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Railway Group Standard GE/RT8051 Issue Two Date April 2003

Rule Book - Module Selection

Synopsis This document sets out the requirements necessary to ensure that a process is in place to identify and issue employees with the correct modules for the Rule Book GE/RT8000.

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Elizabeth Fleming Standards Project Manager

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Railway Group StandardGE/RT8051 Issue Two Date April 2003 Page 1 of 24

Contents Section Description Page

Part A

A1 Issue record 2 A2 Implementation of this document 2 A3 Scope of Railway Group Standards 2 A4 Responsibilities 2 A5 Health and safety responsibilities 2 A6 Technical content 3 A7 Supply 3

Part B

B1 Purpose 4 B2 Application of this document 4 B3 Requirements of this document 5

Appendices

A Summary of Rule Book modules 6 B Summary of contents and applicability of Rule Book modules 8

References 24



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Part A A1 Issue record

Issue Date Comments One October 2002 Original Document Two April 2003 Supersedes issue 1, document updated due

to changes to module titles listed in appendices.

Revisions have not been marked by a vertical black line in this issue as changes have been made only to the tables in the appendices which do not accommodate black lining.

This document will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete replacement.

A2 Implementation of this document

The publication date of this document is 5 April 2003.

This document comes into force on 7 June 2003.

The dates by which compliance with the requirements of this document shall be achieved are set out in section B2. This document does not supersede any other Railway Group Standards.

A3 Scope of Railway Group Standards

The overall scope of Railway Group Standards is set out in Appendix A of GA/RT6001. The specific scope of this document is set out in Part B2.

A4 Responsibilities Railway Group Standards are mandatory on all members of the Railway Group* and apply to all relevant activities that fall into the scope of each individual’s Railway Safety Case. If any of those activities are performed by a contractor, the contractor’s obligation in respect of Railway Group Standards is determined by the terms of the contract between the respective parties. Where a contractor is a duty holder of a Railway Safety Case then Railway Group Standards apply directly to the activities described in the Safety Case.

* The Railway Group comprises Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, Railway Safety, and the train and station operators who hold railway safety cases for operation on or related to infrastructure controlled by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is known as Network Rail.

A5 Health and safety responsibilities

In issuing this document, Railway Safety makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with all or any documents published by Railway Safety is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation. Each user is reminded of its own responsibilities to ensure health and safety at work and its individual duties under health and safety legislation.



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A6 Technical content The technical content of this document has been approved by:

Richard Evans, Head of Operations and Human Factors

Enquiries should be directed to Railway Safety – Tel: 020 7904 7518

A7 Supply Controlled and uncontrolled copies of this document may be obtained from the Industry Safety Liaison Dept, Railway Safety, Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road, London NW1 2DX.



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Part B B1 Purpose

This document contains the mandatory requirements to ensure that a process is in place to issue employees with the correct modules of GE/RT8000 Rule Book (Rule Book).

B2 Application of this document

B2.1 To whom the requirements apply This document contains requirements that are applicable to Railway Safety and duty holders of the following categories of Railway Safety Case:

a) infrastructure controller

b) station operator

c) train operator.

Under the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000, the duty holder at a station (as defined in those Regulations) is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of Railway Group Standards are complied with. At a station, contractual arrangements (including a lease) do not of themselves relieve the duty holder of his obligations under those Regulations.

B2.2 Compliance requirements B2.2.1 Infrastructure The requirements of B3.1 and B3.2 shall be complied with by 30 June 2003.

Full compliance shall be achieved by 6 December 2003.

B2.2.2 Stations The requirements of B3.1 and B3.2 shall be complied with by 30 June 2003.


B2.2.3 Trains The requirements of B3.1 and B3.2 shall be complied with by 30 June 2003.


B2.2.4 Railway Safety The requirements of B3.1 and B3.2 shall be complied with by 30 June 2003.


B2.2.5 General compliance requirements The interim compliance date by which the requirements of B3.1 and B3.2 shall be achieved is to allow for the subsequent ordering, supply, distribution and briefing to individuals of required new Rule Book modules prior to its implementation on 6 December 2003.

After the compliance date, or after the date by which full compliance is achieved (if earlier), Railway Group members shall not deviate from the requirements set out in this document.

Where it is considered not practicable, or not reasonably practicable, to comply with the requirements set out in this document, authorisation not to comply shall be sought in accordance with GA/RT6001, GA/RT6004 or GA/RT6006.



