Route Indicators

Question 1

->
🟢
🔴

Answer 1

Painted Arrows

Question 2

⬅️➡️

Answer 2

Illuminated Arrows

Question 3

🅰️🅱️

Answer 3

Illuminated Letters

Question 4

⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️
⬛️💡⬛️⬛️⬛️💡⬛️
⬛️💡💡⬛️💡💡⬛️
⬛️💡⬛️💡⬛️💡⬛️
⬛️💡⬛️⬛️⬛️💡⬛️
⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️

Answer 4

Theatre type

Question 5

VS

Answer 5

Dual gauge

Question 6

‎ ‎ ‎ ⚪️
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️

Answer 6

Feather type

Question 7

🔴
🟢

Answer 7

Signal aspect

Question 8

What do we need to know about signal diagrams?

Answer 8

They work in the same way as a map

Question 9

Can signal aspects indicate the route that is set on three position signals?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Do two position signals require route indicators?

Answer 10

No because each signal will be routed to a specific place when at proceed

Question 11

If the signal is at Danger will the route indicator be illuminated?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Are line indicators route indicators?

Answer 12

NO

Question 13

What should you do if the route indicator fails?

Answer 13

Report to controlling signaller and ascertain intended route set

Question 14

When a fixed signal is at proceed the driver must?

Answer 14

• Be satisfied the signal applies to the correct line
• Ensure the signal is displaying the correct Route Indicator, where provided

Question 15

What should you do if you see an incorrect signal aspect or route indicator?

Answer 15

• Attempt to stop train before signal
• Communicate with signaller or TC
  -Receive new aspect or Route indication

Question 16

What should you do if the next signal has suddenly been placed at stop?

Answer 16

• Attempt to stop train before signal
  -Communicate with signaller or TC
• If signal is defective receive the correct authority to pass

Question 17

What do you do if you are wrong routed and unable to stop before signal?

Answer 17

1. Communicate with Signaller or TC
2. Act under instructions provided
3. PA announcement
4. Change ends ( may need reactive track access form)
5. Obtain correct authority and set back train
6. Complete irregularity report and submit

Question 18

What to be mindful of if you need to set back?

Answer 18

• you need to have the correct authority
• Train must be driven from the leading cab unless competent person available
• The instructions for setting back must be adhered to

Question 19

What are the 7 types of route indicators?

Answer 19

Painted arrows
Illuminated arrows
Illuminated letters
Dual gauge route indicator
Feather type
Theatre type
Signal aspects

Question 20

What is the purpose of line indicators?

Answer 20

Purpose is to assist in preventing read across errors by indicating to the driver which signal is for which line