 Mph.

Question 39

(41) If train in service has hustle alarm failure what can be use to keep it in service?

Answer 39

PA announcements.

Question 40

(42) Hot axle box is detected but driver finds no evidence, what happens now?

Answer 40

Proceed as normal and check in 50 Miles or next hot axle box detector.

Question 41

(43) What term is used for 'NO' in safety messages?

Answer 41

Negative.

Question 42

(44) What is the risk of fighting fire with dry powder?

Answer 42

Breathing it in as it's airborne.

Question 43

(45) Buzzer code 2-2 means?

Answer 43

Do not open doors, contact driver.

Question 44

(46) Emergency evacuation - write down how you would do this.

Answer 44

Ladies and gentleman. Please listen carefully and do not be alarmed. We have to evacuate the train. Please move calmly to the exit doors and leave the train.

Question 45

(47) How do you recognise an IBS (intermediate Block Section)?

Answer 45

White background with black vertical stripe down middle.

Question 46

(48) Semaphore: signal on same post as distant signal, who controls it A or B?

Answer 46

B.

Question 47

(49) Semaphore route indicators 3 on a post, how is it read?

Answer 47

Highest is the route your on, top to bottom left to right.

Question 48

(50) Describe limit of shunt indicators?

Answer 48

[shunt limit] rectangle (limit of shunt) circle red letters with white background Small thing with 2 diagonal red lights Small 'S' sign

Question 49

(51) Name 3 things that an ECO (Electrical Control Officer) may inform you of after requesting isolation?

Answer 49

Power isolated, safe to approach DO NOT touch. Power isolated ,safe to assist with correct equipment. Other arrangements will be made.

Question 50

(52) Draw ABS (Absolute Block Section), Home Section, Distant Signal & Stations Limits.

Answer 50

Refer to drawing I'm shit at this hehehe

Question 51

(53) Give 3,examples of when a signal can be passed at danger (with authority)?

Answer 51

Track circuit failure. Assisting a broken down train. Working single over a double. *S5 rule book for many examples.

Question 52

(54) Draw a set of temporary speed restrictions.

Answer 52

Refer to book. *spate board

Question 53

(55) Name the different type of level crossing.

Answer 53

Automatic. Manned. Open. Operated by train crew.

Question 54

(56) Buzzer code for testing doors?

Answer 54

3-2-1 Dusty bin.

Question 55

(57) Automatic, Semi-automatic & controlled. Draw each one.

Answer 55

Automatic. Semi-automatic. Controlled.

Question 56

(58) How do you identify a Co-acting signal?

Answer 56

CA

Question 57

(59) When a train has defective couple what is displayed?

Answer 57

\ N / | / M\

Question 58

(60) If you discover door? Not locked correctly on moving train what action would you take?

Answer 58

Pull pass.com

Question 59

(61) Overhead line setup - label the parts on sheet of paper.

Answer 59

Catenary ______ Dropper I I Contact O Pantograph =========

Question 60

(62) when train is making an unscheduled move what will the driver do?

Answer 60

Long blast on the horn. | Example setting back after station overrun.

Question 61

(63) How would you despatch in daylight at a station when buzzer unavailable?

Answer 61

Flags.

Question 62

(64) 3+4 aspect lights, Identify the colours.

Answer 62

Green - proceed 2 Yellows - caution next may be single Yellow (preliminary caution) 1 Yellow - Be prepared to stop for Red. Red - Stop!

Question 63

(65) How do you indentify a pilotman?

Answer 63

Red background with Pilotman written in white on right arm.

Question 64

(66) Air suspension gone on HST what's the max speed?

Answer 64

100 Mph.

Question 65

(67) Having used NRN radio from drivers cab, your drivers injured and a running line is blocked what must you do?

Answer 65

Protect the line.

Question 66

(68) After station overrun what document should you fill in before booking off duty?

Answer 66

Incident report.

Question 67

(69) Where should driver avoid stopping in an emergency?

Answer 67

Tunnel. Viaduct. Cutting. Hard to reach area.

Question 68

(70) In the event of an accident and your unsure of the extent of damage/ casualties which services should be called?

Answer 68

All of them.

Question 69

(71) What is a PON?

Answer 69

Periodical Operating Notice.

Question 70

(72) At what speed for a confirmed hot axle box?

Answer 70

10 Mph / 5 Mph over crossings.

Question 71

(73) Who must be contacted before removing track clips?

Answer 71

Signaller.

Question 72

(74) Who do you give the used clips to?

Answer 72

Line manager.

Question 73

(75) If stopping at a short platform with a longer train what should you do?

Answer 73

Announce in plenty of time.

Question 74

(78) What is this symbol? Liquid from a test tube burning a hand/ surface?

Answer 74

Corrosive.

Question 75

(79) If you are unable to set back after station overrun, you have passed the station and no services are available for passengers to get back. what must you do?

Answer 75

Arrange transport for them.

Question 76

(80) What must you ensure while travelling single line working in the wrong direction before stopping at a station?

Answer 76

That the driver opens the correct doors (platform not cess)

Question 77

(81) What notice board will you find the local safety policy statement?

Answer 77

Health and Safety yellow notice board.

Question 78

(82) What colour is the late notice case?

Answer 78

Red.

Question 79

(83) You've had accident on your train, media try to talk to you - who do you direct them to?

Answer 79

EMT Press Officer.

Question 80

(84) Where is the UN/ Alpha code on a train?

Answer 80

On the bogey.

Question 81

(85) Classification of trains 1, 2 and 5?

Answer 81

1 - Express 2 - Local 5 - Empty Stock.