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Part A Group Standards

Synopsis

This standard defines the requirements for the design, issue and control of passes for authority to ride in driving cabs of trains operating over BR routes.

Approval and Authorisation

Submitted By:

Approved By

Authorised By

Controlled Copy No ....................

This document is the property of the British Railways Board. I t shall not be reproduced in whole or in part, nor disclosed to a third party, without the written permission of the Director, Operational Standards.

Published by Group Standards Macmillan House Paddington

@ Copyright l992 Britiah Railways Board

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Issue/Revision Record

This standard will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete replacement.Amended or additional parts of revised pages will be marked by a black line in themargin.

Issue Revision Date Comments

1 A Ott 92 Original Document

Responsibilities and Distribution

Controlled copies of this standard shall be worked to by the Railway Businessesresponsible for the operation of trains over BR infrastructure. This standard shalltherefore be distributed to:

. Railway Business Operations Managers/Directors/OfficersCivil Engineer Managers/Directors/Officers responsible for On - track MachineDrivers

Implementation

The provisions of this standard are mandatory.

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Controlled and uncontrolled copies of this standard may be obtained from the TDCCManager, Central Services, Dovedale House, RTC, Derby.


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Contents

Section Description

Part ASynopsis

Approval &Authorisation

Issue/Revision

Responsibilities &Distribution

Implementation

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Contents

Part B

1 Purpose

2 Scope

3 Principle

4 Types of Cab Passes

5 Principles for control of issue

6 Conditions for use

7 Driving cab discipline

8 Records of Issue

Appendices

A Definitions

B References

c Types of Cab Passes

D Copy of Notice - Visitors riding inDriving Cabs

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Part B1 Purpose

To ensure the design,to limit the potentialdistraction of drivers.

issue and use of driving cab passes are strictly controlled andfor unauthorised riding in driving cabs and consequential

2 Scope

This standard applies to all Business Units, Private or Residual Operators, Franchisesand other Personnel who have responsibilities for the monitoring and control ofaccess to driving cabs of traction units working over BR lines.

3 Principle

Only personnel in possession of a driving cab pass (excluding Traincrew and otherstaff required by the Rule Book in the course of their duty) are permitted to ride incabs of trains working over BR Routes.

The issue of all driving cab passes must be kept to a minimum. BR personnel andcontractors holding such passes are only authorised to ride in driving cabs for theexecution of their duties. In the event of misuse, appropriate follow up action mustbe taken with the individual/department concerned.

BR driving cab passes are not valid on International train services as defined withinAppendix A of this standard unless specially endorsed.

4 Types of Cab Passes

4.1 Personal “Named”’ driving cab passes

These are issued on a personal basis to staff who require to ride in driving cabs on aregular basis for the execution of their duty. To assist in the identification of thesepasses and their respective restrictions, they are colour coded as follows:-

4.1.1

4.1.2

“Green” - Authorised to Instruct

Issued only to those persons who are qualified to advise and instruct Driversin technical and practical handling skills. Held by Traction Inspectors/Leaders/instructors etc.

“Blue” - Competent Person fully qualified in Rules and Regulations

Holder fully competent to deal with any operating matters arising during thejourney. Issued to Operations staff passed in Rules and Regulations.


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4.2

4.3

4.4

Types of Cab

4.1.3

4.1.4

“Yellow”only

Holder is

Passes (cont.)

- Competent Person/Engineer on duty for examination purposes

passed in personal safety rules and is therefore competent to rideunaccompanied for the examination of Track/Lineside features, signals ormechanical/electrical aspects of traction units as appropriate.

“Red” - Staff/Personnel that must be accompanied by a competent person

Personal pass available in driving cabs only when accompanied. Theaccompanying person must be a holder of a green, blue or specially endorsedyellow pass.

