SIGNAL SIGHTING PACK INDEX

Signal No.
Line

Signal Head Type

LL5071
DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW

Location

MOUNT PLEASANT TUNNEL

Longitudinal Position

193 1/4 MP

minus

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

LED

Direction:
Control Point

106 Metres Access

DOWN
MROC - LIVERPOOL WORKSTATION

LIVERPOOL LIME ST STATION

Maintenance Priorities
NONE

Special Sighting Requirements

MAIN SIGNAL AND STANDARD ROUTE INDICATOR MOUNTED 3 METRES APART.

History / Reason
NEW SIGNAL PROVIDED FOR LIVERPOOL LIME STREET RESIGNALLING

Sheet
1

Signal Sighting Pack Index

Calculations & Assumptions
2
3
Sighting Form - Part 1 (Location, Sighting and Operating considerations).
4
Sighting Form - Part 2 (Engineering requirements).
5
Minimum Reading Time Assessment (MRT) Form.
6
Obscuration Plan
7
Photographs - close up view of signal / proposed signal position
8
Photographs - view from signal position looking towards sighting point
Photographs - view from minimum reading distance towards signal / proposed signal position
9
A1 Vegetation Management Requirements
A2 Vision Plot
A3 Proposed Form Of Structure
A4 Other Information
Associated Reports

VERSION

Description of Amendment

A01

Initial design

Produced by:

T Leadston

Checked by:

John Webb

Included
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
(Mandatory)
N/A
N/A
YES
N/A

Version
A01
A01
A01
A01
A01
A01
A01
A01
A01
N/A
N/A
A01
N/A

Source Record Amended

Date
Produce
Check
JW
9/11/2014
TCL

For signatures, see Signal Sighting Form Part 1

Network Rail Records Group

Index Sheet

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CALCULATIONS & ASSUMPTIONS

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

Minimum Reading Time (MRT) Risks

1

SEC 1.1: ONE SECOND ADDED FOR COMPLEX SIGNAL

SEC 1.4: ONE SECOND ADDED FOR GROUND MOUNTED SIGNAL.

SEC 2.1: 0.2 SECS ADDED FOR PARALLEL SIGNAL

SEC 3.3: ONE SECOND ADDED FOR 1 IN 83 FALLING GRADIENT

General

All Longitudinal dimensions are in Miles and Metres

Lateral and vertical dimensions are in mm referenced to the running edge unless otherwise stated
Structural clearances calculated using guidance issued in the General Instructions for S&T staff
Curvature measured on site adjacent to signal post using versine method
Cant is measured adjacent to the signal structure

6.0

VARISPAD QUESTIONS

6.1

PREVIOUS SIGNAL IS GANTRY MOUNTED

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

TI151 Alignment of LED signals - Easy Look Up Table

Alignment
Point at
Signal Height Rail Level
(m)
(m)
3.0
115
3.1
118
3.2
122
3.3
126
3.4
130
3.5
134
3.6
137
3.7
141
3.8
145
3.9
149
4.0
153
4.1
157
4.2
160
4.3
164
4.4
168
4.5
172
4.6
176
4.7
179
4.8
183
4.9
187
5.0
191
5.1
195
5.2
199
5.3
202
5.4
206
5.5
210

Network Rail Records Group

For signatures, see Signal Sighting Form Part 1

Calculations & Assumptions

LL5071
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Network Rail
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SIGNAL SIGHTING FORM (Part 1)

MOUNT PLEASANT TUNNEL

Location

DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW

Line

193 1/4 MP

Longitudinal position

Direction
minus

106
NONE

Confusion with other signals

Background

WJL4

DOWN Engineer's Line Ref.

SJ 357 903

Control point

MROC - LIVERPOOL WORKSTATION

14-NW-0002/01R
Version
Plan No.
2.1
Date of meeting
5th November 2014

N/A

Read-through risk

310901 (192 MILES 324 YARDS)

Kilometerage

Metres National Grid Ref.

