Driver`s Rule Book Shunting
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1. e Leonardo da Vinci Driver s Rule Book Shunting Document for use by train drivers ING e Leonardo da Vinci Impressum Editor Editorial deadline Product number Copyright The Leonardo Project owns the copyright as well as all exploitation rights to the documents The following partners are participating in the project Belgian Railways SNCB German Railways DB Training French Railways SNCF Austrian Railways OBB Traktion Polish Railways PKP Cargo Czech Railways CD University of Wurzburg IZVW The documents may not be reproduced distributed publicly communicated modified or otherwise altered SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci Contents Chapter 1 GENERAL sssvecncenenennnrns aneserennnennneen esenusenn nnies 3 1 1 Shunting INS RER ce 3 1 2 Driving the motive power LIMITES SR een 3 1 2 1 3 Signals displayed by the vehicles shunted 4 2 Chapter 2 SHUNTING COMMANDS rrrrnnnannnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnne 4 2 1 Form of shunting COMMANDE tee 4 2 2 Code of shunting oMMAndS ssl beeen hieeagsheneraamntens 4 2 3 GIVING Shu unting SIGH AlSs 2 coh nies dt A ea Ea ER Rita 8 Chapter 3 PERFORMING SHUNTING OPERATIONS rrrrrssnsnnns 8 1 Operations before starting to MOVE rrrrrrrsssnnnnrerreenennnnes 8 3 1 Information to be Pride es mn 8 3 2 Preliminary precautions co2. Version 1 0 Page 3 Shunting Exe e Leonardo da Vinci 1 2 1 3 Signals displayed by the vehicles shunted During nightime shunting operations in the establishments the motive power units must show at least one white light at each end When the signals are likely to be used under several different operating systems the system of head lights should be used In tunnels vehicles being banked should show a white light at the front Similar arrangements may be called for under other circumstances and stipulated accordingly in the Shunting Instructions 2 Chapter 2 SHUNTING COMMANDS 2 1 Form of shunting commands Shunting commands are issued either by radio or equivalent using voice communication or audible beeps cf Chapter 4 or using the conventional optical shunting signals installed permanently SNCF type colour light shunting signals SLM indicator boards for converging tracks TLC regional signal types etc manual backed if necessary by audible signals or using voice commands 2 2 Code of shunting commands The main commands to be given to the driver are the following haul bank slow down stop close up Where the haul and bank commands are concerned the corresponding direction of movement is established as follows When the motive power unit is coupled to a vehicle or at the end of a raft of vehicles the motive power unit hauls when in relation to the direction
3. and is in a position of authority in relation to other staff involved in the procedure driver included The shunting inspector may pick one member of the shunting crew who may board the trainset if appropriate to guide the operation to be carried out Choosing someone to fulfil this function must not occur while the vehicle is moving Additional provision When the shunting inspector has to be replaced during a shunting operation he should assign one of the other members of the crew to this role The changeover should only occur when the train or vehicle comes to a stop and shall bring the first shunting process to an end 1 2 Driving the motive power unit The motive power units used to conduct shunting operations are equipped for driver only operation In some establishments shunting operations may only be performed with a motive power unit controlled from the ground or from a vehicle offering the requisite visibility in view of the various things that the person controlling operations must be able to see The conditions in which the different shunting operations should be conducted are stipulated in Instructions When the operator controlling the motive power unit has boarded the train or positioned himself in front of it and has a clear view of the part of the track that is to be covered and the signals to be kept in sight throughout the operation the latter is considered to be an operation with the driver in front SNCF Student Manual
4. ger mouvement d oscillation vertical RALENTISSEZ a Trois s ries de un coup long suivi d un coup bref Le feu blanc pr sent avec u l ger mouvement d oscillatio vertical Le drapeau rouge d ploy ou les bras lev s de toute leur hauteur ou encore le bras ou un objet quelconque vivement agit ARRETEZ Plusieurs coups de sifflet ou de trompe brefs et saccad s Le feu rouge pr sent ou d faut n importe quel feu vivement agit X Les deux mains lev es la hauteur des paules et rapproch es l une de l autre puis cart es plusieurs reprises APPUYEZ Pas de signal Le feu blanc lev hauteur acoustique des paules et d plac plusieurs reprises horizontalement d un mouvement l ger COMMAND DAY NIGHT AUDIBLE SIGNAL 1 Rolled up flag or arm raised vertically Lamp with white light raised vertically SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting Page 5 e Leonardo da Vinci HAUL upwards several upwards several Two long blasts times times Rolled up flag or arm Lamp with white light hanging horizontally hanging horizontally BANK towards the bottom Three long blasts of the body The BANK signal should continue throughout the duration of the operation Rolled up flag or arm White light shown Three series of held horizontally with and slight waving One long blast SL
