SAFEWORKING Flashcards
What does ‘IN CLEAR’ mean?
Not fouling or blocking other train from entering the siding
Who would a driver report faults with overhead to?
Train Control
If there is water over the railhead that is less than 75mm over, water is still, track is stable (has been inspected), what speed will you be able to do?
5km/h
How can you mitigate risk when foggy?
Whistle
Reduce speed
White lights (not high beam)
Assume signal is at stop
Where does an Absolute Block Working start and end?
Between 2 adjacent controlled signaled locations
Between a controlled absolute signal and a nominated clearance point
What is the object of CTBC?
To enforce safe operation of trains and overspeed
How can a driver receive an APA
Transmitted or Dictated
Where can an APA authorise a driver to?
Next fixed signal
Next CBTC Block Marker board
Disabled train
Buffer light
Station
What is the speed when in SLW?
Reduced speed cautiously
When must the train have red marker lights on the FRONT of the train?
When driving in darkness,
Inclement weather or in the wrong direction
What is the authority to set back in station limits?
Verbal from controlling signaler
If after coupling up on ATC system, you return to an unattended location in the rear, what would the relief driver be instructed to do?
D.C.P.M’s to HAND position
MURL relief from rear already in the loop, what is the authority you need and speed you can travel?
None
Speed is as per signal aspects
When a driver of a disabled train is at the point of protection on ABS, what will T.C. do?
Dictate the train authority to the signaler
If the signaler hands the T.A. what must the driver do?
Sign the butt
If there is a home signal that is facing the wrong line move, could it be placed to proceed?
NO
On ABS obstructed, how far does the train do extreme caution to when returning to the rear?
100m from most outer facing points
What will T.C. do once a driver has dictated the DRA form to T.C ?
Fill out a Train Authority and tell the driver which end protect the train
On a DCPM, what are the 2 positions of the selector lever?
Hand, Motor
What is the authority to rescue a disabled train from the rear or the advance in SLW without the Pilot on board the disabled train
Written Instructions from T.C. (Same as a TA)
& Pilot
What is the authority to enter the section, from rear and advance, when rescuing a disabled train on SLW with the Pilot on board ?
Verbal Instructions from Signaler and the Train Authority
What is the authority to rescue a DERAILED train in SLW ?
Act under Instructions from Train Control
What is the authority to rescue (or return in the rear) an OBSTRUCTED train in SLW when pilot on or off?
Act under Instructions from R.S.M
What is the speed to pass a signal sleeved at stop?
Extreme Caution
