Emergency Special Working

ESW enables a driver to pass two or more main main aspect signals at danger when there is extensive signal failure on a TCB line, other than a single line.

ESW must apply between:

• a signal kept at danger on the approach to the affected area

• a signal that is working normally at or beyond the affected area

It must be at a place that can be clearly identified such as a station, level crossing, tunnel or junction.

An "end of ESW" sign will be provided as soon as possible but is not required for ESW to commence.

• Stop at the entry signal

• Signaller advises that ESW is in place and the location to which you must proceed

• You complete ESW ticket NR3190 (see below)

• You are given authority to pass entry signal at danger

• Tell guard, operate TPWS temporary isolation

• Max speed 50mph (50mph over points unless instructed)

• If told you're the first train through: approach points at caution, check they are in the correct position, and no more than 15mph over points

• Disregard intermediate signals, stop at exit signal

• Stop at the signal

• Reinstate TPWS

• Report to the signaller that your train has arrived complete

• Obey instructions given re resumption of normal working

• Cancel the ESW ticket