CS 6.1

Question 1

Core requirements for operating a train safely under EBW or over a single line worked by pilot

Question 2

Situations where a signal or signals can be passed at danger with authority

Answer 2

1. Signal is defective or disconnected
2. Signal cannot be cleared because signalling/level crossing equipment has failed
3. for shunting purposes
4. line is to be examined
5. assist a failed train
6. evacuate passengers from a failed train
7. remove a portion of a divided train
8. remove a train that has proceeded without authority
9. single line working applies
10. working by pilot/modified working

Question 3

actions and considerations when requested to make a wrong direction move not controlled by fix signals

Answer 3

• must get authority of the signaller/pilot or hand signaller acting on signallers instruction
• understand how far the movement is to proceed
• pass over points/switch diamonds/swing-nose crossings at max 15mph (checking in correct position)
• not pass over unworked points unless told that they are secured/green hand signaller
• be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear
• disregard any AWS indication

Question 4

Crossings during wrong direction movements

Answer 4

• comply with any wrong-direction speed restriction boards
• approach any locally operated crossings at caution, need green hand signal to cross
• ## if no wrong-direction controls, stop before hand, make sure clear, sound horn continuously until front of train on crossing

Question 5

Actions if visibility of train dispatch equipment impaired/obscured

Answer 5

• inform signaller + control
• safely dispatch if possible and authorised.

Question 6

Actions if visibility of starting signal is impaired/obscured

Answer 6

• inform signaller, request authorisation to proceed

Question 7

Actions and considerations when approaching a failed level crossing

Answer 7

• approach at caution
• make sure clear before proceeding
• report any issues with the crossing back to signaller
• only accept green hand signal if:
  AHBC is under local control
  wrong-direction movement over CCTV, OD, RC that is under local control

Question 8

Methods used to advise drivers that altered methods of working are in operation

Answer 8

• signaller
• control
• late notice case
• WONs

Question 9

Passing two signals at danger

Answer 9

Must be:
Same fault
No distant signal between the two stop signals
Second main aspect signal has no TPWS
Line examined and clear
Next signal is showing proceed