Speeds, ESRs & TSRs

Question 1

Where are permissible speeds found?

Answer 1

Sectional Appendix

Question 2

When can you accelerate to a higher speed when coming from a lower speed section?

Answer 2

When the whole train has left the previous section. Train must be doing any lower speed at the speed board.

Question 3

Which of Hull’s fleet are HST?

Answer 3

158 & 170

Question 4

Which of Hull’s fleet are DMUs?

Answer 4

150, 155, 158, 170

Question 5

Which of Hull’s fleet are SP?

Answer 5

150, 155, 158 & 170

Question 6

What is the purpose of a permissible speed indicator?

Answer 6

Shows start of new speed. Round with red edge and speed in centre.

Oval in limited clearance and can have arrows if applying to a junction.

Question 7

What is the purpose of an acceleration indicator and where might these be seen?

Answer 7

In association with a permissible speed indicator. These show the point at which you can accelerate to the speed shown when the train passes the sign (full train doesn’t need to have left the previous section).

Question 8

What is the purpose of a differential permissible speed indicator?

Answer 8

Top figure= all other trains
Bottom figure= Passenger, postal, parcel and light locomotives (loaded/unloaded)

Question 9

What is the purpose of a permissible speed indicator with letters?

Answer 9

To show where a permissible speed only applies to trains shown by the letters.

Question 10

What are your actions if letters are shown on a permissible speed indicator and your train falls into that category but isn’t capable of reaching that speed?

Answer 10

Travel at the maximum speed of your train.

Question 11

What is the purpose of warning indicators?

Answer 11

Warns of drops in speed when the initial speed is 60mph or more and there is at least 1/3 reduction in speed.

Question 12

Where are warning indicators placed in relation to the new speed that they are warning about?

Answer 12

Service braking distance away

Question 13

What is located before a warning indicator?

Answer 13

AWS magnet 180m before the warning indicator.

Question 14

What is sometimes located after a warning indicator and before the new speed commences?

Answer 14

TPWS overspeed loops.

Question 15

What are your actions when travelling over a TSR?

Answer 15

Control speed of train to that on warning board and maintain this speed until the full train passes the termination board. You may then accelerate to the normal permissible speed.

Question 16

What signage is used in TSRs?

Answer 16

Warning boards (2x dots) before the TSR to warn of the upcoming speed

Speed indicator to signify the start of the restriction and the permitted speed

Termination indicator to signify the end of the restriction. You must not accelerate until the full train is past this board.

Acceleration Indicator to signify the end of the restriction and allow acceleration to permissible speed when the front of the train passes the sign.

SPATE indicator- speed previously advised terminated early. This shows that the TSR has been withdrawn or will not be imposed.

Temporary AWS cancelling indicator to show where an AWS warning applies to trains travelling in the opposite direction only.

Question 17

How far are warning boards and commencement boards apart?

Answer 17

Service braking distance

Question 18

Which signs have AWS warnings before them?

Answer 18

Warning boards- AWS magnet 180m before the warning board

Question 19

Draw and explain normal TSR arrangements

Answer 19

Portable AWS 180m from warning board
Warning board SBD from speed indicator
Termination indicator at end of TSR

Question 20

Draw and explain TSR arrangements where there is a fixed AWS magnet

Answer 20

If magnet already associated with something else, warning board is at signal and electromagnet disconnected so you will always receive horn.
Warning board never placed between fixed magnet and related equipment

Portable magnet used if warning board not at the signal.

Question 21

Draw and explain TSR arrangements on a single and bi-directional line?

Answer 21

Normal TSR arrangements but in both directions with addition of Temporary AWS cancelling indicator 180m beyond AWS magnet (confirms warning doesn’t apply to you but trains in wrong direction).

Question 22

Draw and explain TSR arrangements for consecutive TSRs where there is a lower speed beyond a higher speed

Answer 22

Warning board for higher speed
Commencement for higher speed
No termination indicator for higher speed
Warning board for lower speed (more restrictive)
Speed indicator for lower speed
Single termination indicator at end of lower speed

Question 23

Draw and explain TSR arrangements for consecutive TSRs where there is insufficient distance for normal arrangements for a lower speed beyond a higher speed?

Answer 23

Warning board for higher speed with AWS before it, warning board for lower speed at least 45m beyond first warning board (2nd portable magnet immediately beyond 1st warning board).

Speed indicator for higher speed

Speed indicator for lower speed

Single termination indicator

Question 24

Draw and explain the arrangements for consecutive TSRs where there is a higher speed beyond a lower speed?

