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Emergencies Flashcards

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What does rough riding mean?

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Used to report an issue with the state of the track with regards to bumps and jolts

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What term should we use to report an issue with the track?

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Track defect

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What counts as an extensive or major signal failure?

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Two or more consecutive signals are defective

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When is the only time you are required to protect your own line?

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When TBW/ESW is in operation

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What methods of work could be introduced if two or more consecutive signals are defective?

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Temporary Block Working and Emergency Special Working

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What does TBW have that ESW doesn’t have?

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Handsignallers

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What is the principle of temporary block working?

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One train in one temporary block working section at one time

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The entrance signal in temporary block working will be showing what state when the train is approaching? What will be next to the signal?

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Danger, handsignaller showing a hand danger signal and one detonator on the track

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In temporary block working, when the train stops at the entrance signal, what will happen?

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The handsignaller asks for permission from the controlling signaller to allow the train to enter the section

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In temporary block working, what form will the hand signaller fill out and pass to the driver?

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RT3184

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What does the hand signaller do once they have given the driver the form to pass them and enter the temporary block working section?

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Remove the detonator, shows a yellow handsignal

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What is the maximum speed a train can travel whilst in a temporary block working section?

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50mph

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Where must the train be brought to a stand whilst passing through a temporary block working section?

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Exit signal

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What will the driver find at the exit signal in temporary block working? What is the first thing they do once they stop?

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Red danger signal, hand signaller showing hand danger signal, a detonator placed on the track. Return RT3184 form

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Emergency Special Working is identical to ________, but is a much faster process

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TBW

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What is the stretch of line between an entrance and exit signal in ESW known as?

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Emergency Special Working Section

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What form is completed in emergency special working? Who completes it?

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NR3190 form, driver on advice of signaller

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What will the driver find at the exit signal in emergency special working? What is the first thing they do once they stop?

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Red danger signal, potentially additional signage

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How do TBW and ESW affect the conductor?

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Will cause delays and disruption, you need to keep customers informed, be aware of platforms with starting signals as these may be at danger. Communicate with your driver to reach a clear understanding

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If an accident occurred when TBW or ESW were in operation and emergency protection was required, what should you consider?

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You must protect your own line (in addition)

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Why do you need to protect your own line if an accident occurred when TBW or ESW were in operation and emergency protection was required?

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The signals behind you would not protect you

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If you needed to protect your own line if an accident occurred when TBW or ESW were in operation and emergency protection was required, would you protect your line or the opposite line first?

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Opposite line

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How does Single Line Working affect the conductor? (5)

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  1. If you stop at a station, the train will stop at the opposite side
  2. You must release the doors on the correct side
  3. You must check for any platform starting signals
  4. You must carry out the correct method of dispatch for that side of the platform
  5. You need to consider if it is accessible for customers
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How is single line working made safe?

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Through either pilot working or modified working

