1
Q
What is the principle of Track Circuit Block? TS2-2 (3)
A
The track circuit block system allows a signal to show a proceed aspect when…
All track circuits, up to and including the overlap of the next stop signal, are clear.
All necessary points within the route are detected in the correct position for a train to pass safely.
2
Q
What is the definition of a signal section? TS2-1 (1)
A
The line between two stop signals, whether or not these are within the control of the same signal box.
3
Q
What is the definition of an overlap? TS2-1 (1)
A
The distance beyond a stop signal up to which the line must be clear before the previous signal can show a proceed aspect.
4
Q
During normal method of signalling, in what ways can train descriptions be sent, and where would you find the information about this? NOI21-3.1.2 (2)
A
Train describer, bellcodes or by telephone.
Information would be found in signal box special instructions.
5
Q
During normal method of signalling, what should you use if you need to cancel a description or have incorrectly described a train and need to make a correction? NOI21-3.1.3 (1)
A
You should use train describer, telephone, or bells, whichever is appropriate.
6
Q
What must you make sure of before you operate a signal control to allow a train to proceed? TS2-3.1.1 (3)
A
No other movement that may conflict is to be made first.
The route is set or is free to be set by the interlocking.
If necessary, you have been given a release by another Signaller.
7
Q
Before allowing a movement to occupy a track circuit which would change the aspect shown at any signal, what must you do with any necessary signals to protect the movement, and what must you do if another Signaller controls that
signal? TS2-3.1.2 (2)
A
You must place, or keep, the necessary signals at danger to protect the movement.
If another Signaller controls that signal, you must not allow the movement to take place until that Signaller tells you that the signal is at danger.
8
Q
Before authorising an unsignalled movement which will occupy the overlap of a signal, what must you do if you have a train approaching the signal (in the normal direction of travel)? TS2-3.1.3 (1)
A
Wait until the approaching train has been stopped at that signal…then authorise the movement.
9
Q
Before authorising an unsignalled movement which will occupy the overlap of a signal, what must you do if you have no train approaching the signal (in the normal direction of travel)? TS2-3.1.3 (1)
A
Make sure the previous controlled signal has been placed to danger to protect the movement.
10
Q
What regulations must you send the emergency alarm for, or you could receive the emergency alarm for (regulation names, not numbers)? TS2-3.1.4 (3)
A
TS2-4: obstruction of the line.
TS2-5: train or vehicles proceeding without authority or divided train.
TS1-19: stop and examine train.
11
Q
What must you do if you receive the emergency alarm? TS2-3.1.4 (1)
A
You must place the signals for the affected lines to danger, find out which reg to carry out; TS2-4, TS2-5 or TS1-19
12
Q
What must you tell a Signaller if a train that is requiring to stop in section is to enter their area of control? TS2-3.2 (3)
A
The type of train.
Where the train is to stop and why.
The approximate time that the train will occupy the section.
13
Q
What are the following signals and what are their definitions? RS521-1.1 and RS521-1.2 (6)
A
Controlled Signal
A signal operated by the Signaller, some of which may be set by the Signaller to work automatically.
14
Q
What are the following signals and what are their definitions? RS521-1.1 and RS521-1.2 (6)
A
Automatic Signal
A signal operated by the passage of trains. The Signaller or a person operating a signal post replacement switch can place some automatic signals to danger.
15
Q
What are the following signals and what are their definitions? RS521-1.1 and RS521-1.2 (6)
A
Semi-Automatic Signal
A signal normally operated by trains but can also be controlled from a signal box or a ground frame, or by a person operating a signal post replacement switch.
16
Q
With three-aspect signalling, what does each of the following signals mean? RS521-2.1 and 2.2 (3)
A
17
Q
With Four-aspect signalling, what does each of the following signals mean? RS521-2.1 and 2.2 (4)
A
18
Q
When working in the wrong direction, what does ‘multiple-unit’ mean? TS2-3.6 (1)
A
‘Multiple unit’ in this regulation means a train that can be driven from either end, and can assist the failed train.
19
Q
When working in the wrong direction, the multiple unit may be (circle one): TS2-3.6 (1)
Loaded only
Empty only
Loaded or empty
A
Loaded or empty
20
Q
When working in the wrong direction, which line is deemed the affected line? (1)
A
The line with the failed train on it.
21
Q
When working in the wrong direction, which line is deemed the unaffected line? (1)
A
A line without the failed train on it.
22
Q
When can working in the wrong direction be used? TS2-3.6 (3)
A
When it is necessary for a light locomotive or multiple-unit train to proceed through one or more sections in the wrong
direction:
Over the unaffected line to assist a failed train from the front, or
Over the unaffected line to assist a failed train that is beyond a train that cannot provide assistance.
23
Q
Who must give you permission before you can apply the working in the wrong direction regulation? TS2-3.6.1 (1)
A
Signal box supervisor (or SSM) or Operations Control.
24
Q
Working in the wrong direction
If the movement will return to the affected line through points that are facing to the wrong-direction movement, what three options (where one must apply) are available to you before allowing the wrong-direction movement to happen? TS2-3.6.2 (3)
A
You have operated the points to the correct position to return the movement to the affected line.
