1
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What do 3 asterix symbol mean
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Will no longer appear in future issues
2
Q
When found in publications what does a black vertical line mean.
A
New or amended items
3
Q
What does a dagger symbol mean
A
Warning boards and indicators will be moved as the work progresses
4
Q
How many yards is 1 chain
A
22
5
Q
How many chains is 1/2 mile
A
40
6
Q
How often do you sign for WON
A
Weekly
7
Q
When are WONs available from
A
Friday
8
Q
When do WONS come into effect
A
Saturday 00:01
9
Q
What is the first item found in WON
A
Safety notices
10
Q
What is the second item found in WON
A
Section A Temporary speed restrictions
11
Q
What is the third item found in WONS
A
Section B Engineering Arangements
12
Q
What is the fourth item found in WONS
A
Section C - Signalling and permanent way alterations
13
Q
What is the fifth item found in WONS
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Section D - General Instructions and Notices
14
Q
In the PONs it includes important updates to the …
A
Sectional appendix and rule book
15
Q
What day and months do you sign for PONs
A
First Saturday in March June Sept and December
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Q
A
17
Q
What do 3 asterix symbol mean
A
Will no longer appear in future issues
18
Q
When found in publications what does a black vertical line mean.
A
New or amended items
19
Q
What does a dagger symbol mean
A
Warning boards and indicators will be moved as the work progresses
20
Q
How many yards is 1 chain
A
22
21
Q
How many chains is 1/2 mile
A
40
22
Q
How often do you sign for WON
A
Weekly
23
Q
When are WONs available from
A
Friday
24
Q
When do WONS come into effect
A
Saturday 00:01
25
What is the first item found in WON
Safety notices
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What is the second item found in WON
Section A Temporary speed restrictions
27
What is the third item found in WONS
Section B Engineering Arangements
28
What is the fourth item found in WONS
Section C - Signalling and permanent way alterations
29
What is the fifth item found in WONS
Section D - General Instructions and Notices
30
In the PONs it includes important updates to the ...
Sectional appendix and rule book
31
What day and months do you sign for PONs
First Saturday in March June Sept and December
32
How many sections are there in the PONs
2
33
What are the 2 sections in the PONs
1. Amendments to National Operations Publications (ANOP)
2. Miscellaneous Instructions and Notices (MIN)
34
Name the 7 notice cases we will definitely find in the booking on point
1. Late
2. New
3. General
4. Permanent
5. Health and Safety
6. Daily appearance/ rosters
7. Safety of the line
35
Name 3 other notice cases you might find
Special events
SPAD
Rosters
Union/ welfare
36
How often do you check the notice cases
Each time when attending for duty
37
How long do notices stay in the late notice cases
72
38
What items will be found in late notice cases
Blanket Speed Restrictions
Landslides
Emergency Speed Restrictions
Emergency Engineering works
Diversions
Equipment Failures
Register
Severe Weather Warnings
(BLEEDERS)
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What colour border does the late notice cases have
Red
41
The notices in the late notice cases are late notice and emergency information from who?
Network Rail
42
What type of notice can stay on for more than 72hrs and how long can it remain on for
