Working In Wrong Direction

Question 1

When is it necessary to use working in wrong direction? (3)

Answer 1

1. Over unaffected line to assist a failed train from the front.
2. Over unaffected line to assist a failed train beyond a train that can’t assist.
3. Over affected line towards the failed train where no crossover is available at the signal box immediately beyond the failed train in the normal direction of travel.

Question 2

If working in wrong direction was happening over the unaffected line and you were at the signal box that controlled movement back to the affected line, where the crossover is FACING to the wrong direction movement; what must you do when receiving working in wrong direction bellcode? (3)

Answer 2

1. Set the crossover for the wrong direction movement.
2. Acknowledge ‘working in wrong direction’.
3. Keep the unaffected line clear until wrong direction movement has passed clear.

Question 3

If working in wrong direction was happening over the unaffected line and you were at the signal box that controlled movement back to the affected line, where the crossover is TRAILING to the wrong direction movement; what must you do when receiving working in wrong direction bellcode? (3)

Answer 3

1. Send 2-4 or 3-3 which is necessary, when acknowledged-
2. Acknowledge ‘ working in wrong direction’.
3. Keep the unaffected line clear until wrong direction movement has passed clear.

Question 4

If working in wrong direction was happening from the signal box in rear of you, to the signal box in advance of you, over the unaffected line; what must you do when the signaller in advance acknowledges working in wrong direction to you? (4)

Answer 4

1. Block indicator for unaffected line to train on line.
2. Set all points for the safety of the movement.
3. Acknowledge ‘ working in wrong direction’ to the signal box in rear.
4. Keep the unaffected line clear until wrong direction movement has passed over.

Question 5

If working in wrong direction starting from your signal box, over the unaffected line; what must you do when the signal in advance acknowledges working in wrong direction to you? (6)

Answer 5

1. Block indicator for unaffected line to train on line.
2. Set all points for the safety of the movement.
3. Keep unaffected line clear until movement has passed clear.
4. Reach a clear understanding with the driver where the train is to stop for further instructions.
5. Give the driver the necessary instructions.
6. Clear the signal concerned, if there is one.

Question 6

If working in wrong direction was happening from the signal box in rear of you, to the signal box in advance of you, over the unaffected line; what must you do when the wrong direction movement arrives at you? (3)

Answer 6

1. Reach a clear understanding with the driver where the train is to stop for further instructions.
2. Give the driver the necessary instructions.
3. Clear the signal concerned, if there is one.

Question 7

What is the bell code for train clear of section?

Answer 7

5-2

Question 8

What is the bell code for working in wrong direction?

Answer 8

2-3-3

Question 9

If working in wrong direction was happening from the signal box in rear of you, over the affected line; what must you do when you receive working in wrong direction, once you have received confirmation from the driver of the fail train that it will make no further movements? (3)

Answer 9

1. Set all points for the safety of the movement.
2. Acknowledge working in wrong direction.
3. Keep affected line clear until movement has passed clear.