Book Passes

Are for the use of staff, contractors and other personnel who are not issued withpersonal cab passes and whose duties occasionally require them to ride in drivingcabs. These passes must display a blue or yellow border in accordance with theconditions of Clause 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 of this standard.

Rear Driving Cab Passes

Are issued in accordance with the conditions of clause 4.1 & 4.2 of this standardand are for the use of staff/contractors and other personnel who do not hold adriving cab pass and who require access to any other cab (rear/intermediate) for thepurpose of:-

a) undertaking testing or assessment of train/locomotives/traction unitsperformance and equipment

b) accompanying trains where other on-train accommodation is not provided.

The pass may be issued in the format of a “personal pass” or “book format” butmust be endorsed with the words “ Rear Cab Only”

Information to driversDrivers must be made aware of the limitations on driving cab access.

Appendix “C” of this instruction defines the types of passes available and theirrespective restrictions, To assist drivers, this should be posted within thepermanent notice case at all Traincrew depots.


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5.1

5.2

5.3

Principles for the control of issue

Responsibilities for Issue

The responsibilities for the issue of cab passes are as follows:

a) Group Operational Standards are responsible for the issue of cab passes toappropriate Group Technical & Operational Standards staff, CentralServices and Board Member’s.

b) Business Units/Profit Centres are responsible for the production and issueof all cab passes to meet their requirements.

Applications for Cab Passes

Applications for cab passes must include:-

a) The name of the person and for internal BR staff, grade and department

b) BR Identity Card number (internal staff only)

c) The reason for the application and the geographical points and tractionlimitations. This to include, where applicable, as to whether the pass isrequired for use in front or rear driving cabs

d) confirmation that the person holds a current certificate of competence inRules & Regulations/Track Safety, in accordance with the requirements of thepass being applied for.

The application must be approved by the Director/Deputy Director of thedepartment concerned and approved by the issuing Director or Designated Officer.

Geographical and Traction Restrictions

Cab passes shall only be issued as follows:-

a)

b)

5.3.1

Restricted to a Business Unit/Profit Centre geographical basis or Businesstraction specific basis, unless circumstances warrant the issue of an “AilStations Pass”.

To lines of routes for Divisions/Districts where appropriate.

5.3.2

All Station/Lines Passes (Green/Blue)

Issue to be kept to an absolute minimum. Normally only issued toOperations/Traincrew Managers at BRB Group Standards Units and BusinessUnit HQ’s.

All Stations Passes (Yellow)

Issued to staff at Group Standards Unit, Central Services and GroupHeadquarters who require access to driving cabs on a regular basis for theexecution of their duties.


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Principles for the control of issue (cont.)

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5

5.3.6

Business Unit/Profit Centre/Divisional/Regiori/District/Route Passes(Green/Blue)

Appropriate personnel at Business Unit/Profit Centre/Divisional/Regional andDistrict level to be issued with an “All Lines” for the specified ProfitCentre/Division/Region/ District or route according to requirements andrestrictions, Geographical boundaries/limits to be determined in accordancewith the duties of the post. In instances where Traincrew/other staff operateover routes controlled by any other Profit Centre, the pass to reflect theroute(s), terminal station(s), depot(s) or other geographical point(s) whichcan be easily identified.

S&T/Civil/Business Engineers (Yellow Passes)

Restricted to All Stations, lines for the Business Unit HQ/ProfitCentre/Region/Division/Region/District and route according to statusrequirements.

M&EE Business Engineers/Depot Engineers (Yellow Passes)

As Clause 5.3.4. but restricted to “Traction Units” for the BusinessUnit/Profit Centre/Division/Region/District or route according to statusrequirements with further geographical restriction covering minimum routes,if possible,

Where depots are contracted to cover other sectors traction units on anagency basis, appropriate wording covering the additional requirements willapply,

BR Staff/Visitors Riding within driving cabs (Red Passes)

Geographical/traction/route limitations and validity to be determined by theappropriate Business Operations/Traincrew Officer responsible for issue.