5. necessary agreement after first having tried to call him up by radio Additional provision When the movement halted due to radio problems is a banking movement it can be completed using hand signals In the absence of staff to give and repeat these signals and if he has equipment with which to halt the train mobile automatic brake control device emergency brake valve emergency pushbutton the shunting inspector or a person selected by him positioned at the front may SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 15 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci restart the banking movement after agreeing on this with the driver without exceeding a speed of 6 km h The shunting inspector can cause the movement to be halted using the air brake if the need should arise 4 8 Emergency call signal Some shunting radios have a device that when activated transmits an emergency call signal modulated audible signal stops reception of the banking beeps on all radio units switched to the receive position on the radio channel concerned Any crew member in possession of a radio equipped with an emergency call signal should activate the device if he sees that a shunting operation is being performed in dangerous conditions He should then inform all his colleagues of the reason for the halt and take steps or have steps taken to deal with the situation On hearing the emergency call signal the driver must stop at once and ask for instr
6. an authorised employee When a motive power unit that is stabled is to be moved other than under its own steam the driver responsible will be instructed if he is qualified to take the necessary steps to move the vehicle and secure it when brought to a halt where applicable The Shunting Instructions will indicate where necessary what the corresponding measures should be 5 4 Vehicle movements guided as though they were shunting operations The driver should be at the front each time the operating conditions allow If it is impossible for him to position himself so that he has a clear enough view of his surroundings to be able to move the vehicle s other than as part of a shunting operation he should be guided by a crew member positioned at the front of the train as he would be in the event of a banking movement This type of situation occurs in particular when moving trains needed for infrastructure maintenance purposes in their operation on the works site or in the event of an incident affecting a train on the line In such cases drivers should proceed with caution complying with the rules applicable to shunting SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 17 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci These movements are not subject to the speed restrictions resulting from the shunting commands given by means of voice communications or hand signals The frequency of the commands given using voice communications may be adapted to t
7. it is then up to the member of staff who fixed the points in this position to check that they are firmly in place 3 5 Points operated on the spot 1 The person in charge of setting locally operated points must check to ensure that they are firmly in position if such is not the case he should signal the vehicle to stop 2 When trailable points have been forced open by the previous operation the position of these points and the contacts between rail and blade must be checked before allowing a vehicle taking the points in the facing direction to set off on its way 3 It is forbidden to change the position of the points when a vehicle is in the process of a negotiating them 2 Provisions applicable during the shunting process 3 6 Order to start moving 1 The driver should not start moving to carry out a shunting operation without an express order from the person in charge of the operation or from the crew member delegated for the purpose When a stop signal clears this in itself does not constitute an order to start moving 2 Before issuing an order to start moving the person in charge of the operation must be sure that the people required for the operation to be conducted properly are in position and ready to carry out the instructions they will be given Page 10 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci He must also ensure where applicable that the aspect displayed by the stop signa
8. of movement it precedes the other vehicle s it banks when it is following the other vehicle s When the tractive unit is alone or in between vehicles Haul indicates that the driver should move his train away from the crew member who gave the signal Bank tells him that he should move towards this person The crew member making the signals has to reverse his signals as the motive power unit passes in front of him Page 4 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting Additional provision e Leonardo da Vinci when the motive power unit has two driver s cabs the commands are transmitted to the driver without taking account of the cab in which he is located when in a trainset push pull railcar motor coach trainsets series of locomotives coupled together as a multiple unit or one locomotive hauling one or several other locomotives the power or trailer car at each end has a driver s cab so the vehicle occupied by the driver represents the power car and the other vehicles are considered as trailers ORDRE JOUR SIGNAL ACOUSTIQUE a NUIT TIREZ 4 Deux coups longs Le drapeau roul ou le bras balanc horizontalement vers le bas du corps REFOULEZ Le signal REFOULEZ doit tre fait pendant toute la dur e d mouvement Trois coups Le feu blanc de la lanterne longs balanc horizontalement Le drapeau roul ou le bras pr sent horizontalement avec un l
