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Railway Group Standard GE/RT8051 Issue One Date October 2002

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.

Submitted by

Elizabeth Fleming Standards Project Manager

Authorised by

Brian Alston Controller, Railway Group Standards

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Railway Group Standard

GE/RT8051 Issue One Date October 2002 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 4

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

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

Issue Date Comments One October 2002 Original Document

A2 Implementation of this document

The publication date of this document is 5 October 2002.

This document comes into force on 7 December 2002.

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 Railtrack PLC, Railway Safety, and the train and station operators who hold railway safety cases for operation on or related to infrastructure controlled by Railtrack PLC.

Railtrack PLC is known as Railtrack.

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 sets out the requirements necessary 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. Full compliance shall be achieved by 6 December 2003.

B2.2.3 Trains 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.

B2.2.4 Railway Safety 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.

B2.2.5 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.

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



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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:

a) changes in technology

b) changes to the tasks carried out by individuals

c) 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

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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

G2Personal safety when walking on or near the line

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

Station operators who ’walk’.

S1Signals and indicators controlling train movements

Understanding of signals, including for train dispatch

S2 Observing and obeying fixed signals Movements in relation to signals

S3Train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and reporting signal failures and irregularities

Signallers, Infrastructure Controller and Drivers

S4Trains 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

TW2Preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains

Preparation of specific types of train

TW3Preparation 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

TW6Working 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 dispatchTrain and station operators dealing with dispatch of

passenger trains and staff working at stationsSS2 Shunting Shunters and those controlling shunting

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

M1Train 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 workingSignallers and staff competent as pilotman, drivers and

guards

P2Working of single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

Any staff involved in single line working

Mishaps, incidents and extreme weather

Working by pilotman

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

correctness.SP

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



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

T1AFailure, renewal and maintenance of signalling equipment

Signallers and those who work on signalling equipment

T1BWorking of trains during failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment

Signalling staff

T2Protecting engineering work or a hand trolley on a line not under possession

Infrastructure Controller and COSS/PC

T3 Possession of the line for engineering workInfrastructure controller, PICOPs and ESs, staff who take,

manage and give up possessions

T4 Possession of a siding for engineering workInfrastructure 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 Working on or near the lineAll 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 on or near the lineSetting up and operating green zone and those who

monitor observance by othersT8 Handsignalling duties Signallers and competent handsignallers

T9Loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work

Train operator’s and contractor’s staff involved

T10Protection arrangements when working on rail vehicles

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

T11Movements of engineering trains under T3 arrangements

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

T12Protection of 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 plantInfrastructure controller and train operators who move the

machines, not working on site

OTMWorking 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 system 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

General applicability of module

GO/RT3000/ Other section

INDEX Index Subject index for all modules Not applicable

G1General safety Personal and general safetyPersonal safety Fire or security alertGeneral safety responsibilities Messages involving safetyDanger to trainsStopping a train in an emergencyTravelling in trainsAccidents involving trainsFireSecurityGiving and receiving safety messages

G2ResponsibilitiesTerms used in this moduleKeeping safe on the linesideKeeping safe when on or near the lineLimited clearance and no refuge locationsUsing detonatorsElectrified lines: conductor rail systemPower lines belonging to an electricity company

S1

Definition and identification of signals

Colour light signals

Semaphore signalsOther signals and indicators

S2General duties DriverStarting a train after stopping at a signal

Shunter

Movements made on the authority of a position-light, subsidiary or shunting signal

Signaller

Signals that control the exit from sidings Person controlling train movements

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

Observing and obeying fixed signals

C

SignalsSignals and indicators controlling train movements

Meaning of signals and associated indicators

C

Personal safety when walking on or near the line

Personal safety on or near the line

B(i) & B(iii)

Modules and their contents

A

General safety responsibilitiesPersonal safety and general responsibilities



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S3

Automatic Warning System (AWS) SignallerTrain Protection and Warning System (TPWS) Driver

Reporting signalling failures and irregularities Shunter

GuardSignalling technician

S4Communication DriverTrain detained at a signal with a telephone

Shunter

Train detained at a signal with no telephone

Signaller

Going to the signal boxLimited clearance at signal post telephonesShunting movement detained or vehicles left on a running line

S5Part A Passing a signal at danger on the signaller’s authority:

Driver

When a signal can be passed at dangerSignaller

Signaller’s precautions before authorising the movement

Guard

Authorising the movement ShunterDuring the movementTemporary block working

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

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

Part C Passing a signal at danger without authority:

Driver’s actionsSignaller’s actions

D/K

Passing a signal at danger

C/D/K

Train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and reporting signal failures and irregularities

C

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



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Before starting the train Competent personClassification and speed of trains DriverCommunications GuardExternal train lights Operations controllerTravelling in driving cabs ShunterStarting a train Train preparerDuring the journey SignallerStopping or stabling the train Rolling stock technicianPermissive workingPropelling movementsReducing speed in poor visibilityUnusual occurrencesExamination of the lineRail-head adhesionWorking trains during snow conditionsExplosion of detonatorsWhen trains could be endangered

TW2Part A Door instructions: DriverBefore entering service Guard

Door instructions Operations controllerAdditional instructions for power operated doors

Rolling stock technician

When in service SignallerPower operated doors Train preparerFailure of the traction interlock systemExterior slam doors – defectsDoor defects when in service

Part B Brake systems:Before entering service

Brake system requirementsWhen in service

Brake defects affecting the normal operation of the train

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

Preparation and movement of multiple-unit passenger trains

G/H

Train workingPreparation and movement of trains

G/H

TW1General



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TW3Train preparation DriverDoor instructions GuardTrains with central door locking Operations controllerExterior slam doors – defects Rolling stock technicianPower operated doors on locomotive SignallerPower-operated doors Train preparerDoor defects – when in service

Person in charge of a siding

Brake system and brakevans – general requirements

Train operator’s controller

Dealing with a brake defectDuring the journeyHauling dead traction unitsHauling dead traction units and multiple units in a trainCoupling of locomotivesLocomotives assisting in the rear of a trainAssistance in the rear to failed locomotive-hauled trainsWorking trains with locomotives at both endsTrain carrying dangerous goodsHauling dead locomotives and multiple units in a trainWhen starting and during the journey

TW4

G/H

Module not used

Preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled trains



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Part A Arrangements for dealing with defective on-train equipment:

Driver

General requirements GuardDealing with defective or isolated on-train equipment

Operations controller

Special arrangements for entering service

Rolling stock technician

Part B Defective on-train equipment: SignallerDefective AWS, TPWS, DSD, driver’s vigilance device or driving cab windscreen competent person travelling with driver

Train operator’s controller

Automatic Warning System (AWS) Train preparerBodyside windows on passenger rolling stockCab heating and cooling equipmentCouplersDriver’s reminder appliance (DRA)Driver’s safety device (DSD)Driver’s vigilance equipmentDriving cab windows – broken or obscuredEmergency by-pass switch (EBS)External orange hazard lightsFire detection systemsFixed radio equipment on trainsHeadlights, marker lights, tail lamps and external hazard warning indicationHot axle boxes and activation of lineside hot axle box detectorsHot axle box detectors built into vehicles

Hustle alarmHydraulic vehicle buffersLighting passenger vehiclesOn-train emergency equipmentOn-train data recorderPassenger communication apparatus (PCA)Public address systemSanding equipmentSelective door openingSpeedometerTrack 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 attachedVehicles with locked wheels, wheel flats, shifted tyres or dragging brakesWarning hornWheel slide protection equipment (WSP)

Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipmentTW5 Preparation and movement of trains

G/H



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TW6One-train working on lines where a train staff is provided

Driver working over lines signalled by:

One-train working on lines where a train staff is not provided

One-train working where a train staff is provided

Electric token lines One-train working on lines where a staff is not provided

No-signaller token lines Electric tokenNo-signaller token

TW7When a wrong-direction movement can be made

Driver

Signaller’s precautions SignallerInstructing the driverDuring the movement

TW8General information DriverDriver’s general instructions GuardAutomatic half-barrier crossings (AHBC)

Signaller

Automatic locally-monitored crossings ABCL and AOCL

Level crossing attendant

Level crossings with full barriers worked by the signaller, including remote control (RC) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) crossingsOpen crossings (non-automatic)Crossings with miniature red and green warning lights (R/G)Level crossings with gates worked by a signallerLevel crossings operated or supervised by a crossing keeperTraincrew-operated crossings (TMO)Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings with a telephoneBarrow or foot crossings with white light indicatorsPolice officer controlling road traffic at a level crossing

L & SGIs

P(i)

