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RULE BOOK BRIEFING LEAFLET

ISSUE 8

JUNE 2006

Changes to modules

AM issue 2, TS3 issue 2,

TW1 issue 4, and TW8 issue 3

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Briefing Leaflet 04/06

GE/RT8000/AM Issue 2

Amendments module

BACKGROUND

Module AM is designed to hold rules changes which do not justify the reissue of a

particular module. This includes amendments previously published in the Periodical

Operation Notice (PON) and those which are being published for the first time. New

changes since the previous issue of module AM are marked by a red bar at the top

of the page.

Module AM will be completely reissued each June and December as new changes

are added and previously published amendments are removed and reissued in their

specific modules at the same time.

KEY CHANGES

Amendments to modules TS3, TW1 and TW8 have been removed as the changes

are being included in reissues of the particular modules.

GE/RT8000/TS3 Issue 2

Absolute block regulations

BACKGROUND

Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TS3 sets out the requirements for signallers

operating signalling equipment under the absolute block method of signalling.

The reissue of TS3 will feature changes regarding the removal of detonators from

signal boxes, examination of the line when a track circuit fails to clear after the

passage of a train and the failure of block bells only.

All changes, other than the failure of block bells, contained within this module have

been previously published in module AM or the Periodical Operating Notice.

Removal of detonators from signal boxes

Detonators have been removed from signal boxes since October 2004. The rules

previously required the signaller when dealing with certain situations to take the

detonators from their secured location and to leave the signal box, often running

down the stairs, to place them on the track. There are many other things that the

signaller could do in these circumstances. Many signallers now have the facility to

send Cab Secure Radio (CSR) messages and if that equipment is not provided then

they can make contact with their control to initiate an emergency National Radio

Network (NRN) call. The instructions in TS3 where the signaller has to leave the

signal box and place detonators on the line have been withdrawn.

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Examination of the line when a track circuit fails to clear after the

passage of a train

The rules for examining the line when a track circuit fails to clear after the passage

of a train or shows occupied for some other reason were overly restrictive and lead

to unnecessary delay to trains on adjacent lines.

Failure of block bells only

The wires for absolute block signalling used to be carried over telegraph poles

situated at the side of the line, known as pole routes. A failure of the block bells may

have meant an obstruction has severed some wires but not all and the driver would

be cautioned as a result of this failure. Due to changes to modern communications

the use of pole routes is now extremely rare and where they do exist the actions of

the signaller are covered in signal box special instructions.

KEY CHANGES

Removal of detonators from signal boxes

There is no longer a requirement for a signaller to place detonators on the line as

required by regulations 3.1.17, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.1 and 6.2.2. However, if detonator

placers are available they must be used.

Diagrams TS3.8 and TS3.12

Typographical errors in the reference letters of diagrams TS3.8 and TS3.12 have

been corrected.

Examination of the line when a track circuit fails to clear after the

passage of a train

Regulations 9.4.3 and 9.4.5 have been updated. There is no longer a requirement to

detain trains on adjacent lines when there is a need to examine the affected lines

when a track circuit fails to clear after the passage of a train or shows occupied for

some other reason. The amended regulations allow the signaller to caution trains on

adjacent lines whilst a train is examining an affected line. If there are track circuit

failures on multiple lines then each affected line may be examined at the same time.

Regulation 9.4.4 remains unchanged. There is no change to the regulations when a

line needs to be examined for any other reason.

Failure of block bells only

Instructions for signallers, previously numbered as 11.2.7, where signalling wires are

carried in pole routes have been transferred to signal box special instructions. The

section entitled 'Failure on one line only' has been renumbered from 11.2.8 to 11.2.7.




GE/RT8000/TW1 Issue 5

Preparation and movement of trains: General

BACKGROUND

Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW1 sets out the requirements for train crew,

signallers and other associated staff involved in the general day to day operations in

the preparation and movement of trains.

The reissue of TW1 will feature changes regarding driving cab passes, hauling dead

locomotives, the security of trains carrying sensitive traffic, propelling of independent

snowploughs and additional instructions for drivers that need to walk alongside their

train.

All changes, other than driving cab passes, hauling dead locomotives, contained

within this module have been previously published in module AM or the Periodical

Operating Notice.

Driving cab passes

The numbers of different types of driving cab passes have increased over recent

years. This is due to the introduction of new types of cab passes. As a result, it is no

longer practicable to show illustrations of all the various types of cab passes within

the Rule Book.

Hauling dead locomotives

The restriction on the formation of a train formed of more than 5 locomotives, which

includes the hauling locomotive, was originally imposed as the weight may have

exceeded the permitted limit for specific structures on the line on which the train was

intending to travel. There are routes in the country where the weight of a train

consisting of more than 5 locomotives can be safely accommodated. Therefore this

restriction has been eased under specific conditions.

Trains carrying sensitive traffic stopped

Due to the current perceived terrorist threat the security instructions for drivers of

postal trains have been expanded to include drivers of block trains of dangerous

goods.

Authority for the propelling of independent snow ploughs

Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate (HMRI) has issued an exemption to the Railway

Safety Regulations 1999 so that traction units could propel independent

snowploughs with TPWS isolated. The change is simply to bring the rules in TW1

that refer to propelling into line with the exemption issued against the legislation.




Walking alongside your train

The existing rule in section 15.2, 'Working on the outside of your train' in TW1 was

primarily to protect drivers who were required to work on the outside of their train

which had been stopped on a running line because of a failure or other exceptional

incident, or the need to check working equipment is correctly positioned on an on-

track machine. As a result of the formal inquiry into the fatality of a driver at Edgeley

near Stockport, this rule has been extended to drivers who need to walk along their

train, which would put their personal safety in danger.