9. to confirm that he can continue to proceed by keeping him informed him as the process is taking place in particular when he is approaching the point beyond which he should not travel crossings etc Such indications are transmitted either by voice communications in which case the maximum speed of travel is 15 km h or by continuously transmitting rhythmic audible beeps Page 14 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci With this information at his disposal the driver can proceed with the operation until he receives an order to slow or stop If the beeps cease and are not followed by receipt of a verbal order the driver should stop and wait for instructions and if he does not receive any ask what to do next Following a passage at reduced speed an order authorising the driver to continue his movement should be given before the beeps are broadcast once again In the last stage of a banking operation voice communications should be used to instruct the driver to slow down and then keep moving until the vehicle comes to a halt without the series of beeps beginning again Transmission of beeps The order to slow down may be accompanied if necessary by an announcement stating the distance still to be covered before reaching a halt Examples 20 metres 10 metres 5 metres 2 metres or 3 coaches 2 coaches 1 coach Stop When a short banking operation is to be pe
10. 4 2 Placing in service Tests 1 When the shunting inspector gives the driver a portable radio unit he has to tell him or have someone explain to him how to operate the device in order to set it in the transmitting position and return it to the receiving position 2 At the start of each shunting session irrespective of whether the radio on the motive power unit is the on board unit or a portable device supplied by the shunting inspector the inspector has to inform the driver of the expressions that they will each have to use to identify themselves when communicating by radio Example Shunting inspector radio MPU No or MPU train No The conditions for such identification are where relevant set out in the Shunting Instructions Then the shunting inspector and the driver will test their radio communications over a short distance Example Shunting inspector to MPU train No Line test Are you receiving me MPU train No to shunting inspector Loud and clear Out If the radio unit can be used to transmit audible beeps transmission of such beeps is also tested at this point 4 3 Information to be given to the driver In addition to the provisions of paragraph 3 1 the following also apply 1 The information that is given before the start of a shunting operation must be provided in such a way that the driver cannot mistake it for a shunting command 2 If he is not sure of having understood the
11. OW DOWN a slight vertical movement followed by a short waving movement blast STOP Red flag unrolled or Red light shown or both arms raised as failing this any light high as possible or waved violently Several short sharp arm or object waved whistle or horn blasts violently Both hands raised to White light shown at shoulder level shoulder level and No audible warning CLOSE UP moved together and gently moved signal then parted several times horizontally several times Page 6 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ET x Leonardo da Vinci ORDRE DESCRIPTION Le SLM pr sente un allumage altern de TIREZ deux feux blancs sur une ligne verticale Le SLM pr sente un allumage altern de deux feux blancs sur une ligne horizontale Le SLM pr sente une ARRETEZ extinctioncompl te des faux pr sent s 1 REPORTEZ VOTRE AT TENTION SUR L OB SERVATION DES Si GNAUX A MAIN DE REFOULEZ i i Le SLM pr sente un allumage fixe et simultan des 3 feux blancs MANCEUVRE COMMAND DESCRIPTION HAUL The colour light shunting signals alternately display two white lights in a vertical line BANK The colour light shunting signals alternately display two white lights in a horizontal line STOP The colour light shunting signals are all extinguished TRANSFER YOUR ATTEN
12. TION TO THE The colour light shunting signals HAND SIGNALS continuously display all three white lights at the same time SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 7 Shunting ET Leonardo da Vinci 2 3 Giving shunting signals The shunting inspector should ensure that the shunting signals he gives can be easily perceived by the driver or where applicable another member of the crew next to him who should repeat them to him He should position himself accordingly or ensure that his commands are repeated by one or several other members of the crew strategically positioned at intermediate points Orders to slow down and stop should be given sufficiently in advance especially in the event of banking to enable proper placement of the corresponding operation allowing for the time necessary for the message to be passed on by intermediate staff the train consist its braking performance where applicable any gradients etc Crew members involved in any particular shunting operation should be able to order this operation to be halted at all times Chapter 3 PERFORMING SHUNTING OPERATIONS 1 Operations before starting to move 3 1 Information to be provided Before starting shunting operations the shunting inspector should inform his crew shunters signalman driver etc in detail about what is to happen The purpose of this information is to give all crew members involved a way of finding their bearings so that they can check as