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B3 Requirements of this document

B3.1 Identification of activities Railway Group members shall have processes in place to identify and document all activities, which fall within the scope of their Railway Safety Case that may be carried out by each employee in the course of their employment. Consideration shall be given to all aspects of an employee’s job, including emergency response and on-call activities.

B3.2 Module identification Railway Group members shall have processes in place to identify and document the Rule Book modules required for the duties of each employee.

Module identification shall be based on the activities identified in accordance with clause B3.1 above using Appendices A and B of this document:

Appendix A - Summary of Rule Book Modules

Appendix B - Summary of Contents and Applicability of Rule Book Modules

B3.3 Initial issue of modules Railway Group members shall ensure that all employees are briefed and issued with the correct Rule Book modules in compliance with clause B2.2.

Railway Group members shall have processes in place to ensure that as of 6 December 2003 employees do not use GO/RT3000 The Master Rule Book and the associated Personalised Rule Book series. These documents will be superseded by GE/RT8000 Rule Book on that date.

B3.4 Update and review Railway Group Members shall review the needs of each individual in respect of Rule Book modules at intervals not greater than 12 months, and re-issue modules as necessary with consideration given to:

d) changes in technology

e) changes to the tasks carried out by individuals

f) the latest issue of modules.

Railway Group members shall review the needs of each individual in respect of Rule Book modules whenever it is identified that a post holder has not previously been supplied with the correct modules.

When an updated Rule Book module is issued Railway Group members shall ensure that all staff who received the old version are issued with the new replacement module.

B3.5 Document control Railway Group members shall issue Rule Book modules to their staff on a controlled basis, ensuring that their employees hold complete and up to date versions of modules.

B3.6 Retention of records Railway Group Members shall maintain records of the Rule Book modules (including issue number and date) issued to each of their staff. Additionally Railway Group members shall retain evidence of controlled distribution of the modules to each member of staff.

B3.7 Contractors of Railway Group members Railway Group members shall have processes in place to ensure that their contractors comply with this document.



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Appendix A – Summary of Rule Book modules

Mod

ule

No

Module Title General information on scope of module

For use of Railway Group

MembersINDEX Index Subject index for all modules

G1 General safety responsibilities Safety related actions for all Rule Book holders

G2 Personal safety when walking on or near the line, or when on the lineside

All staff who 'walk' or who may see others on the line, or who monitor observation of requirements by others.

Station operators who 'walk'.

S1 Signals and indicators controlling train movements Understanding of signals, including for train dispatch

S2 Observing and obeying fixed signals Movements in relation to signals

S3 Train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and reporting signalling failures and irregularities Signallers, Infrastructure Controller and Drivers

S4 Trains or shunting movements detained, or vehicles left, on running lines Signallers, Infrastructure Controller and Drivers

S5 Passing a signal at danger Signallers, Infrastructure Controller and Drivers

Preparation and movement of trainsGeneral

TW2 Preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains Preparation of specific types of train

TW3 Preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled trains Preparation of specific types of train

TW4 Module not usedPreparation and movement of trainsDefective or isolated vehicles or on-train equipment

TW6 Working single lines with or without a train staff or token

Applicable to train crew, shunters and train operation staff working over single lines

TW7 Wrong-direction movements Signallers and drivers but not guards or shuntersTW8 Level crossings Staff who encounter level crossings

SS1 Station duties and train dispatch Train and station operators dealing with dispatch of passenger trains and staff working at stations

SS2 Shunting Shunters and those controlling shunting

SpeedsPart A Permissible speedsPart B Temporary speed restrictionsPart C Emergency speed restrictions

M1 Train stopped by train accident, fire or accidental division Infrastructure controller and train operating staff

M2 Train stopped by train failure Infrastructure controller and train operating staffM3 Module not usedM4 Floods and snow Infrastructure controller and some train operations staff

M5 Managing accidents 'On-call' and incident managers, train operators and infrastructure controllers

P1 Single line working Signallers and staff competent as pilotman, drivers and guards

P2 Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman Any staff involved in single line working