Emergency speed restriction. Stays on till suspended by WON
43
Where can you usually find the new notice case
Adjacent to late notice case
44
# 1.
How long can notices stay in the New Notice Case
Maximum 4 weeks
45
What contents can be found in the New Notice Case
Planned Engineering works
Instructions from manager teams
Changes to methods of work
performance figures and company news
46
Where do notices in the general notice case come from
New notice cases
47
How long can the notices in the general notices cases be up for
Maximum 4 weeks
48
What is the contents of the general notice cases
Safety of the line information
Walking routes applicable to Depot
Operating and technical information
Train Crew diagram information
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Where do notices from the permanent notice cases come from
General notice cases
51
How long are notices posted for in the permanent notice case
Indefinitely
52
What colour is the health and safety notice case
Yellow
53
What is the contents of the permanent notice case
Traction knowledge for train crew
Route knowledge for train crew
Alcohol and drugs policy
Poor adhesion locations
Driving cab passes and access policy
54
Who is the information in the health and safety notice boards for
Northern employees
Contractors
Visitors
55
What is the contents of the health and safety board
First aid arrangements
Employers Insurance and health and safety policy
Evacuation and fire plans
Treatment for electric shock
Accident reporting procedures
CIRAS poster
Environmental policy
56
What is contained in the New Notice Case
Planned Engineering work
Instructions from managers
Changes to Methods of work
Performance figures and company news
57
What is in the general notice case
Safety of the line information
Walking routes applicable to the depot
Operating and technical information
Traincrew diagram information
58
What can be found in the permanent notice case
Traction knowledge
Route knowledge
Alcohol and drugs policy
Poor rail adhesion areas
Driving cab passes
59
What is report form a used for
Accidents, assaults and general incidents
60
Which board is the acronym SWOT used for
General
61
Which report board is the acronym BLEEDERS used for
Late
62
Which report board is the acronym PICP used for
New
63
Which report board is the acronym TRAPD used for
Permanent
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What report board is the acronym FEETACE used for
Health and Safety
65
What acronym is used for the health and safety report board
FEETACE
66
What acronym is used for the general report board
Swot
67
What acronym is used for the permanent notice case
TRAPD
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What acronym is used for the new notice case
PICP
69
What acronym is used for the late notice case
BLEEDERS
70
What 6 items must a conductor carry
Hand lamp
Hi vis
Means of telling accurate time
Upto date notices for all lines which you are required to work
Any other equipment as shown in TOC instructions
Green flag
71
What 5 possible causes may a hazard light be lit
Door open or not closed properly
Passcom operated
AFFF fire bottles activated
Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) defective
Brake miniature circuit breaker (BMCB) tripped
72
What 4 places would you not want to stop a train
Tunnel
Cuttings and embankment
Bridges
Viaduct
73
Draw / describe not to be moved board
Red and white diagonal lines, red circle in the middle that says not to be moved in white
74
What 5 items do you need to check you have before a train can enter service
2 tcocs
10 detonators in box
2 red flags
Emergency lights
Fire extinguisher
75
What is the minimum air pressure needed on the train to conduct an air test
5.5
76
What would you find in the crash cupboard
What other equipment must you have
Crowbar
Rope
Axe
Saw
Hammer
Ladder
Fire extinguisher
Emergency lights
77
What 5 pieces of information may you exchange with a conductor you are reliveing or is relieving you
1. Any defective equipment on the train and how it was reported
2. Any pass assist enquiries
3. Any stop/not to stop orders
4. Any instructions from control/signaller
5. Anything to do with performance, safe operation of the train/ tickets
78
If you have not worked a certain route /traction in what timeframe would you have to refresh your knowledge
6 months
79
What are the 5 possible causes for a hazard light to be lit
1. Door open or not closed properly
2. Passcom operated
3. AFFF Fire bottle activated
4. Track Circuit Actuator TCA defective
5. Brake miniature circuit breaker tripped BMCB
80
What 4 places would you not want to stop a train (with a passcom for example)
1. Tunnels
2. Cuttings and embankments
3. Bridges
4. Viaducts
81
Name 3 things that may happen if a train is declared a failure
Train could be rescued by another train
Passengers could be evacuated onto another unit
Passengers could be evacuated to station / road
82
Name 3 scenarios the driver can travel in drivers cab as a competent person
To examine the line during darkness, poor visibility or in a tunnel
Driver safety device DSD is deffective
Driver Vigilance Equipent is effective
83
When acting as a competent person in the drivers cab what must you do before and whilst in the cab
1. Contact DCM to obtain permission to enter cab
2. Switch phone off
3. Do not talk or distract the driver
84
What doors must be kept locked through a journey
1. End gangway doors
2. End gangway doors at each side of any gangway connection which cannot be made (e.g coupled incompatible units)
3. Doors that lead to areas not for public use e.g cab doors
85
What does EBS stand for
Emergency Bypass Switch
86
If the EBS is operated what does this mean
Pass coms and rear/intermediate cab brake handles will not work. The only Operative brake handle will be in the driving cab
87
Once the driver has told you the EBS has been operated what must you do?