13. an 5 mm m without exceeding 16 mm m 1 10 of the axles greater than16 mm m without exceeding 25 mm m 2 10 of the axles greater than 25 mm m 3 10 of the axles 6 3 Drag shoes The purpose of the drag shoe is to slow down and if necessary halt vehicles allowed to run free under the effect of gravity They may only be used on some service tracks tracks in gravity shunting yards under the conditions set out in the Shunting Instructions 6 4 Stop blocks Stop blocks serve to maintain stabled vehicles stationary They must not be used instead of drag shoes to stop a moving vehicle Stop blocks must be removed before the vehicle is allowed to start moving SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 19 Shunting
14. and where applicable the braking characteristics 3 If the shunting operation is carried out using the motive power unit of a train the information given to the driver should allow for the fact that he may not be familiar with the specific features of the local environment 4 If the shunting operation includes several phases the person in charge of the operation may split it into several smaller operations and issue the corresponding instructions before each of these 5 In the event of a shunting operation being conducted at the rear of a train the driver of the train must be warned 6 In the event of a shunting operation at the front of a train including a banking locomotive the driver of the locomotive should be informed of the beginning and end of the operation and must not push the train until he has been advised that the shunting operation has been completed 3 2 Preliminary precautions concerning vehicles to be shunted Before issuing the order to start moving the person in charge of the operation should ensure that the vehicles are able to be moved He should therefore particularly check or have someone else check that the condition of the vehicles and their loads do not make shunting impossible taking account of any labels and markings on the vehicles the brakes are released and the chocks removed any vehicles not being shunted will remain stationary where applicable the trainset braking characteristics are
15. driver should ask for the information received to be repeated When it is important to call the driver s attention to a particular point change in instructions previously given etc the shunting inspector should ask the driver to repeat back the information he has received Example The shunting inspector Shunting inspector to MPU train No Delaying transfer 4 coaches to go to occupied adjacent track Where appropriate the driver or the shunting inspector Repeat back SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 13 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci 4 4 Order to start moving The order given by the shunting inspector to start moving consists of the indication of the person to whom the order is directed the movement order where applicable information about subsequent movements or details regarding the extent of the operation When audible beeps are transmitted this is never an order to start moving on its own and can in not way release the driver from the obligation to comply with the measures previously stipulated Additional provision If radio communications are used it is not necessary for the driver and the shunting inspector to be constantly in each other s line of vision but this may prevent the driver from interpreting the orders of the shunting inspector as regards his position in relation to the inspector The following arrangements should therefore apply when the motive power unit is c
16. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 6 1 RAR ener cree er sane emer ere ee eee eter ae eee eno eee rs ee 18 6 2 Stabling vehicles and trainsets sssrtehusi hu dirnnenetereetuste 18 6 3 VAC SIS a M este at Rues 19 6 4 Stop DloCKS ieee a a E E E a NE EEEE 19 Page Il SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci This document sets out the general provisions that apply to shunting Chapter 1 GENERAL 1 1 Shunting Instructions Shunting Instructions should be drawn up in each establishment where shunting operations are carried out other than in purely exceptional circumstances For establishments on plain track and remote controlled stations the content of these instructions is given in the service manual which then replaces the Shunting Instructions The Shunting Instructions are the reference document for all operators likely to provide services on any given site Its provisions should therefore be familiar to all staff involved in shunting with the exception of drivers not regularly assigned the task of performing shunting operations in the yard concerned The organisational arrangements and any special equipment radio mobile automatic brake control device remote controlled motive power unit etc used by each operator are described in the instructions The person in charge of the shunting operation and duly authorised for such purposes is referred to in this Rule Book as the shunting inspector
