Although not included in the December 2017 Rule Book changes various trials have taken place of 'E S W ' (Emergency Special Working) a 'change that drags Temporary Block Working kicking and screaming into the modern railway.
No entry or exit handsignallers (flagmen) on the ground
No requirement to clip scotch and padlock pointwork in affected area if detection available
Traincrew carry paper ticket and fill it in on dictation from signaller.
Wessex area and I believe Western route have trialled it which leads to this question;.......
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When was TBW first introduced, did it replace Time Interval Working Directly or (on TCB) did another method of degraded working take place ?
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Hoping to get authority for a trial on Southern end of Midland Mainline (WH box area) during 2018, benefit being exit signal marked with an 'EW' sign similar size to Temporary speed restriction stencils but as no flagmen standing at signals all 4 lines can have ESW rather than now only a nominated 3 as one line must be blocked to afford flagman a position of safety in relation to 10 foot area.
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