Working trains carrying passengers over goods lines or goods loops.

Why are goods lines less safe?

They don’t have overlaps or TPWS

When can passengers trains use the goods loop/line?

If the arrangements are published or if authorised by signal box supervisor ( SSM shift signalling manager) or operations control.

What must a signaller do before allowing a passenger train on a goods line/loop if arrangements haven’t been published?

Tell the driver.

If the line is not protected by trap points what should you do?

Ensure vehicles and traction units are secured and clear of the line.

Tell any drivers not to move.

A train carrying passengers is being run through a goods line: how far must the line be kept clear ahead and behind the train concerned?

One signal section in front and one signal section behind.

Before a train carrying passengers is run through a goods loop all points must be set for the passage of the train. When may these points be moved?

You must keep all points in the correct position until the train has passed clear of those points or has stopped at the signal protecting those points.