4.4. TRAIN CONTROLLERS

The Train Controller must get assurance from the ECO that the details of the BF for
De-Energisation correspond with the overhead section from where the Overhead
Supply will be De-Energised.
The Train Controller must make sure or get assurance that the Sections from where
the Overhead Supply will be De-Energised are Clear of Rail Traffic.
The Train Controller must tell Rail Traffic Crew and affected Workers about the affected
Sections.
The Train Controller must make sure that Blocking Facilities have been applied to
Signalled Routes and Protection has been applied to unsignalled Routes.
The Train Controller must prevent all Rail Traffic from entering the De-Energised
Sections by:
 setting Signals at Stop;
 applying Blocking Facilities; and
 making sure that Protection has been applied to prevent entry by way of unsignalled
Routes.

The Train Controller must give the ECO Authority to De-Energise the Overhead
Supply.
Make a Permanent Record of the Authority and the De-Energisation of the Overhead
Supply.