Reach a clear understanding with the driver as to how they will stop the train in an emergency
Inform customers that if they need to stop the train they must contact the conductor
Consistently patrol the train
88
If EBS is operated on a train of multiple units, what must the conductor do
Transfer all customers in the rear unit to the front
Sit in front cab of the rear unit in case of accidental train division
89
What does TIS stand for
Traction Interlock Switch
90
If the TIS is operated what does this mean
The train can move with a door open and if a door did open in traffic the train may not stop . The bell buzzer may also not work
91
What must conductors do if TIS is operated
Physically check all doors on both sides of the train to ensure they are closed and secure after the TIS has initially been operated
Physically check all the doors on the side of the train that are subsequently released when stopping at stations
Reach a clear understanding with the driver how to give the ready to start signal (as bell buzzer may not work)
92
What does temporary block working and emergency special working allow
Signal to be passed at danger (multiple)
93
On temporary block working where would you find hand signallers
Entrance and exit signals
94
On tbw what will be at the entrance signal
Hand signaller and detonator on track
95
Who does the hand signaller ask for permission from for the train to enter YBW section
Controlling signaller
96
After getting permission from controlling signaller what will the hand signaller do
1. Fills out RT3184 form and hands to driver
2. Removes detonator
3. Shows yellow hand signal
97
What is the maximum speed through tbw and esw
50mph
98
What will be found at the exit signal of tbw
Hand signaller and detonator
99
How far must the train have cleared the TBW section before the process can start again
200m
100
What is the main difference between tbw and esw
In esw hand signallers are not used
101
How does the driver communicate witb the signaller during esw
GSMR
102
What are the key points for conductors for tbw and esw
Delays
May have to dispatch on red
Doors may open on other side to normal
103
Under what circumstance would you protect your own line
Esw and tbw
104
What are the definitions of a train accident
(4 collisions, 2 fires, 2 D's)
Collision with 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
105
What is buzzer code 1
Stop
106
What is buzzer code 1-2
Close power operated doors
107
What is buzzer code 2
Train ready to start
108
What is buzzer code 2-2
Do not open doors (driver and guard to speak)
109
What is buzzer code 3
Set back
110
What is buzzer code 3-2-1
Testing doors (not to be repeated back)
111
What is buzzer code 3-3
Cab to cab (driver and guard to speak)
112
What is buzzer code 4
Slow down
113
What is buzzer code 6
Draw forward
114
What is buzzer code 9
Police assistance required
115
What PPE are we required to wear
Safety shoes
Hi vis
116
Name 3 things your highest vis must be
Orange
Northern branded
Worn zipped up
117
Name 4 things you must never wear
Hoods
Headphones
Sunglasses
Anything red/yellow/ green
118
What are the rails that the train wheels run on
Running rails
119
What are the running rails
The rails which the train wheels run on
120
What supports the rails and keeps them the correct distance apart
Sleeper
121
What is a sleeper
Supports the rails and keeps them the correct distance apart
122
What are the fastenings
Hold the running rail to the sleeper
123
What holds the running rails to the sleeper
Fastening
124
What is the ballast
Keeps the track and sleepers in place (gravel)
125
What keeps the track and sleepers in place
Ballast
126
How often (usually)could you find a mile marker
1/4 mile
127
Where are mile markers measured from
Datum point (0miles)
128
When are you on or near the line?
Within 3 meters of the NEAREST running rails. There is no permanent fence or structure between you or the line.
Within 1.25m of a platform edge and carrying out Engineering or technical work
129
What is the definition of lineside
When you are between the railway boundary and the area called on or near the line
130
True or false if you are on a level crossing you are on or near the line
False
131
What 5 situations do conductors need PTS
Prepare train/ door tests in depots, sidings or middle roads
Change train ends on track
Deal with out of course
Protect the line
132
Are you lineside if you are on a platform
No
133
What is the position of safety for a maximum line speed less than 100mph
1.25 m
134
What is the position of safety for a line speed of 101-125
2m
135
Where will you find axel counters
Atbthe beginning and end of sections
136
How do axel counters work
Count the train wheels as it enters/leaves a section
137
How far away from the line must tools and equipment be
2meters
138
Who controls the power supply to the electric traction system
ECO (electrical control operator)
139
What three pieces of information do you find on a structure number plate
1 route
2 miles/ km from route source
3 sanction post number in that mile / km
140
What is an AC neutral zone
Approx 15ft of non conductive cable providing the insulation between the two sections
141
What two signs mark an AC neutral section
2 signs
1 black with back to back white t indicating the approach
1 white with back to back black t indicating the site
142
If an electric train came to a stand in a ONS (overhead neutral section) what would happen
It would not be able to take power and would need a rescue train
143
How many volts are in a DC third rail area
650- 750
144
What type of volts are found in 3rd rail area
DC
145
Name 6 things you must you not do in 3rd rail area
1. Touch or step on conductor rail
2. Allow clothing, tools, equipment or any object you are carrying to touch CRE unless intended for this purpose
3. Step between the conductor rail and the adjacent running rails
4. Touch the collector shoes on any train
5. Step into flood water
6. Direct a jet of water or other liquid onto the CRE
146
What is the definition of Limited Clearance Sign and what does it look like
There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure. You must not enter or stand at that location when a train is approaching.
