1
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What is a PIC?
A
The Person In Charge of dispatch.
They are responsible for giving or relaying the signal to the driver or guard.
2
Q
Define dispatch staff
A
Anyone working on the platform with a responsibility for train dispatch, who is not the Person In Charge of dispatch
3
Q
What is an unstaffed platform?
A
A platform where there are no staff present for train dispatch purposes.
4
Q
How will you know that your doors have interlock?
A
That the doors have interlock. Check both the interlock light in the cab, and that the orange external hazard lights are extinguished outside the cab.
5
Q
What does CD indicate?
A
It’s an instruction to close doors.
6
Q
Other than theatre style lettering, what else might indicate CD?
A
A white bat. The white bat means Station Work Complete
7
Q
When stopping your train, what is your planned stop marker?
A
You want to position your train with the stop car mark visible in the drop down window in the drivers cab.
8
Q
What potential incidents may occur when arriving at a booked in station?
A
Going too fast over TPWS
Stop short
Station overrun
Wrong side door release
Stop out of course
9
Q
What is TIC TOC
A
It is a drivers reminder, Train In Commentary, Train Out Commentary.
Examples might include red ahead
DISH (do I stop here)
TPWS 15 mph
10
Q
Where would you stop if there is no terminating board that is NOT a terminus station?
A
At the end of the platform.
11
Q
What does SDO stand for?
A
Selective Door Opening
12
Q
How does Selective Door Opening work?
A
It has GPS receiver on the train passes location on to MITRAC, which uses its database of platform lengths to determine how many doors should open at a specific station and platform.
13
Q
When getting ready to depart, what tool could you use to support you?
A
SMIMS
SIGNAL
MONITORS
INTERLOCK
MONITORS AGAIN
SIGNAL AGAIN
14
Q
When passing a signal with authority, what button must you press to avoid activating TPWS?
A
The TSO train stop override its is only activated for 20 seconds, and the TPWS must be passed in that time.
15
Q
What is a SAS SPAD
A
Start Against Signal Signal Passed At Danger
16
Q
What is a SOY SPAD
A
Start On Yellow Signal Passed At Danger
17
Q
What is an example of a dispatch irregularity?
A
Taking power without being shown an RA signal
18
Q
If cab monitors are defective, and a degraded dispatch is required, what steps must you follow?
A
Inform the signaller
If you’re unable to carry out the train safety check from the cab, you must position yourself on the platform in order to do so.
19
Q
What does this sign indicate?
A
It is a ‘T’ board, indicating where 4 car trains should terminate in that particular station.
These are found in non terminus stations
20
Q
What does this sign indicate?
A
It is a stop car marker for trains with 3-4 carriages
21
Q
Is TPWS fitted at all signals?
A
no
22
Q
What happens when a driver presses the Train Stop Override button?
A
the button temporarily
disengages the trains TPWS equipment for 20 seconds, allowing a train to pass over a TPWS without creating a brake demand.
23
Q
What would happen if you drive over a TPWS sensor too fast?
A
The brake demand light will flash and the emergency brakes will apply.
24
Q
Are there any audible sounds associated with TPWS?
A
There are No audible sounds associated with TPWS
25
There is a brake application **not** applied by the driver, and the brake demand light is flashing. What do you do?
Apply brake step 3 (after 60 seconds, the train may not be secure following a TPWS brake application)
Do not move your train
Inform the signaller immediately
26
Why is it important to apply the brakes after an emergency brake demand?
Whilst the brakes are on for the following 60 seconds, they will then release. You could start rolling if you haven't manually secured your train.
27
What does RA mean?
Ready to start (not **right away**)
28
When using MITRAC, what colour will the doors appear when they're **open**
Red
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When using MITRAC, what colour will the doors appear when they're **closed**
Blue
30
When using MITRAC, what colour will the doors appear when they won't open due to SDO
Black
31
What dispatch methods are there?
list of 6
Self dispatch
Dispatched staffed station - CD/ RA
Dispatched staffed station - White bat/ RA
Dispatched staffed station - White bat/ Green Bat
Conductor
Degraded dispatch
32
When terminating at a station, what actions do you need to take?
