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What class of stations does the Eastern Railway have for single line working?
What class of stations does the Eastern Railway have for single line working?
- A class
- B class (correct)
- D class
- C class
Which condition must be met regarding the last preceding train for the line to be considered clear?
Which condition must be met regarding the last preceding train for the line to be considered clear?
- The whole of the last preceding train must arrive complete. (correct)
- At least half of the last preceding train must arrive.
- Only the cargo cars must arrive complete.
- Only the locomotive must arrive complete.
What is required for signals when the line is supposed to be clear?
What is required for signals when the line is supposed to be clear?
- Signals must be raised and visually inspected.
- Signals should be turned off at all stations.
- They must be left in the ‘off’ position.
- All necessary signals must be put back to ‘on’ behind the preceding train. (correct)
At which point must the line be clear at stations equipped with two aspect signalling?
At which point must the line be clear at stations equipped with two aspect signalling?
What is a requirement at stations with multiple-aspect signalling for line clearance?
What is a requirement at stations with multiple-aspect signalling for line clearance?
Which statement is true about the single line work regulations?
Which statement is true about the single line work regulations?
What must be understood about the Home signal in the context of line clear?
What must be understood about the Home signal in the context of line clear?
What should be done with a found token once instruments have been restored?
What should be done with a found token once instruments have been restored?
If a lost token is found at a station where it does not belong, what is the correct procedure?
If a lost token is found at a station where it does not belong, what is the correct procedure?
How must train messages be passed in the event of electrical failures?
How must train messages be passed in the event of electrical failures?
To whom should failures of electrical signalling apparatus be reported?
To whom should failures of electrical signalling apparatus be reported?
What should the Station Master do after a failure has been rectified?
What should the Station Master do after a failure has been rectified?
What is required for a station master to take a Token from the instrument?
What is required for a station master to take a Token from the instrument?
What should a station master do if the bell rings irregularly?
What should a station master do if the bell rings irregularly?
Who is authorized to place or take a Token in the instrument?
Who is authorized to place or take a Token in the instrument?
What action should a station master take if there's suspicion of unauthorized handling of the instrument?
What action should a station master take if there's suspicion of unauthorized handling of the instrument?
What does the code '0000' signal?
What does the code '0000' signal?
What must the station master do before handing the Token to a Loco Pilot?
What must the station master do before handing the Token to a Loco Pilot?
Which of the following is true regarding the Token Working procedure?
Which of the following is true regarding the Token Working procedure?
Under what condition can shunting be carried out between Home signals?
Under what condition can shunting be carried out between Home signals?
What must be ensured regarding visibility when carrying out shunting after line clear has been given?
What must be ensured regarding visibility when carrying out shunting after line clear has been given?
What is the restriction on shunting movements when signals are taken off for an incoming train?
What is the restriction on shunting movements when signals are taken off for an incoming train?
In what situation can shunting occur between the outermost facing points?
In what situation can shunting occur between the outermost facing points?
Which of the following is a requirement before shunting can take place in foggy conditions?
Which of the following is a requirement before shunting can take place in foggy conditions?
What aspect governs the conduct of shunting between Shunting Boards?
What aspect governs the conduct of shunting between Shunting Boards?
What happens to shunting operations if an incoming train is not isolated?
What happens to shunting operations if an incoming train is not isolated?
What does the note associated with Rule 5.04 indicate?
What does the note associated with Rule 5.04 indicate?
Shunting can occur between which of the following if other options are not available?
Shunting can occur between which of the following if other options are not available?
What should the Station Master do if the signal is received too late to take action?
What should the Station Master do if the signal is received too late to take action?
When can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent in the case of a stopping train?
When can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent in the case of a stopping train?
What is the Station Master's responsibility concerning the Token delivered to the Loco Pilot?
What is the Station Master's responsibility concerning the Token delivered to the Loco Pilot?
What action should the Station Master take upon receiving an incoming Token?
What action should the Station Master take upon receiving an incoming Token?
What must the Station Master ensure regarding the Tokens passing through his staff?
What must the Station Master ensure regarding the Tokens passing through his staff?
What is the procedure if 'Line Clear' must be canceled after it has been given?
What is the procedure if 'Line Clear' must be canceled after it has been given?
In relation to the 'Testing Signal', who is responsible for repeating it?
In relation to the 'Testing Signal', who is responsible for repeating it?
When can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent for a train booked to run through?
When can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent for a train booked to run through?