You have got confirmation from any other Signaller involved that the points have been set to the correct position to return the movement to the proper line.
You have got confirmation from the ground-frame operator that the points have been set to the correct position to return the movement to the affected line.
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# working in the wrong direction
If the crossover where the wrong-direction movement will return to the affected line is trailing to the wrong-direction movement, what three options (where one must apply) are available to you before allowing the wrong-direction movement to happen? TS2-3.6.3 (3)
You have operated the points for the safety of the wrong-direction movement.
You have got confirmation from any other Signaller involved that the points have been correctly set.
You have got confirmation from the ground-frame operator that the points have been set correctly.
26
When working in the wrong direction, how many sections must the train be travelling through? TS2-3.6 (1)
One or more.
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What ‘types’ of trains can be used for working in the wrong direction? TS2-3.6 (1)
Multiple unit train or light locomotive.
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What line can working in the wrong direction be used over (circle one)? TS2-3.6 (1)
Affected
Unaffected
Affected and unaffected
Unaffected
29
Can you authorise working in the wrong direction on your own accord? TS2-3.6 (1)
No…you must first get permission from the signal box supervisor (SSM) or Operations Control.
30
# Working in the wrong direction
Can this regulation be used for anything other than assisting a failed train? TS2-3.6 (1)
No…can only be used to assist a failed train.
31
When making the line safe before authorising a wrong-direction movement on a route-setting panel or workstation, what must you do to set the points in the correct position, and what must you use (if present) to ensure they are set in the correct position? TW7-2.2 (2)
Use the individual point controls (switches) to set points in the required position.
Ask a competent person, if present, to check the route setting.
32
When making the line safe before authorising a wrong-direction movement on a route-setting panel or workstation, if there are points within the route,
a) what must you do with trains on an adjacent line which could be fouled by the movement if the points are set incorrectly, and
b) how long must you continue to do this for? TW7-2.2 (2)
a) You must stop any train on an adjacent line which could be fouled by the movement if the route is set incorrectly.
b) When one train has passed safely over the affected route, you may allow trains to run without restriction on other lines. However, you must not do this if you have changed the position of any points in the route.
33
When must signalling by bell or telephone be used? TS2-3.5.1 (3)
Signalling equipment is being worked on or has failed.
Single line working is in operation.
An out-of-gauge train is to travel between two Signal Boxes.
34
When signalling by bells or telephone, if there are bells and telephone available, which should you use? Also, if possible, what else must you use? TS2-3.5.2 (2)
You must use the standard code of bell signals and, if possible, you must also use the train describer.
35
If bells are not available while working regulation TS2-3.5, how do you send the necessary bell signals? Also, if possible, what else must you use? TS2-3.5.2 (2)
If bells are not available, you must send the necessary bell signals as messages on the telephone, and if possible, use the train describer.
36
When signalling by bells or telephone, what must you record in the TRB and does it need to happen in all cases in all locations? TS2-3.5.2 (2)
You must record the times at which all bell signals are sent or received in the Train Register.
This includes bell signals sent as messages on the telephone.
Yes, you must record these times in the Train Register even if you do not normally have to record times.
37
What must you make sure of before you allow a train to proceed when signalling by bells or telephone? TS2-3.5.3 (1)
You must make sure that the last train has passed clear of the line concerned. (Train out of section has been received for the last train)
38
When signalling by bells or telephone, if you have accepted a train from another Signal Box, when can you change or alter the conditions that were put in place for that train? TS2-3.5.3 (3)
The train has been stopped at the first stop signal.
The train has passed beyond the point to which the line has been kept clear.
You have received cancelling for the train.
39
When signalling by bells or telephone, when can you send train out of section for a train that you previously accepted? TS2-3.5.3 (2)
You must send train out of section when you or a competent person has seen the train, complete with tail lamp, pass beyond the point to which the line has been kept clear,
or you have seen the train occupy and clear the track circuit ahead of the signal beyond the affected portion of line.
40
If you were unable to accept 5H17 from the Signal Box in rear while using TS2-3.5 and your method of signalling was to use the telephone, how would you do this? TS2-3.5.4 (1)
No, 5H17 refused.
41
What are the bellcodes used uniquely for out-of-gauge loads, and what do they mean? TS1-2 (4)
2-6-1 : train that will be signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 for part of its journey.
2-6-2 : train that cannot be allowed to pass trains signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3, on an opposite or adjacent line.
2-6-3 : train requiring opposite or adjacent line to be blocked.
2-1-6 : train with speed or route restrictions only.
42
What regulation must be used between two Signal Boxes if an out-of-gauge train that will have the ‘is line clear’ signal (bellcode) of 2-6-1? TS1-15.5.2 (1)
TS2-3.1.1…normal method of signalling applies.
43
What regulation must be used between two Signal Boxes if an out-of-gauge train that will have the ‘is line clear’ signal (bellcode) of 2-6-2? TS1-15.5.2 (1)
TS2-3.5…signalling by bell or telephone.