NO

Signal ahead visible

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

Reason for meeting LIVERPOOL LIME ST RESIGNALLING

TUNNELS/OHLE

Permissible speed

30

MPH

Actual approach speed

30

MPH

Minimum reading time

13.2

Seconds

Minimum reading distance

176

Metres

YES - MINUS 30m

Movement from existing or planned position

ACHIEVE COMPLIANT MRD ( WAS 310931)

Reason

Available reading distance

250

Metres

Train standing safety considerations

Achievable reading distance

250

Metres

Stations, view all staff positions

Required reading distance

250

Metres

Minimum viewing distance

N/A

RI reading distance

250

Metres

Distance, stopmark to signal

N/A

NO

Banner signal required

N/A

Banner sighting form reference

Combined reading distance
180

AWS magnet

Radio coverage

N/A

Walkway

N/A

Platform standage

N/A

N/A

017

Metres

Metres

on approach

GSM-R
NONE

Limited clearances

N/A
NOT PROVIDED

SPT type
Location of SPT

NRN

TUNNEL

NO

Hand signaller prohibited

N/A

Safety handrail
Conductor rail guard-board

N/A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/REMARKS
1
2
3
4
5

TELEPHONE NUMBER SIGN (DA01) REQUIRED.

WHITE DIAMOND SIGN (DA02) REQUIRED.
GROUND MOUNTED LONG RANGE DORMAN LED SIGNAL
STANDARD ROUTE INDICATOR TO BE DOUBLE DIGIT VMS TYPE DUE TO NUMBER OF INDICATIONS REQUIRED.VMS
ROUTE INDICATOR IS SUBJECT TO TYPE APPROVAL.
SUBSIDIARY GPL & STANDARD ROUTE INDICATOR TO BE GROUND MOUNTED 3 METRES IN ADVANCE OF LL5071
SIGNAL AT A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 915mm ABOVE RAIL LEVEL.

- SIGNAL SIGHTED UTILISING VIRTUAL REALITY MODEL VERSION 1.0 DATED 05/11/2014 (CO-ORDINATED MILEAGE = 1295)
Name:
Signature:
Representing:
Tel No.
Sighting Committee Chairman

Amey

07896 667637

G Serrell

Network Rail (Operations)

07771 668660

A Culff

Virgin Trains

07767 644647

G Hornby

Northern Rail

07919 128457

A Wilkinson

First Transpennine Express

07718 698696

P Griffin

East Midlands Trains

07827 085127

D Wright

First Transpennine Express

07568 103318

P. Brooksbank

London Midland

07775 821781

K Ralston

Freight Rep

07801 905402

T Leadston

Recommendations checked:
Recommendations approved:

John Webb

Signature:

Position: Senior Signalling Specialist

Signature:

Position:

To be read in conjunction with Signal Sighting Form Part 2 reference

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SIGNAL SIGHTING FORM (Part 2)

BHQ

Hot-strip Orientation

STANDARD

Hoods, length

Not required

OLE mesh

NONE

Backboard

OLE structure ref

metres beyond signal

OLE structure ref

metres on approach to signal Signal head type

0

Cant
Curvature

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

ID Plate

CONTROLLED NON-PASSABLE
LED

mm
0

Signal to be aligned to a point

Curvature Radius
3

metres above L.H. (Drivers Rail)

180

metres

metres on the approach to signal.

Note: Signal structure, ladders & handrails not shown for clarity.
Sketch drawn facing towards

LIVERPOOL

MAIN SIGNAL, SUBSIDIARY SIGNAL AND STANDARD

INDICATOR TO BE TILTED BACK BY 8 DEGREES

*1 = TEL NO ??
????

*1

SI

*1 = TEL NO ??
????
NOTE: SUBSIDIARY GPL & VMS DOUBLE DIGIT SARI UNIT WITH
LARGE AND SMALL SIZE NUMBERS MOUNTED 3 METRES IN
ADVANCE (LIVERPOOL SIDE) OF SIGNAL AT A MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF 915mm ABOVE RAIL LEVEL & 750mm FROM
NEAREST RAIL

Centre of aspect
1030
mm offset

Centre of aspect
180
mm
above near rail level

EN
LL
444
5071

DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW

DOWN
direction

Notes: Longitudinal dimension tolerance - +/- 0.5metres; Lateral dimension tolerance +/-

50 mm

All main signals to be Category 1 (GK/RT0045) unless otherwise stated in Special Requirements / Remarks
Network Rail Records Group

Network Rail
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Signal Sighting Form

LL5071

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MINIMUM READING TIME ASSESSMENT FORM

Signal Box / Control Centre (Control point)
Location
Signal Number & Line

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

MROC - LIVERPOOL WORKSTATION

MOUNT PLEASANT TUNNEL
LL5071
DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW
30
mph
48 Km/h
Equal to:
13.41 Metres per Sec.

Approach Speed Through Reading Zone

Item Risk

Notes

Typical
increase in
reading time

1.0

Position, form and operation of target signal

1.1

Target aspect is on signal that is complex or of unusual form.

