Driver Rules Week 6

Front 1

Name 4 methods of reminding the signaler of the presence of your train at a stop signal

Back 1

- Using the Cab Secure Radio (CSR) or Global System Mobile communications (GSM-R).

- Signal Post Telephone where it is safe to do so.

- Using other railway phones or Mobile Phone

- Going to the signal box in person

- Your train is occupying a track circuit when detailed at a signal with no SPT.

Front 2

When must you remind the signaller you are waiting at a red signal?

Back 2

- When you are detained at a signal and there is no obvious reason.

- There is an obvious reason for the delay then you need to contact the signaller after no longer than 2mins.

Front 3

What are the contact and recontact times when there is no obvious reason for a delay?

Back 3

You must initially contact the signaller after no longer than 2mins and recontact every 5mins unless instructed otherwise by the signaller.

Front 4

Draw the sign indicating a 5min wait before contacting the signaller.

Back 4

Front 5

What would it mean if the number on the sign in the above question was to show '0'

Back 5

It would mean you must contact the signaller immediately if there is no obvious reason for the delay.

Front 6

What do the following mean?

Back 6

Limited Clearance SPT - You must not leave your cab to contact the signaller by telephone, except in an emergency.

Front 7

What does this sign mean?

Back 7

Limited Clearance SPT - You may use this telephone because protection is provided by the presence of your train.

Front 8

Draw three other types of miniature limited clearance signs?

Back 8

Front 9

What is the risk if the driver does not understand what the signs mean?

Back 9

The driver could potentially be hit by a passing train if they were to not understand the signs and as a result used a Limited Clearance SPT without realising the dangers surrounding their use.

Front 10

What two things must you ensure when using a mobile phone to contact the signaller?

Back 10

- You must confirm that you are talking to the correct signaller.

- You must ensure that the signaller clearly understands your location (which line you are on and what signal your train is standing at.)

Front 11

You have been given authority to proceed past a signal under TBW. What 2 things must you do before moving?

Back 11

- Temporary Isolate the TPWS

- Reset the DRA

Front 12

Name 3 people which can give authority to pass a signal at danger?

Back 12

- The Signaller

- A Handsignaller, Shunter or Pilotman acting on the signallers instructions.

- Any other person authorised in the rules.

Front 13

What two things must you be clear about before passing signal at danger or making a wrong-direction movement?

Back 13

You must fully understand what is required and how far the movement can go.

Front 14

What must you make sure in in your readback when you have been asked to pass a signal at danger to avoid any confusion?

Back 14

You must readback the signal number to pass and any other important information.

Front 15

Name 6 occasions when you may be asked to pass a signal at danger

Back 15

D - Defective Signal
E - Electric Train
A - Assist a failed train
L - Level crossing faulty
E - Examine line
R - Restricted acceptance (absolute block)
S - Shunting

S- Start ahead of signal
E- Engineering Possesion
E- Engineering Worksite

S- Single line
P- Pilotman working
E- Evacuate passengers (failed train)
E- Emergency permissive working
D- Divided train

Front 16

What are the first two things you would do when ready to pass a signal at danger?

Back 16

- Reset the DRA

- Press the Train Stop Override

Front 17

When proceeding through a section after passing a signal at danger (with authority) what would you do when approaching any points?

Back 17

- Approach cautiously and only pass over when it is safe to do so (points are in the correct position)

- If the points are in the correct position you can pass over but at no more than 15mph

Front 18

What speed would you travel at after passing a signal at danger and what would you take into account when deciding this speed?

Back 18

Proceed cautiously and at a reduced speed where you can stop short of any obstructions or trains.

Taking in to account rail conditions, trains braking capacity, the distance ahead which you can see is clear (allowing for darkness, fog, snow, curvature of the line, etc)

Front 19

After deciding your speed when passing a signal at danger what should you be able to do if necessary.

Back 19

Stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

Front 20

What are the dangers if you were not able to adhere to the instructions previously?

Back 20

You could potentially have a derailment or collision.

Front 21

You have been asked to pass a signal at danger and to obey all other signals by the signaller and proceeding through the signal section, what must you be expecting the next signal to show and when can you resume normal running?

Back 21

You must next expect the next signal to show a danger signal. You can resume normal running once the whole of your train has passed a proceed aspect.

Front 22

When would TBW be introduced over a line?

Back 22

During an extensive failure or disconnection of equipment where two or more consecutive main aspect stop signals may have to be passed at danger.

Front 23

On what type of life is TBW not permitted?

Back 23

Single Line

Front 24

Name 3 ways a driver may be informed that TBW is in operation

Back 24

- WON (section B)

- Late Notice Case

- Signaller when approaching the area

Front 25

Name 5 things you would find on a TBW ticket

Back 25

- Which line the TBW applies

- Between which signal numbers the TBW applies

- Which signal number to pass at danger to enter the TBW section

- Which signals to ignore

- Maximum speed through the section

- Any level crossings to approach cautiously and check they are clear before passing over

- Not to exceed 15mph over any points

- Any additional instructions to observe

- Which signal to stop at and the end of the TBW section

- Your train reporting number

- Time and date

Front 26

What speed would you do through:

- TBW

- Over any points

- Over facing points clamped out of use

Back 26

50mph - TBW

15mph - Over any points

50 mph - Over facing points clamped out of use

Front 27

What 5 things would you do when you approach and reach a signal at the end of TBW section before you then leaving the TBW section?

Back 27

- Stop

- Hand in the TBW ticket to the Handsignaller

- Obtain the handsignallers permission before proceeding.

- If required to pass a signal at danger you must wait for the Handsignaller to give you authority by displaying a yellow flag.

- Reinstate TPWS

Front 28

Name 2 occasions where you may be authorised to enter a TBW section without a TBW ticket.

Back 28

- To assist a disabled train or to remove a portion of a divided train.

- When propelling a unit from the rear and you are not driving from the leading cab (you will be shown the ticket but carried by the lead driver).

Front 29

During the occasions in the previous question who would normally give you permission to enter the section and what speed would you travel at?

Back 29

The signaller will give you permission and you must proceed as per passing a signal at danger under the signallers authority. This means you must proceed cautiously and be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear.