Week 13 - Monday Session

Front 1

Name 5 out of course incidents

Back 1

Station overrun, Stop out of course, SPAD, Fail to call, Stop short, Wrong Route

Front 2

If you accidentally release the doors after overrunning or stopping short of a platform on a DO train, what 4 things must you do as per the Professional Driving Policy?

Back 2

Close the doors immediately, make a PA announcement for passengers not to get out of the train, inform the signaller, check that no one has fallen from the train by carrying out an inspection

Front 3

You may drive back into a station after overrunning a platform if what 3 things apply?

Back 3

You have overrun by less than 400m, you have the Signaller's permission, and the crossing keeper is informed if you have to pass over a manned level crossing.

Front 4

If you have overrun a platform, the signaller will not permit a movement over what type of level crossing?

Back 4

An automatic crossing

Front 5

If you have a SPAD, what 4 things must you do?

Back 5

Stop immediately, contact the signaller, answer their questions, do not move until the signaller gives you permission

Front 6

Any signalling irregularities must be reported using what form?

Back 6

RT3185 form

Front 7

Who is located at a crossing when it is under local control?

Back 7

A crossing attendant

Front 8

Which 2 people may inform you that a crossing is under local control?

Back 8

The signaller or pilotman

Front 9

If a crossing attendant has not yet operated the crossing controls, what hand signal will be displayed?

Back 9

A red hand signal

Front 10

What hand signal will the crossing attendant display when it is safe for your train to pass over the crossing?

Back 10

A green hand signal

Front 11

How must you approach a crossing that is under local control?

Back 11

Cautiously and expecting to stop at the crossing

Front 12

A green handsignal can be used as authority to pass a signal at danger. True or false?

Back 12

False

Front 13

If instructed to examine the line, what must you do with the signaller first?

Back 13

Reach a clear understanding about what is required

Front 14

What 4 scenarios would require you to have a competent person accompany you when examining the line?

Back 14

During darkness, snow, fog or if the affected line is in a tunnel

Front 15

If the line you are examining is in a tunnel, what is the maximum speed you may proceed at?

Back 15

10mph

Front 16

If the signaller has told you to examine the line for a suspected track defect, what is the maximum speed you can proceed at?

Back 16

20mph

Front 17

What faulty equipment will prevent a train from being used to examine the line? What can be fitted so that it can be used?

Back 17

Completely failed headlights, a portable headlight can be fitted

Front 18

After examining the section of line, what 2 things must you tell the signaller?

Back 18

The state of the affected line and any other information the signaller needs to know

Front 19

If you are asked to examine the OLE, what is the maximum speed you may proceed at?

Back 19

20mph

Front 20

If an examination of the OLE confirms no damage, trains will be told to proceed at caution and not exceed what speed (until an OLE Inspector examines the line)?

Back 20

20mph

Front 21

The signaller will give you instructions if you are required to pass over a broken or defective rail. What 3 things will this include?

Back 21

What is happening, the location of the defective rail, the speed that you can pass over it

Front 22

Trains will normally be stopped on adjacent lines whilst you pass over the defective rail. True or false?

Back 22

True

Front 23

The signaller will give you instructions if you are required to pass a bridge that has been struck. What 3 things will these instructions include?

Back 23

What is happening, the speed you can travel at over the area, the location of the bridge

Front 24

If a signaller asks you to check a bridge before passing under it, what 3 things must you do?

Back 24

Stop your train before passing under the bridge, check for any obvious damage, tell the signaller if the line appears to be safe.

Front 25

If there is no obvious damage, at what speed can you pass under the bridge?

Back 25

Not exceeding 5mph

Front 26

When in the journey must you report any significant build up of snow to the signaller?

Back 26

Immediately

Front 27

You must tell the signaller if you believe that snow has reached what depth?

Back 27

8 inches (200cm)

Front 28

If there is 6 inches of snow on top of the rail, all services will be suspended. True or false?