Personal safety and general responsibilities

Train working

Station working and shunting

Permissible speeds and speed restrictions

Signals

Preparation of all types of trainTW1

TW5 Relates to all types of train

Staff who will see, install and need to understand the arrangements. Those who require to check their

correctness.SP

Mishaps, incidents and extreme weather

Working by pilotman



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Mod

ule

No

Module Title General information on scope of module

For use of Railway Group

Members

INDEX Index Subject index for all modules

AC electrified linesPart A Dangers of the system, equipment and communicationsPart B Emergency proceduresAC electrified linesWorking on or near to the OLEAC electrified linesWorking of trains

T1A Failure, renewal and maintenance of signalling equipment Signallers and those who work on signalling equipment

T1B Working of trains during failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment Signalling staff

T2 Protecting engineering work or a hand trolley on a line not under possession Infrastructure Controller and COSS/PC

T3 Possession of the line for engineering work Infrastructure controller, PICOPs and ESs, staff who take, manage and give up possessions

T4 Possession of a siding for engineering work Infrastructure controller, signallers, train operator and contractor's staff involved

T5 Operating power-operated points by hand Signalling staff, route setting agents and points operators

T6 Walking as a group and working on or near the line

All who 'work' and may see others, those who monitor others. Protection of those who 'work'. Drivers and some

station operators

T7 Safe systems of work when walking or working on or near the line

Setting up and operating green zone and those who monitor observance by others

T8 Handsignalling duties Signallers and competent handsignallers

T9 Loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work Train operator's and contractor's staff involved

T10 Protecting personnel when working on rail vehicles and in sidings

Staff who require protection while carrying out work, fleet staff and station platform staff

T11 Movements of engineering trains under T3 arrangements

Infrastructure controller and train operator's staff who operate into/within possessions

T12 Protecting personnel carrying out activities on the line that do not affect the safety of the line

Infrastructure controller, signallers, IWA/COSS, staff responsible for arranging protection

OTP On-track plant Infrastructure controller and train operators who move the machines, not working on site

OTM Working of on-track machines (OTM) outside a possession

Working as part of engineering work and staff who work with the machines

TS1 Signalling general instructions SignallersTS2 Track circuit block regulations Signallers in relevant areaTS3 Absolute block regulations Signallers in relevant areaTS4 Electric token block regulations Signallers in relevant areaTS5 Tokenless block regulations Signallers in relevant areaTS6 Instructions for out of gauge loads SignallersTS7 No-signaller token regulations Signallers in relevant areaTS8 One-train working regulations Signallers in relevant area

Staff involved in their duties with AC overhead lines



Train signalling

AC electrified lines

Track and signalling work

On-track machines

AC1

AC2

AC3



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Appendix B – Summary of contents and applicability of Rule Book modules Modules and their contents General applicability of

module: GO/RT3000/ Other section

Index Subject index for all modules

Not applicable

Personal safety and general responsibilities G1 General safety responsibilities General safety

Personal safety General safety responsibilities Danger to trains Stopping a train in an emergency Travelling in trains Accidents involving trains Fire Security Giving and receiving safety messages

Personal and general safety Fire or security alert Messages involving safety

A

G2 Personal safety when walking on or near the line, or when on the lineside Responsibilities

Terms used in this module Keeping safe on the lineside Keeping safe when on or near the line Limited clearance and no refuge locations Using detonators Electrified lines: AC overhead system Electrified lines: conductor rail system Power lines belonging to an electricity company

Personal safety on or near the line B(i) & B(ii)

Signals S1 Signals and indicators controlling train movements Definition and identification of signals

Colour light signals Semaphore signals Other signals and indicators

Meaning of signals and associated indicators C

S2 Observing and obeying fixed signals General duties

Starting a train after stopping at a signal Movements made on the authority of a position-light, subsidiary or shunting signal Signals that control the exit from sidings Signals cleared for a wrong route Observing signals when the train or shunting movement is required to reverse Signal not showing or not showing correctly

Driver Shunter Signaller Person controlling train movements

C



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S3 Train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and reporting signalling failures and irregularities Automatic Warning System (AWS)

Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) Reporting signalling failures and irregularities

Signaller Driver Shunter Guard Signalling technician

C

S4 Trains or shunting movements detained, or vehicles left, on running lines Communication

Train detained at a signal with a telephone Train detained at a signal with no telephone Going to the signal box Limited clearance at signal post telephones Shunting movement detained or vehicles left on a running line

Driver Shunter Signaller D/K

S5 Passing a signal at danger Part A Passing a signal at danger on the signaller’s authority:

When a signal can be passed at danger Signaller’s precautions before authorising the movement Authorising the movement During the movement Temporary block working

Part B Drivers passing a signal at danger on their own authority:

Circumstances Passing an automatic, semi-automatic or intermediate block home signal at danger Passing at danger a signal controlled from a signal box that is closed

Part C Passing a signal at danger without authority:

Driver’s actions Signaller’s actions

Driver Signaller Guard Shunter

C/D/K



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Train Working TW1 Preparation and movement of trains

General Before starting the train

Classification and speed of trains Communications External train lights Travelling in driving cabs Starting a train During the journey Stopping or stabling the train Permissive working Propelling movements Reducing speed in poor visibility Unusual occurrences Examination of the line Rail-head adhesion Working trains during snow conditions Explosion of detonators When trains could be endangered

Competent person Driver Guard Operations controller Shunter Train preparer Signaller Rolling stock technician

G/H

TW2 Preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains General preparation Part A Door instructions: Before entering service

Door instructions Additional instructions for power operated doors

When in service Power operated doors Failure of the traction interlock system Exterior slam doors – defects Door defects when in service

General preparation Part B Brake systems: Before entering service

Brake system requirements When in service

Brake defects affecting the normal operation of the train

Part C During the journey: During the journey Coupling of multiple units

Driver Guard Operations controller Rolling stock technician Signaller Train preparer

G/H



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TW3 Preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled trains

Train preparation Door instructions Trains with central door locking Exterior slam doors – defects Power operated doors on locomotive hauled trains Power-operated doors Door defects – when in service

Brake system and brakevans – general requirements Dealing with a brake defect During the journey Hauling dead traction units Hauling dead traction units and multiple units in a train Coupling of locomotives Locomotives assisting in the rear of a train Assistance in the rear to failed locomotive-hauled trains Working trains with locomotives at both ends Train carrying dangerous goods Hauling dead locomotives and multiple units in a train When starting and during a journey

Driver Guard Operations controller Rolling stock technician Signaller Train preparer Person in charge of a siding Train operator’s controller

G/H

TW4 Module not used



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TW5 Preparation and movement of trains

Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment Part A Arrangements for dealing with defective on-train equipment:

General requirements Dealing with defective or isolated on-train equipment Special arrangements for entering service

Part B Defective on-train equipment: Defective AWS, TPWS, DSD, driver’s vigilance device or driving cab windscreen competent person travelling with driver Automatic Warning System (AWS) Bodyside windows on passenger rolling stock Cab heating and cooling equipment Couplers Driver’s reminder appliance (DRA) Driver’s safety device (DSD) Driver’s vigilance equipment Driving cab windows – broken or obscured Emergency by-pass switch (EBS) External orange hazard lights Fire detection systems Fixed radio equipment on trains Headlights, marker lights, tail lamps and external hazard warning indication Hot axle boxes and activation of lineside hot axle box detectors Hot axle box detectors built into vehicles Hustle alarm Hydraulic vehicle buffers Lighting passenger vehicles On-train emergency equipment On-train data recorder Passenger communication apparatus (PCA) Public address system Sanding equipment Selective door opening Speedometer Track circuit actuators (TCA) Traction interlock switch (TIS) Train protection and warning system (TPWS) Trains or vehicles that are defective or have a ‘NOT TO BE MOVED’ board attached Vehicles with locked wheels, wheel flats, shifted tyres or dragging brakes Warning horn Wheel slide protection equipment (WSP)

Driver Guard Operations controller Rolling stock technician Signaller Train operator’s controller Train preparer

G/H



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TW6 Working single lines with or without a train staff or token One-train working on lines where a

Train Staff is provided One-train working on lines where a train staff is not provided Electric token lines No-signaller token lines

Driver working over lines signalled by:

One-train working where a train staff is provided One-train working on lines where a staff is not provided Electric token No-signaller token

P(i)

TW7 Wrong-direction movements When a wrong-direction movement can be

made Signaller’s precautions Instructing the driver During the movement

Driver Signaller

D

TW8 Level crossings General information

Driver’s general instructions Automatic half-barrier crossings (AHBC) Automatic locally-monitored crossings ABCL and AOCL Level crossings with full barriers worked by the signaller, including remote control (RC) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) crossings Open crossings (non-automatic) Crossings with miniature red and green warning lights (R/G) Level crossings with gates worked by a signaller Level crossings operated or supervised by a crossing keeper Traincrew-operated crossings (TMO) Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings with a telephone Barrow or foot crossings with white light indicators Police officer controlling road traffic at a level crossing