17. good time that the points are correctly set and that the blades are firmly in position If trailable points are involved these checks must be carried out when the points are taken in the facing direction They are not required when the points are forced open by the shunting operation itself and therefore set themselves Non reversible trailable points should however be set in the correct position in advance if the shunting operation that would force them open does not entirely clear them Additional provisions 1 The agreement reached with the signalman is confirmed when the route to be taken for the shunting operation is set by a particular signal in the track by the clearance of this signal or by the display of a shunting order in the case of a permanently installed shunting signal in the absence of such a signal or if the signal relates to a group of converging tracks and in the case of a shunting operation against a stop signal whatever the means of communication involved radio telephone agreed signals etc 2 There is no obligation to ensure that the point blades are firmly in position if the position of the points concerned has not changed in preparation for the shunting operation when their position has been checked during a previous operation and when these points have not been forced open since if the points concerned are locked or padlocked in position in other words if they are so called forced position points
18. he situation It is the responsibility of the crew member positioned at the front to observe the signals and ensure the track is clear and to set the speed by giving shunting commands to the driver Chapter 6 STOPPING AND SECURING 6 1 Braking 1 Shunting operations conducted on main tracks are controlled by use of the continuous brake The braking capacity required must be at least equal to the brake power of end wagons in relation to the steepest gradient on the section of line to be crossed for both directions and allowing for the braked weight of the motive power unit The other shunting operations can be conducted without the vehicle s shunted being connected up to the main brake pipe of the motive power unit however when ordinary or special passenger vehicles are shunted they should be brakable whenever possible 2 In the light of information received the driver should adjust his speed so that he is ina position to stop using only the brake on the motive power unit where appropriate and at the point indicated The shunting crew should for its part give orders to slow or stop in sufficiently good time 6 2 Stabling vehicles and trainsets The shunting inspector and his crew must take steps to ensure that individual vehicles trainsets or parts of trains stabled during or after a shunting operation cannot be set accidentally in motion through the effect of their own weight on a slope because of the wind impact etc To t
19. his end 1 During shunting vehicles or trainsets left at rest on their own during shunting have to be maintained stationary in accordance with the rules set out in the Shunting Instructions This rule may only be waived if these vehicles or trainsets are to be part of another shunting operation immediately afterwards and if there is no likelihood of their being set in motion because of local conditions direction of the gradient etc the part of the train separated from the motive power unit and not being shunted 1 end of train stabled during the service for example is made stationary by opening the stop cock of the main brake pipe until the pipe has completely emptied and by placing a stop block or by applying the hand brake on at least one vehicle 2 At the end of the shunting operation the vehicles or trainsets left standing are made stationary under the conditions set out in paragraph 3 below if the air brake is working a stop cock is opened until the main brake pipe has completely emptied and is left open Page 18 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci 3 To make the vehicles stationary independently of the air brake use is made of stop blocks and hand brakes The proportion of axles to be scotched or braked is as follows ACTUAL GRADIENT MINIMUM PROPORTION OF AXLES TO BE SECURED not more than 2 mm m 0 axle greater than 2 mm m without exceeding 5 mm m 1 axle in total greater th
20. l governing the shunting operation does not preclude the operation 3 7 Performing the shunting operation 1 The driver must be at the front in relation to the direction of movement whenever the circumstances in which the operation is to be performed allow 2 When performing the manoeuvre the driver has to proceed under shunting conditions and should set his speed in relation in particular to the number of vehicles in the trainset the brake system at his disposal and the profile of the line If he notices that the operation is not in line with the information given him during the briefing session he should not obey the order given but should stop and ask the shunting inspector for further explanations Any other crew member who notices that the operation is not in line with the original instructions should order the operation to be halted and enquire about the reasons for the change Additional provisions 1 If the operation is halted by the presence of a signal set at danger the shunting inspector shall if necessary identify himself to the signalman If the signal at danger is to be passed the authorisation to do so is given to the driver if he is at the front in relation to the direction of the movement and to the person in charge of the operation if he is not 2 If the operation is halted in a station by a shunting limit board the person in charge of the operation may only order the driver to pass this board with the authori