Change train ID to **5**
Change saloon lights in MITRAC settings
Change PIS to **not in service** or **empty to depot**
If booked to terminate, platform staff will assist to get passengers off and lock doors out.
If taken out of service then the driver may need to make sure passengers are off the train, using the local door close with the 'T' key
33
What do you use if the doors do not release?
Emergency door release
34
STAR. It's used to prevent wrong side door release. What does it spell?
Stop
Think
Assess
Release
35
Using SMIMS for self dispatch, elaborate on the 'S'
It stands for Signal. The starter signal needs to be displaying a proceed aspect.
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Using SMIMS for self dispatch, elaborate on the 'M'
Monitors. Check monitors using the Z method, ensuring the dispatch corridor is clear.
You must check the WHOLE length of the train
37
Using SMIMS for self dispatch, elaborate on the 'I'
When the dispatch corridor is clear, press 'Door Close' keeping your focus on the monitors.
You’re checking that the orange hazard light extinguishes, then checking that the blue door close/inter lock illuminates. These both indicate interlock
38
Define conductor
A member of a train crew responsible for operational and safety duties.
39
Explain conductor dispatch on a train without monitors.
The conductor will both open, and close doors.
40
Explain conductor dispatch on a train that **has** monitors.
The driver will **open** doors on this route
The conductor will **close** doors on this route.
41
What is the stop short process? (Doors HAVE been opened)
1. Close Doors
2. Make a passenger announcement
3. Contact the signaller
4. Key off and PHYSICALLY go out onto the end of the platform and look for any people.
5. Recontact the signaller
6. Draw forward to correct position, and release the doors.
7. Contact the signaller, and follow any instructions.
42
What is the wrong side door release process?
1. Close doors
2. Make a passenger announcement
3. Open the **correct** doors
4. Contact the signaller, consider a REC
5. Key Off, go and check for any passengers on track.
6. Contact the signaller and follow any instructions.
43
What is the process for an overrun station (and a wrong directional move)
1.Make a passenger announcement
2.Contact the signaller
3.Change ends
4.If the overrun is LESS than 400m, lights stay as they are
If the overrun is MORE than 400m, alter the lights
5.Contact the signaller
6.Proceed at caution to the end of the platform
44
What is a SAS SPAD?
Start Against Signal Signal Passed At Danger (without authority)
**Specifically, the train was stopped at the signal and then proceeded past it**
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What is a SOY SPAD?
Start on Yellow SPAD
The incident begins with the train receiving a "yellow" (caution) signal, intending to slow for the next signal.
The Error: The driver doesn't correctly perceive or react to the yellow signal, leading to them proceeding too far and passing the subsequent red signal
46
What is a Multispad, and where will you find details on them?
A signal that has been SPADed more than once in the last 5 years.
You will find details on multiSPADs in section d of the WON, General instructions.
47
What is TPWS?
Train Protection Warning System.
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What does TPWS do?
It mitigates against the consequences of a SPAD by preventing a train that has SPADed from reaching its conflict point.
49
What does a TPWS at signal do?
It monitors trains passing the red signal, and will apply the emergency brakes. it is de-energised whilst the signal is showing a proceed aspect.
50
What are the two grids to TPWS OSS known as?
The first grid is the ARMING LOOP
The second grid is the TRIGGER LOOP
51
What is TPWS TSS?
It stands for Train Stop System. It is the TPWS associated at a signal.
52
What is TPWS OSS?
It stands for Overspeed Sensor System.
It is the TPWS equipment used to monitor speed when approaching **signals, Buffer stops and Permissible speed restrictions**
53
Explain how the TPWS OSS works
When a train passes the first grid (the arming loop) the on train equipment starts a timer.
If the train then passes the second grid (the trigger loop) within a designated timeframe that. is deemed too quick, the TPWS equipment will initiate an emergency brake demand.
