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Single line working P1 Single & Bi-directional P2 Flashcards

1
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When do you not need a RT3156 ticket to enter a single/bidirectional line section?

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  • Assist a failed train.
  • Evacuate passengers from a failed train.
  • Remove a portion of a divided train.
  • Remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.
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Do you need to stop your train when reaching the end of the single/bidirectional line?

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Only if the pilotman instructs you to do so. If you have stopped your train you also need to contact the signaller and inform them your train has arrived complete with tail lamp.

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What colour flag will be shown to let you know that the Controlled Level crossing protected by a Signal is safe to proceed?

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  • A Yellow Flag
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When would you have to temporarily isolate TPWS during modified working?

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If you have to pass two consecutive signals at danger. Before leaving that section you must reinstate TPWS.

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Where can Modified Working be used.

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Only at locations where authorised in the:

  • Sectional Appendix
  • Signal Box Special Instructions.
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How will you be notified of SLW?

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You will be notified in the:

  • Won.
  • Late Case Notice.
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6.2 Additional instructions for wrongdirection movements

What additional instructions would you expect from the pilotman for a wrong direction movement during Single line working?

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  • The location of any intermediate handsignaller.
  • If a main aspect signal will be used to control movements back to the proper line.
  • The location of any handsignaller placed to control movements back to the proper line.
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6.1 Authorising movements in either direction

Before authority is given to enter the single line in either direction, what must the pilotman inform you of?

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6.1 Authorising movements in either direction

  • Over which line Single Line working applies & between which Crossovers.

If there is more than one crossover at either end of the section, you must make sure the driver clearly understands which crossover is being used for single line working.

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9
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Define modified working?

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Modified working arrangements may be used to allow a train to pass through a single-line section without introducing working by pilotman.

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Principle

What is the definition of Single line working?

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  • When one line of a double line becomes blocked, single line working by pilotman allows trains to travel over the other line in either direction.
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What must you do before you enter the single/bidirectional line?

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Before entering the single line you must:

  • Identify the pilotman wearing an armband (left arm, white lettering on red background).
  • Clearly understand all instructions.
  • In possession of a completed RT3156 ticket.
  • Have pilotman’s authority to enter the single line.
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What colour flag do you require to pass a Main Aspect Signal?

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Yellow Flag

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13
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Who must you inform before entering the single/bidirectional line section?

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You must always inform the guard.

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During modified working, what is the permissible speed over points, Switch diamond or swing-nose crossings?

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You must not exceed 15mph over any of these points at any time during modified working.

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Module

What is the Module name for Single Line Working?

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  • Module P1
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16
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What must you do before handing the RT3193 (Single line working) ticket back to the Pilotman?

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  • You must cancel the ticket, by writing cancelled across the ticket.
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17
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Would you pass over a Barrow or Foot crossing with white-light indications with no wrong direction controls?

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  • Approach at caution
  • pass over the crossing if safe to do so.
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How would you cross a Manned level crossing protected by signals where the normal position of the barriers is across the road?

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  • Approch the crossing at caution and only pass over when you are sure the crossing is closed to road traffic.
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19
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When returning to the proper line and a signal is provided how do you return to the proper line?

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  • When the main aspect signal clears.
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20
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Who will give you your instructions for modified Working arrangements?

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The signaller will dictate a RT3177 ticket to you.

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21
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When travelling in the wrong direction what is the permissible line speed?

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  • Up to 50mph.
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22
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What must you be prepared to do at locations where a hand signaller must be present?

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  • You must be prepared to stop at each of these locations unless a proceed hand signal is shown, and you have already been given the authority to obey all handsignals. If no hand signaller is present stop and contact signaller.
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23
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Who must you Identify before entering the single line?

What must you clearly understand?

Who’s authority must you have before entering the single line section?

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Before entering the single line you must:

  • Identify the pilotman wearing an armband ( left arm, white lettering on red background).
  • Clearly understand all instructions from the pilotman.
  • Have pilotman’s authority to enter the single line.
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24
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When will a Handsignaller not be required to control wrong-direction movements back to the proper line?

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  • A main aspect signal which applies to trains leaving the single line is provided at the crossover.
  • A Pilotman travels with every train over the single line in the wrong direction.
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25
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How would you cross a Manned level crossing protected by signals?

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  • Approch the crossing at caution and be prepared to stop. Pass over the crossing only when authorised by a handsignal shown at the crossing (Yellow flag).
26
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How would you pass a crossing with Red and Green warning lights with no wrong direction controls?

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  • Stop short of the level crossing.
  • Sound horn.
  • Pass over the crossing only if it is safe to do so.
27
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What colour flag do you require to pass an intermediate signal box?

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  • A Yellow Flag
28
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If the crossover where trains return to the proper line is facing to the movement, what must you do?

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  • Get the signallers permission for your train to proceed over the crossover (no signal provided).
29
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When do you not need a single line working ticket (RT3193) to enter a single line Working section?

A
  • Assist a failed train.
  • Evacuate passengers from a failed train.
  • Remove a portion of a divided train.
  • Remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.
30
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Ticket number

What is the Drivers Single Line Working Ticket number?

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  • Ticket RT3193
31
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What are the instructions for returning to the proper line when there is no handsignaller provided?

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The pilotman will travel with you:

  • Stop the train where the pilotman instructs you to (opposite signal controlling movement back to the proper line).
  • Yourself or the pilotman will contact the signaller for authority to go back to the proper line.
  • Cancel RT3193 ticket.
32
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What must you remember to activate before passing the signal controlling the entrance to the single-line section at danger?