The instructions in section 15.2 of TW1 apply specifically to drivers. The

corresponding rules for signallers are contained in section 13.1 in TS1, which is

published in module AM issue 2.

GE/RT8000/TW8 Issue 3

Level crossings

BACKGROUND

Rule Book module GE/RT8000/TW8 sets out the requirements for train drivers,

signallers and level crossing attendants involved in the operation and use of level

crossings. These instructions also mandate the process of controlling the passage

of trains over level crossings that are disconnected or have failed.

The reissue of TW8 will feature changes regarding the reporting of crossing gates

left open, telling the user to phone back after using the crossing, keeping a record of

telephone calls, failure of a telephone and when vehicle gates are left open.

With the exception of sections 7.2 a) and e), all changes contained within this

module are being published for the first time.

Reporting crossing gates left open

There were no explicit instructions for a driver to report that crossing gates had been

left open. To address this, a new section has been added to the driver's general

responsibilities.

Crossings with red and green warning lights

The instructions to someone wanting to take animals or large, low or slow moving

vehicles over the crossing, but there is not enough time, and instructions on 'Keeping

a record of telephone calls' were originally contained in the Signalling General

Instructions. These instructions were omitted when the instructions were transferred

to the modular Rule Book.

In dealing with vehicular gates opens at level crossings the present rules only require

the signaller to stop and caution trains until confirmation has been received that the

gates have been closed. The local mobile operations manager would normally be

called to close the gates. The length of time that trains are cautioned for is

dependent on the availability of someone to close the gates and how long is takes

them to travel to the location. This rule change is a more rational and quicker way of

resuming the normal passage of trains.



Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings

The instructions have been changed to make it clear that calls from an occupation

or accommodation crossing may apply if the message is received from other than a

fixed telephone at the crossing.

Although there are instructions for what the signaller should do in the event of a

failure of the telephone there were no corresponding instructions for drivers. These

have now been added to section 11.5.

Instructions for signallers and drivers, similar to those for crossings with red and

green warning lights, for when vehicle gates have been left open, have been

included for occupation and accommodation crossings.

KEY CHANGES

Reporting crossing gates left open

An additional section has been added, section 2.6, which states that drivers who

observe crossing gates which are left open must report it to the signaller by the

quickest possible means.

Crossings with red and green warning lights

An additional sentence has been added to 7.2 a) 'Before authorising the movement'

which tells signallers to instruct road users to wait and telephone again if there is not

enough time to allow them to use the crossing.

A new clause has been included into 7.2. Clause e) 'Keeping a record of telephone

call' states the details to be recorded by the signaller from any call received from the

crossing.

Section 7.7 'Vehicle gates left open' is a new section that include instructions to

signallers and drivers in the event of a report of gates being left open. Signallers

must stop drivers and ask them to proceed at caution and check if the vehicle gates

are closed. The driver may be requested by the signaller to close the gates if they

are found to be open.

Occupation and accommodation (including bridleway) level crossings

Additional new instructions have been included in section 11.1 'Equipment and

operation' and 11.2 'Signaller receiving a telephone call'. When receiving a phone

call from a crossing user the signaller must establish which crossing the user is

phoning from. This applies to where more than one crossing phone comes through

to a single receiver in the signal box.

Section 11.3 c) 'If the crossing user does not report back' contains corresponding

instructions for drivers for when a crossing user has failed to contact the signaller

after taking animals or large, low or slow moving vehicles over the crossing.

The corresponding instructions for a driver when dealing with the failure of a

telephone at a crossing have also been included in section 11.5 'Failure of a

telephone''.




Additional instructions, similar to those in section 7.7, have been added for vehicle

gates being left open at occupation and accommodation level crossings. Signallers

must stop drivers and ask them to proceed at caution and check if the vehicle gates

are closed. The driver is requested by the signaller to close the gates if they are

found to be open.




Previous Rule Book Briefing Leaflets

Issue 1 June 2003: Introduction of the new modular Rule Book.

Issue 2 December 2003: Re-issue of the following module:

TW1 - Preparation and movement of trains: General.

Issue 2 *

Issue 3 December 2003: Adhesive amendment labels for the following modules

T8, TS1, TW2, TW8 and S3 *

Issue 4 June 2004: Re-issue of the following modules:

OTP - On-track plant. Issue 2

T12 - Protecting personnel carrying out activities on the

line that do not affect the safety of the line. Issue 2

Index. Issue 2 *

Issue 5 December 2004: Re-issue of the following modules:

S3 - Train warning systems (AWS & TPWS) and

reporting signalling failures and irregularities. Issue 2

TS1 - Signalling general instructions. Issue 2

TW1 - Preparation and movement of trains: General.

Issue 3 *

TW2 - Preparation and movement of multiple-unit

passenger trains. Issue 2

TW3 - Preparation and movement of locomotive-hauled

trains. Issue 2

TW5 - Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or

isolated vehicles and on-train equipment. Issue 2

TW8 - Level Crossings. Issue 2 *

Index. Issue 3.

Issue 6 June 2005: Reissue of the following modules:

TW1 - Preparartion and movement of trains: General.

Issue 3 *

T7 - Safe systems of work when walking or working on or

near the line. Issue 2

Issue 7 December 2005: AM - Amendments module. Issue 1 *

G1 - General safety responsibilities. Issue 2

Items marked with an asterixs (*) have been superseded.




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