What happens if the Station Master fails to follow the token handover rules?
What happens if the Station Master fails to follow the token handover rules?
What is the requirement for the 'Train Entering Section' signal?
What is the requirement for the 'Train Entering Section' signal?
What action should be taken when returning a Token/tablet to the instrument it was extracted from?
What action should be taken when returning a Token/tablet to the instrument it was extracted from?
What should a Loco Pilot do before entering a Block section?
What should a Loco Pilot do before entering a Block section?
Under what condition can a train enter a Block section without a Token/tablet in possession?
Under what condition can a train enter a Block section without a Token/tablet in possession?
What must be recorded in the Train Signal Registers when precedence is given to a more important train?
What must be recorded in the Train Signal Registers when precedence is given to a more important train?
What is required of the Loco Pilot when a Token/tablet is handed over by the Guard due to train disability?
What is required of the Loco Pilot when a Token/tablet is handed over by the Guard due to train disability?
Which of the following conditions is NOT required for the line to be considered clear at a Class 'B' station?
Which of the following conditions is NOT required for the line to be considered clear at a Class 'B' station?
What is the primary function of the Shunting Limit Board at a Class 'B' station?
What is the primary function of the Shunting Limit Board at a Class 'B' station?
At a station equipped with multiple-aspect signalling, what must be ensured if there is no Advanced Starter or Shunting Limit Board?
At a station equipped with multiple-aspect signalling, what must be ensured if there is no Advanced Starter or Shunting Limit Board?
In the context of line clearance, what is the significance of the Home signal at a Class 'B' station?
In the context of line clearance, what is the significance of the Home signal at a Class 'B' station?
Which of the following is a necessary condition at a Class 'B' station for granting Line Clear?
Which of the following is a necessary condition at a Class 'B' station for granting Line Clear?
At which point must line clearance be checked at stations with two aspect signalling if an Advanced Starter is present?
At which point must line clearance be checked at stations with two aspect signalling if an Advanced Starter is present?
What is the implication if the line is not clear at the outermost facing points during train operations?
What is the implication if the line is not clear at the outermost facing points during train operations?
What condition must be observed and reported if detected on a train passing a station?
What condition must be observed and reported if detected on a train passing a station?
If a Station Master sends a 'Stop and Examine Train' signal, what immediate action must the receiving Station Master take?
If a Station Master sends a 'Stop and Examine Train' signal, what immediate action must the receiving Station Master take?
In what situation should the Station Master consider stopping a train going in the opposite direction?
In what situation should the Station Master consider stopping a train going in the opposite direction?
What must be done if the Station Master receiving a danger signal considers adjacent lines likely to be affected?
What must be done if the Station Master receiving a danger signal considers adjacent lines likely to be affected?
What is the primary concern for the Station Master while examining a train after a danger signal?
What is the primary concern for the Station Master while examining a train after a danger signal?
What should the Station Master avoid allowing until the affected train arrives at the station?
What should the Station Master avoid allowing until the affected train arrives at the station?
What must the Station Master do after managing a situation caused by a train threat?
What must the Station Master do after managing a situation caused by a train threat?
If an irregularity is noted on a train, what is the first step a Station Master should take?
If an irregularity is noted on a train, what is the first step a Station Master should take?
How should a Station Master acknowledge the receipt of a danger signal?
How should a Station Master acknowledge the receipt of a danger signal?
What is the primary responsibility of the Station Master regarding the issuance of the Token to the Loco Pilot?
What is the primary responsibility of the Station Master regarding the issuance of the Token to the Loco Pilot?
What action should the Station Master take if the Token is received from an incoming train?
What action should the Station Master take if the Token is received from an incoming train?
Under what circumstances can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent for a stopping train?
Under what circumstances can the 'Is Line Clear' signal be sent for a stopping train?
What must the Station Master do if 'Line Clear' must be canceled after it has been given?
What must the Station Master do if 'Line Clear' must be canceled after it has been given?
What is the purpose of the 'Testing Signal'?
What is the purpose of the 'Testing Signal'?
What should the Station Master do if a signal is received too late to take the required action?
What should the Station Master do if a signal is received too late to take the required action?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the signal process for trains booked to run through?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the signal process for trains booked to run through?
What is required of the Station Master regarding staff knowledge about Tokens?
What is required of the Station Master regarding staff knowledge about Tokens?
What happens if the Station Master fails to issue the correct Token to the Loco Pilot?