All such visitors to driving cabs, must be issued with a copy of notice“Appendix D“ of this document and briefed on its content.

5.4 Book Passes - Control of Issue

These should only be issued to appropriate selected departments/offices.

A list of all such locations must be maintained, with the serial number of the pass,the reason for issue and the name of the nominated person in charge of the issueand security of the pass.

When a book pass is issued, the nominated person issuing the pass must enter thedate and the name of the individual (in block capitals) to whom the pass is issued.



Principles for the control of issue (cont.)

5.4 Book passes - control of issue (cont.)

The person issued with the pass must sign it and enter the date and details of thetrain in the spaces provided.

At the commencement of the journey, this must be shown to the Driver, who willinitial this in the space provided. If the driver is relieved en route, the relieving drivershould be shown the pass but need not initial it.

If more than one journey is made, the holder must enter details of the train anddate, and sign in the holders signature column for each journey.

6 Conditions for use

The conditions for the use is stated on the rear of the driving cab pass.

The maximum number of staff permitted in the leading driving cab is defined withinthe BR Rule Book Section B.

7 Driving cab discipline

Drivers must not be distracted. If possible, any questions should be asked whenthe train is stationary.

8 Records of issue

Documentary evidence must be maintained of all locations authorised to issue cabpasses. Detailed records must be kept of all passes issued recording name, grade,department, purpose of issue and the geographical or other limitations imposed.

All records of the issue of cab passes will be subject to audit.


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Appendix A

Definitions

International -Train Services

This includes both freight and passenger services as follows:

a) Passenger - Dedicated International throughtrains between the UnitedKingdom and the Continentincluding E.C. S, movements withinthe U.K.

b) Freight - Dedicated International throughtrains between Wembley FreightComplex and Dollands Moor

Appendix B

References

BR Rule Book Section B


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Appendix ‘C”TYPES OF DRIVING CAB PASSES

1. Authorised To Instruct:- Green

Holder is authorised to instruct Drivers. This pass is issued to staff qualified to instruct drivers in

technical and practical handling skills. Held by Traction inspectors/lnstructorslTraincrew Leadersetc.

* Driving Cab Pass

Pass No: ValiditV

Name: IdentityCard Number:

Dept:

Valid Routes:

Endorsements:

Issued by:

Buainea8Unit:

Authorised to Instruct

CONDITIONS

1.The holder of this pass may only use it whan

2.

3.

4.

absolutely necassary for tha properperformance of duties as an amployae of theBoard.

This pasa must be shown whan raquirad. Itmay be withdrawn at any time withoutprevious notice.

Valid only with tha holdar’s BR identity cardwhich must be shown whan required.

Not valid on internationalaarvicas.

2. Competent Person:- We

Holder fully competent to deal with any operating matters arising during the journey. Only issuedto Operating staff passed in Rules and Regulations.

* Driving Cab Pass

Pas8 No: Validity:

Name: Identity Card Number:

Dept:

Valid Routes:

Endorsements:

Issued by:

BuainassUnit:

Competent PersonFully Qualified in Rules and Regulations

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2.

3.

4.

5.6.

CONDITIONSThe number of staff in the leading drivin~ cab ia notpermitted to exoead four, unlem specially authorisedby the holdar of a driving cab paas endorsed“Authorfsad to Instruct” who must be presentthrou~hout.

Thin pass may only be used by the person in whosefavour it ia ieauad. Such person must not intarferewith any part of the traction unit or driving cab, norobstruct or distract the driver in his/her duties andmust conform to the Bya-Laws & Regulations of theBritish Railways Board.

The holder of this pass may only use it whenabsolutely necessary for the proper performance ofduties as an employee of the Board and must ensurethat all Rules & Regulation are complied withthroughout the time in the driving cab.

Thk pass must be shown when requirad. It may bewithdrawn at any time without previcut notice.

Not valid on international cewices.

