Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed RU L E B O O K BRIEFING LEAFLET Ju n e 2008 Changes to modules: G1 S5 G e n e ra l s a fe t y re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s Pa s s i n g a s i g n a l a t d a n ge r SP Speeds SS2 Shunting T W 1 P r e p a r a t i o n a n d m ov e m e n t o f t r a i n s : G e n e r a l T W 5 P r e p a r a t i o n a n d m ov e m e n t o f t r a i n s : D e f e c t i v e o r i s o l a t e d ve h i cl e s a n d o n - t ra i n e q u i p m e n t T W 6 Wo r k i n g s i n g l e l i n e s w i t h o r w i t h o u t a t ra i n s t a f f o r t o ke n T W 7 W r o n g - d i r e c t i o n m ov e m e n t s T W 8 L ev e l c r o s s i n g s T S 1 G e n e ra l s i g n a l l i n g re g u l a t i o n s T S 9 L ev e l c r o s s i n g s - s i g n a l l e r s ’ i n s t r u c t i o n s ( N E W ) Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module G1 General safety responsibilities DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 2.3 Obeying rules, regulations and instructions This change relates to telling the person in charge if someone is not correctly carrying out a rule or regulation. You now need to do this if you become aware of it as well as if you see it happen. Section 3.5 Securing points This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/01. Section 4.2 Using mobile communications equipment You must only use a mobile phone as shown in your employers instructions. Section 7.1 Travelling in driving cabs This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM2/01. Section 7.2 Travelling in cabs (other than the driving cab) This amendment affects the cross reference to the working manual for rail staff and now shows the correct title and section. Section 11.1 General responsibility This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM3/01. Section 11.2 Lead responsibility This amendment was previously published in module AM also as number AM3/01. Page 1 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module S5 Passing a signal at danger DETAIL OF CHANGES Part A Section 1.1 Signaller's authority This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/18. Section 2.5 c) Interlocking This amends an out of date title for module T1A. Section 3.5 Passing a section signal at danger for shunting purposes Section 3.5 was shown as not used in module AM number AM/4/07. This amendment only affects the numbering of the section. Section 3.6 is now numbered as 3.5. Section 3.6 Where TPWS is provided Section 3.5 was shown as not used in module AM number AM/4/07. This amendment only affects the numbering of the section. Section 3.7 is now numbered as 3.6. Part C There is no longer an example of form RT3189 in Part C of module S5. This was shown as deleted in module AM number AM1/18. An example of form RT 3189 and of form RT3188 are only shown in module TS1. Section 2.1 Immediate actions This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/19. Section 2.3 Recording and reporting the incident This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/20. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 2 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module SP Speeds DETAIL OF CHANGES Part A Section 2.5 Permissible speed indicators with letters The amendment previously published in module AM as number AM4/09 has been included. There is a new category of CS introduced, this applies to class 67 locomotives only. Part B Diagram SP.2 This diagram was amended and previously published in module AM as number AM4/10. Section 7.1 Warning boards, repeating warning boards or speed indicators missing or incorrect This has been amended to make it clear that a ‘repeating warning board’ is to be treated the same as any other warning board. Section 7.2 Warning boards, repeating warning boards or speed indicators that are, or are becoming, difficult to see This has been amended to make it clear that a ‘repeating warning board’ is to be treated the same as any other warning board. Part C Section 9 How emergency speed restrictions are set up The requirement for the signaller to be told if an ESR is longer than 2 kilometres, has been removed. There is no longer a need for the signaller to tell each driver if an ESR is longer than 2 kilometres. There is no longer a need for Operations Control to issue a special notice to each train operator if an ESR will be in place for more than a short time. Page 3 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module SS2 Shunting DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 4.1 General This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM3/10. Section 4.8 Controlling movements not driven from a cab at the leading end of the movement The title of this section has been changed from ‘Propelling during shunting’ as the new title better describes the changed scope of the content. This now contains both the old 4.8 which dealt with propelling, and the instructions for driving from other than the leading cab, which was previously shown in section 6.5. This section outlines the principles for a shunter controlling a movement that is not driven from a cab at the leading end. All reference to the shunter preceding the movement on foot has been removed. The shunter may travel in the leading cab if it is at the leading end or in the vehicle at the leading end, if it is suitable. Suitable vehicle is now defined. If the shunter cannot control the movement from the leading cab or leading vehicle, the shunter must position themself in a safe location on the ground and be in contact with, or in sight of, the driver. There are new instructions for the shunter on what to do during the movement, such as using a portable horn to give warning to anyone on or near the line and using the cab to cab telephone or driver-guard communication. Radio is now shown as a preferred method of communication above handsignals. Section 6 Driving a traction unit from the leading cab the title of this section has been amended from ‘Driving a traction unit from other than the leading cab’. This section has been completely rewritten and now only applies to the driver. Instructions for the shunter controlling the movement are no longer shown in this section but are in section 4.8. Instructions for the driver are split into three sections, 6.1 shunting, 6.2 where driving controls are defective and 6.3 when propelling. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 4 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 6.1 Shunting movements A light locomotive can now be driven from other than the leading cab at any time when shunting, provided a shunter is controlling the movement by radio and there are no signals or handsignals the driver will need to observe. Section 6.2 When the driving controls are defective The majority of this instruction comes from module TW1 section 10.4. It now allows the use of cab to cab radio and driver-guard communication equipment to be used between the competent person and the driver. Section 6.3 Propelling movements This now gives two rather than just one option when the driver may drive from other than the leading cab when propelling. Module TW1 Preparation and movement of trains: General DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 1.5 Driving cab equipment This has been amended to correct an error that occurred some time ago. Two red flags are required in each driving cab except for multiple units, these cabs only require one red flag. Section 10.4 Driving a traction unit from other than the leading cab The instructions for controlling movements where the driver is not in the leading cab have been transferred to module SS2 Shunting. This has removed some duplication of instructions. Section 13.2 When propelling movements can be made Reference to running lines has been removed, these instructions apply to all propelling movements regardless of location. Section 13.3 Authority for propelling The bullet point regarding station limits has been amended in an attempt to make it clear that ‘station limits’ apply at a signal box and do not necessarily relate to a station. The words ‘setting back’ have been changed to read ‘returning as a wrongdirection movement’. This has been done in an attempt to make it clear that rules regarding wrong-direction movements must be complied with. Page 5 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 13.4 Before the movement starts Although this instruction is rewritten, the requirements remain very much the same except that there is no longer a need to sound the warning horn before moving off. Section 13.5 Controlling the movement To remove duplication, the actual instructions regarding controlling propelling movements, other than the exceptions shown in this section, are now only shown in module SS2. Section 13.6 During the movement This no longer mentions driving from other than the leading cab as this is now shown in section 6 of module SS2. The reference to propelling within a T3 possession is now shown in section 13.5 of this module TW1. Section 16.2 Being accompanied by a competent person This now includes an additional bullet point that covers a driver examining an overline bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle, without the need to be accompanied. (See new section 16.6) Section 16.6 Bridge strikes The instructions for bridge strikes have been expanded and now allow a train to proceed forward towards an overline bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle. If the driver can see no obvious damage, the train can pass under the bridge, but at no more than 5mph. Module TW5 Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment SUMMARY OF CHANGES The rules on reporting defective or isolated on-train equipment have changed. The driver only needs to tell the signaller if the defect or isolation will affect the movement of the train. If the movement of the train is not affected, the driver need only advise the train operator’s control. Many items of on-train equipment are not routinely tested during train preparation before entering service. Indeed, some items cannot be tested while the train is stationary. In order to reflect this, many of the instructions in this module now say ‘if you are aware’ that the item is defective, you must comply with the instructions. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 6 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 1.1 Train operator’s defective on-train equipment (DOTE) contingency plan This section introduces two different reporting lines for the driver when on-train equipment is defective or isolated. If the defect or isolated equipment will have no affect on the train movement, the driver reports to the train operator’s control. If the movement is affected, the driver must report to the signaller. This section introduces the acronym ‘DOTE’ to describe the relevant train operator’s contingency plan. Section 1.2 Reporting defective on-train equipment a) Stopping train immediately The driver must stop and report a broken body-side window to the signaller if there is a need to reduce the speed of the train because of the broken window. b) Stopping train at the first convenient opportunity Defects to or isolation of the equipment in this list no longer need be reported to the signaller. The driver must report directly to the train operator’s control instead. However, if reporting will cause delay to the train, the driver must tell the signaller the reason for the delay. Hazard warning lights and the hustle alarm have been removed from this list. Broken body-side windows that do not require the speed to be reduced have been added to this list. Section 2.2 Driver reporting a defect Explains that defective items shown in 1.2 a) must be reported to the signaller immediately and defective items shown in 1.2 b) need to be reported only to the train operator’s control and then only at the first convenient opportunity. Section 2.3 Driver reporting isolated on-train equipment Explains that isolated equipment must be reported to the signaller immediately if it will affect the movement of the