What happens if the Station Master fails to issue the correct Token to the Loco Pilot?
What must staff members do with the Tokens passing through their hands?
What must staff members do with the Tokens passing through their hands?
What is required of the Station Master upon receiving the ‘Train Divided’ signal?
What is required of the Station Master upon receiving the ‘Train Divided’ signal?
What should the Station Master do if a train passes without a Tail Lamp?
What should the Station Master do if a train passes without a Tail Lamp?
What must the Station Master ensure before sending the ‘Train out of Section’ signal for a divided train?
What must the Station Master ensure before sending the ‘Train out of Section’ signal for a divided train?
In the event that vehicles are reported as running away, what position should the signals take?
In the event that vehicles are reported as running away, what position should the signals take?
What immediate action is required by the Station Master upon receiving the ‘Vehicles running away’ signal?
What immediate action is required by the Station Master upon receiving the ‘Vehicles running away’ signal?
What does the ‘Train out of Section’ signal indicate regarding the status of a block section?
What does the ‘Train out of Section’ signal indicate regarding the status of a block section?
What is the primary concern if a train passes a station in multiple parts?
What is the primary concern if a train passes a station in multiple parts?
When a train is reported as incomplete, what action must the Station Master take?
When a train is reported as incomplete, what action must the Station Master take?
What action should not be taken once it is known that a train is running without a Tail Lamp?
What action should not be taken once it is known that a train is running without a Tail Lamp?
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Single Line Station Class
Single Line Station Class
All single line stations on Eastern Railway are classified as 'B' class.
Line Clear Conditions
Line Clear Conditions
Line clear can't be signaled at a 'B' class station until the last train arrives completely, all signals are placed back to 'on' position behind the preceding train, and the line is clear until specified points.
Train Arrival Condition
Train Arrival Condition
The entire last train must arrive at the station before the line can be considered clear.
Signal Placement
Signal Placement
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Line Clear Checkpoints (2 Aspect)
Line Clear Checkpoints (2 Aspect)
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Line Clear Checkpoints (Multiple/Modified Aspect)
Line Clear Checkpoints (Multiple/Modified Aspect)
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Expected Train Position
Expected Train Position
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Shunting Procedure
Shunting Procedure
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Necessary Signals (On)
Necessary Signals (On)
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Shunting Boards/Advanced Starters
Shunting Boards/Advanced Starters
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Home Signals
Home Signals
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Outermost Facing Points
Outermost Facing Points
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Isolated Line
Isolated Line
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Incoming Train
Incoming Train
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Restricted Visibility Conditions
Restricted Visibility Conditions
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Station Section
Station Section
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Private Numbers
Private Numbers
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Token Instrument
Token Instrument
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Who can operate the Token Instrument?
Who can operate the Token Instrument?
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What are the Token Instrument's Safety Features?
What are the Token Instrument's Safety Features?
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Irregular Bell Ringing or Galvanometer Movement
Irregular Bell Ringing or Galvanometer Movement
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Unauthorized Token Instrument Operation?
Unauthorized Token Instrument Operation?
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Code of Bell Signals
Code of Bell Signals
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Call Attention & Attend Telephone
Call Attention & Attend Telephone
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Line Clear/Line Clear Enquiry
Line Clear/Line Clear Enquiry
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Train Entering Section
Train Entering Section
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Token Found After Restoration
Token Found After Restoration
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Token Found At Wrong Station
Token Found At Wrong Station
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Electrical Block Failure
Electrical Block Failure
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Reporting Signalling Failures
Reporting Signalling Failures
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Line Clear Communication
Line Clear Communication
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Runaway Vehicle Signal
Runaway Vehicle Signal
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Testing Signal Purpose
Testing Signal Purpose
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Token for Stopping Train
Token for Stopping Train
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Token for Through Train
Token for Through Train
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Station Master's Responsibility - Token Delivery
Station Master's Responsibility - Token Delivery
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Token Verification
Token Verification
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Token Handling Rules
Token Handling Rules
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Token Knowledge for Staff
Token Knowledge for Staff
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Canceling Line Clear
Canceling Line Clear
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Signal Reset - Line Clear Canceled
Signal Reset - Line Clear Canceled
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Class 'B' Station
Class 'B' Station
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Token Operation Rules
Token Operation Rules
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Dangerous Conditions
Dangerous Conditions
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Station Master's Role
Station Master's Role
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Stop and Examine Train Signal
Stop and Examine Train Signal
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Adjacent Line Fouling
Adjacent Line Fouling
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Preventing Fouling
Preventing Fouling
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Affected Train Examination
Affected Train Examination
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Block Section Control
Block Section Control
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Station Master's Responsibility
Station Master's Responsibility
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Train Passed without Tail Lamp
Train Passed without Tail Lamp
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Train Divided
Train Divided
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Vehicles Running Away
Vehicles Running Away
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What happens when a "Train Divided" signal is sent?
