1
Q
What PPE are we required to wear
A
Safety shoes
Hi vis
2
Q
Name 3 things your highest vis must be
A
Orange
Northern branded
Worn zipped up
3
Q
Name 4 things you must never wear
A
Hoods
Headphones
Sunglasses
Anything red/yellow/ green
4
Q
What are the rails that the train wheels run on
A
Running rails
5
Q
What are the running rails
A
The rails which the train wheels run on
6
Q
What supports the rails and keeps them the correct distance apart
A
Sleeper
7
Q
What is a sleeper
A
Supports the rails and keeps them the correct distance apart
8
Q
What are the fastenings
A
Hold the running rail to the sleeper
9
Q
What holds the running rails to the sleeper
A
Fastening
10
Q
What is the ballast
A
Keeps the track and sleepers in place (gravel)
11
Q
What keeps the track and sleepers in place
A
Ballast
12
Q
How often (usually)could you find a mile marker
A
1/4 mile
13
Q
Where are mile markers measured from
A
Datum point (0miles)
14
Q
When are you on or near the line?
A
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
15
Q
What is the definition of lineside
A
When you are between the railway boundary and the area called on or near the line
16
Q
True or false if you are on a level crossing you are on or near the line
A
False
17
Q
What 5 situations do conductors need PTS
A
Prepare train/ door tests in depots, sidings or middle roads
Change train ends on track
Deal with out of course
Protect the line
18
Q
Are you lineside if you are on a platform
A
No
19
Q
What is the position of safety for a maximum line speed less than 100mph
A
1.25 m
20
Q
What is the position of safety for a line speed of 101-125
A
2m
21
Q
Where will you find axel counters
A
Atbthe beginning and end of sections
22
Q
How do axel counters work
A
Count the train wheels as it enters/leaves a section
23
Q
How far away from the line must tools and equipment be
A
2meters
24
Q
Who controls the power supply to the electric traction system
A
ECO (electrical control operator)
25
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
26
What is an AC neutral zone
Approx 15ft of non conductive cable providing the insulation between the two sections
27
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
28
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
29
How many volts are in a DC third rail area
650- 750
30
What type of volts are found in 3rd rail area
DC
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
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.
35
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
36
When can you walk on or near the line
If it is necessary and required as part of your duties
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
If crossing the line between trains how much distance must be between trains?
10m
41
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
42
If walking in a group how far apart do we need to walk when walking on the line
20m
43
Where can you find the authorised walking rotes
Network rail hazard directory
44
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
45
What is the abcp protocol
Accurate
Brief
Clear
Professional
46
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)
47
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
48
Who has lead responsibility in a conversation
Electrical control operator ( ECO) (leads everyone)
Signaller (doesn't lead eco)
49
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
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
What is the life span of detonators
5 years
57
When are detonators checked
First week of sept by maintenance
58
How many detonators are in each cab
10 (20 min per train)
59
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
60
When would you lay detonators before 1.25 miles
Train approaching
Telephone
Tunnel
Trailing/diverging junction
Signal box
61
How many times can you use tcoc
Once
62
How many tcocs in a cab
2 (minimum 4 to a train)
63
When can you remove tcoc
Once you have signallers permission
64
On 3rd rail where do you place 1st tcoc
Rail furthest from third rail
65
What does RIO stand for
Rail incident Officer
66
What does PICEE stand for
Person in charge of electrical emergency
67
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
68
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
69
When can you leave the train (2 things)
If authorised and ifbneccessary
70
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
71
What does COSS stand for
Controller of site safety
72
When do you need a COSS
When a group (2 or more) are working on or near the line
73
What is the COSS responsibility
Setting up a safe work system
74
What is the main rule when coming across a lookout
Don't distract them
75
What is POS 100mph or less
1.25m
76
What is POS 101mph and above
2m
77
What distance are you considered on or near the line when carrying out Engineering work on platforms
Within 1.25m
78
How far do you have to be from OHLE at all times
2.75m
79
What distance are you considered on or near the line
3m
80
How far do you have to be from domestic electric cables
5m
81
How many yards in a chain
22
82
How many chains in a mile
80
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