Valid only with tha holder’s BR idantity card whichmust be shown when required.


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Appendix ‘C” TYPES OF CAB PASSES (cent)

3. Competent Person/Engineerondutyfor examination purposes only: Yellow

Holder is passed in personal safety rules. Competent to ride unaccompanied for the examination ofe.g. Track/Lineside features, signals or mechanical/electrical aspects of the traction unit.

* Driving Cab Pass

Pass No: Validity:

Nama: Identity Card Number:

Dept:

Valid Routes:

Endorsements:

Isauadby

BusinessUnit:

Passed in Personal Safety Rules

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

CONDITIONSThe number of staff in the leading driving cab i8 notpermitted to exceed four, unless specially euthorisedby the holder of a driving cab pass endorsed“Authorized to Instruct” who must be presentthroughout.

This pass may only be used by the person in whosefavour it is issued. Such person must not interfere withany part of the trection unit or driving cab, nor obstructor distract the driver in his/her duties and mustconfoms to the Bye-Laws & Regulations of the BritishRailwaye Board.

The holder of thi6 passmay only use it when ab60krtelynecessary for the proper performance of duties aa anemployee of the Soard and must ensure that all Rules& Regulations are complied with throughout the time inthe driving cab.

This pass must be shown when required. It may bewithdrawn at any time without previous notice.

Not valid on international services.

Valid onlv with the holder’s BR identity card whichmust be shown when required.

4. Staff/Personnel who must be accompanied by Competent Person : Red

Personal pass available in driving cabs of traction units only when accompanied by a holder of agreen, blue or specially endorsed yellow pass.

IUnder no circumstances must the holder of a red pass ride in the driving cab of a traction unitunaccompanied. I

* Driving Cab Pass

PaaaNo: Validity

Name: Identity Card Number:

Dept:

Valid Routes:

Endorsements:

Isauad by:

BusineesUnit:

The holder of this pass must be accompanied

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4.

5.

6.

CONDITIONSTha numbar of staff m ttm Ieadmg drw!w cab IS not parmmed to

excesd four, unle$e qrscmlly mthonssd by the holder of a drwirxacab pass endorsed “Authorised to Imtruct” who must be presentthro~hout.

This Pam may only be ussd by tha person m whose favour It ISIsswd. Such parson mwt not interfere with any pat of thatractmn txut or drwl~ cab, nor obstruct or dmtract tha drivar mhmilwr dutma ati must conform to the Bye-Laws & Ragulatmnaof ths British Rsdways Board.

The holder of tlw paw IS net allowad m ths dnvma cab of atraction urut unlass accompamed by the holder af a Greencoloured P- ‘Authormcd to Imtruct”, blua Pasa “CompatentPerson” or s spacmlly end0r3ad yellow pass.

The holder of thm pass shall obev. fullv ati qulcklv, anymetructmns gwsn by the driver or any other authorisedmemberof the Board’sstaff.

Not vahdon mtarnatmndservices.

This pass must be chown when required. It mey bewithdrawn at any time without previous notice.


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Appendix ‘C’ (cmt.)TYPES OF CAB PASSES (cent)

5. Book Type Driving Cab Pass Blue / Yellow (BR 87102/2)

These are issued to staff, contractors and other personnel who are not issued with personal cabpasses and whose duties occasionally require them to ride within driving cabs.

All book passes will have either a Blue or Yellow border in accordance with the following:

a) Blue: Holder fully competent to deal with any operating matters arising during thejourney. Only issued to operating staff passed in Rules and Regulations.

b) Yellow: The holder is a competent person/engineer on duty and is passed in personalsafety rules. Competent to ride unaccompanied for the examination of e.g. TrainOperation, Track/Lineside features, signals or mechanical/electrical aspects of the.traction unit.