train. Section 4.3 Defective DRA has been rewritten to make it easier to understand but there is no change to the actual requirements. Section 5.2 Isolating the AWS when in service This is a minor change. the word ‘must’ in the first line has been changed to ‘may’. The list describes the occasions when it is permitted to isolate AWS, not when it must be isolated. Section 5.3 After isolating the AWS The table has been simplified and now gives instructions what to do if there is no competent person available and what to do if there is a competent person available. Page 7 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 6.1 Cracked or broken bodyside windows It is now only necessary to remove loose broken glass. Section 6.3 Entering service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot A vehicle with a broken window can enter service from other than a maintenance depot but the train operator’s control must first be told. If the speed of the train must be reduced, the signaller must also be told. Section 6.4 When in service It is no longer necessary to restrict the speed of a train to 100 mph just because it it is formed with a mark 4 vehicle that is fitted with an emergency window. Section 7.2 When in service It is no longer necessary to tell the signaller about the temperature in the driving cab when there is doubt that the train can continue safely. The train operator’s control must be told instead. Section 9.1 Entering service from a maintenance depot The words ‘if you are aware’ have been added. Section 9.3 When in service It is no longer necessary to tell the signaller that the DRA has become defective when in service. The train operator’s control must be told instead. Section 10.1 Entering service This has been rewritten in an attempt to make it clearer. The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 10.2 When in service Instructions for dealing with a defective DSD have been completely rewritten and are now split into two. Where AWS and TPWS is working, the train may now proceed forward without a competent person at up to 60 mph to the place where the train will be dealt with. If AWS or TPWS is isolated, the train cannot proceed until a competent person is provided and then at no more than 40 mph to where the train will be dealt with. Section 11.1 Entering service This has been rewritten in an attempt to make it clearer. The words “if you are aware’ has been added. Section 11.2 When in service Instructions for dealing with the drivers vigilance equipment which becomes defective have been completely rewritten and are now split into two. Where AWS and TPWS is working, the train may now proceed forward without a competent person at up to 60 mph to the place where the train will be dealt with. If AWS or TPWS is isolated, the train cannot proceed until a competent person is provided and then at no more than 40 mph to where the train will be dealt with. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 8 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 13.1 Effects of operating the EBS This has been amended as it is now recognised that on some units introduced during recent years, the operation of the EBS does not affect the operation of the passenger communication apparatus. Section 15.1 Entering service The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 17 Headlights, marker lights and tail lamps Failure of the external hazard warning indication no longer appears in this section. There are no longer any rules specifically dealing with a failure of these indications. Which should, if necessary, be dealt with as shown in the train operating company instructions. Section 17.3 When in service If there is a failure of one tail lamp where two built in lamps are provided, the driver must now report this to the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 20 Hustle alarm There are no longer any rules specifically dealing with a failure of the hustle alarm. Section 20 is no longer used. Hustle alarms should, if necessary, be dealt with as shown in the train operating company instructions. Section 23 Lighting of passenger vehicles This has been completely rewritten. If the lighting in a passenger vehicle becomes defective, the driver must tell the train operator’s control at the first convenient opportunity. (Please note, there is no change to the requirements of lighting passenger vehicles passing over certain types of defective level crossings as shown in module TW8.) Section 25 On-train data recorder (OTDR) This has been completely rewritten. A train is permitted to enter service with a defective OTDR as long as a working OTDR is provided elsewhere on the train. If the OTDR fails in service, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 27.1 Entering service from a maintenance depot The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 27.3 When in service If the Public address system should become defective in while the train is in service, the guard, or driver of a DO train, must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 28.2 When in service If sanding equipment becomes defective in service or it is empty, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. There is no change in the reporting if the driver believes there may be difficulty in stopping. In which case, the signaller must still be told. Page 9 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 29.1 Entering service The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 29.2 When in service If the selective door-opening equipment is required to be used but becomes defective while the train is in service, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 31.1 Entering service The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 31.2 When in service a) failure of on-train TASS equipment On lines where TASS is not fitted If the TASS equipment becomes defective while the train is in service, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 32.4 If the first or last vehicle is affected These amendments were previously published in