Network Rail Revision

What does this sign mean?

No refuge

What does this sign mean?

Limited Clearance

Safe Systems of Work

What does Safeguarded mean? And what speed does the train move?

No train movements except engineering trains. (5mph)

Safe Systems of Work

What does it mean when the safeguarding method is Fenced?

There is a fence between the Green and Red Zone for your protection.

Safe Systems of Work

What is the role of the Site Warden on track, and what do they say?

The Site Warden watches and will shout “Get back!” If you cross the 6ft rail.

Symbols on a Centinel Card

What does this symbol mean?

Newly Qualified Learning Support / Newly Qualified in PTS

Symbols on a Centinel Card

What does this symbol mean?

Must be accompanied when on the infrastructure

Symbols on a Centinel Card

What does this symbol mean?

You have a colour vision / colour blind defect

What does PTS stand for?

Personal Track Safety

COSS

Which two documents does a COSS carry?

Hazard Directory & Sectional Appendix

COSS

What does COSS stand for?

Controller of Site Safety

COSS

What is the role of a COSS?

Manages the safety of staff when working on the rails ensuring they are appropriate briefed before starting work

What is the Hazard Directory used for?

Identifying fixed hazards, buried services etc and access points

What is the Sectional Appendix used for?

Gives operational instructions such as train speeds and directions

Phone Symbols

What is this phone symbol? What is it used for?

SPT (Signal Post Telephone)

A Signal Post Telephone (SPT) is used by train crew or trackside staff to contact the signaller directly from the signal location — for reporting signal failures, requesting permission to pass a signal at danger, confirming instructions, or reporting incidents affecting the signalled area

Phone Symbols

What is this phone symbol? What is it used for?

Lineside Phone

A Lineside Phone is used by staff or the public to contact the signaller or control centre for emergencies, to report incidents or equipment faults, or to request or confirm possession/working arrangements.

Phone Symbols

What is this phone symbol? What is it used for?

ECO Phone (Engineering Control Operator)

The ECO phone is used by site staff to contact the Engineering Control Operator to request or confirm protection/possession, report incidents or emergencies, coordinate engineering plant movements, and get instructions or updates for safe working

Safe Systems of Work

What is the role of a Lookout?

The role of a Lookout is to watch for approaching trains. The Lookout blows a horn to alert other lookouts to then alert staff

Positions of Safety

What is the POS on or near the line platform when a train is moving at speeds of 0-100mph?

1.25m (meters)

Positions of Safety

What is the POS when a train is moving at speeds of 101-110mph?

2m (meters)

Positions of Safety

What is the POS from the Overhead Line Equipment?

2.75m (meters)

Positions of Safety

What is the POS when on or near the line of track level?

3m (meters)

Positions of Safety

What is the safe distance from the third rail signalling equipment?

300mm (millimeters) or 1ft (foot)

What does OHLE stand for?

Overhead Line Equipment

What is the name of the equipment inside the white circle?

Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE)

What is the voltage ⚡️ of OHLE

25,000 Volts ⚡️

What is the voltage ⚡️ of the third rail?

650-750 DC (Direct Current)

Using the Phoenetic Alphabet, write out this post

Echo, Romeo, Five, Zero, Four, Zero