Red and white squares, warning limited clearance
147
What is the definition of the no refuges sign and what does it look like
There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure. However, there are positions of safety or refuges on the opposite side of the railway line
148
What is the prohibition sign and what does it mean
You must not pass beyond this sign whilst trains are running unless you are carrying out emergency protection or you know trains have stopped. This is because you would not be able to reach a position of safety or refuges safely. If you are carrying out emergency protection, you must take extreme care.
149
If you must walk on or near the line, you must know and where can you find the information
The direction of travel
The line speeds
Any areas of limited clearance
Any areas of prohibition
Can be found in sectional appendix
150
When can you walk on or near the line
If it is necessary and required as part of your duties
151
When walking on the line what must you do ( 4 things)
1. Wear hi vis and safety shoes
2. Walk facing oncoming trains
3. Never walk in 6 or 10ft
4. Look up every 3-5 seconds
152
When a train approaches when walking the line what must you do (4 things)
Be aware of your position of safety should a train approaches
Get into a position of safety immediately before any passing g train reaches you
Acknowledge any warning horn by raising one arm above your head
(Train moving usually direction 1 blast - train moving wrong direction short series of blasts)
Only leave the position of safety when you have checked that there are no other trains approaching and that it is safe to do so
153
When crossing the line what must you do? (7 things)
1. Look for alternative (bridge, crossing, subway)
2. Identify a postition of safety on the adjacent side of the line
3. Cross in a straight line
4. Cross the line as quickly as is safe to do so. Do not run or rush, but do not stop or delay unnecessarily when crossing
5. Ensure you have visibility of approaching trains from both sides
6. Only walk on ballast
7. Don't step between points
154
If crossing the line between trains how much distance must be between trains?
10m
155
If you can't reach a position of safety what must you do?(4 steps)
1. Lie face down in the cess, 6ft or 10ft
2. Gather all loose clothing under you
Stay in this position until the train has passed
3. Once you are sure no other trains are approaching, move to a position of safety as quickly as possible
4. Report a near miss to signaller
Complete form A
156
If walking in a group how far apart do we need to walk when walking on the line
20m
157
Where can you find the authorised walking rotes
Network rail hazard directory
158
When walking alone what must you do (8things)
1. Use alternatives where possible. Footpaths etc
2. Use the cess if above not available
3. Use four foot facing direction of travel if above not available
4. Never walk in 6 foot
5. Look up every 3-5 seconds
6. Only walk on ballast
7. Avoid walking on running rails, sleepers, cable covers etc
8. Beware of general hazards
159
What is the abcp protocol
Accurate
Brief
Clear
Professional
160
What dobyou need to say in safety critical communication
State who you are
Check who you're speaking to
Give your location
State your reason for calling
Clarify the assistance required (if any)
161
What phrases should you avoid in Communication (8 things)
Line not clear
Over and out
Roger
Slang terms
Vague language
Jargon
Regional expressions
Umms and errs
162
Who has lead responsibility in a conversation
Electrical control operator ( ECO) (leads everyone)
Signaller (doesn't lead eco)
163
What are the 9 dangers to trains
(Split into issue on train
Hot things
Lights
Things driver would do)
Door open or not closed properly
Insecure load
Fire
Hot axel box
Head light not lit
Tail light missing or not lit
Flashing headlights
Driver sounding train in distress warning
Driver or guard displaying red hand signal
164
When should you stop a train in an emergency and how should you do it (daft loaf)
Damage to structures or earthworks above or below the line
Animal (large in railway bkundary)
Fire
Track defect
Lights out on emergency indicator
Obstruction
Animals- small on or near the line
Flood
165
What is the structure of an emergency call
1. This is an emergency call
2. Check you are speaking to the right person
3. State who you are, your role and your employer
4. Give your location
5. Explain the reason for calling and what action you require
6. Request emergency services if required
7. Give your Telephone number or radio call number
166
What are the conductors actions in an emergency
1. Check if any lines are obstructed
2. Decide the quickest way to stop trains
3. Place a tcoc on every obstructed line
4. Contact the driver - decide who is staying with the train and who is carrying out emergency protection
If driver is incapacitated or uncontactable you must carry out emergency protection yourself
167
What are the steps involved in emergency protection
1. Place tcoc on every line that is obstructed