54
Are TPWS on the approach to buffer stops always energised?
Yes
55
Are TPWS at permissible speed restrictions (where the speed drops by a third or more) always energised?
Yes
56
Are TPWS TSS always energised?
No. They are only energised when the signal is showing a danger aspect.
57
If you receive an unsolicited brake demand, what must you check first?
TW1 of the rule book states that you MUST check the TPWS brake demand FIRST
58
How would you reset a TPWS brake demand?
First stop and secure your train (to prevent accidental movement).
To reset the TPWS demand you would need to press the AWS reset button.
HOWEVER, the TPWS demand will prevent you from taking power for at least 60 seconds, regardless of whether you have pressed the AWS reset button straight away.
59
After securing your train, and pressing the AWS reset button (following a TPWS demand), what must you do next?
Press the fault acknowledge button on the desk, then accept the red fault that will appear on the MITRAC.
Contact the signaller.
Complete the RT3185
60
When can you move the train BEFORE contacting the signaller (following a TPWS demand)?
When the TPWS demand was on the approach to the buffers.
61
If you have been given permission to pass multiple signals at danger (extended block working), what switch do you need to use?
The TPWS Temporary Isolation switch, found on the right hand side of the cab
62
Where would you find AWS?
At temporary speed restriction warning boards
At emergency speed restriction warning boards
Permissive speed restrictions where the speed drops by a third or more
In the depot, to test the AWS
63
What must you do before the end of your duty?
Hand in any written reports to the RM.
Ascertain the time that your next shift begins
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65
How do you know that the GSMR has been set up correctly?
The GSMR will display a GB code, as well as the train ID
66
What times WOULDN'T you use a warning horn?
Between 23:59-06:00
It should still be used if you deem it essential.
67
What form would you complete when reporting a signal irregularity or TPWS activation?
RT3185
68
On the approach to a signal at danger (equipped with TPWS) what is the recommended speed when travelling over the AWS magnet
15-20mph is recommended over the AWS
magnet from a standard distance from the signal
69
On acknowledging a TPWS brake demand by pressing and releasing the AWS/TPWS button, what happens to the TPWS brake demand light?
The brake demand light will change from a flashing red to a steady red.
70
Following a TPWS brake demand, How long will the brakes remain applied?
The brakes will release and the brake demand light will go out 60 seconds after the 'brake demand was initiated' providing that the AWS/TPWS reset button is pressed at any point during the 60-second period.
71
What happens if the driver fails to notice the brake demand light flashing until after 60 seconds has elapsed from the time of the brake application initiated by TWS?
On pressing and releasing the AWS/TWS reset button, the brake demand light will change momentarily to steady red, all TPWS indications will clear and the brakes will release immediately.
72
What does this sign indicate?
An emergency speed restriction.
It will be followed by a warning board, then a speed indicator.
The end of the speed restriction is marked with a yellow ‘T’ termination board.
73
What does this sign indicate?
It is the warning board, following an emergency speed restriction.
74
What TPWS does this image show?
TSS TPWS.
**Train Stop System**
This is only energised when the signal is at danger. Its aim is to prevent a train that has SPADed reaching an area of conflict.
75
What does this image show?
TPWS OSS.
Train Protection Warning System Overspeed Sensor System
76
What distance would you expect an AWS magnet to be ahead of the signal?
180m.
77
Why wouldn’t you perform a personal brake test when the doors are open?
Because when doors are open, the train applies emergency brakes. The personal brake test wouldn’t work.
78
What is the purpose of a running brake test?
To evaluate the trains braking capabilities and track conditions.
79
Explain the term professional driving
A term used to represent a combination of personal attitudes, behaviours and train driving techniques that minimise the risk of train driver errors and enable you to mitigate the effects of system and equipment failures and the errors fo others
80
What speed should you be travelling when approaching a red signal at 300m?
30 mph
81
What speed should you be travelling when approaching a red signal at 200m?