module AM as number AM5/27. Section 33.4 Isolation of the TIS when in service This amendment recognises that there is not always a repair book provided. Section 34.4 Failure to activate The table has been simplified and gives two options, what to do if a competent person is not provided or what to do if a competent person is provided. Section 36.8 Moving vehicles with wheelskates An additional paragraph has been added as a reminder to the signaller that movement of vehicles on wheelskates are likely to cause the axle counter equipment to remain showing occupied after the passage of the vehicles concerned. Section 37.1 Entering service from a maintenance depot The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 37.2 Entering service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot If the warning horn is partially defective, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Section 37.3 When in service b) Partial failure If the warning horn becomes partially defective while the train is in service, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 10 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 38.1 Wheel slide protection (WSP) equipment The words “if you are aware’ have been added. Section 38.2 When in service If the WSP becomes defective while the train is in service, the driver must now tell the train operator’s control, not the signaller. Module TW6 Working of single lines with or without a train staff or token SUMMARY OF CHANGES All the changes shown in this module have previously been publish in module AM. DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 1.1 Entering or fouling the single line This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/28. Section 2.1 Entering or fouling the single line This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/29. Section 2.2 If a portion of the train is left on the single line This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM1/75. Diagram TW6.1 This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM1/76. Section 3.1 Entering or fouling the single line This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/30. Section 3.2 Handling the token These amendments were previously published in module AM as number AM1/77. Section 4.1 Entering or fouling the single line This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/31. Page 11 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module TW7 Wrong-direction movements SUMMARY OF CHANGES Much of the wording has been updated to improve clarity and meaning. The principle changes are: The term ‘set back’ has been changed to ‘returning as a wrong direction movement’. This is to make it clear that such movements must be controlled the same as any type of wrong-direction movement. Where a wrong-direction movement is not driven from a driving cab at the leading end of the movement, it must be controlled like any other propelled movement. DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 1.1 Authorising a wrong-direction movement Ambiguity has been removed by replacing the term ‘set back’ with ‘return as a wrong-direction movement’. Now written for both the signaller and the driver. Contains Items 5 and 10 previously published in module AM as number AM1/78 and number AM5/32. Section 1.2 Driver getting authority Tells the driver to drive from the cab at the leading end. If there is no cab at the leading end, the movement must be controlled by a competent person. Contains the amendment previously published in module AM as number AM5/33. Section 2.2 Individual point controls The signaller must get a competent person, if available, to check the route has been correctly set before authorising a wrong-direction movement. Section 3.1 Instructions from the signaller This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM5/34. Section 4.2 f) Train speed Drivers actions This amendment was previously published in module AM as number AM3/25. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 12 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module TW8 Level crossings SUMMARY OF CHANGES All signaller instructions have been removed from this module and transferred to a new module TS9 Level crossings - Signallers’ instructions. Instructions for level crossing attendants appointed to AHBC and CCTV type level crossings have been enhanced. There are no changes identified by black lines in this issue. Although the majority of section numbers have been changed due to the removal of signaller instructions, there are no changes to the actions required of the train driver. The previous section 8 ‘level Crossings with gates worked by the signaller’ and section 13 ‘Police officer attending during failure’ have both been removed as they contain signaller instructions only. These are now shown in section 5 and section 9 of the new module TS9. DETAIL OF CHANGES Section 3 Automatic half-barrier crossings (AHBC) All instructions to the signaller have been removed (Now shown in section 1 of TS9). There is now a list of equipment that each Level crossing attendant must have when attending this type of crossing. Includes the requirements for taking and giving up local control of an AHBC and how to operate the barriers. Section 4 ABCL and AOCL crossings All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 2 of TS9. Section 5 Level crossings with full barriers worked by the signaller, including (RC) and CCTV crossings All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 3 of TS9. There is now a list of equipment that each Level crossing attendant must have when attending these types of crossing. Includes the requirements for taking and giving up local control of an RC or CCTV crossing and how to operate the barriers. Page 13 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Section 7 Crossings with red and green warning lights (R/G) All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 4 of TS9. Section 8 Level crossings operated or supervised by a crossing keeper Section renumbered, was previously section 9. All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 6 of TS9. Section 9 Traincrew-operated crossings (TMO) Section renumbered, was previously section 10. Section 10 Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings Section renumbered, was previously section 11. All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 7 of TS9. Section 11 Barrow or foot crossings with white light indicators Section renumbered, was previously section 12. All instructions to the signaller have been removed and are now shown in section 8 of TS9. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 14 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module TS1 General signalling regulations SUMMARY OF CHANGES Instructions for dealing with bridges strikes have been amended. They are split into two depending on whether the bridge is an overline bridge or an underline bridge. There is no change to the actions to be carried out if the bridge concerned is an underline bridge. However, if it is an overline bridge, a train can be allowed to proceed to the bridge so that the driver can check if it appears safe for the train to pass underneath. There is no change to the requirement for the signaller to arrange for a bridge strike engineer or bridge strike nominee to examine the overline bridge. DETAIL OF CHANGES Regulation 2.1 Standard code of bell signals The bell signal 3-3-4 ‘train or vehicle at a stand’ has been deleted from the table. This bell signal would only be used at locations where there is less than 800 metres between the home signals concerned. As the instructions for short section working are now only shown in the signal box special instructions concerned, there is no need for this bell signal to be published nationally. Regulation 4.11 Clearing a subsidiary or position-light signal associated with a main signal This amendment corrects an error to the cross-reference to the relevant section of module T1B. Regulation 17.2 Bridge strikes 17.2.1 Underline bridge strike reported currently The amendments to the heading and text of this regulation make it clear that this only applies to underline bridges. Page 15 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed 17.2.2 Overline bridge strike reported currently This is a new regulation and deals with an overline bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle. This allows a train to proceed forward, under general signalling regulation 20, before the bridge has been examined by the bridge strike nominee or bridge strike examiner. Note: Network Rail will be giving additional guidance to signallers regarding overline bridges where it will not be practicable for general signalling regulation 17.2.2 to be carried out. 17.2.3 Late reporting of a bridge strike There is no change to the actions required of the signaller for a late reported underline bridge. If the bridge concerned is an overline bridge, the signaller should carry out the instructions in 17.2.2 unless Operations Control state otherwise. 20.1 When the line is to be examined 20.1.5 Although a train cannot be used when carrying out an examination of an underline bridge that has been struck by a road vehicle, a train may be allowed to proceed, under regulation 20, if it is an overline bridge that has been struck. 20.3 Dealing with the train that will be used to examine the line 20.3.3 This describes the new procedure for instructing the driver of a train that is to proceed forward so the driver can check for any obvious damage to an overline bridge struck by a road vehicle. If the driver cannot see any obvious damage or any debris on the track, the train may pass under the bridge at a maximum speed of 5 mph. Note: Network Rail will be giving guidance to signallers regarding overline bridges where it will not be practicable for a driver to see whether there is any obvious damage to the bridge. 20.5 Resuming normal working This amendment makes it clear that normal working must not be resumed when an overline bridge has been struck by a road vehicle until the bridge strike nominee tells the signaller it is safe to do so. Diagram TS1.2 The amendment to this diagram was previously published in the periodical operating notice as number 16/07. 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 16 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed Module TS9 Level crossings signallers’ instructions SUMMARY OF CHANGES This is a new module. However, all of the instructions for signallers have been transferred from module TW8 without change to any of the requirements. Driver and level crossing attendant instructions remain in module TW8. DETAIL OF CHANGES The only changes from the instructions previously published for the signaller in module TW8, relate to the section and paragraph numbering along with minor changes to some headings. Section 1 Automatic half-barrier crossings (AHBC) This was previously published as section 3 of module TW8. Section 2 Automatic crossings locally monitored (ABCL and AOCL) This was previously published as section 4 of module TW8. Section 3 Level crossings with full barriers worked by the signaller This was previously published as section 5 of module TW8. Section 4 Crossings with red and green warning lights (R/G) This was previously published as section 7 of module TW8. Section 5 Level crossings with gates worked by a signaller This was previously published as section 8 of module TW8. Section 6 Level crossings worked by a crossing keeper This was previously published as section 9 of module TW8. Section 7 Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings This was previously published as section 11 of module TW8. Section 8 Barrow or foot crossings with white light indicators This was previously published as section 12 of module TW8. Section 9 Police officer attending during failure of level crossing equipment This was previously published as section 13 of module TW8. Page 17 Briefing Leaflet 04/08 Document Withdrawn as of December 2008 Uncontrolled When Printed 04/08 Briefing Leaflet Page 18
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