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What is the rule book definition of a train accident?
Collision with a train or rail vehicle Collision with a road vehicle Collision with a person Collision with an obstruction Fire on a train that means passengers are evacuated onto running lines Fire on a train that puts another passing train in danger Derailment Accidental Train Division that causes another line to be obstructed
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How could you make an emergency call if the GSM-R doesn't work?
Mobile phone, lineside telephone, signal post telephone, limited clearance telephone
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If a train is involved in an incident and is carrying dangerous goods, who do you call and what do you tell them?
Emergency call to the Signaller "This is a rail dangerous goods emergency call" You must give the emergency action code and the united nations number
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What must you do when dealing with a rail dangerous goods incident after making the emergency call?
Keep well clear Keep the wind behind you Avoid low lying places Keep unauthorised people well clear Try to put out any fire Don't smoke
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What should happen automatically in an accidental train division?
Both portions should come to a stand, the driver reports the division to the signaller immediately
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What must the conductor do in case of an accidental train division?
Establish if anyone has fallen from the train Secure the gangway end doors Make sure passengers are in a safe position on the train
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Who do you (conductor) report an accidental division to?
DCM
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What is the process for ESW?
1. At the entrance signal the driver speaks to the signaller via the GSM-R 2. They relay the instructions and the driver completes an NR3190 form 3. The driver relays instructions to the conductor and enters the ESW section 4. Stop at the exit signal which may be equipped with additional signage 5. The driver speaks to the signaller again to obtain permission to leave the ESW section 6. The driver writes 'Cancelled' across the ESW ticket
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How can you identify the pilot?
Red armband with white writing PILOT
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How can you identify the COSS?
Blue armband with white writing COSS
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What are the three types of evacuations?
Controlled Emergency Uncontrolled
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What do you do when carrying out a controlled evacuation? (9)
Liaise with the DCM and await permission to carry out 1. Obtain signal protection 2. Formulate an action plan with the driver 3. Make a PA announcement and ask for competent persons 4. Make a PA announcement to customer on how and where the evacuation will take place 5. Open one door only 6. Place ladders from the open door on to the safest side 7. Position two competent people by the ladder on the ground 8. Position one competent person by the open door on the train 9. Position one competent person on the track
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How do you carry out a train to train evacuation? (5)
Contact the DCM who will authorise the use of the ramp and brief traincrew involved 1. Have at least 4 members of staff (2 on the ground holding the ramp, 1 by each door) 2. Assess the environment and feasibility of evacuating using the ramp. If deemed unsafe the ramp must not be used 3. Test the ramp before use 4. Ensure one person at a time is on the ramp 5. Don't allow wheelchairs or scooters across the ramp
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How do you carry out an emergency evacuation? (7)
1. Inform the driver immediately 2. Ensure you obtain signal protection with TCOC's and making an emergency call on the GSM-R 3. Create an escape route for customers by releasing all doors on the safest side 4. If you are unable to obtain signal protection from the Signaller, you must carry out emergency protection 5. Ensure as best as possible that customers are in a position of safety 6. Report the situation to the DCM and follow instructions 7. Wait for assistance from emergency services and the RIO
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How do you deal with an uncontrolled evacuation? (4)
1. Warn customers of the risks. Try to deter them from leaving the train but don't physically prevent them. 2. If customers detrain, inform the driver and obtain signal protection immediately 3. Driver makes an emergency call 4. Place TCOCs on the adjacent line
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What are the safest and most convenient methods of evacuation in order? (5)
Through passenger doors onto an operational platform Through passenger doors onto a disused platform End to end transfer to a rescue train using gangway doors Side to side transfer using the wheelchair ramp as a bridge Down on to the tracks via ladders then walked to a rescue train, station, or track access point
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You are in your cab and a customer makes you aware of a fire. What do you do? (3)
1. Contact the driver immediately. The driver must stop the train in an appropriate place and contact the signaller to get signal protection 2. Turn off any air conditioner and/or heater fans 3. Take the fire extinguisher in your cab, go directly to the affected area and assess whether you can put the fire out in a few seconds
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If there is a fire which can be put out, what do you do? (6)
Move customers away Place a competent person in the vicinity of the affected area to monitor in case the fire reignites Update the driver on the situation Report to the DCM Follow any instructions given Fill out an E form
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If there is a fire which cannot be put out, what do you do? (2)
Inform the driver that evacuation is necessary Follow the emergency evacuation procedures
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If you discover a fire yourself what do you do? (3)
1. Assess the fire and attempt to put it out 2. If you are able to, follow You can put the fire out procedure 3. If you are not able to, contact the driver by the quickest means possible.
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What is a Class A fire?
Solids (wood paper straw textiles coal)
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What is a Class B fire?
Liquids (petrol diesel oils paints paraffin)
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What is a Class C fire?
Gases (methane propane natural gas)
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What is a Class E fire?
Electrical fires (fuse boxes, control equipment)
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What is a Class D fire?
Metals (magnesium aluminium lithium)
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What is a Class F fire?
Cooking oils (oils fats grease)
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What is a Water fire extinguisher used for, what does it look like and how does it work?
Class A fires Red label Extinguishes by cooling
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What is a Foam fire extinguisher used for, what does it look like and how does it work?
Class A & B fires Cream label Extinguishes by cooling and removing oxygen
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What is a Co2 fire extinguisher used for, what does it look like and how does it work? What do you need to be aware of if using?
Class B & E Black label Extinguishes by suffocating the fire Do not use in enclosed spaces and do not hold the nozzle when extinguishing
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What is a powder fire extinguisher used for, what does it look like and how does it work? What do you need to be aware of if using?
Class A, B, C & E Blue label Extinguishes by suffocation Do not use in enclosed spaces
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