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If you run over a track defect or hit something that could cause problems to follow trains, you must |
Stop immediately. Your train operating track circuits will normally protect the problem. Contact signaller Do not move until authorised |
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What might you see that could endanger an approaching train and what should you do. |
A defect or damage to the track, fire, obstruction in line, flood water, large animals and any light out at an emergency indicator. Tell the signaller immediately taking action to stop any trains that could approach and call emergency services. |
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How would you stop a train in an emergency |
Contacting the signaller by GSMR or SPT. Displaying a hand danger signal |
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What means of communication means stop to a driver |
Red flag Both hands above head A red light or any coloured light waved above head vigorously. Hazard warning indication(flashing headlights) Train in distress warning. A continuous series of long blasts on the high/loud tone of warning horn. |
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How far from a failed train should you place detonators |
300metres |
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How far from an obstruction on the line should you place detonators |
2km or 1.25 miles |
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What is the process for laying emergency protection on an obstructed line |
Place down TCOC on each affected line Display a red flag to approaching trains Place detonators at 2km distance 20m apart Place additional detonators on reaching a SPT, tunnel entrance, far end of tunnel if protection distance falls within tunnel A diverging junction immediately if a train approaches Remain at location displaying red flag unless there are other lines to protect. |
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When can you withdraw protection |
When assurances have been give that protection is being given by other means |
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What must you do if your train explodes detonators but no red hand signal is produced |
Proceed at extreme caution towards obstruction or any other hand signal |
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What circumstances are deemed a train accident |
A collision involving, other trains, instructions, road vehicle, a person. A fire that may put other trains in danger or means passengers have to be evacuated. A derailment. A train that becomes divided which obstructs another line. |
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What are the 4 priorities if a train accident occurs |
The passage of trains is stopped The signaller is informed and emergency services called Protection is carried out if needed The safety of passengers in train. |
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Where would be suitable locations to stop your train if involved in a train accident |
Station, level crossing, roadside, all allow acres from emergency services. |
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What action can you take if immediate contact has been made with signaller after a train accident |
Lay TCOC clips only. No detonators needed as signaller has provided signal protection by turning signals to danger on affected lines. |
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If you have a train accident and no contact can be made with signaller, what must you do |
Place a TCOC on each affected line. If you are derailed, place a TCOC on your own line Carry out protection in each affected line, not your own if your train is standing |
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What must you take into consideration when protecting other lines |
Which line trains are likely to approach on next What might happen if a train approaches on a line that is not being protected Driver view of obstruction on approaching line Permissible line speed How badly each line is obstructed. |
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What steps must you take if you have a train division and you have carried out protection and informed the signaller |
Secure both portions Find out if anyone has fallen from the train Secure gangway doors Ensure passengers are in a safe position on the train Count the vehicles to account for whole train Examine the couplings to see if they could have damaged tracks and whether the damage prevents the train being re coupled |
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What steps must a driver take if a fire occurs in the train |
Advice passengers to leave the affected coach via the PA Drop the pantograph to help limit the fire and allow fire extinguishers to be used as current will now be running off battery 110 volts Stop in a suitable location Contact signaller using the emergency call button on GSMR |
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Which people must you contact in the event of a fire |
Signaller, emergency services, request switch off of OLE |
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When you drop pantograph or lift shoes in emergency, the battery will still operate what equipment |
GSMR, PA system, emergency lighting, door controls |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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How would you conduct an emergency evacuation after protection has been assured |
Seek assistance from a competent person who may be on the train Decide the safest part of the train to evacuate from Decide a safe location to take the passengers Use the PA system to tell passengers what to do Conduct a sweep of the train to ensure everyone is off |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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How would you conduct an emergency evacuation after protection has been assured |
Seek assistance from a competent person who may be on the train Decide the safest part of the train to evacuate from Decide a safe location to take the passengers Use the PA system to tell passengers what to do Conduct a sweep of the train to ensure everyone is off |
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What is the definition of a controlled evacuation |
Normally carried out when a train is tuck between stations due to perhaps overhead wires down and will result in a lengthy delay to passengers onward journey. In some cases passengers may be evacuated into another train alongside. The same principles apply in obtaining an emergency switch iff |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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How would you conduct an emergency evacuation after protection has been assured |
Seek assistance from a competent person who may be on the train Decide the safest part of the train to evacuate from Decide a safe location to take the passengers Use the PA system to tell passengers what to do Conduct a sweep of the train to ensure everyone is off |
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What is the definition of a controlled evacuation |
Normally carried out when a train is tuck between stations due to perhaps overhead wires down and will result in a lengthy delay to passengers onward journey. In some cases passengers may be evacuated into another train alongside. The same principles apply in obtaining an emergency switch iff |
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What are to processes for conducting a controlled evacuation |
Decide how they will be evacuated(one train to another/walking along tracks) Try and cross the least amount of lines Look out for hazards Use the PA system and try to obtain help from a competent person Make sure the passengers are escorted to a safe location |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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How would you conduct an emergency evacuation after protection has been assured |
Seek assistance from a competent person who may be on the train Decide the safest part of the train to evacuate from Decide a safe location to take the passengers Use the PA system to tell passengers what to do Conduct a sweep of the train to ensure everyone is off |
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What is the definition of a controlled evacuation |
Normally carried out when a train is tuck between stations due to perhaps overhead wires down and will result in a lengthy delay to passengers onward journey. In some cases passengers may be evacuated into another train alongside. The same principles apply in obtaining an emergency switch iff |
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What are to processes for conducting a controlled evacuation |
Decide how they will be evacuated(one train to another/walking along tracks) Try and cross the least amount of lines Look out for hazards Use the PA system and try to obtain help from a competent person Make sure the passengers are escorted to a safe location |
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What is an uncontrolled evacuation |
When passengers operate the emergency egress on a train and start to leave onto the track side |
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What must you do if the fire will affect other trains or passengers are evacuating the train |
Your priority is protecting the other running lines before dealing with your passengers. |
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How would you conduct an emergency evacuation after protection has been assured |
Seek assistance from a competent person who may be on the train Decide the safest part of the train to evacuate from Decide a safe location to take the passengers Use the PA system to tell passengers what to do Conduct a sweep of the train to ensure everyone is off |
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What is the definition of a controlled evacuation |
Normally carried out when a train is tuck between stations due to perhaps overhead wires down and will result in a lengthy delay to passengers onward journey. In some cases passengers may be evacuated into another train alongside. The same principles apply in obtaining an emergency switch iff |
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What are to processes for conducting a controlled evacuation |
Decide how they will be evacuated(one train to another/walking along tracks) Try and cross the least amount of lines Look out for hazards Use the PA system and try to obtain help from a competent person Make sure the passengers are escorted to a safe location |
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What is an uncontrolled evacuation |
When passengers operate the emergency egress on a train and start to leave onto the track side |
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What should you do if an uncontrolled evacuation takes place |
Get signaller to block lines immediately Get a switch off if OLE or DC conductor rail Place TCOC on affected lines if cannot contact signaller and carry out protection |