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Train stop override button.

33
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Where would you stop your train, to return to the proper line?

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  • On a TCB line, opposite the signal which applies to the obstructed line protecting the crossover where trains return to the proper line.
34
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If a AHBC (automatic half barrier crossing) is under Local Control, what would you expect to find at the crossing?

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  • You would expect to find a Handsignaller.

The Pilotman would instruct you to only pass over any AHBC if authorised by a green flag.

35
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Apart from a Main Aspect Signal, Handsignal, Pilotman. How else can movements be controlled?

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Shunting and Position-light signals?

36
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In which cab must the pilotman travel, if traveling with you?

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The pilotman must travel in the leading cab unless travelling on the following train.

37
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When travelling over the single/bi-directional line, what is the permissible speed?

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You may travel at the Permissible speed except when the drivers ticket states otherwise.

38
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Module

What is the Module name for Single Line \ Bi-directional line?

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  • Module P2
39
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What horn code would you sound when travelling in the wrong direction?

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  • Series of short High frequent blasts on the horn.
40
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What would you expect the Signaller instructions to be before entering a Modified Working Section?

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  • Tell you what is happening.
  • Dictate or give you a completed Modified Working Arrangements Driver’s ticket (RT3177).
  • Instruct you to stop at the end of the single-line section, if necessary.
  • Instruct you to pass at danger the signal controlling the entrance to the single-line section.
41
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How will your train be controlled in the wrong direction?

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By a Hand signaller, except where it is possible for Position Light Signals to be worked.

42
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When traveling in the wright direction, what is the permissible speed?

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  • Line speed. Caution approaching level crossing & where dictated on the RT3193 ticket.
43
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If you are the first train through the Single Line section, what is the speed over Points, switch diamonds and Swing-nose crossings?

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  • Approach at caution all Points, switch diamonds and Swing-nose crossings and check that they are in the correct position. Do not exceed 15mph over them.
44
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Who controls the movement of trains, during Single Line Working?

A
  • Signaller
  • Handsignaller
  • Pilotman.
45
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What must you do with the ticket when you reach the end of the single/bidirectional line?

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If the pilotman is travelling with you, wright cancel on the RT3156 ticket and hand it to the pilotman. If the pilotman is not travelling with you, you must cancel the RT3156 at the first opportunity, and hand it in as per you company instructions.

46
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What is the entrance and exit speed for the single line working section?

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  • Always 15mph This is due to the points not being locked and needing to be reset after the movement of the train.
47
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How would you pass over a CCTV, OD or RC level crossing with no attendant appointed?

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  • Approach the crossing at caution and pass over the crossing only if it is safe to do so.
48
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When travelling in the wrong direction, how do you deal with AWS warning indications

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A: You must ignore clear AWS indications and Acknowledge AWS Warning indiactions by pressing the AWS button.

49
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During Modified Working arrangements, what must you do when you arrive at the end of the single line section?

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You must stop your train if the signaller has instructed you to do so. If you have stopped your train, you must also tell the signaller that the train has arrived complete with tail lamp.

50
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What colour flag do you require to pass unworked points when approaching in the facing direction?

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  • Green Flag or light is placed on the ground next to the points, which are clearly visible to wrong direction movements.
51
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What is the permitted train speed during Modified Working Arrangements?

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You must not exceed 50mph, or the permissible speed if lower.

52
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When does working by pilotman need to be introduced?

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  • Token has been lost.
  • Trains have to work to and from a point of obstruction.
  • Signal controlling the entrance to the single line or bi-directional line cannot be cleared.
53
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When would you have to temporarily isolate TPWS during single line working travelling in the right direction?

A
  • If you have to pass two consecutive signals at danger. Before leaving that section, you must reinstate TPWS.
54
Q

Who must you tell before single line working in the wrong direction commences?

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  • Inform the guard. This I for working the train forwards ADSO door opening issues and emergency protection.
55
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What instructions would you expect from the pilotman to tell you before entering the single/bidirectional line?

A
  • Tell you why working by pilotman has been introduced.
  • Give you all necessary instructions.
  • Give you a completed RT3156 (single/bi-direction lines) ticket.
  • Instruct you to pass at danger the signal controlling the entrance to the single-line section.
56
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Q: During single line working, while traveling in the right direction. When will you need to drive at a reduced speed?

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A: When you are:

  • The first train through the section
  • Where stated on the RT3193 ticket
  • As an assisting train
57
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During Modified working, what must you do with the drivers ticket if your train is worked by more than one locomotive?

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You must show the completed drivers ticket to each other driver.

58
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If you are not the first train through the Single Line section, what is the speed over Points, switch diamonds and Swing-nose crossings?

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Speed must be reduced below 50mph, including the crossovers leading to and from the single line 15mph.

59
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What colour flag will be shown to let you know that the Level crossing is safe to proceed?

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  • A Green Flag.
60
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Withdrawing single line working and you are the first train through. What might the signaller instruct you to do?

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  • Stop and inform anyone on or near the line that single line working has been withdrawn.
  • Whether or not the obstructed line has been re-opened.
61
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If no main aspect signal is available during low visibility, how is the movement controlled back to the proper line?

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  • A hand Signaller must always be positioned to control wrong-direction movements back to the proper line during low visibility.

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