Ive had a quick look through the rule book but may of missed it, but is testing the horn of a multiple unit part of the train prep and are there any rules pertaining to the use of horns in depots during the night/early morning?
Ive had a quick look through the rule book but may of missed it, but is testing the horn of a multiple unit part of the train prep and are there any rules pertaining to the use of horns in depots during the night/early morning?
37.1 Entering service from a maintenance depot
You must not allow a train or traction unit to enter service from a maintenance depot if you are aware the warning horn is defective in any cab which needs to be used.
37.2 Entering service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot
A train or traction unit can enter service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot if the warning horn is partially defective (for example, one tone not working) in a cab which needs to be used.
The restriction on the use of the horn at nights only applies to level crossings which exhibit a W sign, and then the ruling does not apply if is necessary to operate the horn as a means of giving a warning.Ive had a quick look through the rule book but may of missed it, but is testing the horn of a multiple unit part of the train prep and are there any rules pertaining to the use of horns in depots during the night/early morning?
I can't comment on other companies when when drivers come down to Hertford to prep a train stabled overnight, part of the duties do include a short blast on the horn.
Am I right in thinking that a speed restriction of 20mph applies to trains with a defective horn?
I can't comment on other companies when when drivers come down to Hertford to prep a train stabled overnight, part of the duties do include a short blast on the horn.
Am I right in thinking that a speed restriction of 20mph applies to trains with a defective horn?
Am I right in thinking that a speed restriction of 20mph applies to trains with a defective horn?
But what about trains that are stabled at a station overnight? Ive never heard them test this but im not sure if that counts.
Ive noticed in Queen St they sound the horn , but not 2 tone. Anyone know why?
Trains are sometimes stabled overnight at Hertford especially when there's engineering works on the Welwyn route and they certainly count as they get tested when the driver arrives in the morning to prep their set of units as it's usually a 6 car 313 that's left overnight although there has been times Hertford has been very lucky to host a 8 car 365 before!
but at Kings Cross they didnt when i was working there so hence why i asked.. Unless it is something new...
The horn MUST be tested on prep of any train no matter what the time, if it is not then the prepper is not abiding by the rule book
It does not.Where does it say that in the rule book?
It does not.
The train is prepared in accordance with the Driver's train preparations instructions/procedures which will ensure that the traction unit horns are working.
Rule Book Module TW5 Clauses 1.2 and 32 specify the action to be taken should one or more of the tones fail.
Yes, each TOC has a detailled set of Instructions relating to how the train is prepared, and this will include the need for checks/verification of safety critical systems, such as horns, etc.Ah thank you. I had looked but couldn't see it the rule book, hence why I asked. I did't realise the TOC would have their own prep procedures.