CS 4.4

Question 1

Actions for stop short and doors release

Answer 1

• close doors when safe to do so
• make announcement not to attempt to get off until moved to correct position
• visually check that no one has fallen from the train
• before moving train, contact signaller and get permission to draw forward

Question 2

Actions for wrong side door release or when not platformed

Answer 2

• close the doors
• inform passengers not to alight the train
• contact signaller to inform them, get line block if necessary
• visually check to see if anyone has fallen from the train
• contact signaller to get permission to proceed

Question 3

Actions for train overhanging a station platform

Answer 3

• do not release doors
• make announcement not to try to leave train
• contact signaller and request permission to set back
• if granted, change ends to make movement
• keep passengers informed

Question 4

Actions in event of fail to call

Answer 4

• inform signaller as soon as aware (stopping if necessary)
• obey instructions given
• inform control

Question 5

Bell/buzzer codes

Answer 5

1 - stop
1-2 - close doors
2 - ready to start
2-2 - do not open doors
3 - set back
3-1 - lock central door locking
3-2-1 - testing doors
3-3 - guard/driver to speak on phone
3-3-1 - release central door locking
4 - slow down
6 - draw forward
9 - police assistance required

Question 6

communication methods for Special Stop Orders/ Not to Stop Orders and drivers actions

Answer 6

• call from control / slip of paper provided by dispatch staff
• make order visible whilst driving as reminder

Question 7

Additional actions if someone has a PTI accident on-train or station

Answer 7

• secure train
• inform signaller that need to leave cab to check
• make passenger announcement requesting medical assistance from professional and to expect a delay
• ascertain if medical/emergency assistance is required
• notify station staff if available and have them be point of contact
• if not available then liaise with medical professionals if present and have them be main point of contact
• act as main point of contact if none other available
• manage incident until emergency services present and act on instructions
• keep signaller, control and passengers informed throughout

Question 8

Actions to take if station platform lighting is out during darkness

Answer 8

• inform signaller, obey instructions
• inform control

Question 9

Stations that are permissive

Answer 9

• Marylebone
• High Wycombe
• P2 Princes Risborough
• Banbury
• Oxford

Question 10

Actions if there is collision with another vehicle of buffer stops

Answer 10

• inform signaller / control
• obey an instructions