Answer 24

Warning board for lower speed
Speed indicator for lower speed
No warning board for higher speed as less restrictive, just speed indicator
Single termination indicator

Question 25

Draw and explain the arrangements for where there is one TSR inside another (lower inside higher)

Answer 25

Warning board for higher speed Speed indicator for higher speed Warning board for lower speed Speed indicator for higher speed No warning board for return to higher speed (less restrictive), just speed indicator Single termination board

Question 26

Draw and explain the arrangements for a TSR inside another where there is insufficient distance for normal arrangements (lower inside higher)

Answer 26

Warning board for higher speed Warning board for lower speed at least 45m beyond first warning board 2nd portable AWS magnet immediately beyond 1st warning board Speed indicator for higher speed Speed indicator for lower speed Speed indicator for higher speed Single termination indicator

Question 27

Draw and explain arrangements for where there is a higher speed TSR inside a lower speed TSR

Answer 27

Warning board for lower speed Speed indicator for lower speed Speed indicator for higher speed (less restrictive) Warning board for lower speed (more restrictive) Speed indicator for lower speed Single termination indicator

Question 28

Explain arrangements for when a TSR is at a diverging route only?

Answer 28

Normal arrangements except warning board and speed indicator contain arrow to show TSR applies to diverging route only

Question 29

Explain arrangements for where there is a TSR on one route that commences beyond the junction and one before the junction?

Answer 29

Both warning boards on approach to junction (2nd with arrow for junction) 1st speed indicator on approach to junction 2nd speed indicator located after junction on diverging route 2x termination indicators (1 per route)

Question 30

Draw and explain arrangements for TSRs on both routes commencing beyond a junction? Also explain what would happen if there was insufficient distance for normal arrangements?

Answer 30

Both warning boards on approach to the junction but both speed indicators beyond the junction Normal equipment but 1 warning board contains arrows for the diverging junction only. If insufficient distance, warning board for straight route at least 45m before warning board for junction & 2nd portable magnet immediately after 1st warning board

Question 31

What provisions are in place at locations where a TSR is implemented but trains are able to reverse or change drivers?

Answer 31

Additional speed indicator/warning board is placed within the TSR to remind the driver of the TSR. This is a reminder board.

Question 32

What amendments can be made to TSRs without them becoming an ESR?

Answer 32

TSR can be moved if arrangements published in the WON and one of the below applies: 1) Warning board, speed indicator or termination indicator all moved in direction of travel (less restrictive) 2) Warning board and speed indicator moved towards the termination board (less restrictive) 3) Termination indicator is moved towards the speed indicator (less restrictive) If TSR is not introduced: 1) If TSR published in WON and no longer required, crew informed via the Late Notice Case 24hrs before commencement (boards not provided). 2) If 24hrs notice not possible, TSR set up as planned but permissible speed applies- boards either show SPATE or permissible speed TSR eased or removed early: 1) Eased TSR allowing a higher speed than published- boards changed to show higher speed (less restrictive) 2) If removed earlier than published, boards show permissible speed/SPATE

Question 33

What is an Emergency Speed Restriction?

Answer 33

A restriction that: 1) Has not been published in the WON 2) Has been published but times, speeds or limits differ to those shown 3) Are imposed again after being withdrawn 4) Are shown in an amendment to the WON

Question 34

What are your actions when driving over an ESR before boards are erected?

Answer 34

Control train to speed advised by signaller- whole train to leave lower speed section before accelerating

Question 35

What are your actions when driving over an ESR after boards are erected?

Answer 35

Control train to speed on boards

Question 36

Draw and explain normal arrangements of an ESR?

Answer 36

Normal TSR equipment plus an emergency indicator before the warning board. Portable AWS magnet 180m before emergency indicator. Emergency indicator at least 180m (max.400m) before warning board, AWS for warning board at or beyond emergency indicator

Question 37

Explain arrangements if a fixed AWS magnet is associated with something else when an ESR is imposed?

Answer 37

If the fixed magnet is associated with something else, the emergency indicator is never placed between the fixed magnet and the equipment that it applies to. If the emergency indicator is located at the signal, the electromagnet will be disconnected so that you always receive a horn. If the emergency indicator is not located at the signal, a portable magnet and emergency indicator will be located 180m (min. 45m apart)

Question 38

What are your actions if TSR/ESR equipment is missing/in incorrect location or more restrictive than published?

Answer 38

Inform signaller immediately, stopping to do so.

Question 39

What are your actions if boards are becoming difficult to see?

Answer 39

Inform signaller at first opportunity and complete RT3185

Question 40

What are your actions if you see anything wrong with the emergency indicator?

Answer 40

Tell the signaller immediately or make an emergency call, stopping to do so.

Question 41

What are your actions when a blanket speed restriction is imposed?

Answer 41

Control train to no more than speed restriction.