What is meant by the term “on or near the line”?
On a line or within 2 metres (6 feet 6 ins) of a line
On a line or within 3 metres (10 feet) of a line
On the outside of the railway boundary fence
Between the railway boundary fence and the cess
What is meant by the term “on the line side”?
From the boundary fence up to the nearest running line
From the boundary fence and to the point defined as on or near the line
From the boundary fence and 15 feet from the nearest running rail
From the boundary fence and 6 feet from the nearest running rail
When are you permitted to go on or near the running line?
At any time whilst on duty
Only when it is absolutely necessary if your duties require you to do so and you hold PTS
During daylight when there is good visibility
To take a shortcut to your signing on point
What is the term for the labels in boxes A and E?
Six foot
Four foot
Ten foot
Cess
What is the term for the labels in boxes B and D?
What is the term for the labels in boxes C?
True or false?
A position of safety is a place where it is safe to stand when a train is passing.
What is the minimum position of safety a line with a maximum speed of 100 mph?
1 m
1.25 m
1.5 m
2 m
An authorised walking route is the safest place walk to when on or near the line. Where would you find details published? Tick all that apply.
Hazard Directory
SWT authorised walking route publication
Train crew signing on points
SWT route maps
What personal precautions must you take when you are “Lineside or On or Near the Line”? Tick all that apply.
Look and listen for trains
Know where safe areas and access points are
Wear suitable foot wear and high vis vest
Cross tracks at 90 degrees, step over rails and tread ballast to ballast
Carry a lamp at night
Use your mobile phone whenever needed
What action must be taken if a train approaches when you are on or near the line?
Immediately move to a position of safety
Wait until told to proceed to the position of safety
Lay down immediately in the four foot
Stay where you are
Once in a position of safety, how would you acknowledge the driver’s warning horn of an approaching train?
Raise both arms above your head
Wave one arm up and down
There is no need to acknowledge the driver’s warning
Raise one arm above your head
What action would you take if a train is approaching and you are unable to reach a position of safety?
Raise one arm above the head
Lie down in the four foot with all your clothing gathered in
Lie down in the six foot with all your clothing gathered in
What does the term refuge mean?
A place set aside for waste material to be left
A place where it is not safe to stand
A railway junction with more than three routes
A position of safety built into an embankment or cut into the wall of a viaduct, tunnel or cutting
This is a limited clearance warning sign. What does the sign mean?
There is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure. Do not pass the sign if trains are approaching
Stand close to the wall of the structure if a train is approaching
This is a no refuges warning sign. What does the sign mean?
There are no positions of safety or refuges on this side of the railway for the length of the structure, however there are on the opposite side of the railway line
There are no positions of safety or refuges on either side of the railway for the length of the structure
When are you permitted to use a mobile phone when on or near the line?
To make personal calls
When required in the course of your duties and in a position of safety
Never
What is the only occasion you may pass this sign whilst trains are running?
During daylight hours only
To gain access to signing on point
When carrying out Emergency Protection
If you cannot see any trains approaching
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