21. llowing for decompression of the buffers following the release of the air brakes are fully immobilised When exceptionally the crossings with service tracks are fouled by a stabled vehicle or a trainset the shunting inspector has to inform the staff concerned or ensure that they are informed signalman shunting crew etc and have the crossings protected using signals set from the signal box or hand stop signals 2 The shunting inspector is responsible for having the different devices signals etc that have to be left in a particular position put back in place and for returning all safety devices padlocks locks movable scotch blocks etc that have been moved during the operation to their original place Where relevant he should do the same for the electrical traction facilities Page 12 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting Exe e Leonardo da Vinci Chapter 4 RADIO CONTROLLED SHUNTING OPERATIONS 4 1 General In some railway establishments the shunting inspector and the driver of a shunting or main line locomotive may communicate with each other by radio or equivalent means of communication for purposes of carrying out shunting operations These exchanges take place using a pre determined frequency If the motive power unit is not fitted with a radio unit that can be set to this frequency the shunting inspector will give the driver a portable unit for use throughout the duration of the particular operation
22. ncerning vehicles to be shunted 9 3 3 Safety of people in the vicinity saci odie Rain 9 3 4 Prior checks and agreements regarding the shunting route 9 3 5 Points operated on the Spot 2 52 nn tonnes entente 10 2 Provisions applicable during the shunting process 10 3 6 Order to start MOVINE nn n annales 10 3 7 Performing the shunting operation 11 3 8 Measures to be taken at the end of the operation 12 Chapter 4 RADIO CONTROLLED SHUNTING OPERATIONS nasaan 13 41 EG NGA co cia an a a a en le REE 13 4 2 Placing in service TS tn 13 4 3 Information to be given to the driver esseseeeeeeeeseereiirrrresesrrrirrrrsssssrrnrnnnnnnsnrrrennna 13 4 4 Order to start MOVIN ES a cee eda te cr chee eae ee atta 14 4 5 Performing the shunting operation ciccti 0ncceeteintte Meee neces 14 4 6 Radio link involving more than two people 15 4 7 Radio VINS MUM CWO sac nn eee ue ee tie 15 4 8 Emergency call signal ee nna 16 Chapter 5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS wives csiccsssccactecncrancnsncracssuncnacerencsaccsancssccssnceansencues 16 5 1 Passenger train banking Bringing up to the platform sesseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeerrenserereeen 16 5 2 Hump shunting by PAMIN Teen ue due 17 5 3 Shunting stabled motive power units 17 5 4 Vehicle movements guided as though they were shunting operations 17 Chapter 6 STOPPING AND SECURING ee
23. nsuring application of the instructions issued the shunting inspector or the crew member of his choice should walk ahead of the trainset or stand on the leading vehicle when a banked trainset moves alongside a platform where there are members of the public or when it moves in those parts of railway establishments accessible to the public or normally reserved for operations carried out on rolling stock handling cleaning restocking He is responsible for warning those concerned and should if necessary order the shunting operation to be halted The Shunting Instructions may stipulate that a similar position be adopted under other circumstances or may require other specific measures for his part the driver has to execute the orders he receives He must reduce speed sharply when he receives an order to slow down when he receives the first order in the event of successive commands He must stop if he can no longer perceive the signals given him banking manoeuvres ordered by means of hand signals or by radio voice communications must not exceed a speed of 15 km h 3 8 Measures to be taken at the end of the operation 1 At the end of the shunting manoeuvre the shunting inspector should take action either himself or via another crew member to make sure that the vehicles do not foul the main tracks and are stabled in front of the movable scotch blocks derailers etc are clear of the crossings with adjoining service tracks a