See table 1 in TI 168 for guidance. Time is

dependent on complexity of signal

1.2

Target signal is viewed against a complex background.

Unless mitigated by enlarged sighting board

1.3

Possibility of 'reading through' to a signal in advance of target signal Depending on likelihood of problem

1.4

Non-standard positioning of signal (outside normal vertical and

horizontal positioning, or right-hand located).

2.0

Parallel Signals

2.1

2 or 3 Parallel Signals, of which target signal is one. (2=0.2, 3=0.3s)

2.2

4 or more Parallel Signals, of which target signal is one. (4=1.4,

5=1.75, 6=2.1s)

2.3

Parallel signals on a curved approach where a non-target signal can

appear brighter than the target signal.

2.4

Parallel signals where the signals are not all in view together at 8
seconds running time in rear of the target signal.

3.0

Approach to the target signal

3.1

AWS significantly closer to the target signal than 180m.

3.2

AWS not fitted to signal, or not fitted at a cautionary signal in the

aspect sequence leading to the target signal at danger.

3.3

Significant rising gradient, then becoming level or falling

approaching target signal.

See table 3 in TI 168 for guidance. Time is

dependent on distance in metres.

3.4

Irregular spacings between signals on the approach to the target

signal.

Includes spacing which is much longer than

necessary ('overbraking') See table 4 in TI 168.

3.5

Unusual or complex aspect sequences on the approach to the

signal at danger.

e.g. mixed number of aspects; mixed types of route

indicator; flashing yellows; preferred and nonpreferred routes.

3.6

Acceleration towards a hazard.

See table 5 in TI 168 for guidance. Time is

dependent on location of PSB board.

3.7

Lineside distractions (e.g. lineside signs) in the vicinity of signals in

the aspect sequence leading to the target signal.

If distraction cannot be removed or hidden.

4.0

Other risks

4.1

Other risks that can be alleviated by increasing the reading time of

the target signal.

Times from J. Groeger LGRI evidence, with

maximum limits applied.

See table 2 in TI 168 for guidance. Time is

dependent on distance in metres.

e.g. traffic on other lines.

Risk removed
or reduced
(tick)

Assessed
increase in
reading time

Xs

1.00

1s

0.00

0.25, 0.5, 0.75 or

1s

0.00

1s

1.00

0.1s per signal

0.20

0.35s per signal

0.00

0.5s

0.00

1s

0.00

0.25, 0.5, 0.75 or

1s

0.00

1s

0.00

0.5, 0.75 or 1s

1.00

0.0, 0.5 or 1s

0.00

1s or 2s

0.00

1s

0.00

1s

0.00

Xs

0.00

s
4

Number of Risks Present (n)

3.2 s
5.2 s
7.0 s

Arithmetic Sum of Reading Time Increases (i)

= i ( 1 + ( n - 1 ) / 30 ))^( n + 1 )

Increased Reading Time

Basic Reading Allowance (ends 1s running time from signal)

12.2 s
13.2 s

Minimum Reading Time (MRT) (ends 1s running time from signal) = Basic + Increase
Minimum Reading Time (MRT) + 1s

176 m

Calculated Minimum Reading Distance (MRD) [ Start of Minimum Reading Zone (in rear of signal) excluding allowance for obstructions]
5.0

Station stops

5.1

If there is a station platform in the vicinity of the previous signal to the target signal, trains that have stopped at the station
may be induced to accelerate towards the target signal
If this risk is present, will the Required Reading Distance (RRD) of the target signal enable a driver to recover from a
potential SPAD? (Consider the '1/3 - 2/3 Rule')

Answer 'Yes' or 'No'

No

Answer 'Yes' 'No' or 'N/A'

N/A
Yes
No
No
No
No

6.0

VARISPAD Questions

6.1

Relative to previous signal, is the signal in a different position or does it have a different configuration?

Answer 'Yes' or 'No'

6.2

Could a driver misread a signal because the route movement involves a crossover just before the signal?

6.3
6.4

Can the signal be obscured from the drivers view?

Could the signal visibility be adversely affected by sun glare?

Answer 'Yes' or 'No'

Answer 'Yes' or 'No'
Answer 'Yes' or 'No'

6.5

Could the signal visibility be confused with or obscured by other lighting?