When a book type driving cab pass is being used, details of name, date, and train must be entered.The pass, with the appropriate details of the journey must be shown to the driver at thecommencement of the journey who must initial the relevant entry in the space provided. If thedriver is relieved en route, the relieving driver should be shown the pass but he/she is not requiredto initial it.

CONDITIONS DRIVING CAB PASS

1.Thcnumber of st.ff In the Imdmg dnvhg cab Is mt pcnnmedto ax=ed Icw, WII- sp+cidly authodsedby tie holder of a dnwng Business Unitmb peas mdormd ‘Auhonwd to I.mutt. ho muff be presenttitwghwt.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mh pan must be used by the perwn h-l W.llow favwr It Islamed, such p.mm must not Interfere vmh my pm of the tmxlmunit or drhmg cab, nor obstruct or thstract the driver In hl.,%er This pass is issued to ths offioe showndull” md mum ccmfcmn to the Bye-fawn & Re@mlons of fheBrltlah fidlWEYS Bored below, for the use by members of staff

3 The hofder of lMs F may mly use h WIIm absci.tdywhose duties oooasionelly require them to

nccesaary for the props pcrfomkme of hlsher dutfei 6s m maks journeys in driving oabs. For~F.!OYtO of the Bored md mm mwe lhm dl males a Regulmlonsare .c#I@ed idth lhtcughout Ih. mm t. th. drfvl”g csb conditions, see back page.

4 me holder of the p- wIN be msp.mtme for cnmrhg tiathe/~e h In i.wmmadon of h#s Mmufy cmd wMdi mm Lw 8110wIwhen Icqulred OffICeAddress and Telephone Number

6 When a passis hued, the of flea kwlng the pms will write tn th.date of isme md the nm of the Individual 1“ (MA ca~tdil tow+m Ihe F@M II issued

8. m. pcrwn Imu.d twh Um pm Al -g” k md em.ar detd!s of Valid Routes:tieIrdn md dale of wwd In tie SPSC” pmvldecl and show Ihmadmdls 10 the Driver m the —cement of the Nrney

7. ?he driver win Inltld the pass If hehhe I. KAeved m mm, tierdl.vlng drfver should be shown th. Pam but need not kwd It. Valid until:

8 II mote Ihm one journey Is by the holder, sdd,dmd datmls of thetrda md date mm be entered md a funher dgnnfwe udemd 1“.Hdderi .%gnmute. cabmm Endorsements:E.lhe pm sfmuld k-s returned to the Issul”g office hrm,cdlatcfyafter use

SERIAL NUMBER 0064410. Not vdld cm Internatlond services .

m m!0?12 m 1w-l!

Blue BorderCompetent Person Fully Qualifiedin Rules and Regulations

or:

I Yellow BorderPassed in Personal Safety RulesFor Examination Purposes only I

Date Holder’s Name Train Driver’sIssued Holder’s Signature Time/From/To/Dete Initials


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Appendix “D”

BRITISH RAIL

Driving Compartment Visitors

We are pleased to welcome visitors to the driving compartments of British Rail TractionUnits. However, you should be aware of a number of important points. Please read thiscard carefully, and ask the accompanying representative if any thing is not clear.

1. In the Driving Compartment

Drivers are constantly looking atindicators as to track conditions.

signals, lineside signs, asThis enables them to make

to start the braking process for signals, stations and speed

well as a number ofdecisions as to whenrestrictions. They are

often preoccupied, even though it may appear that they are doing very little. Pleasedo not distract them, particularly if they are operating any of the controls. Relayany questions you may have through the accompanying railway representative.

Please do not smoke in the driving compartment.

2. Emergency Procedures.

In the case of operational problems, the accompanying railway representative willtake care of all arrangements, Should it become necessary to evacuate the drivingcompartment, the accompanying railway representative will supply you with a highvisibility vest, this must be worn at all times when on or about the track. You willbe advised on matters of personal safety by the accompanying railwayrepresentative, do not wander off on your own, stay with the representative at alltimes unless they advise otherwise.


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