24. o that they will then descend under the effect of gravity and be distributed over the various tracks in a set of sidings is generally carried out in specially adapted marshalling yards This type of operation is not banking it is carried out under local conditions set out in the Shunting Instructions which in particular describe how to use the facilities available on the site gravity humps retarders etc The operation that consists of bringing together the different rakes of vehicles that have been directed to the same track during hump shunting operations is not a banking movement either It is performed under the conditions set out in the Shunting Instructions 2 Hump shunting of certain types of vehicle special vehicles etc or vehicles transporting certain types of commodity dangerous goods etc is forbidden or subject to special precautions Such vehicles bear special markings by means of which the shunting crews can identify them Motive power units must not be hump shunted 3 Some vehicles passenger stock certain out of gauge loads etc are not allowed to be sent over the gravity hump or may only be sent over the hump if special precautions are taken The vehicles concerned bear special markings to indicate that they are banned from the hump or only allowed there subject to special measures 5 3 Shunting stabled motive power units A motive power unit that has been left standing may only be moved under its own steam by
25. oupled at one end of the trainset the order to start moving should be given using the regulatory commands Haul Bank when the trainset has a cab at either end the shunting inspector must ensure that there is no confusion in the direction of the orders he gives in particular allowing for the physical location of the driver on the train If necessary he should inform the driver of the direction of travel when the motive power unit is on its own on sandwiched between vehicles the order given should indicate the direction of travel in relation to a point in space that can be easily located Examples MPU train No Move or Go to or if the limit for the particular movement is not sufficient indication in itself regarding the direction of travel MPU train No Move or Go in the direction of to 4 5 Performing the shunting operation 1 When the driver is at the front the motive power unit is at the front of the movement or is banking a vehicle or if the motive power unit is on its own He continues the movement if there is nothing to prevent him from doing so until either he is ordered to stop or he reaches the furthest point indicated to him whereupon he informs the shunting inspector 2 When the driver is not at the front banking more than one vehicle The shunting inspector should apply the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 307 and should in addition give the driver indications
26. rformed in particular to close up vehicles in order to couple them up or uncouple them the order may for example be given in the form Close up Bump The above orders are given by voice immediately after the beeps stop if beeps are used 4 6 Radio link involving more than two people When the staff involved in the shunting operation shunters signalman etc are also equipped with radios the following provisions should apply the shunting inspector is the only person authorised to give information and orders to the driver other than the emergency stop command which may be given by any member of the crew The driver should only take account of the moves agreed with the shunting inspector However for a given operation stopping a train near a buffer closing up vehicles in a trainset etc the shunting inspector may select a crew member to make the traditional signals or give the driver voice instructions The shunting inspector should advise the driver accordingly 4 7 Radio malfunction If the radio link is thought to be or found to be malfunctioning during a shunting operation the driver must stop and ask for instructions from the shunting inspector For his part if he sees that the movement has been halted without apparent reason the shunting inspector should switch his radio to receive if he has not done so already If he hears nothing from the driver he should go towards him or send someone to him to reach the
27. sation of the traffic controller unless otherwise stipulated in the Shunting Instructions 3 When the driver is at the front the motive power unit or driver s cab in which the driver is located is at the head of a movement or is banking a vehicle Irrespective of the measures described in paragraph 2 above the driver conducting a shunting operation who is travelling on a service track that is part of a set of converging tracks and in the event that this track is not governed by a specific individual signal should normally stop when he nears the exit before entering the crossings This provision applies even if he can see that the signal after the crossings and applicable to all or part of the tracks in the set shows clear The driver is not allowed to start moving again unless he has received a shunting command However the driver is dispensed from having to stop at crossings if he has received or receives an order to proceed In those parts of railway establishments accessible to the public or usually assigned for operations on rolling stock handling cleaning restocking the driver must proceed with caution watching the track and being ready where necessary to attract the attention of people in the vicinity and bring his vehicle s to a halt as soon as possible if he sees that there are people or road vehicles within the gauge of the track on which he is moving Additional provisions 1 When the driver banks a vehicle and if the layo