Wrong-direction movements

D

Working single lines with or without a train staff or token

Level crossings



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SS1Safety on platforms and barrow crossings

Safety of passengers and staff on station platforms

Retrieving articles from a platform line Dispatching trainsUsing powered vehicles at stationsMethods of starting trainsStarting a train from a staffed platformStarting a train from an unstaffed platform

SS2Definitions DriverProhibitions or restrictions ShunterPrecautions before shunting GuardSafeguards while shunting SignallerShunter’s personal safetyDriving a traction unit from other than the leading cabAttaching and detaching vehiclesMovements over points worked from a signal boxWhen shunting is completed

Part A Permissible speeds DriverDriver’s responsibilities SignallerLineside permissible speed indicators

Part B Temporary speed restrictions DriverEquipment used during a temporary speed restriction

Signaller

How temporary speed restrictions are set upPublished informationDriver’s responsibilitiesDefective temporary speed restriction equipment

Part C Emergency speed restrictions DriverDefinitions SignallerHow emergency speed restrictions are set upEquipment used for an emergency speed restrictionSevere or long emergency speed restrictionsDefective emergency speed equipment

SP

Shunting

J

G/HWorking on station platforms

Permissible speeds and speed restrictions

Station working and shunting

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

U(iii)

U(i)Person in charge of setting up temporary speed restrictions

Station duties and train dispatch

Speeds



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M1Definitions DriverWhat to do first after a train accident GuardProtection by signals SignallerEmergency protection Operations controllerFire on a trainAccidental train divisionEvacuating a train

M2Definitions DriverFirst actions SignallerArranging assistance PilotmanProtecting the failed train if assistance is neededProviding assistanceAssisting train moving in the wrong direction over an adjacent line

M3M4

Floods Dealing with floodsSnow Snow clearingMiniature snow ploughsIndependent snow ploughs

M5Dealing with the media at the scene DriverEvidence of the cause of serious accidents

Signaller

Derailments, collisions or heavy impactsRail incident officer

Bodies on the line Operations controllerWelfare of witnesses Person in charge of an

incident involving a body on/near the linePerson 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 lineAttending an accident siteWelfare of accident witnesses

Module not usedFloods and snow

W

Managing accidents

Y

Miniature and independent snow ploughs

M(i)

Train stopped by train failure

M(ii)

Mishaps, incidents and extreme weatherTrain stopped by train accident, fire or accidental division



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P1Principles PilotmanSetting up Single Line Working SignallerPilotman’s responsibilities for the safety of the line

Driver

Completing the arrangementsAuthorising movementsPilotman instructing driversPilotman’s duties during Single Line WorkingSignallers duties during Single Line WorkingDriver’s duties during movements over the single lineWorking of trains to and from the point of obstructionSingle Line Working on TCB lines where more than one running line is available

Failure of a train on the single lineChange of pilotman or signallerWithdrawing Single Line Working

P2Circumstances PilotmanBefore starting work SignallerDuring working by pilotman DriverWithdrawal of working by pilotmanSpecial arrangements for Tokenless Block lines where authorised

Part A Dangers of the systemDescription of the system and definitions used in modules AC1, AC2 and AC3

Safety of persons working below the OLECommunicating with the ECO

Part B Switching off the electricity in an emergencyRescue of a person from the OLERemoval of an object from the live OLE

General safety precautionsUsing laddersUsing cranes, plant and equipment or similar equipment which can be extendedDamage to or interference with the electrification fixed equipmentBonds and continuity of running railsTypes of isolationBlocking of lines to electric trainsIssuing Overhead Line Permits


Part B Emergency procedures

Working by pilotmanSingle line working



Duties in AC electrified line areas

Z(i)

AC2Working on or below the OLE

Working single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

P(ii)


Z(i)

Part A Dangers of the system, description of equipment and communicationsAC1

N



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Electric trains moving onto or from non-electrified lines or lines blocked to electric tractionExamining the OLE following an incident with the OLE, pantograph or the traction supplyIsolation of the ADDMovement of failed vehicles

Excessive flashing of electrical equipmentTraction unit stopped in a neutral section

Traction units driven off the wirePANCHEX monitoring systemDefective automatic power control track inductorPrecautions to be taken when working on steam locomotives

T1AGeneral information SignallerFailure of signalling equipment Signalling technicianRoutine maintenance and work that will not affect the normal passage of trains