20mph
82
What speed should you be travelling when approaching a red signal at 100m?
10mph
83
What should your speed be, when travelling over an AWS magnet on the approach to a red signal?
15 mph
84
How far should you stop from a red signal?
20m (a carriage length)
85
What should your speed be when entering a terminus station?
15mph
86
What speed should you be on the approach to a buffer stop?
6-8 mph
87
When do you perform a running brake test?
At the first opportunity before the first stopping place
At the first opportunity before a crossing place onto a single line where your train has to stop.
Before a steep gradient
Before a terminus or a dead end bay (a turn back)
88
When would you perform an **additional brake test**
Whilst travelling down a **falling** gradient
Change in weather conditions (initial rain fall, constant light drizzle
**Frequently** in low adhesion season
At locations of known low adhesion based on previous knowledge and experience.
89
When would you perform a a running brake test in low adhesion season?
Frequently
90
what speed reduction must be made when travelling in fallen snow between 50 -90mph?
A reduction of 10 mph
91
Do you need to reduce speed when travelling in fallen snow at 50 mph or under?
No
92
What is the difference between with a running brake test in fallen snow?
A brake step 3 application must be made every 3-5 minutes
93
Why do you perform a running brake test every 3-5 minutes in the snow?
to prevent the brakes from freezing
94
When do you set the DRA?
When stopped at a signal at danger (including stop boards and position lights)
When leaving your cab at the end of your journey, or being relieved by another driver.
When entering the cab and it hadn’t been set
Stopped at a station platform without a started signal, and your previous signal was single yellow. (No starter signal)
Having entered the platform on the authority of a position light signal (still obey the signal ahead) (no starter signal)
Having been given authority to pass a signal at danger on approach to the station platform (no starter signal)
When stopping or stopped at a station platform after having passed a PoSA aspect. **in this scenario the DRA ALWAYS has to be set, regardless of the aspect. It does not have to stay on)
Stopping in an out of course scenario (eg emergency, attaching, unsolicited brake demand
95
What does DRA stand for
Drivers Reminder Appliance
96
In what scenario would you set the DRA even if your signal is showing a proceed aspect?
When you have passed a PoSA aspect, and you are due to stop at a station next
97
When starting from a stand, what power notch would you use up to 5mph
Power notch 2
98
When starting from a stand, what power notch would you use up to 10mph
Power notch 3
99
When starting from a stand, what power notch would you use above 10mph?
power notch 4
100
Where would you find TPWS OSS and which ones are always energised?
Buffer Stops
Permissible speed restrictions
Approach to main signals
The buffer stops and the PSR are always energised
101
What is the process following a missed AWS?
Stopping and secure the train
Press the AWS button
Train Fault acknowledge
Red fault on Mitrac
Contact the signaller
**difference** complete crew report form back at depot
102
What is low adhesion?
low adhesion occurs when a contaminant gets in between the wheel and the railhead, causing the train to slip and slide
103
When does wheel slip occur?
Wheel slip occurs when trying to take power
104
When does wheel slide occur?
Wheel slide occurs when braking
105
What conditions should you consider for low adhesion?
Rain, and in particular drizzle and fog, where the water clings to the railhead instead of running off
Areas with large amount of vegetation (leaf
drop)
Snow and ice
106
How would you identify an area of low adhesion?
They will be identified in the sectional appendix
A low adhesion sign
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Trainee Driver
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Personal Track Safety46
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Glossary31
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Dealing with a train accident or evacuation14
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Booking On45
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Abbreviations26
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Cab Passes6
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Publications17
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Safety critical communication29
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Questions based on the GTR Rule Book Appendix12
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Module 1 Questions from Chris59
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Signalling52
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Module 1 questions Part 284
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Dispatch Mod 2107
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Driver/conductor buzzer codes13
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Mod 3134
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Pass Com and Egress28
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Attach Detach18
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Temporary4
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Signs94
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Mod 4101
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Forms5
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Traction255
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Defect Matrix118
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Governors4
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Extra19
