Working single and bi-directional lines by pilot

Question 1

What must be introduced when any of the following applies: the token has been lost, trains have to work to and from the point of obstruction, or a signal cannot be cleared?

Answer 1

Working by pilot

Working by pilot is a procedure used to ensure safe train movements under specific circumstances.

Question 2

What are the reasons that may prevent a movement authority (MA) from being received by a train?

Answer 2

*The signal or ERTMS signalling equipment has failed or has been disconnected
*Track circuit or other signalling equipment has failed
*Level-crossing equipment has failed
*The token instrument has failed

Question 3

Under what conditions is working by pilot not needed when the token has been lost?

Answer 3

If modified working arrangements are authorised

Modified working arrangements refer to specific protocols that allow operations without the need for a pilot.

Question 4

What must the pilot wear to identify themselves?

Answer 4

A red armlet with PILOT in white letters

Question 5

Before introducing working by pilot, what must the pilot and signaller agree upon?

Answer 5

*The arrangements which will apply
*The time for completing the Pilot’s Form
*Signals that need to be passed at danger
*Signals that must be obeyed
*Ends of authority (EoA) that need to be passed without an MA
*EoAs at which an MA must be received
*Instructions about level crossings
*Other relevant instructions

Question 6

What must a pilot do if there is no communication with another signal box?

Answer 6

Tell the pilot

This is crucial for ensuring all parties are aware of the working arrangements.

Question 7

When must the pilot cancel the forms for working by pilot?

Answer 7

After the forms have been dictated at one end of the single-line section and before normal working can resume

Question 8

What assurance must the pilot obtain regarding the token when the line is worked with a token?

Answer 8

That the token has been restored to the token instrument

Question 9

What must be done before authorizing the first train to travel over the single-line section?

Answer 9

Ensure all requirements of the section have been completed

Question 10

What must a signaller record in the Train Register?

Answer 10

The time that the train enters and leaves the single-line section

Question 11

True or False: A pilot must ride with the driver in the leading cab unless they are to travel on a following train.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What must the pilot do when relieved?

Answer 12

*Ensure the new pilot understands the arrangements
*Tell each signaller the name of the new pilot
*Not ride in the driving cab of any train

Question 13

What must the pilot do if required to introduce working by pilot to and from the point of obstruction?

Answer 13

Do so between the obstruction and the nearest appropriate signal box, junction, or other place.

Question 14

What must a pilot do if the failed train has the pilot on board?

Answer 14

Tell the signaller about the circumstances and the location of the failed train

Question 15

Who can authorize the withdrawal of working by pilot?

Answer 15

Only the pilot

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The pilot must collect the cancelled driver’s ticket from the driver and immediately tell the ______ that they have arrived.

Answer 16

signaller

Question 17

What must the pilot do with the token after withdrawing working by pilot?

Answer 17

Hand it to the signalling technician

Question 18

What are the conditions under which a driver does not need a driver’s ticket to enter the single-line section?

Answer 18

*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
*Work to and from a point of obstruction

Question 19

What must a signaller do with the token after use?

Answer 19

Hand it to the signalling technician who will take it away or restore it to the token instrument.

Question 20

What should a signaller do with the cancelled pilot’s form?

Answer 20

Hand in the cancelled pilot’s form and any driver’s tickets as shown in company instructions.

Question 21

When must a signaller cancel their signaller’s form?

Answer 21

When instructed to do so by the pilot.

Question 22

What is required before resuming normal working after a pilot?

Answer 22

Signaller must be told by the pilots on either side of the obstruction that working by pilot is withdrawn.

Question 23

What are modified working arrangements?

Answer 23

Allow a train to pass through a single-line section without introducing working by pilot.

Question 24

Where can modified working arrangements be used?

Answer 24

Only where authorized in the Sectional Appendix and Signal Box Special Instructions.

Question 25

How many train movements does an authority for modified working arrangements apply to?

Answer 25

One train movement only.

Question 26

What conditions must be met before introducing modified working?

Answer 26

* Direct communication is available with any other signaller concerned. * The single-line section is clear. * The responsible person has given authority to use the modified working arrangement.

Question 27

What must be recorded in the Train Register when using modified working?

Answer 27

The name of the responsible person and the time authority is received.

Question 28

What must a signaller do after getting authority for modified working?

Answer 28

Get permission from any other signaller involved for the train to pass through the single-line section.

Question 29

What message format is used for passing messages about line clearance?

Answer 29

'From___________signal box to ________signal box: Is line clear for train _________________to pass through the single-line section from____________________to ____________ under modified working arrangements?'

Question 30

What must a signaller do when instructing the driver for a single-line section?

Answer 30

* Tell the driver what is happening * Dictate or give a completed Modified Working Arrangements Driver’s Ticket (RT3177) * Instruct the driver to stop at the end of the single-line section, if necessary * Instruct the driver to pass at danger or pass the EoA at the entrance without an MA.

Question 31

When must a driver complete a driver’s ticket?

Answer 31

If necessary, at the signaller’s dictation.

Question 32

When can a driver enter the single-line section without a driver’s ticket?

Answer 32

* To assist a failed train * To evacuate passengers from a failed train * To remove a portion of a divided train * To remove a train or vehicles that have proceeded without authority.

Question 33

What must a signaller record when a train enters the single-line section?

Answer 33

The time the train enters the single-line section.

Question 34

What is the maximum speed a driver must not exceed on the single line?

Answer 34

50 mph (80 km/h), or the permissible speed if lower.

Question 35

What must a signaller do before allowing an assisting train to enter an occupied single-line section?

Answer 35

Get the permission of the responsible person.

Question 36

What must a driver do upon arrival at the other end of the single-line section?

Answer 36

Stop if instructed, cancel the driver’s ticket, and inform the signaller that the train has arrived complete with tail lamp.

Question 37

What must a signaller record when a train leaves the single-line section?

Answer 37

The time the train leaves the single-line section.

Question 38

What authority is needed each time a train is to pass through the single-line section under modified working arrangements?

Answer 38

Another authority from the responsible person.

Question 39

What must not be allowed until the train carrying a modified working arrangements ticket has arrived?

Answer 39

An intermediate signal box to switch in.

Question 40

What must a signaller get to change from modified working arrangements to working by pilot?

Answer 40

Authority from the responsible person.