Planned signal engineering workReleasing signalling controlsRoutine maintenance of automatic level crossingsInstructions for signalling technicians during working of single and bi-directional lines by pilotman

T1BGeneral information SignallerWhen signalling equipment is defective or is not responding


Appointing others to ensure safetyDefective main aspect on Track Circuit Block (TCB) linesDefective distant or stop signal on other than TCB linesDefective position-light signal, shunting signal, Stop board or Limit of Shunt signal or indicatorDefective banner repeating signalWhen trains are to approach a defective signal forming one of a groupWhen trains are to pass a defective stop signalWhen trains are to pass over defective mechanically operated pointsWhen trains or vehicles fail to operate track circuitsMaintenance and renewal of signalling equipmentFailure of AWS equipmentFailure of Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) equipment

Working of trains during failure, maintenance and renewal of signalling equipment

E(ii)

Track and signalling workFailure, renewal and maintenance of signalling equipment

E(i)



Z(i)

AC3Working of trains



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T2Principles Planning T2 workBefore starting the work Controller of site safety Blocking the line Protection controller (PC)COSS and signaller’s duties during the work

Signaller

Completing or suspending the work

Work not completed or suspended at the agreed timeWhen work is resumedProtection 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 tokenProtection Procedure T2-T – on an absolute block lineProtection Procedure T2-T – on a tokenless block lineProtection Procedure T2-HT (for a hand trolley on a running line)Protection Procedure T2-X (emergency only)

T3Planning Engineering contractorAppointing key personnel Person in charge of a

possession (PICOP)On-site checks Engineering supervisorProtection by signals and points Controller of site safety

(COSS)Protection with detonators SignallerArrangements at level crossingsPICOP recording the possession arrangementsTaking possession around a trainGranting the possessionStarting the workPrecautions during the possessionChange of personnel during the possessionWhen work is completed at a work siteGiving up the possessionResuming normal workingPossession of a single line worked by token

T4

Arranging the possessionPerson responsible for a siding on which T4 work is carried out

Protecting the possessionContractor carrying out T4 work

Giving up the possessionPerson in charge of T4 possessionSignallerGround frame operator

Possession of a siding for engineering work

T(iv)

S/T(ii)

Possession of the line for engineering work

T(iii)

Railtrack production manager

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



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T5Competence of points operators and route setting agents

Signaller

Definition and types of failure Points operator

Immediate action and reporting a failure Route setting agent

Site arrangements and protectionProcedure for a simple failureProcedure for a complex failureIf the points have been run throughLeaving the points secured and unattendedChange of agent or points operator

Returning the points to normal operation

T6ResponsibilitiesTools, equipment and materialsWorking without lookout protectionWorking with lookout, ATWS or TOWS protectionWorking with cranes or other large equipmentWorking with engineer’s trainsWorking with road vehicles near the lineUsing a tent near the line

T7

Individual working alonePerson setting up and operating a safe system of work

Working as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS)

Individual working alone (IWA)

Setting up and operating a green zoneController of site safety (COSS)

Setting up and operating a red zone Site wardenWarning systems - Train operating warning system (TOWS) or Automatic track warning system (ATWS)

Lookout

Working within a possession Protection controllerWorking as a site wardenWorking as a lookoutWorking as a protection controllerSighting distances charts

T8Competence and when handsignals have to be usedEquipmentGeneral instructionsEngineering work not under a possessionEngineering work under a possessionProtection of the line where the AC or DC traction current has been switched offDefective or disconnected signalling equipmentTemporary block workingSingle line working

Handsignaller F(ii)

Safe systems of work on or near the line

B(ii)

Handsignalling duties

F(i)

Working on or near the line

Action if you have to go on or near the line

B(ii)

Operating power-operated points by hand



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T9

Driver of an engineering train

Person in charge of movements, unloading and loadingShunter of an engineering train

T10ResponsibilitiesWalking as a group to or from a failed trainVehicle on a running line, platform line or sidingVehicle next to a running lineVehicle in a depotVehicles in maintenance or repair sidings, not in a depotWork that might foul an adjacent lineWorking on heating or air conditioning on coaching stockSafety when cleaning carriagesWorking in sidings but not on vehicles

T11Movements towards the possession Signaller

Movements entering the possessionPerson in charge of possession (PICOP)

Movements within the possession Engineering supervisorMovements leaving the possession DriverConditions for propelling movements On-track machine driverInstructing the driver ShunterLevel crossingsDriver’s dutiesShunter’s duties

