Rough riding can be when a line has a kink or bump, or is warped or distorted. But what is the technical term for this?
Track defect
What is the speed restriction for proceeding at caution whilst examining a line?
20mph
When you encounter a track defect on your line, you should…
Stop train
Yellow button on GSM-R
TBW stands for…
Temporary Block Working
When is Temporary Block Working used (TBW)?
When you have 2 or more consecutive defective signals
In Temporary Block Working, what should you find at an entrance signal?
Hand signaller
Detonator
In Temporary Block Working, what might you find at an exit signal?
Hand signaller
Detonator
Explain the process of entering a Temporary Block Working section.
Train stops at entrance signal
Hand signaller gets permission from signaller to allow train to enter the section
Hand signaller relays this to the driver
Hand signaller fills out form RT3184 and hands it to the driver
Driver tells conductor, so conductor knows for dispatch purposes
Hand signaller removes detonator and shows a yellow hand signal
The train enters the TBW section
What is the speed limit in Temporary Block Working and Emergency Special Working sections?
50mph
Explain the process of exiting a Temporary Block Working section.
Train stops at exit signal
Driver returns form RT3184 to hand signaller
Hand signaller gets permission from signaller to allow train to leave the section
Hand signaller removes the detonator
The signaller changes the signal to show a proceed aspect
The train must clear the exit signal by 200m
Where would you find this?
At an Emergency Special Working section exit signal
Explain the process of entering an Emergency Special Working (ESW) section.
Train stops at entrance signal
Driver speaks to signaller via GSM-R
Driver completes form NR3190 (they must carry this on their person) as instructed by signaller
Driver tells the conductor, for dispatch purposes
Train enters ESW section
Explain the process of exiting an Emergency Special Working (ESW) section.
The exit signal MAY be equipped with additional signage (attached photo)
Train stops at exit signal
Driver speaks to signaller for permission to leave
Driver writes ‘CANCELLED’ across NR3190 form
Train leaves ESW section
If something goes wrong in an TBW or ESW section and you need emergency protection, what should you remember?
Your own line also needs protected with detonators
Which methods of work might be used during Single Line Working (SLW)? (Emergency Working Module)
PILOT working or modified working
What things should a conductor consider when working Single Line Working (SLW)? (Emergency Working Module)
Stations now on opposite sides
Delays to service
Possible accessibility issues at new platforms
Shunting signals may become starting signals
Ensure you follow the platform-specific dispatch methods on your new platforms
The 8 definitions 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 which means passengers must evacuate onto running lines
Fire on a train that puts another passing train in danger
Derailment
Division (accidental) that causes another line to be obstructed
If you see one of the 8 classifications of a train accident - which button on a GSM-R?
Red
Conductor’s actions following a train accident
- Check for obstructed lines
- Find out quickest way to stop trains
- Driver contacts signaller
- TCOCs on obstructed lines
- Driver and conductor reach clear understanding of next steps
- Emergency protection if required
(If driver is incapacitated, you also do his jobs)
If you witness a Rail Dangerous Goods Emergency, what should your call to the signaller begin with?
‘This is a rail dangerous goods emergency call’
On this label, what is ‘3YE’, and what is ‘1203’?
3YE is the Emergency Action Code
1203 is the UN number
What are your actions in an accidental train division?
- Find out if anyone has fallen out
- Secure end gangway doors
- Move customers to safe position
- Report to DCM
If someone had fell out, the driver will ask the signaller for a line block
If nobody has fallen out, the driver and signaller will make a plan - re-coupling could be attempted, or customers could be moved to front unit
What are the 3 evacuation types?
Controlled
Emergency
Uncontrolled
What is the controlled evacuation procedure?
- Inform driver you need a controlled evacuation. The driver will call the signaller for signal protection.
- Formulate evacuation plan with driver
- PA announcement to ask for competent volunteers
- PA announcement on how and where the evacuation will take place
- Open one door only on cess-side
- Place ladder from door to cess
- 2 competent people get off and stand at bottom of ladder
- 1 competent person stands at top of ladder
- 1 competent person ensures people get into a position of safety
