Railway Rules Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update
On or near the line - Answer-1. On the line itself
2. Within 3m of a line and there is no permanent structure or structure between you and
the line
LINESIDE - Answer-- BETWEEN the railway boundary fence and the area called on or
near the line
- NOT lineside if you are on a platform
WRONG SIDE FAILURE - Answer-Receive a bell instead of a horn (stop immediately
and report to signaller)
Fault code: 5 on RT3185
RIGHT SIDE FAILURE - Answer-Receive a horn instead of a bell
If you see any flood water that might affect the passage of trains you must tell the
signaller if you believe; - Answer-- Water is at that top of the railhead
- Moving
- Dislodged ballest
- Up to the Bottom of the railhead
When Do you report Snow? - Answer-- If you believe it is more then 200mm deep
During floods, what is the maximum speed if only at the bottom of the rail head? -
Answer-TOP: Normal line speed
During a flood, what is the maximum speed if water is at the top of the rail head? -
Answer-BOTTOM: 5MPH
Before Entering a SINGLE line section what must you ensure? - Answer-- Identify the
Pilotman (armband)
- Clear Understanding
- Have personal authority from the pilotman
, If failed on a SINGLE line worked by a token, what must you do? - Answer-The driver of
the leading end of the movement keeps the token until both trains are clear of the
section
When do you not need an RT3193 (single line working token) - Answer-- If you are
assisting a failed train
- Remove a portion of a divided train
- Remove a train that proceeded into the section without authority
How do you dispose of the driver's single line working ticket? - Answer-- Cancelled
across it
- Hand it to pilotman
- or company instructions if unaccompanied
During single line working, what is the maximum speed in the wrong-direction? -
Answer-50MPH unless line speed is lower
During single line working, what is the maximum speed in the right-direction? - Answer-
No reduced speed unless instructed
During single line working, how is the movement controlled in the wrong direction? -
Answer-- Handsignals
Except where:
- Shunting or position light signals to be worked
You must disregard signals on the obstructed line except: - Answer-- on a TCB
-on a absolute block line
- level crossings: carry out pilotman's instructions
What is definition of TCB? - Answer-- Track circuit Block (One train in one section at
one time)
What is the definition of AB? - Answer-- Absolute Block (One train in one block section
at one time)
When would you report low rail adhesion to the signaller? - Answer-- When you've had
difficulty stopping a train at a location
Answers Latest Update
On or near the line - Answer-1. On the line itself
2. Within 3m of a line and there is no permanent structure or structure between you and
the line
LINESIDE - Answer-- BETWEEN the railway boundary fence and the area called on or
near the line
- NOT lineside if you are on a platform
WRONG SIDE FAILURE - Answer-Receive a bell instead of a horn (stop immediately
and report to signaller)
Fault code: 5 on RT3185
RIGHT SIDE FAILURE - Answer-Receive a horn instead of a bell
If you see any flood water that might affect the passage of trains you must tell the
signaller if you believe; - Answer-- Water is at that top of the railhead
- Moving
- Dislodged ballest
- Up to the Bottom of the railhead
When Do you report Snow? - Answer-- If you believe it is more then 200mm deep
During floods, what is the maximum speed if only at the bottom of the rail head? -
Answer-TOP: Normal line speed
During a flood, what is the maximum speed if water is at the top of the rail head? -
Answer-BOTTOM: 5MPH
Before Entering a SINGLE line section what must you ensure? - Answer-- Identify the
Pilotman (armband)
- Clear Understanding
- Have personal authority from the pilotman
, If failed on a SINGLE line worked by a token, what must you do? - Answer-The driver of
the leading end of the movement keeps the token until both trains are clear of the
section
When do you not need an RT3193 (single line working token) - Answer-- If you are
assisting a failed train
- Remove a portion of a divided train
- Remove a train that proceeded into the section without authority
How do you dispose of the driver's single line working ticket? - Answer-- Cancelled
across it
- Hand it to pilotman
- or company instructions if unaccompanied
During single line working, what is the maximum speed in the wrong-direction? -
Answer-50MPH unless line speed is lower
During single line working, what is the maximum speed in the right-direction? - Answer-
No reduced speed unless instructed
During single line working, how is the movement controlled in the wrong direction? -
Answer-- Handsignals
Except where:
- Shunting or position light signals to be worked
You must disregard signals on the obstructed line except: - Answer-- on a TCB
-on a absolute block line
- level crossings: carry out pilotman's instructions
What is definition of TCB? - Answer-- Track circuit Block (One train in one section at
one time)
What is the definition of AB? - Answer-- Absolute Block (One train in one block section
at one time)
When would you report low rail adhesion to the signaller? - Answer-- When you've had
difficulty stopping a train at a location