44
What regulation must be used between two Signal Boxes if an out-of-gauge train that will have the ‘is line clear’ signal (bellcode) of 2-6-3? TS1-15.5.2 (1)
TS2-3.5…signalling by bell or telephone.
45
What regulation must be used between two Signal Boxes if a train that has route restrictions that has the ‘is line clear ’ signal (bellcode) of 2-1-6? TS1-15.5.2 (1)
TS2-3.1.1…normal method of signalling applies.
46
What ‘distance’ must the train be clear of points before you can operate points that are locked by track circuits? TS1- 12.2 (1)
You must not operate points that are locked by track circuits until the train concerned has passed well clear of them.
47
With points that locked by track circuits, what must you use on a route-setting panel and work station? TS1-12.2 (2)
Route-setting panel: individual point switches.
Workstation: individual point controls.
48
When can you allow another train to follow a train that cannot be relied upon to operate track circuits? TS1-12.3 (1)
You must not allow another train to follow the unreliable train until the unreliable train has passed beyond the overlap of a signal that has been placed to and kept at danger.
49
What must you do if it is necessary to find out exactly when the train that cannot be relied upon to operate track circuits has arrived at a certain point? TS1-12.3 (1)
If necessary, you must tell the Driver of the unreliable train to stop specially to report the arrival of the train at a specified signal or location.
50
What must you do if it is necessary to find out exactly when the train that cannot be relied upon to operate track circuits has arrived at a certain point, when another Signaller is involved? TS1-12.3 (1)
If another Signaller is involved, you must get an assurance from that Signaller that the train has arrived.
51
If you need to stop trains because of an obstruction or other emergency, what must you do and what must you do if necessary, to protect the affected line? TS2-4.1.1 (2)
You must place or keep at danger all signals necessary to protect the affected line.
If necessary, you must arrange for train radio messages to be sent.
52
What regulation must you carry out if you are unable to stop a train proceeding towards the obstruction or emergency? TS2-4.1.1 (1)
TS2-5, trains or vehicles proceeding without authority.
53
With an obstruction or other emergency, what must you do with any release, slot or acceptance switch? TS2-4.1.2 (1)
You must also place or keep any release, slot or acceptance switch in the normal position.
54
What must you do if the obstruction or emergency is within the overlap of the protecting signal, and what is the exception? TS2-4.1.3 (2)
You must place and keep at danger the previous signal that can be controlled to danger unless there are facing points that you have set for a route that is clear of the affected section.
55
What must you do if a train is detained at a signal on the approach to the affected section? TS2-4.1.4 (1)
You must instruct the Driver to stay at the signal until you give permission for the train to proceed even if the signal displays a proceed aspect.
56
What must you do if another Signaller controls the signal that will protect the obstruction or other emergency? TS2- 4.2 (2)
Same Signal Box : You must immediately tell that Signaller what is happening.
Different Signal Box : You must first send the emergency alarm.
57
What must you do if another Signaller made you aware of an obstruction or other emergency and you had a train proceeding towards the obstruction or emergency? TS2-4.2 (1)
You must tell the Signaller who gave you the message or emergency alarm whether you have been able to stop a train proceeding towards the obstruction or other emergency.
58
After an obstruction or other emergency, you must not allow a train into the affected signal section until the line is clear and safe for the passage of trains; what are the exceptions? TS2-4.3 (4)
W.A.D.E
W. **Work** to and from the point of obstruction, or serve an intermediate station or siding, but only if this can be done safely.
A. Allow an **assisting ** train into an occupied section.
D. Unless it is necessary to allow a train to pass through a **diverging** junction before reaching the obstruction.
E. Unless it is necessary to **examine** the line.
59
If more than one Signaller is involved, what must happen before allowing a train into the affected signal section? TS2-4.3 (1)
You must both come to a clear understanding as to what is to be done.
60
What shall you do if you are advised that a T-COD and/or detonator protection has been placed on the line due to the line being unsafe? NOI21-4.1.1 (1)
You shall make sure the line is protected by signals.
61
How will you determine whether the additional protection placed on the track can be removed? NOI21-4.1.1 (1)
You shall come to a clear understanding as to whether the placed additional protection can be removed.
62
When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, what must you do when operating individual point controls? (3) S5-2.2a
You must operate the points to the position shown on the route card.
You must check that you have the correct ‘normal’ or ‘reverse’ indications.
You must ask a competent person, if present, to check the route setting.
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When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, you must call the route, if you can; however, you must not call the route if you need to keep the entrance signal at danger, for example if an engineering train was to enter a possession.
If, for example, an engineering train was to enter a possession, when could you call the route when authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger towards the possession? (1) S5-2.2b
If the signalling technician (S&T) has disconnected the signal.
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When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, you must call the route, if you can; however, you must not call the route if you need to keep the entrance signal at danger. What other reason would you not call the route before authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger?
You must not call the route if there is a track circuit failure in the route concerned.
65
When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, when it is not possible to call the route before authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger, when must you stop any train on an opposite or adjacent line? (1) S5-2.2c
You must stop any train on an adjacent or opposite line that could be fouled by the movement if the route is set incorrectly.
