Section 9: Yard Limits

Question 1

Rail traffic movements on running lines within yard limits must be authorised by

Answer 1

NCOs at attended locations and remotely controlled locations or Train controllers for unattended locations

Question 2

If unsignalled movements are authorised in tunnels, the locomotive driver..

Answer 2

must not exceed 10km/h, must stop and report arrival at each platform and must get the NCOs permission to proceed

Question 3

Signals at stop must be passed only in accordance with rule

Answer 3

608 - passing signals at stop

Question 4

Shunting movements must be mad in accordance with rule

Answer 4

420 - shunting and marshalling and 424 - propelling trains

Question 5

In order or priority, a yawn limit is determined by

Answer 5

yard limit signs, shunt limit signs or specified signals

Question 6

In Train Order territory, yard limits are determined by

Answer 6

yard limit signs

Question 7

In RVD territory, unidirectional double line, the yard limits for arrival are determined by

Answer 7

Yarn limit sign, shunt limit sign or first controlled signal

Question 8

In RVD territory, unidirectional double line, the yard limits for departure are determined by

Answer 8

End yard limit sign, first automatic signal beyond a starting or home/starting signal, starting or home/starting signal

Question 9

Before authorising an unsignalled movement that opposes other rail traffic, the NCO must make sure that

Answer 9

at least one unoccupied block is maintained between movements until one of the approaching trains is brought to a stand

Question 10

Before authorising an unsignalled movement beyond a starting or a home/starting signal on a bidirectional line, the NCO must

Answer 10

tell the train controller about the movement, compile a checklist for the unsignalled movement within consolidated yard limits form, tell the Loco driver for the unsignalled movement not to proceed beyong the relevant yard limit

Question 11

Before authorising an unsignalled movement into or through one or more blocks protected by automatic signals in a consolidated yard, the NCO must

Answer 11

tell the train controller about the movement, compile a checklist for an unsignalled movement within consolidated yard limits form

Question 12

If there is an affected locally controlled interlocking machine in a consolidated yard the NCO must

Answer 12

tell the Qualified worker in charge about the movement and make sure that the route is set correctly and that no conflicting movements will be authorised

Question 13

In RVD territory, bidirectional single line, the yard limits for arrival are determined by

Answer 13

Yard limit sign, shunt limit sign, outer home signal, home signal

Question 14

In RVD territory, bidirectional single line, the yard limits for departure are determined by

Answer 14

End yard limit sign, shunt limit sign, outer home signal for the opposing direction, home signal for the opposing direction

Question 15

In RVD territory, bidirectional double line, the yard limits for arrival are determined by

Answer 15

Yard limit sign

Question 16

In RVD territory, bidirectional double line, the yard limits for departure are determined by

Answer 16

end yard limit sign

Question 17

In Electric staff or ticket territory, the yard limits for arrival are determined by

Answer 17

Yard limit sign, shunt limit sign, outer home signal, home signal (EST)

Question 18

In Electric staff or ticket territory, the yard limits for departure are determined by

Answer 18

End yard limit sign, shunt limit sign, outer home signal for the opposing direction, home signal for the opposing direction

Question 19

Rail traffic movements on running lines within yard limits must be authorised by

Answer 19

NCOs at attended locations and for remotely controlled locations or Train controllers for unattended locations