2. Show hand danger signal to any train approaching the obstruction
3. Protect with detonators
If your whole train has derailed you must plave tcoc on the line on which your train was standing prior to carrying out emergency protection
168
In what instances do conductors carry out emergency protection
1. If driver is incapacitated
2. The line is obstructed
3. You cannot contact the signaller or the signaller cannot provide the protection
169
What are the three steps to protecting a double track line
1. Walk 1.25 miles on the adjacent line facing direction of travel
2. Place 3 detonators 20m apart
3. Continue as far as necessary until you can contact the signaller
170
What is the life span of detonators
5 years
171
When are detonators checked
First week of sept by maintenance
172
How many detonators are in each cab
10 (20 min per train)
173
What are the three steps to protecting multi track line
1. Walk 1.25 miles on all lines that are obstructed
2. Place 3 detonators 20m apart on all lines
3. Use route knowledge to prioritise which route to protect first
174
When would you lay detonators before 1.25 miles
Train approaching
Telephone
Tunnel
Trailing/diverging junction
Signal box
175
How many times can you use tcoc
Once
176
How many tcocs in a cab
2 (minimum 4 to a train)
177
When can you remove tcoc
Once you have signallers permission
178
On 3rd rail where do you place 1st tcoc
Rail furthest from third rail
179
What does RIO stand for
Rail incident Officer
180
What does PICEE stand for
Person in charge of electrical emergency
181
When must you place an emergency call to the Electrical Control Operator
1. If applicable person is in dangerofncoming into contact / in contact with OLE
2. An incident or other emergency requiring /likely to require the electrical supply to be switched off
182
What is the emergency switch off procedure 11 steps
1 Make sure you are speaking to ECO or signaller
2. Give ECO your location from the structure ID plate number - for conductor rails give nearest mile post number
3. Ask for EMERGENCY SWITCH OFF
4.ECO/ signaller will confirm when this has been carried out
5. Do not approach - residual volts of 2000 volts
6. You become person in charge of electrical emergency (PICEE)
7. ECO Instructs you what the limits of the emergency switch off are
8. You must identify yourself to anyone on site
9. Wait for the rail incident officer to arrive (RIO)
10. RIO takes over responsibility
11. You and the RIO must contact the ECO confirming the handover before leaving the site
183
When can you leave the train (2 things)
If authorised and ifbneccessary
184
What do you do/ need to know when leaving a train (6)
1. 3 points of contact
2. Climb down backwards using crew steps
3. Know which lines are open to traffic
4. Know limited clearance / prohibited areas
5. Know if you're own train is protecting you
6. Identify a safe route for full distance you need to walk
185
What does COSS stand for
Controller of site safety
186
When do you need a COSS
When a group (2 or more) are working on or near the line
187
What is the COSS responsibility
Setting up a safe work system
188
What is the main rule when coming across a lookout
Don't distract them
189
What is POS 100mph or less
1.25m
190
What is POS 101mph and above
2m
191
What distance are you considered on or near the line when carrying out Engineering work on platforms
Within 1.25m
192
How far do you have to be from OHLE at all times
2.75m
193
What distance are you considered on or near the line
3m
194
How far do you have to be from domestic electric cables
5m
195
How many yards in a chain
22
196
How many chains in a mile
80
197
158 - In the event of a fire how would you isolate a coach
By pulling down the shutters positioned between each coach. I would then lock out each door
198
158 - How many door control panels are on each unit and where are they situated
x2 in each vestibule
199
158 -Has the unit got any fire doors and if so where are they situated
shutters in between each coach
200
158 -Where are the Door Key Switches situated on the unit
in each door control panel
201
158 -Where are the emergency door release handles found on the unit
in each vestibule
202
158 - How would you lock a door out of use on the unit
red flag
203
158 - How would you deal with a door that would not close through normal controls on the unit
Lock it out of use
drop the top panel
release air using red flag
use tommy bar to push door closed
close panel
204
How many pass comms are on a unit and where are they found
6 in carriages with no toilet - 4 in the saloon 2 in the vestibules
7 in units with a toilet - 4 in saloon, 2 in vestibules, 1 in toilet
205
If a pass comm is activated how would you know and how would you reset it
Buzz noise in cab, pass com will be pulled forward. Re-set with tkey
206
What is in emergency equipment cupboard
Crowbar, rope, axe, saw, hammer, ladder, extinguisher
207
What must you ensure on the gangway door
Door tkey lock is in diamond position
208
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