GERT8000-SS1 Iss 6

Station duties and train dispatch

Synopsis

You will need this module if you carry out the duties of a driver, a guard, a person in charge (PIC) of platform staff responsible for train dispatch or the safety of the public and staff on stations.

Summary Of Changes

Section 3.8 amended to give greater clarity on the instructions as it's not always possible for the driver to check the orange hazard light has gone out. Sections 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 changed to align with 3.8. Simplification of driver’s instructions in 3.15.

12 mnth review - No further action required.

Optional reading and resources:

Safe Train Dispatch Procedures

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Rule Book Modules: Station working and shunting (SS)

Issued:: 01/09/2018
Published:: 01/09/2018
In Force:: 01/12/2018
Withdrawn:: 04/12/2021
Last Review:: 03/12/2019
Next Review:: 01/12/2024

Details

Consultation Status	Closed
Vehicle Assessment	No
Supersedes	GERT8000-SS1 Iss 5
Superseded By	GERT8000-SS1 Iss 7
Lead Committee	Traffic Operation and Management - TOM
Supporting Committee	Control Command and Signalling - CCS
Impact Assessments Registered	18 IA29
Supporting Documents	GERT8000-RBBL Iss 32
Deviations Registered	18-085-DEV Train Ready to Start, alternative method when normal Driver / Guard Buzzer is defective on 18-095-DEV Train Ready to Start, alternative method when normal Driver / Guard Buzzer is defective on 19-043-DEV Train Ready to Start radio communication for dispatch of MK3B Sleeper Vehicles and Day Coaches 19-043-DEV Revised 07-01-2021 Train Ready to Start, to be carried out via radio communication for dispatch of MK 3 B Sleeper Vehicles and Day Coaches only.