66
When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, when it is not possible to call the route before authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger, would you need to stop trains on an opposite or adjacent line if the whole route concerned was a plain line track? (1) S5-2.2c
| plain line track = no points
No…you must stop any train on an adjacent or opposite line that could be fouled by the move if the route is set incorrectly.
67
When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation, when it is not possible to call the route before authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger and you’ve had to stop any train on an opposite or adjacent line, when do you not need to continue to stop any train on an opposite or adjacent line? (1) S5-2.2c
When one train has passed safely over the affected route, you may allow trains to run without restriction on other lines.
68
When setting the route correctly on a panel or workstation which has points, crossovers and junctions within the route, when it is not possible to call the route before authorising a Driver to pass a signal at danger, and you’ve allowed movements on an opposite or adjacent line to continue to run;
When would you need to revert back to having to stop trains on an opposite or adjacent line? (1) S5-2.2c
If you have changed the position of any points within the route.
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What are the occasions that you don’t instruct a driver to proceed at caution and what is the maximum speed to instruct the Driver to travel at for these occasions? (6) S5-3.1 and 4.2
You may travel at a speed not exceeding 50 mph (80 km/h), other than locations where you are told to proceed at caution, in any of the following circumstances.
* During single line working when travelling in the wrong direction.
* During modified working on single lines.
* During extended block working.
* During passing two main aspect stop signals at danger.
* During a failure of a block instrument on an absolute block line.
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When must you tell a driver to proceed at caution. S5 4.2
Proceeding at caution
Except as shown in sections 4.2 b) and 4.2 c), you must proceed at caution, even if the line appears to be clear.
b) Proceeding at up to 50 mph (80 km/h)
You may travel at a speed not exceeding 50 mph (80 km/h), other than locations where you are told to proceed at caution, in any of the following circumstances.
* During single line working when travelling in the wrong direction.
* During modified working on single lines.
* During extended block working.
* During passing two main aspect stop signals at danger.
* During a failure of a block instrument on an absolute block line.
c) Proceeding at up to permissible speed
You may proceed at up to permissible speed, other than at locations
where you are told to proceed at caution, in any of the following circumstances.
* During single line working when travelling in the right direction.
* On single lines where a token is provided and you have the token.
* During working by pilot on single or bi-directional lines.
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If signalling equipment on a TCB line fails, what kind of line can you NOT authorise a Driver to pass two main aspect stop signals at danger under one authority? S5-6.1 (1)
A single line.
.
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Can you authorise a Driver to pass two main aspect stop signals at danger on your own authority? S5-7.1 (1)
Yes.
.
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What 5 conditions must be met before you can authorise a Driver to pass a main aspect stop signal and the next main aspect stop signal beyond it. S5-6.1 (5)
1. It has been confirmed that because of the **same fault**
a. Neither signal can display a proceed aspect (Are at Danger), or
b. The first signal is held at danger and the second signal is not displaying any aspect.
2. There is no **main aspect distant signal between** the two main aspect stop signals.
3. The **second main aspect stop signal** is not fitted with **TPWS.**
4. The line has been **examined** and is known to be clear up to and including the overlap of the next main aspect stop signal beyond the second main aspect stop signal involved.
5. The next signal beyond the second main aspect stop ** (The third )** signal is displaying a **proceed** aspect.
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What must you tell the Driver when authorising them to pass two signals at danger? S5-6.2 (6)
What is happening.
That it is necessary to pass two consecutive main aspect stop signals at danger, or the first at danger and the second not displaying any aspect (blacked out).
The identity of the two signals involved.
To obey the aspect of all subsequent signals.
To travel at a maximum speed of no more than 50mph (80km/h) until after sighting the first signal that must be
obeyed, and then proceed as indicated by the aspect of that signal.
To proceed at caution at any location where it is necessary to do so.
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When the Driver has received all relevant instructions regarding passing two signals at danger, what must the Driver do before you can authorise the Driver to make the movement? S5-7.2 (1)
The Driver must repeat back the instructions to show that they are understood.
76
When you have authorised a Driver to pass two main stop signals at danger, what must you record in the train register? S5-7.2 (4)
The line affected.
The train reporting number (headcode).
The time you give permission to pass two signals at danger.
The time the train has passed clear of the signal beyond the two affected signals (the third signal).
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What will a Driver do with any ground position-light signals which are between the first main aspect stop signal that is being passed at danger and the third signal which is showing proceed? S5-7.4 (1)
The Driver will ignore the aspects of any ground position-light signals, unless the Signaller has told them otherwise (unless the Signaller has told them to obey the ground-position light signal.
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Where would you find out if permissive working is authorised in your area? TS2-3.3.1 (1)
Signal Box Special Instructions.
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What classes of trains can you allow to be in, or enter, a section when permissive working is taking place in the following? TS2-3.3.2 (3)
Goods line : classes 3 to 8 and 0
Passenger line (other than platform lines): classes 3 to 8 and 0
Platform lines : classes 1, 2, 3ECS, 5, 9 and 0. Any class of train formed only of MPV vehicles when operating as a railhead treatment or inspection train.
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Can you allow permissive working to take place during poor visibility? TS2-3.3.3 (2)
You must not allow permissive working to take place during poor visibility, except on platform lines.
