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What are the exceptions to pass home signals at stop? |
No train may pass a home signal displaying a STOP aspect. There are three exceptions to pass a home signal at STOP. - defective signal - the signal is track circuited and no calling on or low speed signal is fitted - during single line working - a pilot will authorise the driver to pass |
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What is the exception to pass a defective home signal? |
When a signal is defective the signaller can give authority to pass a home signal at STOP position if it: - ordinarily protects facing or trailing points - protects the fouling point of a crossover - protects a tramway crossing The signaller must issue a signaller’s caution order to the driver-only if there are points-No points, just a verbal authority. *where there are points, there is paper!! After passing the home signal at the STOP position, the driver must proceed with EXTREME CAUTION until the next fixed signal. Note: When a signallers caution order is issued for a defective home signal that leads towards a section worked under: - Train Staff and Ticket - Double Line Block or - Train Orders the caution order to proceed cautiously to the next signal shall only apply within the area as defined by station limits. |
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What is the exception to pass a home signal with track circuiting and no calling on or low speed signal is fitted, and the line is occupied by another train (rescue)? |
The train that has been brought into the obstructed line must be brought to a stand at the signal. Signaller to give verbal authority, the driver must then be piloted by a competent worker to where the train is required to draw up. |
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What is the exception to pass a home signal during single line working? |
The pilot can authorise the driver to enter a section, however, the pilot cannot authorise the driver to pass signals at stop or exit the single line section at the STOP position. |
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What are the exceptions to pass starting signals at stop? |
Starting signals control the entrance of trains into the section ahead, and must not be passed at the STOP position. There are four exceptions to pass a starting signal at STOP. - defective - station work - single line working - Track circuited assisting a disabled train |
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What is the exception to pass a defective starting signal? |
If the defective starting signal can be kept at the STOP position, the driver may pass the signal at STOP on receipt of: - verbal instructions AND - a green hand signal from the hand signaller. The distant signal applicable to the track affected by a defective starting signal must be kept at CAUTION. |
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What is the exception to pass a starting signal to perform station work? |
If it is necessary for the signal to be passed to perform shunting wORk, drivers may pass a starting signal at STOP if directed by the signaller: - verbally OR - by a green hand signal held steadily in the hand Note: drivers must not proceed on their journey until the train has returned within the starting signal, and the starting signal has been placed to PROCEED. |
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What is the exception to pass a starting signal during single line working? |
The pilot can authorise the driver to enter a section, however, the pilot cannot authorise the driver to exit the single line section at the STOP position. |
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What is the exception to pass a starting signal that is track circuited assisting a disabled train? |
A second train may be required to enter a track section to assist a disabled train. The relief train driver must be in possession of: - a Train Authority AND - as well as receiving verbal authority from the signaller. |
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What are the exceptions to pass disc and dwarf signals at stop? |
Disc and dwarf signals are used to regulate the passage of trains between sidings and running lines and for shunting operations. Two exceptions to pass disc and dwarf signals: - defective - single line working |
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What is the exception to pass a defective disc or dwarf signal? |
If the disc or dwarf signal is defective the driver must communicate verbally with the signaller to receive authority to pass the signal at stop and ensure the points are properly set as authorised by the signaller. |
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What is the exception to pass a disc or dwarf signal during a single line working? |
The pilot must authorise an exception to pass a disc or dwarf signal during single line working. |
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What are the exceptions to pass automatic signals at stop- Rule 1, Section 3 |
Automatic signals divide up long sections of track into shorter sections. The passing of an automatic signal at STOP is not permitted. Note: Except where special instructions are issued or a disabled train requires assistance, a driver must not pass any signal when it is known there is a train in the section ahead. RULE 1 SECTION 3 |
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Passing an automatic signal at STOP. |
Driver to contact ph: 96103599, listen to the automated message and provide the following info: - drivers name - train describer number - lead number of rail vehicle - number of automatic signal at STOP You must be prepared to stop within half the distance which can be seen ahead, always being prepared to find the section ahead occupied or obstructed, or the track damaged. A maximum speed of 25km/h must not be exceeded. |
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Passing an automatic signal STILL at STOP. |
If the automatic signal is still at STOP after completing the transmission, the driver may then proceed, but must control the speed of the train at EXTREME CAUTION. The speed of the train must not be increased until the whole of the train has passed that fixed signal. Note: Extreme caution is defined as being able to stop the train in half the distance that can be seen ahead, not exceeding 25km/h or the posted track speed if that is the lesser, and always being prepared to find the section ahead occupied or obstructed, or the track damaged. |
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What can the driver do if they are unable to make contact to get permission to pass an automatic signal at stop? |
Wait 30 seconds, and then proceed at extreme caution. Driver to advise train controller ASAP either before proceeding or after section not while driving through section. A driver must not: - pass the signal if the line ahead is known to be occupied until the train ahead moves out of sight or out of the track section - assume that the signal being passed is defective, but must always consider the track ahead is occupied, obstructed or damaged - be distracted whilst the train is in motion - the driver must bring the train to a stand before performing any other function - pass the signal unless the driver has full control of the train Note: At no time is a signaller, train controller or any other person permitted to indicate to a driver that an automatic signal is defective when it is at the stop position. |
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When passing an automatic signal at STOP how does a driver show they are prepared to stop? |
The speed of the train must not be increased until the whole of the train has cleared the next signal. |
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What does a driver do if there are two trains in the same section after passing an automatic signal at stop? |
After entering a section, if a driver sees the preceding train there, the train must be brought to a stand, must wait until the first train has proceeded on its journey unless authorised by the driver of the first train to move cautiously forward-may be rescuing another train. After the front train has proceeded, the driver of the second train may follow at a distance in order to avoid colliding with the front train in the event of it stopping. |
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What should a driver do if the next automatic signal is also at STOP? |
If the next signal is an automatic signal and is at the stop position the same procedure as above applies. |
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How do you pass an active level crossing if you have passed an automatic signal at stop? |
Where a level crossing equipped with boom barriers or flashing lights is in the track section and the equipment is not working, the driver must move cautiously forward until the boom barriers and / or flashing lights are operated by the passage of the train. The train must not proceed over the level crossing until the level crossing equipment is operating and it is safe to do so. The driver must use the whistle frequently. |
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Exceptions to pass signals |
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