Single Line Working (mod 3)

Question 1

When would SLW be introduced and what does this allow trains to do?

who arranges this?

Answer 1

When one track of a double track uni-directional layout is blocked, SLW allows trains to travel in both directions over the unblocked line.

the pilot and the signaller, signaller informs the pilot of the arrangements.

Question 2

what is SLW a form of?

Answer 2

degraded working

Question 3

how does the pilot protect the obstructed line?

Answer 3

with dets placed 400m beyond the cross over to allow trains to draw forward and set back to access it, he also secures any points for the movement

Question 4

how many trains can travel over SLW in the normal direction? and in the wrong direction ?

Answer 4

normal amount as per usual , as many trains as signalling system will let you

only one train over the SLW section at one time signals to be disregarded

Question 5

what is the form needed for entering SLW?
what is the form needed for entering SLWBP?
what is the form needed for entering modified working?

Answer 5

SLW- RT3193
SLWBP-RT3156
MW - RT3177

Question 6

what speeds can you go in SLW in the right direction?
wrong direction?

Answer 6

right - linespeed
wd- 50mph max 15mph over points

Question 7

what does PILOT stand for ?

Answer 7

person in lieu of train

Question 8

what will PILOT tell you before entering?

Answer 8

-over which line it applies
-between which crossovers it applies
-any LC that you’ll pass
-locations of any handsignallers to control WDM
-Points/crossing arrangements/speeds
-wether there is a EODW board at the end or a main signal to control WDM back to the proper line

Question 9

what do you need to take you back to the main line?
and in poor vis?

Answer 9

Main Aspect
End of degraded working sing
PILOT

in poor vis - main aspect

if no main aspect need EODW board, PILOT and signalling agent

Question 10

where is EODW board placed?

Answer 10

placed at end of a section opposite the signal protecting the crossover where trains return to the proper line

Question 11

how would you know points are okay if unworked?

Answer 11

they padlock a green flag to it

Question 12

if you are the first train over SLW what must you allow him to do?

Answer 12

stop and allow him to inform any personnel of SLW, and go get out and check points

Question 13

is a completed RT3193 required to enter SLW section when working to and from a point of obstruction?

Answer 13

no because the pilot is to acompany every train when working to and from

Question 14

if the pilot accompanies the driver of a train that fails what can the driver ask the pilot to place ?

Answer 14

emergency protection