CS 6.2

Question 1

What hazards are likely to affect train or individual safety or security

Answer 1

• flooding
• track defects
• damaged structures/earthworks
• tresspassers
• animals on the line
• etc

Question 2

Core requirements for dealing with line side fires

Answer 2

immediately report to signaller or operations control

Question 3

typical indications that may prompt a driver to report a suspected broken rail or track defect

Answer 3

• can visually see the defect
• unusual movements of train (lurch/dip, shaking/vibrating, change in pitch)
• unusual noise (bang, rattle, grinding)

Question 4

Types of signalling irregularity requiring stopping the train immediately

Answer 4

• signal failure
• irregular aspect sequence
• irregularity in the working of the signal
• white light showing
• obscured by sunlight/lighting/reflections
• signal difficult to see due to foliage or other obstructions

Question 5

Actions when an imperfectly displayed/obscured signal is observed, and why

Answer 5

• report at earliest convenient opportunity

Question 6

Actions when you are made aware of an ill passenger whilst driving

Answer 6

• when receive passcom put train to coast/BS1
• reach understanding of location, condition, need for emergency assistance, gender and age
• make PA to request medical assistance by any medical professionals onboard
• Urgent GSM-R call, notify of event using initial info, request signaller to call emergency services if needed, agree suitable location to stop the train
• after stopping train at agreed spot, ass situation and keep signaller, control, passengers informed

Question 7

Actions when you are made aware of an ill passenger when at a station

Answer 7

• secure train, call signaller and inform of situation and need to leave cab
• make a PA for medical assistance
• approach, assess, notify station staff if available and ask them to contact ES if needed (DIY if no one else available)
• keep Signaller, control and passengers informed