Temporary Block Working & Emergency Special Working Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is Temporary Block Working?
A
Temporary Block Working is introduced when two or more consecutive signals are defective.
2
Q
What is the principle of TBW?
A
One Train, in One Temporary Block Working Section at One Time
3
Q
What are positioned at the Entrance and Exit Signals of TBW
A
Hand signallers
4
Q
What will be on the track next to (30m away from) the hand signaller?
A
A detonator
5
Q
What aspect is the entrance signal kept on?
A
Danger
6
Q
What does the Hand Signaller fill out, and give to the driver?
A
An RT3184 form
7
Q
What is the speed at which the train can go
A
50 mph?
8
Q
What is Emergency Special Working?
A
Identical to TBW, but no hand signallers, driver communicates to signaller through GSMR
9
Q
What form is used for ESW
A
NR3190
