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41 Cards in this Set
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Brake not working correctly |
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Not performing intended safety feature either partly or fully
Is isolated Is missing |
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A train can enter service with an item of on train equipment is defective if the equipment is not required for use because |
The route over which the train is travelling is not fitted with that equipment. Ie TPWS fault but route is not fitted with loops etc The train with defective cab equipment has been boxed in |
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What must you do and who should you notify if a train is defective and has been boxed in |
You should notify control or service delivery centre if any defective equipment and if a train has been boxed in so they can withdraw from service and fix |
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What should you do if a piece of equipment becomes defective during service |
Stop train and inform signaller if it will affect the onward movement of the train Stop train at earliest convenient opportunity if the piece of on train equipment will not affect the onward movement t of train |
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Defective AWS noncompetwnt person |
Stop train immediately and tell signaller Do not move train until instructed to do so and carry out instructions given Good visibility 60mph max Poor visibility 40mph max |
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AWS faulty competent person available |
Stop train immediately and tell signaller Good visibility- limespeed Poor visibility- 40mph max |
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TPWS no competent person |
Stop train immediately and tell signaller 60mph max |
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TPWS competent person available |
Stop train and tell signaller Line speed |
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DSD/DVE defective no competent person acailable |
Stop train and contact signaller 60mph max 40 mph poor visibility |
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DSD/DVE with competent persin |
Stop Contact signaller Limespeed |
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DSD/DVE (AWS not working) |
Stop Contact signaller Good visibility 60mph max Poor vis 40mph max |
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DSD/DVE ( aws not working) competent person |
Contact signaller Good visibility- linespeed Poor vis- 40 mph max |
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DSD/DVE (TPWS not working) No competent person |
Contact signaller 60 mph |
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One tail light when there should be two |
Tell gtr control at first convenient opportunity and carry out instructions Limespeed |
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Complete tail light failure |
Stop train and contact signaller Arrange for hand lamp with red aspect to be displayed at rear of train Continue at limespeed Tell control at first opportunity Arrange for a portable tail light to be provided if necessary |
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Confirmed hot axle box |
Stop train and tell signaller Do not move until instructed Carry out instructions Transfer passengers from affected coach, if unsure whether train can be moved speak to control 10mph max, 5mph over points |
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Day or night headlight |
Tell control at first convenient opportunity Carry out instructions Use the other headlight Linespeed |
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One headlight working when there should be two |
Tell control and carry out instructions Linespeed |
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Complete headlight gailure |
Stop train and inform signaller do not move until instructed Carry out instructions No portable headlight 20mph max and sound horn frequently Portable light attatched 75mph max |
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Driving cab windows broken or obscured |
Reduce speed appropriately and use horn if necessary. If unsafe to proceed you must Stop and contact signaller Ask for competent person if necessary to assist you Do not move train Carry out instructions |
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EBS (emergency brake switch) |
Tell signaller and follow instructions. Do not move train until authorised If more than one unit, transfer all passengers to the leading unit, lock remaining units out of use Arrange for competent person to travel in rear unit competent in rules Should a track circuit remain occupied after the passage of ebs train the signaller will stop driver and ask if train complete. |
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Orange hazard body side indicator light illuminated |
Inform signaller that train to proceed with BIL light illuminated |
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DSD/DVE ERTMS lime -ERTMS not working |
Stop and contact Do not move carry out instructions Must have competent person 60mpg if overlay system working (signals still working) 25 mph if signals away no line side signals |
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![]() Back (Definition) Set direction switch to N Take foot off DSD Move brake to full service Tell gtr control at earliest opportunity. |
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DSD/DVE (TPWS not working, competent person available |
Report to signaller Limespeed |
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DSD/DVE (aws & TPWS not working) |
If all 4 faulty must only proceed with CP. Report to signaller Must have competent person before moving Good visibility 60mph Poor vis 40mph |
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DSD/DVE ERTMS lime. ERTMS is working |
Report to signaller Limespeed Train must not leave ERTMS lime driving from defective cab unless aws and TPWS working |
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HAB checking after activating HAB detector |
Signaller will stop train using normal signals Signaller will ask you that no other lines are instructed Signaller will tell you which side of train and which axle counting from front of train has activated the habd. Get line block and examine train If no evidence of over heating check all axles on both sides and axles on adjoining coaches If there is a delay of 10 minutes before you examine 20mph max even if examination shows no signs of overheating |
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On train data recorder |
Tell control Can continue provided another in train data recorder working in other cab |
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PA |
Tell control at first opportunity and carry out instructions Move passengers to in affected vehicle and lock and label vehicle out of use |
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Sanders used for braking |
Reporting LRA not expected, tell gtr control at earliest opportunity Reporting LRA expected stop and tell signaller, do not move carry out instructions. No restriction just be aware of system lost when braking. Be cautious |
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Speedometer |
Tell signaller stop train Proceed at cautionary speed ensuring stick to speed restrictions |
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Speedometer |
Tell signaller stop train Proceed at cautionary speed ensuring stick to speed restrictions |
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Traction interlock switch ‘tis |
Fleet control may authorise you to operate ‘TIS if you have found but cannot fix problem You cannot find the interlock problem Check all doors on both sides before moving train on each occasion Tell signaller |
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Traction interlock switch gtr requirements |
Competent person must be provided in every coach Each cp must be briefed to observe doors and keep passengers away notifying driver via pass comma Max speed 20mph with customers on board Max speed if door out of gauge 20mph Max speed cab door out of gauge 5mph past any structures in side of cab door |
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GSMR |
Tell signaller Continue normally if portable gsmr available May complete journey without operative GSMR Told there is network failure 60mph or 100mph through area |
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Vehicles with locked wheels, wheel flats, shifted tyres or dragging brakes |
Brake won’t release 10 mph max, 5mph over points/crossings If wheel won’t move or cannot be freed. Do not move until train examined by rolling stick inspector and follow instructions ( wheelskate may be requires) If wheel can be freed, slight flats but no other damage 20mph max, serious damage, do not move until train has been examined by rolling stock inspector |
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Warning horn |
Complete failure 20mph Partial failure limespeed |
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If the GSMR radio fails in service. You may continue as long as |
It has an operative GSMR radio in any driving cab required to be used A portable radio has been provided in the cab If no alternative system available train must proceed unless you have given the signaller an operative mobile phone number. |
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Which two occasions would you need to lay protection if your train has a failure |
During TBW and ESW if you cannot immediately contact the signaller |