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Railway Knowledge Test
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1
Which three items must be worn as a minimum requirement when on or near the line? (3 answers)
Hi viz top and bottoms
Head torch
Hard hat
Safety boots
2
You can use a track circuit operating clip in 4th rail DC areas?
False
True
3
What handsignal must you display to acknowledge a train warning?
None required
Both hands raised
1 arm held to the side
1 hand raised above the head
4
How many detonators do you place in standard emergency protection?
2
4
3
1
5
During safety crit comms, 'correction' means what?
The other party has made a mistake and I am going to correct them.
I have made a mistake and will correct what I have just said.
6
How frequently should you look up when walking alone on or near the line?
10 sec
5 mins
15 sec
5 Sec
7
What is the role of the person in the photo holding the flag?
Lookout
Train Manager
Pilotman
Shunter
8
What is the area labelled 'C' known as?
6 FOOT
4 FOOT
9 FOOT
CESS
9
When are you deemed to be on or near the line when carrying out engineering duties working on a platform?
2 metres
1.25 metres
3 metres
2.75 metres
10
Where in the track layout must you never lie down if caught out when crossing the line?
4ft
10ft
6ft
Cess
11
State the minimum distance for a position of safety at line speed 101 - 125 mph?
2.75 metres
1.25 metres
3 metres
2 metres
12
What is the minimum time for standing in a position of safety before the approaching train passes?
5 seconds
10 seconds
60 seconds
15 seconds
13
What items of PPE are minimum requirements for drivers booking on duty? (select 2 answers)
Safety Gloves
Safety Glasses
High Vis
Safety footwear
14
How can you stop a train in daylight? (select 2 answers)
Shout stop
Hold out a blue and white flag
Hold out a red flag
Raise both arms above your head
15
What is the minimum distance away you or any equipment must be from live Overhead Line Equipment?
300 MM
2.75 Metres
2.75 CM
2 Metres
16
What is the voltage of the Overhead line system?
25,000 volts AC
750 volts DC
25,000 volts DC
250,000 volts AC
17
How far apart do you place the detonators?
10 metres
30 metres
20 metres
5 metres
18
Where would you find information about maximum line speeds?
PON
Network Rail Hazard Zone Directory
Sectional Appendix
WON
19
You must not allow metal objects to come within what distance of any Axle Counter Heads?
500 mm
400 mm
300 mm
1000 mm
20
What is the voltage of the 3rd rail?
240V
750V
25000V
110V
21
How far are you from the nearest running rail if you are deemed as being “line side”?
2 Metres
1 metre
2.75 Metres
3 metres
22
As long as a signal behind you is Red, no trains can pass it.
True
False
23
Who controls the OLE systems?
ES
COSS
Signaller
ECO
24
How far should you stand away from the detonators once they have been placed?
2.75 metres
20 metres
3 metres
30 metres
25
How far do you walk towards the approaching trains when protecting the line in an emergency?
2 Kilometres
2 miles
1 1/4 miles
1 1/4 Kilometres
26
State the minimum distance for a position of safety at line speed 0 - 100 mph?
3 metres
1.25 metres
2 metres
2.75 metres
27
What type of telephone is in the photo?
General Use
SPT
Emergency
Lineside
28
If there is no authorised walking route, where is the safest place to walk on or near the line?
10 foot
4 foot
6 foot
CESS
29
What is the horn code for a train in distress?
Series of long continuous blasts of the high tone
Series of short blasts on the high tone
High and Low tone
Series of long continuous blasts of the low tone
30
When must you consider the overhead line equipment to be live and dangerous?
Only when not working
Never
All times
At a platform
31
What is the first thing you must state when contacting the signaller in a emergency?
This is an emergency call
Your name
Your location
The name of the person injured
32
As a minimum, how far must you stay away from any other people when walking along the line as a group?
1 1/4 miles
30m
20m
2.75m
33
What colour is the cant line on the train exterior?
Yellow
Orange
Green
Red
34
During an emergency where lines are obstructed, you must apply TCOCs even if signal protection is provided.
False
True
35
How do you identify the key people involved in the safe system of work e.g. COSS, Lookout?
They will have the paperwork
They will have a Black hat
They will be wearing green hi viz
Armlets on the left upper arm
36
How can you stop a train in darkness or poor visibility? (select 2 answers)
Red Flag
Shine a red light
Wave any light vigorously
Raise both arms above your head