81
What must you do before you clear the signal for another train to enter an occupied platform, and what is the exception to this rule? TS2-3.3.4 (2)
You must get confirmation that there is enough room for that train.
You do not need confirmation that there is enough room for another train if the signalling equipment at your location only allows you to clear the signal if there is sufficient room.
82
If a movement has been authorised into a platform line, when can you clear the signal for a second train to follow for permissive working into the same platform line? TS2-3.3.4 (1)
If a movement has already been authorised on that platform line, you must get confirmation, from the person in charge of the movement, that it has been completed before you clear the signal for the second train.
83
What must you do if a train is not booked to call at a station before you signal the train into an occupied platform line?
TS2-3.3.4 (1)
You must tell the Driver what is happening before you signal that train into an occupied platform line.
84
During permissive working on platform lines, what can you not do for a second train if you’ve already cleared the signal for a first train to leave the platform? TS2-3.3.4 (1)
You must not clear the signal for the second train if you’ve already cleared the signal for the first train to leave.
85
Once you have signalled a second train into an occupied platform, when can you allow the first train to leave? TS2- 3.3.4 (1)
You must wait until the second train has stopped in the platform before you can allow the first train to leave.
86
What criteria must be met before allowing a train into an already occupied station platform for emergency permissive working? TS2-3.4 (3)
In an emergency, you can allow a train conveying passengers to enter an occupied signal section to reach a station platform, as long as you have been authorised to do so by the signal box supervisor or Operations Control.
87
What must you make sure of, regarding the platform, before you authorise emergency permissive working? TS2-3.4 (1)
You must make sure there is enough room to safely deal with the train at the platform.
88
What must you tell the Driver before you authorise emergency permissive working? TS2-3.4 (2)
Before you allow a train to proceed, you must tell the Driver what has happened, and instruct the Driver to pass the signal at danger
89
What must you tell the Driver before you authorise emergency permissive working, regarding their actions when they arrive at the platform? TS2-3.4 (2)
You must also tell the Driver that when the train has arrived at the station platform, no further movement is to be made without the authority of the Signaller.
90
When may you allow an assisting train to enter an occupied section in either direction? TS2-7.1 (4)
REAR
R. **Remove ** the rear portion of a divided train.
E. **Evacuate** passengers from a failed train.
A.** Assist ** a failed train.
R. **Remove **vehicles that have proceeded without authority.
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If there is a tunnel in the affected section, what must you instruct the Driver of any train on an adjacent line proceeding towards the next Signal Box, and what is the exception? TS2-7.1 (2)
To proceed through the tunnel at caution.
You do not need to do this if you know the tunnel is clear and the person carrying out any protection is not in the tunnel.
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# allowing an assisting train into an occupied section
What must happen if there is another Signaller involved? TS2-7.1 (1)
Have a clear understanding with that other Signaller as to what is happening.
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A train has failed and will not be moved. TS2-7.2
a) What may you allow in the overlap of the stop signal immediately beyond the failed train? (3)
b) How long may you continue to do this for? (2)
a. You may allow the stop signal immediately beyond the failed train to be occupied, fouled, or obstructed.
b. You may continue to do this until the failed train is ready to proceed, or the assisting train has entered the section and the failed train is to be assisted forward.
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How do you signal the next train when the line is clear again and the failed train has been removed? TS2-7.3 (1)
You must signal the next train normally.
95
If the assisted/combined train is to enter a signal section controlled by another Signaller, what must you do? TS2-7.3 (2)
You must tell that Signaller the train is being assisted and how it is being assisted.
96
When will a Driver need to carry out emergency protection while dealing with a failed train? M2-2.1 (3)
If the Driver cannot contact the Signaller immediately and the train has failed in a temporary block working section or an emergency special working section.
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What is full emergency protection? M2-2.2 (2)
Three detonators 20 metres/20 yards apart at 1¼ miles/2 kilometres.
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When emergency protection is required, when does the Driver not need to continue the full distance? M2-2.2 (1)
When they are at a location less than 1 ¼ miles/2 kilometres from the train where they can communicate with the Signaller.
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What will the Driver do if they reach a tunnel entrance before reaching the full protection distance? M2-2.2 (1)
Place three detonators at the tunnel entrance.
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What will the Driver do if the full protection distance falls inside a tunnel? M2-2.2 (1)
Continue through the tunnel to the far end and place three detonators there.
101
If you become aware that a train has the tail lamp out or the tail lamp is missing, what must you do and who must you tell? TS2-6 (2)
If you become aware that a train has a tail lamp out or missing, you must find out whether the train is complete.
You must also tell the Driver of that train that the tail lamp is out or missing.
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What must you do if the train enters an area controlled by another Signaller before you can find out if the train is complete or before you are told the tail lamp has been replaced? TS2-6 (1)
If the train enters an area controlled by another Signaller before you can find out if the train is complete or before you are told the tail lamp has been replaced, you must tell that Signaller.
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During darkness or poor visibility, where permissive working is authorised, and you are aware that the tail lamp is out or missing, when can you signal another train into the same section? TS2-6 (2)
You must not signal another train into the same section until you have been told a red light has been placed on the rear of the train.
