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    Avanti - Qualified Train Driver (Talent Bank) - Holyhead (25/01/24)

    Why do you think it would have changed?
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    Where to stop the train in an emergency

    Thank you all for your replies.
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    Where to stop the train in an emergency

    I was wondering about fires on trains and suitable places for a driver to stop in an emergency. I know the rulebook says avoid stopping in a Tunnel, Viaduct or other unsuitable place but where do you consider suitable? I guess you need to consider access for emergency services, evacuations...
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    Uncoupler isolation cock

    Thanks, very helpful
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    Uncoupler isolation cock

    Thanks ComUtoR, am off for a few days now but will ask when I’m back in. There’s no rush, it was just bugging me :smile:
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    Uncoupler isolation cock

    Morning, Could anyone tell me what the uncoupler isolation cock is for and in what scenario might it be used? Am doing some traction revision and noticed that 153/5’s have them but 158’s do not. Thanks
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    What are unworked points?

    Thank you both. That explains it.
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    What are unworked points?

    Could somebody please explain to me what unworked points are? I have seen them mentioned in various rules but not sure how they differ to other points. Thanks
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    Online training

    Great idea, thanks
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    Online training

    Thanks all for the replies. I have rule books and we are doing some zoom discussions but just wanted to add another dimension to testing myself.
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    Online training

    Morning all, Apologies if already discussed or this is the wrong place but has anybody subscribed to UK Training Solutions Driver rules course? I’m a trainee driver at home because of Covid 19 etc and looking for ways to stay on top of rules/traction. I thought it might be a good addition to...
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    Single Line Working - Handsignals

    Thanks for the link
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    Single Line Working - Handsignals

    I’m reading through my P1 rulebook regarding Single Line Working and wondered if somebody could clear up a little confusion I have. In section 3 p12 there’s a table detailing the handsignals for proceeding over crossings. It states a yellow flag will be shown “at any controlled level crossing...
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    Passing Intermediate block home signal at danger

    Yes Sw1ller you are correct. I’m nearing the end of my rules and anticipating possible DTM questions. Thanks for the tip about keeping Signal box phone numbers

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