T12

Definitions Signaller

PrinciplesIndividual working alone (IWA)

Procedure for blocking the line and arranging protection

Controller of site safety (COSS)

Before starting the activityBlocking the lineDuties of the IWA (or COSS) and signaller during the activityCompleting the activity

T(iii)

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

New

Working on rail vehicles B(iv)

Movements of engineering trains under T3 arrangements

Controlling movements R

Protection arrangements when working on rail vehicles

Loading and unloading rail vehicles during engineering work



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OTP

Types of on-track plant and competence On-track plant operator

Before starting workDuring the workStabling or leaving OTP unattendedAdditional instructions when working with ballast cleaning plant type RM62

OTMTypes of machine and definitions SignallerWhen the OTM is to enter service Driver of on-track machinesWorking outside a possessionWhen the OTM is in serviceWhen an OTM is conveyed in a train

TS1Working at signal boxesBell signalsSignal box equipmentFailure of equipmentWorking of signalsWorking signals at diverging pointsStop signals interlocked with block instrumentsWorking during fog or falling snow

Ground framesWorking of pointsTrain movementsWorking of passenger trains over goods lines or goods loopsEngineering trains and equipmentSafety of personsTrain stopped by Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS)Mishaps and incidents reporting proceduresHot axle box detectors

TS2Terms used in this regulationHow the system worksMethod of signallingObstruction of the lineStop and examine trainTrain or vehicles proceeding without authority (including SPAD) or train dividedTrain an unusually long time in sectionTrain without a tail lampExamination of the lineAdmission of assisting train to sectionFailure of signalling equipmentSingle line workingOpening and closing signal boxes

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

Signalling general instructions

H(v)

Train signalling

Persons operating signalling equipment

GO/RT3062

Track circuit block regulations

On-track machinesOn-track plant

QOn-track plant machine controller

Signaller in track circuit block area

GO/RT3062/1



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TS3Terms used within these regulationsObject of the regulationsMethod of signallingObstruction of the lineStop and examineTrain or vehicles proceeding without authority (including SPAD) or train dividedTrain an unusually long time in sectionTrain passed without tail lampExamination of the lineAllowing an assisting train into the sectionFailure of block signalling equipmentSingle line workingOpening and closing of signal boxes

TS4Terms used within these RegulationsHow the system worksMethod of signallingObstruction dangerStop and examineTrain or vehicles proceeding without authority (including SPAD) or train dividedTrain an unusually long time in sectionTrain passed without a tail lampExamination of the lineAllowing an assisting train into the sectionToken lost or damaged or failure of Token equipmentFailure of equipment – advice to crossing keepers when working by pilotman is in operationOpening and closing of signal boxesTransference of tokens

TS5Terms used in these regulationsHow the system worksMethod of signallingObstruction of the lineStop and examine trainTrain or vehicles proceeding without authority including SPADTrain an unusually long time in sectionTrain passed without tail lampExamination of the lineAdmission of assisting train to sectionFailure of signalling equipmentOpening and closing of signal boxes

TS6Out of gauge code wordsArrangements for blocking an adjoining line used in the opposite directionArrangements for blocking an adjoining line used in the same directionTrack circuit block lines

Tokenless block regulations

Instructions for out of gauge loads

GO/RT3062/4

GO/RT3062/5Signaller

Signaller in tokenless block area

Signaller in absolute block area

GO/RT3062/2

Electric token block regulations

Signaller in electric token block area

GO/RT3062/3

Absolute block regulations



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TS7Terms used within these regulationsHow the system worksMethod of signallingObstruction of the lineSignaller observing each trainTrain or vehicle proceeding without authority including SPADTrain an unusually long time in sectionExamination of the lineAdmission of assisting train to sectionWorking by pilotman

TS8Terms used within these regulationsHow the system worksMethod of signallingObstruction of the line Signaller in single line area:Signaller observing each train Working with train staffTrain or vehicle proceeding without authority including SPAD

or

Train an unusually long time in section Working without train staffExamination of the lineAdmission of assisting train to sectionWorking by pilotman

GO/RT3062/6

No signaller token system regulations

One train working regulations

GO/RT3062/7 and GO/RT3062/8

Signaller in no-signaller token system area



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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

GE/RT8000 Rule Book

Other References

The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards and the Railway Group Standards CD-ROM give the current issue number and status of documents published by Railway Safety.


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