https://irse.signalpost.org/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:18:32 +0000 MyBB https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2391 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:03:22 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2391 I welcome your input ....]]> I welcome your input ....]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2390 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:59:10 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2390 your thoughts are appreciated ..........]]> your thoughts are appreciated ..........]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2389 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:55:40 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2389 welcome your thoughts]]> welcome your thoughts]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2388 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:52:07 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2388 i welcome your thoughts]]> i welcome your thoughts]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2361 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:26:16 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2361 25 min per question, Q4 is very new ground for me but I thought I'd give it a try.]]> 25 min per question, Q4 is very new ground for me but I thought I'd give it a try.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2360 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:19:05 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2360 Looking for feedback please.]]> Looking for feedback please.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2329 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:30:53 +0000 REMBrum]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2329
Please see attached module 1 2017 paper question 8 attempt for comment.

Many thanks.]]>
Please see attached module 1 2017 paper question 8 attempt for comment.

Many thanks.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2327 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:37:46 +0000 tfc82]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2327
For both of the following, describe a scenario where human error may contribute to a hazardous condition on an operational railway:

1. an error made by a person operating the signalling system
   
2. an error made by a maintenance technician [10 marks]
   

For each of the scenarios you have described, what methods should be used to mitigate the risks
which might lead to an accident? [15 marks]]]>
For both of the following, describe a scenario where human error may contribute to a hazardous condition on an operational railway:

1. an error made by a person operating the signalling system
   
2. an error made by a maintenance technician [10 marks]
   

For each of the scenarios you have described, what methods should be used to mitigate the risks
which might lead to an accident? [15 marks]]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2326 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:29:54 +0000 tfc82]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2326
An automatic half barrier level crossing on a light traffic suburban road is life expired and requires
renewal.
a) Describe the process that should be used to determine what options are available.
[15 marks]
b) Describe how the preferred option should be selected; taking into account the views of
stakeholders. [10 marks]]]>
An automatic half barrier level crossing on a light traffic suburban road is life expired and requires
renewal.
a) Describe the process that should be used to determine what options are available.
[15 marks]
b) Describe how the preferred option should be selected; taking into account the views of
stakeholders. [10 marks]]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2325 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:24:09 +0000 tfc82]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2325
A new train control system is being specified for a mixed-traffic railway. The safety authority
requires that some form of automatic train protection is provided, but the railway has not yet
decided if the signalling will be multiple aspect colour light signalling, in-cab signalling, or some
combination.
a) Briefly describe a suitable system design. [5 marks]
b) For the system you have described, explain the most significant risks that may lead to an
unsafe event during normal operation. [8 marks]
c) For each of the significant risks you have explained, describe how the system may be
designed to mitigate their effects. [12 marks]]]>
A new train control system is being specified for a mixed-traffic railway. The safety authority
requires that some form of automatic train protection is provided, but the railway has not yet
decided if the signalling will be multiple aspect colour light signalling, in-cab signalling, or some
combination.
a) Briefly describe a suitable system design. [5 marks]
b) For the system you have described, explain the most significant risks that may lead to an
unsafe event during normal operation. [8 marks]
c) For each of the significant risks you have explained, describe how the system may be
designed to mitigate their effects. [12 marks]]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2324 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:14:34 +0000 REMBrum]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2324
Please see attached an attempt at module 1, 2017 paper question 9 associated with signal sighting.

Any comments, questions or pointers welcome as always.

Many thanks.]]>
Please see attached an attempt at module 1, 2017 paper question 9 associated with signal sighting.

Any comments, questions or pointers welcome as always.

Many thanks.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2313 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:22:58 +0000 tfc82]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2313
In retrospect, spent too long defining the system and in early lifecycle stages. So later stages were rushed.  In the end this took 35mins, need to work on time management!

All suggestions for improvement appreciated.

For each of the following stages in the life cycle of a new signalling or telecoms system, state and describe how the safety and security of train control/communications is assured:
a) Concept [5 marks]
b) Design [5 marks]
c) Construction [5 marks]
d) Commissioning [5 marks]
e) Operation [5 marks]
In your answer state the type of system and give a brief description.]]>
In retrospect, spent too long defining the system and in early lifecycle stages. So later stages were rushed.  In the end this took 35mins, need to work on time management!

All suggestions for improvement appreciated.

For each of the following stages in the life cycle of a new signalling or telecoms system, state and describe how the safety and security of train control/communications is assured:
a) Concept [5 marks]
b) Design [5 marks]
c) Construction [5 marks]
d) Commissioning [5 marks]
e) Operation [5 marks]
In your answer state the type of system and give a brief description.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2220 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:01:11 +0000 tfly86]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2220 If you cannot decipher my scribbles, just ask and ill try and work out what I have written too.

Thanks

T]]> If you cannot decipher my scribbles, just ask and ill try and work out what I have written too.

Thanks

T]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2215 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:32:26 +0000 tfly86]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2215 There were no marks associated to this question on the paper, so I wasn't sure how detailed it should go.
Pleas let me know what you think.

Kind Regards
TF]]> There were no marks associated to this question on the paper, so I wasn't sure how detailed it should go.
Pleas let me know what you think.

Kind Regards
TF]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2214 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:24:02 +0000 iali2]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2214
I'm a while away from actually sitting the exams, but I am starting thinking about planning for them . I initially thought that its normal to sit module one first, and then consider the other three after. However my research so far tells me this isn't necessarily the case. 

What are peoples views on this, is it pretty common to sit module one first ?. Also the IST would help with modules 2 and 3. Other than reading and practical work experience, are there any courses that might help prepare for module one ?

Many thanks !]]>
I'm a while away from actually sitting the exams, but I am starting thinking about planning for them . I initially thought that its normal to sit module one first, and then consider the other three after. However my research so far tells me this isn't necessarily the case. 

What are peoples views on this, is it pretty common to sit module one first ?. Also the IST would help with modules 2 and 3. Other than reading and practical work experience, are there any courses that might help prepare for module one ?

Many thanks !]]>