Railway Knowledge Quiz
Railway Knowledge Quiz
3. What is a SPAD?
Signal Passed at Danger.
7. Is this AC or DC?
DC
9. Is this AC or DC?
AC
10. If a rail worker tells you they were working Red Zone what
does he mean by this?
This is a safe system of work where there are train movements.
Protection is by use of look-outs or warning systems used to provide at
least 10 seconds of warning of an approaching train
12. How does the driver of a train warn line side workers of
the approach of his train?
Two hoots on the horn. This is acknowledged by the worker raising one
hand above the head. The driver should then give one further hoot in
acknowledgement.
22. Where would you find a ground frame? What does it do?
Track side by a set of points. It consists of levers to operate the points
and is operated by the driver, guard, shunter etc.
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No, both mean go. A semaphore arm in the horizontal position means
stop. In the upper or lower quadrant it means go.
27. Who is the only person allowed to give Right Away to the
driver? What does this mean?
Only the guard. On a long platform, particularly if there is a curve, there
are usually dispatchers. They cannot give Right Away. They signal to the
guard the train is safe to leave but only the guard has the authority to
set the train off.
28. If a track worker tells you they were using TOWS what
does this mean?
They were using Train Operated Warning System. This is one of the
automatic warning system used when working Red Zone. It is operated
by a track circuit and gives a warning when the train enters the section.
29. Who on the railway uses a blue and white chequered flag?
A look-out. When working Red zone Look-outs may be used. They use a
blue and white chequered flag to warn of an approaching train. They
may also warn by blowing a horn, a whistle or by physically touching the
workers.