Failed Train

Question 1

Allowing an assisting train into an occupied section (4) REAR

Answer 1

1. Remove rear portion of a divided train.
2. Evacuate passengers from a failed train.
3. Assist a failed train.
4. Remove vehicles which have proceeded without authority.

Question 2

If you are told that the train has failed and will not be moved, you may allow the overlap of the stop signal immediately beyond the failed train to be occupied, fouled or obstructed. You may continue to do this until: (2)

Answer 2

1. the failed train is ready to proceed, or
2. the assisting train has entered the section and the failed train is to be assisted forward.

Question 3

When must a driver of a failed train carry out protection

Answer 3

When the driver cannot immediately contact the signaller and is in an Emergency special working section or Temporary block working section.