Wrong Direction Movements

Question 1

Principle of wrong direction movements? (Exam question)

Answer 1

A train is to return after over running a platform as long as the overrun is NOT more than 400 metres beyond platform.

Question 2

A train is set to return after taking a wrong route at a junction, why might signallers and train driver argue about this?

Answer 2

They argue about who’s fault it is, signaller set wrong route but driver knows their route and shouldn’t have took it and called signaller. Both at fault!

Question 3

A train is to make a movement to return from or proceed towards a line blocked by what possible 4 things? (Exam question)

Answer 3

Accident

Failure

Obstruction

Or other exceptional incident

(4 needed for mark on this one)!

Question 4

A train cannot continue forward and has to return because it has failed, or it Cannot be driven from cab at the leading end. The front portion of a divided train is to return to the….

Answer 4

Rear

Question 5

A light locomotive or multiple - unit train (loaded or empty) is to proceed over the affected or unaffected line to assist a failed train. This movement is called ….

Answer 5

Working in the wrong direction (it has its own rules in addition to those for wrong direction movements and it requires permission from control)

Question 6

Examples of working in the wrong direction …..6

Answer 6

An engineering train is to MOVE towards a line under possession

A shunting movement is to be made through points that are worked from a GROUND FRAME

Single line working applies for wrong direction movements

An on track machine working in section is to return to or towards the published start mileage of the site of work

An engineering train or on track machine is working in a protection zone (additional protection- track circuit occupied by T-cod) line protected again so can go back and fourth (the train)

A rail-grinding train is to return to extinguish a lineside fire

All previous examples do NOT need permission from control if within one signal box area only

Question 7

A wrong direction movements A May be authorised by….. 3

Answer 7

Signaller
A pilot with signallers authority
A handsignaller with signallers authority

Question 8

Before you authorise the movement you must make sure that…. 5

Answer 8

The barriers or gates at any controlled level crossing are closed to road traffic

Any automatic half-barrier crossings (AHBC) without wrong direction controls are locally operated

All points are in the required position locked by facing point locks (where provided) with reminders

Any unwanted points are secured

Any ground-frame release giving access to the route is normal unless it needs to be operated for the movement

Question 9

Additionally make sure that all protecting signals are at danger with reminder appliance applied, the portion of line needs to be……

Answer 9

Clear and no conflicting movements been authorised.

Question 10

Before the movement takes place, you must make sure the line is clear for 400 metres beyond the signal or place to which the movement is required to proceed. You do not need to carry out this instruction if the movement proceeding ……4

Answer 10

To a stationary train or vehicle

To the point of obstruction

To the detonators protecting a possession

Beyond the point at which will return to a line in the right direction

Question 11

When instructing the driver and during the movement you must tell the driver….6

Answer 11

What is required

How far the movement can go

To check where possible that points and crossings are set correctly for the movement.

That any unwanted points have been secured

To proceed at caution

The arrangements at any level crossings

Question 12

If the location that the movement is to proceed might be difficult to identify, you must agree with the driver that the movement will be made…

Answer 12

As far as location that the driver can easily identify, when the movement reaches that location the driver must speak to you again for further instructions.

Question 13

Unless you are sure that the movement has passed clear of any points in the route, or the track circuit controlling points. You must not let any….

Answer 13

Points that have been secured be released until the movement has passed clear

Question 14

Propelling means…

Answer 14

A train is being propelled if it is driven from the rear cab or traction unit is on the rear of the train

Question 15

Propelling
If the train is being driven from the rear these rules apply….4

Answer 15

You must not clear a signal for propelling movement to begin unless the route is set throughout the movement

You must not allot a propelling movement to proceed towards a position light signal or shunting signal if any movement is occupying or about to occupy the converging point immediately beyond that signal

If you have allowed a propelling movement to proceed towards a position light signal or shunting signal that is at danger. You must not allow another movement to occupy the converging point immediately beyond that signal until the movement is completed.

If the driver is unable to drive from the leading cab, and they will not have a better view from another cab there must be a Shunter to control the movement.

Question 16

Not all wrong direction movements are propelling movements and not all propelling movements are wrong direction movements. A driver making a wrong direction movement must drive from….

Answer 16

Leading cab if can.