Driver Guard Signaller Level crossing attendant

L & GO/RT3062



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Station Working, Shunting SS1 Station duties and train dispatch Safety on platforms and barrow crossings

Retrieving articles from a platform line Using powered vehicles at stations Methods of starting trains Starting a train from a staffed platform Starting a train from an unstaffed platform

Safety of passengers and staff on station platforms Despatching trains Working on station platforms

G/H

SS2 Shunting Definitions

Prohibitions or restrictions Precautions before shunting Safeguards while shunting Shunter’s personal safety Driving a traction unit from other than the leading cab Attaching and detaching vehicles Movements over points worked from a signal box When shunting is completed

Driver Shunter Guard Signaller

J

Permissible speeds and speed restrictions SP Speeds

Part A Permissible speeds Driver’s responsibilities Lineside permissible speed indicators

Driver Signaller U(iii)

Part B Temporary speed restrictions Equipment used during a temporary speed restriction How temporary speed restrictions are set up Published information Driver’s responsibilities Defective temporary speed restriction equipment

Driver Signaller Person in charge of setting up temporary speed restrictions

U(i)

Part C Emergency speed restrictions Definitions How emergency speed restrictions are set up Equipment used for an emergency speed restriction Severe or long emergency speed restrictions Defective emergency speed equipment

Driver Signaller Person in charge of setting up emergency speed restrictions U(ii)



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Mishaps, incidents and extreme weather M1 Train stopped by train accident, fire or accidental division Definitions

What to do first after a train accident Protection by signals Emergency protection Fire on a train Accidental train division Evacuating a train

Driver Guard Signaller Operations controller M(i)

M2 Train stopped by train failure Definitions

First actions Arranging assistance Protecting the failed train if assistance is needed Providing assistance Assisting train moving in the wrong direction over an adjacent line

Driver Signaller Pilotman

M(ii)

M3 Module not used M4 Floods and snow Floods

Snow Miniature snow ploughs Independent snow ploughs

Dealing with floods Snow clearing Miniature and independent sow ploughs

W

M5 Managing accidents Dealing with the media at the scene

Evidence of the cause of serious accidents Derailments, collisions or heavy impacts Bodies on the line Welfare of witnesses

Driver Signaller Rail incident officer Operations controller Person in charge of an incident involving a body on/near the line Person likely to be:

In charge of incidents involved in a body on/near the line Reporting a serious accident or body on or near the line Attending an accident site Welfare of accident witnesses

Y



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Working by Pilotman P1 Single line working Principles

Setting up Single Line Working Pilotman’s responsibilities for the safety of the line Completing the arrangements Authorising movements Pilotman instructing drivers Pilotman’s duties during Single Line Working Signallers duties during Single Line Working Driver’s duties during movements over the single line Working of trains to and from the point of obstruction Single Line Working on TCB lines where more than one running line is available Failure of a train on the single line Change of pilotman or signaller Withdrawing Single Line Working

Pilotman Signaller Driver

N

P2 Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman Circumstances

Before starting work During working by pilotman Withdrawal of working by pilotman Special arrangements for Tokenless Block lines where authorised

Pilotman Signaller Driver P(ii)

AC electrified lines AC1 AC electrified lines

Part A Dangers of the system, description of equipment and communications Part B Emergency procedures Part A

Dangers of the system Description of the system and definitions used in modules AC1, AC2 and AC3 Safety of persons working below the OLE Communicating with the ECO

Part B Switching off the electricity in an emergency Rescue of a person from then OLE Removal of an object from the live OLE

Duties in AC electrified line areas

Z(i)

AC2 AC electrified lines Working on or near to the OLE

General safety precautions Using ladders Using cranes, plant and equipment or similar equipment which can be extended Damage to or interference with the electrification fixed equipment Bonds and continuity of running rails Types of isolation Blocking of lines to electric trains Issuing Overhead Line Permits

Duties in AC electrified line areas Z(i)



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AC3 AC electrified lines

Working of trains Electric trains moving onto or from non-

electrified lines or lines blocked to electric traction Examining the OLE following an incident with the OLE, pantograph or the traction supply Isolation of the ADD Movement of failed vehicles Excessive flashing of electrical equipment Traction unit stopped in a neutral section Traction units driven off the wire PANCHEX monitoring system Defective automatic power control track inductor Precautions to be taken when working on steam locomotives