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# Line blockage Coss
What may you do if the location of the work will be beyond any points or crossover, if agreed with the COSS? TS1- 13.2.2 and diagram TS1.2 (1)
You may set the route for an unaffected route and trains can pass the protecting signal as long as the points are set for the unaffected route.
105
# line block
When must you keep the previous signal to the protecting signal at danger (with reminder appliance)? TS1-13.2.2 (2)
If the site of the work will be less than 200 metres from the protecting signal and the work will affect the safety of the line.
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# line block
When can you allow the previous signal to the protecting signal, which must be maintained at danger, to be passed at danger? TS1-13.2.2 (2)
When work affects the safety of the line within 200 metres of the protecting signal…if you have told the COSS, you can allow the signal previous to the protecting signal to be passed at danger so a train can reach
a station,
a siding,
a crossover used for single line working.
107
What are the methods of additional protection that can be used (according to the rule book)? TS1-13.2.4 (7)
| TCB ONLY
A signalling technician disconnecting signalling equipment.
The COSS, IWA, or PC placing one or more track circuit operating devices (T-COD).
The COSS, IWA, or PC activating one or more remotely-activated track circuit operating devices (T-COD).
Applying engineering possession reminders (EPRs)
108
Which forms of additional protection can be used as ‘additional protection at the site of work’ (whether or not it’s
allowed in your method of signalling)? TS1-13.2.4 (3)
Disconnection, T-COD, EPR.
109
What must you do with the track circuits for the first train over each line after a Line Blockage has been given up or suspended when the work has affected the safety of the line? TS1-13.2.8 (1)
You must specially watch the operation of the track circuits.
110
When can you allow a second train to follow the first train after a Line Blockage has been given up or suspended when the work has affected the safety of the line? TS1-13.2.8 (1)
You must not allow a second train to pass over the line that was affected by the line blockage unless there is a
controlled signal which you have replaced to danger between the first and second trains.
111
The PICOP may give up the possession around engineering trains standing at the agreed stop signals (or block markers) on the line under possession, as long as all of the following apply. Fill in the blanks: T3-7.1 (14)
* The line is signalled by track circuit block (TCB) or ERTMS and the train is standing at a location where the train detection is by means of ___________ ___________ and not by ___________ ___________.
* The movement, after the possession is given up, will be in the ___________ signalled ___________ and will be
driven from the ___________ ___________.
* You have ___________ with the PICOP the stop signal or block marker to be used.
* The agreed signals are controlled signals or signals that you can ___________ to ___________ when the
possession is to be given up around ___________ or more trains.
* Each train is standing at a ___________ ___________ or block marker.
* The line is signalled by track circuit block (TCB) or ERTMS and the train is standing at a location where the train detection is by means of _track circuits ____ and not by ____axle _______ _____counters______.
* The movement, after the possession is given up, will be in the ___normal___ signalled __direction____ and will be
driven from the __leading __ __cab_____.
* You have _agreed____ with the PICOP the stop signal or block marker to be used.
* The agreed signals are controlled signals or signals that you can _replace__ to __danger___ when the
possession is to be given up around __two__ or more trains.
* Each train is standing at a __separate__ ___signal__ or block marker.
112
When giving up a possession around an engineering train, what must you do when an engineering train arrives at the agreed stop signal? T3-7.1
Tell the driver to make no further movement until you have given verbal permission for the engineering train to
proceed, then tell the PICOP the train has arrived at the agreed stop signal (or block marker) and will not be moved.
113
When giving up a possession around engineering trains, what must you make sure of before you start to go through the arrangements to give up the possession? T3-7.1
You must not start the arrangements to give up the possession until all the engineering trains have arrived at the
agreed signals (or block markers).
114
What must you do with track circuits for the first train over the affected portion of line after a possession? T3-8.5 (1)
You must specially watch the operation of the track circuits during the passage of the first train over the line that was affected by the possession.
115
When can you allow a second train to follow the first train after a Line Blockage has been given up or suspended when the work has affected the safety of the line? T3-8.5 (1)
You must not allow a second train to pass over the line that was affected by the possession unless there is a
controlled signal which you have replaced to danger between the first and second trains.
116
What must you do if you become aware, or you suspect, that a train or vehicle is proceeding without authority? TS2-
5.1 (6)
You must place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in
danger.
You must if necessary, arrange for train radio messages to be sent.
You must if possible, alter the position of any points to divert trains and prevent collisions.
You must if possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared.
You must take the necessary action for any level crossings.
You must take any other possible action to reduce the risk of collision.
117
What must you do if you become aware, or you suspect, that a train is running in two or more portions? TS2-5.1 (6)
You must place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in
danger.
You must if necessary, arrange for train radio messages to be sent.
You must if possible, alter the position of any points to divert trains and prevent collisions.
You must if possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared.
You must take the necessary action for any level crossings.
You must take any other possible action to reduce the risk of collision.
118
If a train or vehicle that is proceeding without authority, where a portion of line is controlled by another Signaller, what must you do? TS2-5.2 (2)
Same Signal Box : You must immediately tell that Signaller what is happening
Different Signal Box : You must first send the emergency alarm.