28. sufficient see Art 601 3 3 Safety of people in the vicinity Before issuing the order to start the shunting operation the person in charge must make sure that all those on board the vehicles themselves or within the gauge of the track concerned crew service providers third parties etc have been warned and their safety ensured travelling passengers have been warned that a shunting operation is about to take place 3 4 Prior checks and agreements regarding the shunting route Before issuing the order to start the shunting operation the person in charge must 1 ensure that the sections of line to be covered are clear and will remain clear until the shunting operation has been completed He can achieve this for those sections of track depending on a signal box and which are released by this signal box by agreement with the signalman for those sections of track not depending on a signal box or which depend on a signal box but whose release is not controlled by this signal box by checking that the track is clear and by reaching the necessary agreements to obtain total clearance of the section 2 take the necessary steps to ensure that the route is set in good time SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 9 Shunting Exe e Leonardo da Vinci when points are operated from a signal box by agreement with the signalman when points are operated on the spot by checking or having someone else check in
29. things proceed that the operation is taking place according to plan In particular the shunting inspector should inform them of the successive movements to be performed the particular features of these movements e g towards an occupied track etc the position and role of each of the members of the crew involved in the operation the number of vehicles to be shunted or the approximate weight and where applicable the braking characteristics and the use of the mobile automatic brake control device AMCFA The same individuals must be immediately informed of any changes to the original arrangements Additional provisions 1 The stipulations regarding the information to be given to the driver do not apply in their entirety to those shunting operations such as train splitting operations in a marshalling yard that are always carried out under the same conditions 2 The person in charge of the shunting operation must tell the driver where the final point of his hauling or banking operation should take him and indicate the points at which he will have to obey specific instructions speed reductions etc and should try to find easily identifiable landmarks so that the driver can proceed to carry out the various stages of the operation correctly Page 8 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci judge the distance he has in which to stop particularly in relation to the train consist
30. uctions the other shunt crew members taking part in the operation or in a position to intervene signalman duty manager should order the operation to be halted and should remain on air to find out the reason for the signal and be informed of any emergency measures that may have to be taken Chapter 5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 5 1 Passenger train banking Bringing up to the platform When the shunting operation is guided by a crew member positioned on the leading vehicle this person should have a means of stopping the manoeuvre by activating the brake mobile automatic brake control device emergency brake valve emergency pushbutton in the following cases banking a train with passengers on board or a trainset to be bumped up against a train with passengers on board banking a passenger train to bring it up to the platform or passing alongside a platform on which members of the public are present In addition the maximum speed of any such movement along the platform should be 15 km h The latest point at which the vehicle s should be slowed is the beginning of the platform If the person on the first vehicle has no means of halting the movement from the vehicle at the front the Shunting Instructions should indicate the procedure to be followed Page 16 SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci 5 2 Hump shunting by gravity 1 Gravity shunting which consists of releasing vehicles on a hump s
31. ut of the cab s is such that he cannot see the signals it is up to the shunting inspector or the crew member assigned by him to take charge of this function boarding the motive power unit if appropriate The same provisions apply if for service reasons the driver of a motive power unit with two cabs is located in the car at the rear in relation to the running direction 2 If at the exit to the set of converging tracks there is a converging track board TLC or an origin indicator board TIP and if these boards show an authorisation to proceed they will have SNCF Student Manual Version 1 0 Page 11 Shunting ING e Leonardo da Vinci the equivalent status to the shunting command that dispenses the driver from the need to stop at the crossings 4 When the driver is not at the front banking more than one vehicle it is the shunting inspector who is responsible for observing the signals and not the driver It is the inspector who should set the tempo at which the operation is to be performed by issuing stop and slow down instructions to the driver in good time to prevent him bumping too heavily into the vehicles he is approaching going beyond the fixed limit or hitting a buffer etc To this end the person in charge of the operation should position himself so that he can see the indications or should be in contact with another member of the crew placed if appropriate at the front of the trainset and assigned the task of e
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