Back 28

False, it would be normal working

Front 29

When driving during snow, what is the maximum speed can you travel at?

Back 29

10mph below the permitted line speed. No need for a reduction below 50mph

Front 30

How often must you perform a running brake test during snow? How would you apply the brake and what speed reduction is required?

Back 30

Every 3 to 5 minutes. Apply the brake in full service and reduce speed by 10mph.

Front 31

In addition to a reduced speed and additional brake tests, what else must you do when driving a 700/717 in snow?

Back 31

Select snow mode

Front 32

You must advise the signaller of flood water when it reaches what 3 levels of the railhead?

Back 32

Up to the bottom of the railhead, up to the top of the railhead, above the top of the railhead

Front 33

When would you stop your train, contact the signaller and await instructions if you saw flood water, regardless of its depth?

Back 33

If it is moving and likely to, or has, dislodged ballast

Front 34

If the floodwater is up to the bottom of the railhead, how will it be dealt with?

Back 34

Normal working

Front 35

If the floodwater is up to the top of the railhead, how will it be dealt with?

Back 35

5mph speed restriction

Front 36

If the floodwater is above the top of the railhead, how will it be dealt with? What is likely to happen to the service if it is moving too?

Back 36

Movements only permitted by instructions from Operations Control. Likely service will be suspended.

Front 37

There are more restrictive instructions on flood water heights in what areas?

Back 37

Third rail (conductor rail) areas

Front 38

In a major rail incident, name 4 people that would attend to manage the incident

Back 38

Rail incident officer (RIO)

The rail accident investigation branch (RAIB)

The police incident officer

The train operators liaison officer (TOLO)

Network Rail Press Officer

Any other senior investigator

Front 39

If a media outlet asks you for information following a major rail incident, what must you do?

Back 39

Direct them to the press/media officer

Front 40

Name the 5 emergency actions you might take following a major rail incident.

Back 40

Securing the train, protecting the line, getting a electric switch off, calling emergency services, protecting yourself and the public

Front 41

After a major rail incident, what 4 reasons might mean you enter the cab?

Back 41

To secure the train, carry out a rescue operation, use the cab radio to call emergency services or speak to the signaller, get equipment, make a note of any short life evidence

Front 42

A unit that has been derailed must not continue in service until it has been examined by who?

Back 42

A rolling stock technician

Front 43

A train has been involved in a low speed derailment. When must it be examined before continuing in service?

Back 43

At the first suitable location

Front 44

If a train has suffered a collision or heavy impact, when can it continue in service?

Back 44

When it has been examined by a rolling stock technician

Front 45

If your train has been involved in a collision, what two things must do?

Back 45

Stop immediately and check for any damage caused by the collision that may affect the safe onward working of the train

Front 46

Before making a movement with a train involved in a collision, what 3 things must you do?

Back 46

Get the Signaller's permission, get authority from a rolling stock technician, if passengers are involved, arrange for them to be transferred from the vehicle if possible

Front 47

If making a movement with a train that has been involved in a collision, what is the maximum speed the movement can be made at?

Back 47

10mph (5mph over points and crossings)

Front 48

When must you contact the signaller if you are involved in an incident involving bodies on the line?

Back 48

Immediately

Front 49

You must work a train past the site of a fatality if asked to by the signaller. True or false?

Back 49

False, the driver must agree to it

Front 50

When a person has been struck by a train, what 4 pieces of on board equipment will be tested?

Back 50

Brakes, speedometer, horn and headlight

Front 51

When would a train need to be taken out of service especially for examination after a fatality?

Back 51

If the driver reports defective equipment or the police request it

Front 52

What 3 people can authorise you to interfere with evidence after a major accident?

Back 52

Rail Incident Officer, Police Liaison Officer and any other senior investigator

Front 53

Name 2 things that would be classed as short life evidence

Back 53

Brake gauge readings and weather conditions