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Textual Amendments
In case of degraded operation, the contingency arrangements set out in point 4.2.3.6.3 shall also be considered.
If the train is equipped with manually activated sanding device, the driver shall always be allowed to apply sand but shall avoid it wherever possible:
in the area of points and crossings,
during braking at speeds less than 20 km/h,
when at standstill.
The exceptions to this are:
if there is a risk of SPAD (signal passed at danger), or other serious incident and the application of sand would assist adhesion,
when starting away,
when required to test the sanding equipment on the traction unit.
At the initial station or after a scheduled stop the driver is allowed to depart when the following conditions are fulfilled:
after the driver has received an authorisation for train movement,
after train service conditions are fulfilled,
when it is time to depart, except when allowed to start before the scheduled time.
If the driver has not received an authorisation for train movement at the expected time, and has no information as to the reason, the driver shall inform the signaller.
If the driver is not able to display any front-end light:
The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall proceed at the maximum permitted speed to the nearest location where the front-end light can be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced. When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.
The driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. As long as a portable front-end light displaying a white light is fitted on the front of the train, the train shall proceed at the maximum allowable speed for that failure to the nearest location where the front-end light can be repaired/replaced or the affected vehicle replaced.
If a portable front-end light is not available, the train shall not proceed, unless formal instructions are given by the signaller to continue to the nearest suitable location to where the line can be cleared.
When proceeding, the driver shall use the train audible warning device as necessary or as instructed by the signaller.
If the audible warning device fails, the driver shall inform the signaller about the failure. The train shall not exceed the permitted speed for the failure of an audible warning device to the nearest location where the audible warning device can be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced. The driver shall be able to stop before passing over any level crossing where the audible warning device must be sounded and then proceed over the level crossing only when it is safe to do so. If a multi-tone audible warning device is defective but at least one tone is functioning, the train may proceed normally.
When a technical failure affecting safety of running trains over a level crossing has been detected and as long as the safe operation has not been restored, the normal passing of trains over the level crossing must be prevented.
In case of on board radio failure a train shall not be permitted to start a service on lines where a radio is required.
When the driver becomes aware that the voice radio is failed, the driver shall inform the signaller as soon as practicable. The driver shall then carry out the formal instructions given by the signaller concerning the further movement of the train. A train with a failed train radio may continue the service:
as long as another means of emergency communication is provided between the driver and the signaller, or
to the nearest location where the radio can be repaired or the affected vehicle replaced as long as another means of communication is provided between the driver and the signaller.
When a driver has to run on sight, the driver shall:
proceed with caution, controlling the speed, taking into account the line visible in advance, such that it is possible to stop short of any vehicle, stop aspect or obstacle, and
not exceed the maximum speed for running on sight.
the type of assisting train needed,
if a specific direction is required (front or rear),
the location of the failed train.
After the driver has asked for assistance, the train must not be moved even if the defect is rectified until:
the assisting train has arrived, or
the driver and signaller have agreed alternative arrangements.
When the assisting train is ready to enter the section occupied by the failed train, the signaller shall inform the driver of the assisting train at least the following:
the location of the failed train,
the location where the failed train is to be taken to
the assisting train is coupled to the failed train, and
the brake performance of the train is checked, the automatic brake, if compatible, is connected and a brake test has been carried out.
The driver of the train concerned must have authorisation to pass a signal showing stop aspect/indication.
When giving authorisation, the signaller must give the driver any instructions concerning the movement.
The driver must apply the instructions and must not exceed any speed restriction, where one is imposed, until reaching the location where the normal operation can be resumed.
If any of the following anomalies are observed:
no signal aspect is shown where there should be one,
an irregular aspect is shown at the signal,
an irregular signal aspect sequence is received on the approach to the signal,
the aspect of the signal is not clearly visible.
The driver shall act according to the most restrictive aspect that could be presented by the signal.
In all cases the driver must report to the signaller the abnormal signalling aspect when observed.
When receiving an emergency call the driver shall assume that there is a dangerous situation and perform all actions necessary in order to avoid or reduce the effect of this situation.
In addition, the driver shall:
immediately reduce the speed of the train to the appropriate speed for running on sight, and
run on sight unless otherwise instructed by the signaller, and
obey the instructions given by the signaller.
Drivers that have been ordered to stop shall not restart without authorisation from the signaller. Other drivers shall continue running on sight until the signaller informs them that running on sight is no longer necessary.