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26 Cards in this Set
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What is a simplified bi directional working |
Trains are authorised to run in either direction over a section of track in times of disruption or an emergency such as a failure, track defect or obstruction. |
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What must a driver do before entering single line working |
Identify the pilot man Understand the instructions Have authority to enter Be in possession of a driver single line working ticket RT3193 form |
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What occasions would you not require a single line working ticket |
Assist a failed train Evacuate passengers from a failed train Remove a portion of a failed train Remove a train that has proceeded without authority |
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What speed can you proceed at through the SLW section |
Line speed in right direction obeying all signals. |
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What speed can you proceed at through the SLW section on modified arrangements |
Line speed in right direction obeying all signals. |
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What speed can you proceed through a SLW section if going wrong direction |
50mph or permissible speed if lower |
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List the info that a SLW ticket will include |
The line and between which signals it applies and location The signal you are authorised to pass and the signals to ignore Any level crossings you will encounter Not exceed 15mph over any points, switch diamonds or or swing nose crossings Observe the following additional instructions Exit signal number and write cancelled across |
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What will happen if your train fails during pilot man working on single or bi Di lime |
The pilot man will arrange assistance if on board If not on board you can be guided by signallers instructions if immediate contact is made If neither the pilot man is on board or no contact with the signaller can be made you must lay assistance protection in the direction that gives quickest means of contacting the signaller |
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When would working by pilot man be untroduced |
If the normal system of working on a single line breaks down ie token or TCB then pilotman working will be introduced. He will issue a ticket to each driver authorised to pass through the section as authority to enter the single line working section |
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When would working by pilot man be untroduced |
If the normal system of working on a single line breaks down ie token or TCB then pilotman working will be introduced. He will issue a ticket to each driver authorised to pass through the section as authority to enter the single line working section |
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In which instances will working by pilotman be introduced |
The token has been lost Trains have to work to or from a point of obstruction The entry signal to SLW or bi Di lime cannot be cleared because of failure of signal, track circuits, level crossing equipment or the token instrument has failed or token damaged |
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What will happen when pilotman working is introduced |
Competent person will be appointed as pilotman Driver given SLW ticket (RT3156 form) |
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What will happen when pilotman working is introduced |
Competent person will be appointed as pilotman Driver given SLW ticket (RT3156 form) You will inform driver or guard at rear if working by pilotman is in operation You mustn’t enter unless authorised by PM or signaller |
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In which instance would you not receive a SLW RT3156 form |
Assisting or removing part of a failed train Working to or from a point of obstruction The line is a one train working line |
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What instructions will the pilotman give you |
Why working by pilotman is in force Give you any other relevant info Instruct you to pass at danger the entry signal |
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What instructions will the pilotman give you |
Why working by pilotman is in force Give you any other relevant info Instruct you to pass at danger the entry signal |
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What speed can you pass through the SLW section |
Permissible Line speed unless drivers ticket states otherwise |
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What other instructions will pilotman say must you also do when driving through the section |
15mph over facing hand points, confirm that any ground frame is working and points are secured if not tell you to check and only proceed if correct |
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What will happen if your train fails in a SLW section |
If the pm is on board he will arrange assistance. If not then be guided by the signaller If no pm and cannot contact signaller, lay assistance protection in direction that gives you the quickest means of contacting signaller |
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What happens if you have to assist a failed train during SLW by pilotman |
If present pm will issue instructions to you how to assist and ride with you if coming from rear and the failed train is to be withdrawn to the same end you have just come from If he isn’t present and is on failed train the signaller will give you authority and instructions on entering to assist failed train You must PSAD and proceed at a speed you can stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. For this reason no ticket will be issued |
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When would a train be allowed to pass through a SLW section before pilotman working is brought in. Known as MODIFIED working. |
If there is a failure of A track circuit Signalling equipment Level crossing equipment |
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When would a train be allowed to pass through a SLW section before pilotman working is brought in. Known as MODIFIED working. |
If there is a failure of A track circuit Signalling equipment Level crossing equipment |
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Where would you find details of modified working arrangements regarding SLW |
Sectional appendix |
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What will the signaller do if modified working arrangements are in place |
Tell you why modified working is in place Hand you a completed RT3177 modified working form Obtain assurances that any ground frame in the section is working correctly if not you will stop at each ground frame and only proceed if points are set correctly Driver must hand completed form into signal box at end haven written cancelled |
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What speed can you travel when when travelling through a section carrying out SLW in the right direction and wrong direction |
Line speed right 50mph wrong |
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What speed can you do working by pilotman in a single or bi directional lime |
Line speed for both |