Personal Track Safety QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE ANSWERS
• Applicable notice case at the depot/Local Safety Policy Statement
• Correct use of authorised walking route. - ANSWER Where is information of
authorised walking routes contained at your depot?
• Up to 100mph -4 feet (1.25 metres)
• Above 100mph -6 feet 6 inches (2 metres) - ANSWER What is the minimum safe
distance to be clear of running lines?
10 feet (3 metres) or within the railway boundary fence - ANSWER Within what distance
of the line is defined as on or near the line?
• The Six Foot
• Lie down in the six foot and tuck in any lose clothing. - ANSWER In a two track layout
what is the space between the two sets of tracks called and if you are caught within this
space and are unable to reach a position of safety when trains are approaching what
must you do?
• Walk in the cess in the direction of travel with suitable positions of safely available if a
train approaches.
• Wearing appropriate high visibility clothing, with safety footwear taking a torch when
walking through tunnels or during the hours darkness - ANSWER If you had to walk on
or near the line where is the safest place to walk and what equipment must be used?
• Contact the signaller
• Gain the required line block number and retain for the duration of the examination
• Return the line block number to the signaller when back on train - ANSWER What
actions are required when requesting traffic on adjacent lines to be stopped to allow you
to examine the train?
Railheads/ Sleepers/Points - ANSWER If you had to cross over lines what should you
not walk on?
• 9 Feet
, • As being alive and dangerous at all times - ANSWER What is the voltage of the
Overhead Wires and how must you treat the overhead wires and associated
equipment?
• Contact the ECO for the overhead power to be switched off.
• Contact the signaller and request emergency services
• Do not approach the person until deemed safe to do so by the emergency services. -
ANSWER If a person was in contact with the overhead wires what are your
responsibilities
• Red and White chequered board that indicates the position of safety does not exist on
this side of the railway line for the length of the adjacent structure
• Blue and White chequered board that indicates the position of safety does not exist on
this side of the railway line for the length of the adjacent structure there are however
positions of safety on the opposite side of the railway line - ANSWER Describe the
following and what these Indicate to you:
Limited clearance board?
No Refuge board?
• Prior to a traction unit coming into service
• During train preparation/safety check
• When units are coupled or uncoupled
• After rectification of a brake fault
• To ensure brake continuity & highlight any brake defects - ANSWER When should a
brake test be carried out, & what is Its purpose?
• A train cannot enter service from a maintenance depot or station if all doors are
inoperable on one side
• A train may enter service from a station location if one door is isolated and labelled out
of use with authority from ScotRail Control. - ANSWER Can trains enter service from a
maintenance depot or station location if any of the doors are inoperable?
Front - A set of marker lights
Rear - Taillights - ANSWER What must a driver ensure is exhibited at the front and rear
of the train within a Depot?
COMPLETE ANSWERS
• Applicable notice case at the depot/Local Safety Policy Statement
• Correct use of authorised walking route. - ANSWER Where is information of
authorised walking routes contained at your depot?
• Up to 100mph -4 feet (1.25 metres)
• Above 100mph -6 feet 6 inches (2 metres) - ANSWER What is the minimum safe
distance to be clear of running lines?
10 feet (3 metres) or within the railway boundary fence - ANSWER Within what distance
of the line is defined as on or near the line?
• The Six Foot
• Lie down in the six foot and tuck in any lose clothing. - ANSWER In a two track layout
what is the space between the two sets of tracks called and if you are caught within this
space and are unable to reach a position of safety when trains are approaching what
must you do?
• Walk in the cess in the direction of travel with suitable positions of safely available if a
train approaches.
• Wearing appropriate high visibility clothing, with safety footwear taking a torch when
walking through tunnels or during the hours darkness - ANSWER If you had to walk on
or near the line where is the safest place to walk and what equipment must be used?
• Contact the signaller
• Gain the required line block number and retain for the duration of the examination
• Return the line block number to the signaller when back on train - ANSWER What
actions are required when requesting traffic on adjacent lines to be stopped to allow you
to examine the train?
Railheads/ Sleepers/Points - ANSWER If you had to cross over lines what should you
not walk on?
• 9 Feet
, • As being alive and dangerous at all times - ANSWER What is the voltage of the
Overhead Wires and how must you treat the overhead wires and associated
equipment?
• Contact the ECO for the overhead power to be switched off.
• Contact the signaller and request emergency services
• Do not approach the person until deemed safe to do so by the emergency services. -
ANSWER If a person was in contact with the overhead wires what are your
responsibilities
• Red and White chequered board that indicates the position of safety does not exist on
this side of the railway line for the length of the adjacent structure
• Blue and White chequered board that indicates the position of safety does not exist on
this side of the railway line for the length of the adjacent structure there are however
positions of safety on the opposite side of the railway line - ANSWER Describe the
following and what these Indicate to you:
Limited clearance board?
No Refuge board?
• Prior to a traction unit coming into service
• During train preparation/safety check
• When units are coupled or uncoupled
• After rectification of a brake fault
• To ensure brake continuity & highlight any brake defects - ANSWER When should a
brake test be carried out, & what is Its purpose?
• A train cannot enter service from a maintenance depot or station if all doors are
inoperable on one side
• A train may enter service from a station location if one door is isolated and labelled out
of use with authority from ScotRail Control. - ANSWER Can trains enter service from a
maintenance depot or station location if any of the doors are inoperable?
Front - A set of marker lights
Rear - Taillights - ANSWER What must a driver ensure is exhibited at the front and rear
of the train within a Depot?