119
If there has been a train or vehicle that has proceeded without authority, or there has been a divided train which has stopped intact, what may you do if it can be confirmed that an adjacent line is not obstructed? TS2-5.3 (1)
You may resume normal working on all other lines.
120
If there has been a train or vehicle that has proceeded without authority, or there has been a divided train, when can you allow another train to pass over that same line, and how would you signal the next train? TS2-5.3 (2)
You must not allow another train to pass over that line until you are sure that the line is clear.
You must signal the next train normally.
121
When the Rule Book refers to a lever, what else could the terminology, a lever, include? Glossary of Railway
Terminology (3)
A switch, button, or workstation control.
122
When the Rule Book refers to route setting position, what is the definition of route setting position? Glossary of
Railway Terminology (1)
Location on a signalling control panel or workstation from which a route can be set or closed.
123
When must you use a reminder appliance on the most appropriate ‘lever’ to prevent the operation of a signalling control? TS1-3.5.1 (4)
The signal or route setting position (RSP) protecting a route over which the normal passage of trains (or certain trains) is stopped
The signal or RSP protecting a route over which trains can pass only after the driver has been told to proceed at
caution in connection with an incident, failure, or unusual occurrence.
Any signal, RSP or level crossing equipment that is disconnected or defective
The signal protecting a train or vehicles detained or left on a running line where track circuits are not provided.
124
When must you use a reminder appliance on signalling equipment or level crossing equipment that must not be operated? TS1-3.5.3 (2)
On signalling equipment or level crossing equipment that must not be worked, or
On signalling equipment or level crossing equipment that is to be kept in a particular position as shown in the rules, regulations and instructions.
125
You must not remove a reminder appliance until the line is clear or normal working is resumed. However, what must you do if you need to signal a train to a route that is not affected, or for a movement to proceed after the driver has been told to proceed at caution? TS1-3.5.5 (3)
Remove the reminder appliance
Operate the signalling control
Immediately replace the reminder appliance after you have operated the signalling control.
126
What is the definition of a defective signal? TS11-1.1 (1)
A signal which is not operating or displaying correctly, or where the light is out when it should be illuminated.
127
When looking at signal failures, unofficial terms we use are, whether the signal is ‘telling the truth’ or if the signal is ‘NOT telling the truth (lie)’; please complete the following about allowing a train to approach a signal with a defective main aspect that is telling the truth. TS11-7.1 (7)
You may allow a train to approach a signal with a defective main aspect if you are sure that signal is showing a ______ aspect and the signal is _____ at ______, or you are sure it is showing the ______ _______ and will not cause the driver to see an _____ sequence.
You may allow a train to approach a signal with a defective main aspect if you are sure that signal is showing a
danger aspect and the signal is __kept___ at __danger____, or you are sure it is showing the _correct___
____aspect___ and will not cause the driver to see an _incorrect__ sequence___.
128
When dealing with a defective signal (not necessarily just a main aspect signal) that will ‘NOT tell the truth (lie)’,
additional conditions must be met, which are different from allowing a train to approach a signal with a defective main aspect that is ‘telling the truth’; what are they? Fill in the blanks. TS11-7.1 (16)
1. You must not allow a train to approach the defective signal until the _______ has been _____ about the
____ and one of the following applies.
2. The line is clear up to and including the overlap of the ____ _____ signal that is displaying the
___ aspect, ___ the defective _____ signal.
3. The line is ____ up to and including the overlap of the _____ _____ signal beyond a defective distant signal.
4. The ____ is _____ to the buffer stops on a ____-____ line.
1. You must not allow a train to approach the defective signal until the _driver______ has been ___told___ about the
_defect___ and __one of the following applies.
2. The line is clear up to and including the overlap of the _next___ ___stop__ signal that is displaying the
__correct__ aspect, _beyond__ the defective __stop___ signal.
3. The line is _clear___ up to and including the overlap of the ___second___ __stop____ signal beyond a defective distant signal.
4. The _line____ is ___clear__ to the buffer stops on a _dead_____-____end_ line.
129
What must you do if a controlled signal returns to danger for no apparent reason? TS11-7.3 (3)
* Tell Operations Control and arrange for the signalling technician to attend.
* Only allow a train to approach the signal when it is at danger.
* Clear the signal only when the approach train is at or nearly at a stand at it.
130
A controlled signal has returned to danger for no apparent reason and you have been dealing with the situation correctly; when can you resume normal working? TS11-7.3 (1)
You must continue this method of working (only allow a train to approach the signal when it is at danger and clear the signal only when the approach train is at or nearly at a stand at it) until the signalling technician tells you that the normal working can be resumed.
131
When does the regulation ‘when a train or vehicle fails to operate track circuits’ not apply? TS11-15 (2)
These regulations do not apply to vehicles that cannot be relied upon to operate track circuits or when you are not relying on the track circuit because of rail-head conditions.
132
What is a ‘wrong-side failure’? Glossary of Railway Terminology (1)
A failure that reduces or removes the protection given by the signalling equipment.