What happens when a "Train Divided" signal is sent?
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What actions are taken when receiving a "Vehicles Running Away" signal?
What actions are taken when receiving a "Vehicles Running Away" signal?
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What happens if a train passes without the correct signal?
What happens if a train passes without the correct signal?
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What is the purpose of the "Train Passed without Tail Lamp" signal?
What is the purpose of the "Train Passed without Tail Lamp" signal?
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What happens when a train leaves a station in multiple portions?
What happens when a train leaves a station in multiple portions?
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What is the primary concern when receiving the "Vehicles Running Away" signal?
What is the primary concern when receiving the "Vehicles Running Away" signal?
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Token/Tablet Exchange
Token/Tablet Exchange
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What is a 'Testing Signal'?
What is a 'Testing Signal'?
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Station Master's Role in Token Return
Station Master's Role in Token Return
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Refusing Line Clear
Refusing Line Clear
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Requirements for Entering a Block Section
Requirements for Entering a Block Section
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Token/Tablet Handling during Disabled Train
Token/Tablet Handling during Disabled Train
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How are incoming tokens verified?
How are incoming tokens verified?
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What happens when 'Line Clear' is canceled?
What happens when 'Line Clear' is canceled?
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What does the 'Runaway Vehicle Signal' mean?
What does the 'Runaway Vehicle Signal' mean?
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Study Notes
Rules and Regulations for Single Line Working
- Station Classes: All single line stations on the Eastern Railway are 'B' class.
- Line Clear Conditions: A line is not considered clear at a Class 'B' station unless the preceding train has arrived complete, all necessary signals have been placed to 'on', and the line is clear. Clear conditions include checks at stations with two-aspect signaling or modified lower quadrant signaling. These checks involve signals, shunting limits, stop points, and distance considerations.
- Approach Train Obstruction: For trains with two-aspect signals, the line outside the home signal can only be obstructed when a shunting board or advanced starter is in place, following specific instructions taking into consideration the train speed, weight, and brakes, the gradients, and visible distance at which the outer signal can be seen by the driver. The situation is similar for trains on stations with manually operated multiple aspect signals.
- Obstruction Within Station Section: Shunting can be carried out in sections equipped with two-aspect signals, if necessary signals are on, either between shunting boards or advanced starters, or between home signals or advanced starters
- Obstruction Outside Station Section: The line between the station section and the outer signal for class 'B' stations with two-aspect signals shall not be obstructed unless a designated railway employee is in charge of the processes.. This does not apply if a train has arrived at the outer signal, in which case the station master must ensure the train has come to a stop
- Blocking Back Procedure: The station master at a shunting station uses the telephone to inform the next station, stating they are blocking back the section. They also respond to messages that the section is ready to re-open by also using the telephone to inform the next station
- Token Instrument Procedures: The Station Master is solely responsible for the token, ensuring its proper handling and placement.
- Acknowledgement of Signals: All signals received must be acknowledged. A signal isn't considered complete until acknowledged, and a failure to acknowledge requires repeating the signal.
- Code of Bell Signals: A set of specific codes and methods of signaling that aid in single-line operations and signaling are provided and defined for use.
- Wrong Tokens: Incorrect tokens must be carefully noted and returned to the original station master, with supporting documentation required. A detailed report must be written by the loco pilot.
- Exchange Methods: Specific instructions are provided for exchanging tokens using different methods for stopping and non-stopping trains..
- Token Transferring: If there are not enough tokens available, the appropriate procedures are described to facilitate token transfer.
- Interruption of Token Working: Specific procedures are laid out if there's a problem with token working.
- Failure of Electrical Equipment: Procedures for reporting failures of electrical block and speaking systems are detailed
- Reporting Failures: Procedures for reporting failures of electrical equipment are contained within the document.
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Test your knowledge on the rules and regulations governing single line working on the Eastern Railway. This quiz covers station classifications, line clear conditions, and approach train obstruction rules. Perfect for railway personnel and enthusiasts alike!