Duties in AC electrified line areas Z(i)

Track and signalling work T1A Failure, renewal and maintenance of signalling equipment General information

Failure of signalling equipment Routine maintenance and work that will not affect the normal passage of trains Planned signal engineering work Releasing signalling controls Routine maintenance of automatic level crossings Instructions for signalling technicians during working of single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

Signaller Signalling technician Operations controller

E(i)

T1B Working of trains during failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment General information

When signalling equipment is defective or is not responding Appointing others to ensure safety Defective main aspect on Track Circuit Block (TCB) lines Defective distant or stop signal on other than TCB lines Defective position-light signal, shunting signal, Stop board or Limit of Shunt signal or indicator Defective banner repeating signal When trains are to approach a defective signal forming one of a group When trains are to pass a defective stop signal When trains are to pass over defective mechanically operated points When trains or vehicles fail to operate track circuits Maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment Failure of AWS equipment Failure of Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) equipment

Signaller Operations controller

E(ii)



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T2 Protecting engineering work or a hand trolley on a line not under possession Principles

Before starting the work Blocking the line COSS and signaller’s duties during the work Completing or suspending the work Work not completed or suspended at the agreed time When work is resumed Protection Procedure T2-A (using a Track Circuit Operating Device TCOD) Protection Procedure T2-D (disconnecting signalling equipment) Protection Procedure T2-H (using handsignallers) Protection Procedure T2-T – on a single line worked by token Protection Procedure T2-T – on an absolute block line Protection Procedure T2-T – on a tokenless block line Protection Procedure T2-HT (for a hand trolley on a running line) Protection Procedure T2-X (emergency only)

Planning T2 work Controller of site safety (COSS) Protection controller (PC) Signaller

S/T(ii)

T3 Possession of the line for engineering work Planning

Appointing key personnel On-site checks Protection by signals and points Protection with detonators Arrangements at level crossings PICOP recording the possession arrangements Taking possession around a train Granting the possession Starting the work Precautions during the possession Change of personnel during the possession When work is completed at a work site Giving up the possession Resuming normal working Possession of a single line worked by token

Engineering contractor Person in charge of a possession (PICOP) Engineering supervisor Controller of site safety (COSS) Signaller Railtrack production manager

T(iii)

T4 Possession of a siding for engineering work

Arranging the possession Protecting the possession Giving up the possession

Person responsible for a siding on which T4 work is carried out Contractor carrying out T4 work Person in charge of T4 possession Signaller Ground frame operator

T(iv)



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T5 Operating power-operated points by hand

Competence of points operators and route setting agents Definition and types of failure

Immediate action and reporting a failure

Site arrangements and protection Procedure for a simple failure Procedure for a complex failure If the points have been run through Leaving the points secured and unattended Change of agent or points operator Returning the points to normal operation

Signaller Points operator Route setting agent

F(i)

T6 Walking as a group and working on or near the line

Responsibilities Tools, equipment and materials Working without lookout protection Working with lookout, ATWS or TOWS protection Working with cranes or other large equipment Working with engineer’s trains Working with road vehicles near the line Using a tent near the line

Action if you have to go on or near the line B(ii)

T7 Safe systems of work when walking or working on or near the line

Individual working alone Working as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Setting up and operating a green zone Setting up and operating a red zone Warning systems Train operating warning system (TOWS) or Automatic track warning system (ATWS) Working within a possession Working as a site warden Working as a lookout Working as a protection controller Sighting distances charts

Person setting up and operating a safe system of work Individual working alone (IWA) Controller of site safety (COSS) Site warden Lookout Protection controller

B(ii)

T8 Handsignalling duties

Competence and when handsignals have to be used Equipment General instructions Engineering work not under a possession Engineering work under a possession Protection of the line where the AC or DC traction current has been switched off Defective or disconnected signalling equipment Temporary block working Single line working

Handsignaller F(ii)



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T9 Loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work

Controlling movements

Driver of an engineering train Person in charge of movements, unloading and loading Shunter of an engineering train

R

T10 Protecting personnel when working on rail vehicles and in sidings

Responsibilities Walking as a group to or from a failed train Vehicle on a running line, platform line or siding Vehicle next to a running line Vehicle in a depot Vehicles in maintenance or repair sidings, not in a depot Work that might foul an adjacent line Working on heating or air conditioning on coaching stock Safety when cleaning carriages Working in sidings but not on vehicles