133
If a train or vehicle fails to operate a track circuit, what must you immediately do? TS11-15.1 (3)
Place or keep signals at danger to protect the train or vehicle.
Place or keep signals at danger to protect the track circuit concerned.
Tell Operations Control (including the details of when the previous train passed over the track circuit concerned).
134
What must you arrange to happen with the train or vehicle that failed to operate a track circuit? TS11-15.1 (1)
You must arrange for the train to be stopped at the first available location so that the train can be examined.
135
After a train or vehicle fails to operate track circuits, when can normal working be resumed? TS11-15.2 (1)
When the signalling technician (S&T) tells you that the track circuit that failed to operate can be relied upon to indicate the presence of trains properly.
136
What must you do before allowing another train to pass over the track circuit that failed to operate? TS11-15.2 (3)
Make sure the previous train has passed beyond the overlap of the next stop signal beyond the track circuit concerned
Keep points in the correct position for the train movement using individual point controls
Place at danger any other signal which would conflict with the movement
137
Where must trains not be allowed to pass, until the previous train has passed beyond the track circuit that failed to operate? TS11-15.2 (2)
You must not allow another train to pass beyond the controlled signal on approach to the signal protecting the track circuit concerned.
138
When a train or vehicles fails to operate track circuits on a TCB single line, what regulation must not be used? TS11- 15.2 (1)
Working of single lines by Pilot.
139
When a train or vehicles fails to operate track circuits on a TCB single line, what regulation must be used? TS11-15.2 (1)
Signalling by bell or telephone.
140
When do you not have to carry the relevant instructions regarding a train or vehicle failing to operate track circuits, when a train or vehicle fails to operate a track circuit? TS11-15.3 (2)
When the line has not been used for a considerable time, or When the train was the first to pass over a portion of line that was affected by a possession or line blockage.
141
With regards to the below question , what must be your actions in either of these situations? TS11-15.3 (6)
Refresher:
When do you not have to carry the relevant instructions regarding a train or vehicle failing to operate track circuits,
when a train or vehicle fails to operate a track circuit? TS11-15.3 (2)
When the line has not been used for a considerable time,
or
When the train was the first to pass over a portion of line that was affected by a possession or line blockage
Report the failure to Operations Control.
Before allowing a train to pass, make sure the previous train has passed beyond the overlap of the next stop signal.
Specially watch the track circuit indications concerned as each train passes over it.
Keep signals to danger to protect trains as they pass over it.
Keep points in the correct position for each train passing over it, using individual point controls.
Not rely on the track circuit until a train has correctly operated it.
142
If a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train (track circuit showing occupied when clear of trains) or shows occupied for some other reason, what must you arrange to happen with the line? TS11-16.1 (1)
You must arrange for the line to be examined.
143
If a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train (track circuit showing occupied when clear of trains) or shows occupied for some other reason, what regulation must be introduced if it happens on a single line, and what is the exception? TS11-16.1 (1)
Regulation: working by Pilot.
Exception: an exemption is authorised in the Signal Box Special Instructions (so working by Pilot is not required).
144
If a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train (track circuit showing occupied when clear of trains) or shows occupied for some other reason but it has been reported that the line is not obstructed on a double line, what criteria (where one must apply) must be in place before allowing trains to pass over the affected area? TS11-16.2 (4)
You can make sure the portion of line concerned is clear after the passage of each train.
A competent person has been appointed to report the train has passed complete with tail lamp.
You have seen the previous train occupy and clear the track circuit ahead of the signal beyond the affected portion of line.
On a TCB line, where the track circuit is between two Signal Boxes, you have introduced signalling by bell or
telephone.
145
If a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train (track circuit showing occupied when clear of trains) or shows occupied for some other reason but it has been reported that the line is not obstructed on a single line, what criteria (where one must apply) must be in place before allowing trains to pass over the affected area? TS11-16.3 (3)
You can make sure the single line is clear after the passage of each train.
A competent person has been appointed to report the train has passed complete with tail lamp.
If you cannot make sure that each train leaving the single line is complete with tail lamp, the Pilot accompanies every train.
146
With regards to working by pilot what additional regulation must be introduced on a single line between two Signal Boxes?
TS11-16.3 (1)
Signalling by bell or telephone.
147
If a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train (track circuit showing occupied when clear of trains) or shows occupied for some other reason but it has been reported that the line is not obstructed on a bi-directional line, what regulation must you apply if trains are to travel in one direction? TS11-16.4 (1)
The same rules as double line (TS11-16.2)
Initial Signaller Training IST
flashcards
Decks in class (13)
# Cards
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GSR Bell Signals (Basic)16
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Level Crossings (LX)30
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Controlling Trains17
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BQ Week 1 - Trackside Safety20
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BQ Week 1 - Introduction to level crossings30
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BQ Week 1 - Regulations 1,2,3 and NOI2219
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BQ Week 1 - Publications available to signallers6
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BQ Week 1 - Signals, handsignals, indicators and signs44
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BQ Week 9 Exam Master702
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BQ Week 9 Exam Master COPY702
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TCB Conversion BQ's147
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TCBc Exam De-Brucified168
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The Rules89