Working on rail vehicles B(iv)

T11 Movements of engineering trains under T3 arrangements

Movements towards the possession Movements entering the possession Movements within the possession Movements leaving the possession Conditions for propelling movements Instructing the driver Level crossings Driver’s duties Shunter’s duties

Signaller Person in charge of possession (PICOP) Engineering supervisor Driver On-track machine driver Shunter

T(iii)

T12 Protecting personnel carrying out activities on the line that do not affect the safety of the line

Definitions Principles Procedure for blocking the line and arranging protection Before starting the activity Blocking the line Duties of the IWA (or COSS) and signaller during the activity Completing the activity

Signaller Individual working alone (IWA) Controller of site safety (COSS)

New



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On-track machines OTP On-track plant

Types of on-track plant and competence

Before starting work During the work Stabling or leaving OTP unattended Additional instructions when working with ballast cleaning plant type RM62

On-track plant operator On-track plant machine controller

Q

OTM Working of on-track machines (OTM) outside a possession

Types of machine and definitions When the OTM is to enter service Working outside a possession When the OTM is in service When an OTM is conveyed in a train

Signaller Driver of on-track machines

H(v)

Signalling instructions TS1 Signalling general instructions

Working at signal boxes Bell signals Signal box equipment Failure of equipment Working of signals Working signals at diverging points Stop signals interlocked with block instruments Working during fog or falling snow Ground frames Working of points Train movements Working of passenger trains over goods lines or goods loops Engineering trains and equipment Safety of persons Train stopped by Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) Mishaps and incidents reporting procedures Hot axle box detectors

Persons operating signalling equipment GO/RT3062

TS2 Track circuit block regulations

Terms used in this regulation How the system works Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Stop and examine train Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including SPAD) or train divided Train an unusually long time in section Train without tail lamp Examination of the line Admission of assisting train to section Failure of signalling equipment Single line working Opening and closing of signal boxes

Signaller in track circuit block areas GO/RT3062/1



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TS3 Absolute block regulations

Terms used within these regulations Object of the regulations Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Stop and examine Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including a SPAD) or train divided Train an unusually long time in section Train passed without a tail lamp Examination of the line Allowing an assisting train into the section Failure of block signalling equipment Single line working Opening and closing of signal boxes

Signaller GO/RT3062/2

TS4 Electric token block regulations

Terms used within these Regulations How the system works Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Stop and Examine train Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including SPAD) or train divided Train an unusually long time in section Train passed without tail lamp Examination of the line Allowing an assisting train into the section Token lost or damaged or failure of Token equipment Failure of equipment – advice to crossing keepers when working by pilotman is in operation Opening and closing of signal boxes Transference of tokens


TS5 Tokenless block regulations

Terms used within these regulations How the system works Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Stop and Examine train Train or vehicles proceeding without authority including SPAD Train an unusually long time in section Train passed without tail lamp Examination of the line Admission of assisting train to section Failure of signalling equipment Opening and closing of signal boxes


TS6 Instructions for out of gauge loads

Out of gauge code words Arrangements for blocking an adjoining line used in the opposite direction Arrangements for blocking an adjoining line used in the same direction Track circuit block lines




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TS7 No signaller token regulations

Terms used within these regulations How the system works Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Signaller observing each train Train or vehicles proceeding without authority including SPAD Train an unusually long time in section Examination of the line Admission of assisting train to section Working by pilotman

Signaller in no-signaller token system area GO/RT3062/6

TS8 One-train working regulations

Terms used within these regulations How the system works Method of signalling Obstruction of the line Signaller observing each train Train or vehicles proceeding without authority including SPAD Train an unusually long time in section Examination of the line Admission of assisting train to section Working by pilotman

Signaller in single line area: Working with train staff Or Working without train staff

GO/RT3062/7 and GO/RT3062/8



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References Railway Group Standards

GA/RT6001 Railway Group Standards Change Procedures

GA/RT6004 Temporary Non-Compliance with Railway Group Standards

GA/RT6006 Derogations from Railway Group Standards

GO/RT3000 Master Rule Book

GO/RT3062 Signalling General Instructions

GO/RT3062/1-8 Regulations for Train Signalling

GE/RT8000 Rule Book

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