Answer 'Yes' or 'No'

If 'No' answered in 5.0 Station Stops questions above, record on the Calcs&Ass worksheet, or attach a memorandum, why this risk

cannot be alleviated. Similarly provide detail on the Calcs&Ass work sheet where "Yes" answered in 6.0 VARISPAD questions,
Network Rail Records Group
For signatures see Signal Sighting Form Part 1.

MRT Assessment

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OBSCURATION & LAYOUT DIAGRAM

Line: DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW

Zone 1

LH

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

DOWN

Direction:

Signal Position
No obstructions permitted

40 m

Zone 2

Permissible Interruptions In Zone 2

One total obstruction of up to 0.5 seconds at approach speed (

m)

Two partial obstructions of up to 0.5 seconds at approach speed (

14

m each)

separated by at least 1 second (

Are interruptions compliant?

OR

14 m)

No interruptions in zone 2

Permissible Interruptions In Zone 3

One total or partial obstruction of up to 1.5 seconds at line speed (

21

m)

Three total or partial obstructions of up to 0.66 seconds at line speed (

m each)

separated by at least 0.5 seconds (

7 m) and totaling no more than 1.5 seconds(

Four total or partial obstructions of up to 0.33 seconds at line speed (

separated by at least 0.5 seconds (

m)

Zone 3

Losses Calculation:
Allowance for losses in Zone 2 0 second(s)
Allowance for losses in Zone 3 0 second(s)
Adjusted MRT: 13.2 seconds
Adjusted MRD 176 metres
Attainable sighting (RRD): 250 Metres
Network Rail Records Group

Obscuration Plan
For signatures, see Signal Sighting Form Part 1

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Calculated MRT: 13.2 seconds

Permissible speed: 30 MPH
Actual approach speed: 30 MPH
Equivalent to: 13.4 metres/sec.
or: 48 km/h
Distances Ref Data:
0.3 seconds= 4 metres
0.5 seconds= 7 metres
0.7 seconds= 9 metres
1.0 seconds= 13 metres
4.0 seconds= 54 metres
Calculated MRD 176 Metres

Adjusted Minimum Reading Distance (MRD)

Required Reading Distance (RRD)

m) OR

No interruptions in zone 3

180 m

250 m

21

m each)

7 m) and totaling no more than 1.5 seconds(

Are interruptions compliant?

176 m

OR

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PHOTOGRAPHS

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

Close Up View Of Signal / Proposed Signal Position

Network Rail Records Group
For signatures, see Signal Sighting
Form Part 1

Photographs

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PHOTOGRAPHS

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

NR/L2/SIG/10157 Iss2
6.8 - Records to be retained
Dated photo required to be taken
at time of commissioning for records

View From Signal Position Looking Towards Sighting Point

Network Rail Records Group
For signatures, see Signal Sighting
Form Part 1

Photographs

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PHOTOGRAPHS

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

View From Minimum Reading Distance Towards Signal / Proposed Signal Position
Network Rail Records Group
For signatures, see Signal Sighting
Form Part 1

Photographs

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PROPOSED FORM OF STRUCTURE

0

Cant

mm

Not required

OLE mesh

Curvature

LL5071

SSiFT V2.5

Curvature Radius

Height of Cess relative to running edge at proposed structure base position

Signal to be aligned to a point 3
metres above L.H. (Drivers Rail)
Sketch drawn facing towards
LIVERPOOL

200
180

metres

mm below rail level

metres on the approach to signal

MAIN SIGNAL, SUBSIDIARY SIGNAL AND STANDARD

INDICATOR TO BE TILTED BACK BY 8 DEGREES

* *1 = TEL NO ??
1 ????

SI

NOTE: SUBSIDIARY GPL & VMS DOUBLE DIGIT SARI UNIT

WITH LARGE AND SMALL SIZE NUMBERS MOUNTED 3
METRES IN ADVANCE (LIVERPOOL SIDE) OF SIGNAL AT A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 915mm ABOVE RAIL LEVEL & 750mm
FROM NEAREST RAIL
750mm
Minimum clearance to structure
900
mm
Gauging Engineer Approval Required

1620mm

Centre of aspect
1030
mm offset

506mm
730mm
Centre of aspect
180
mm
above near rail level

EN
LL
444
5071

DOWN CHAT MOSS SLOW

DOWN direction

Depth of cess

200

mm

Notes:

mm

Position of main signal on platform

Position of post relative to platform
Position of ladder relative to platform

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Right

NA

Left

Platform Width

View towards front of signal (enter X)

Centre

Longitudinal dimension tolerance - +/- 0.5metres; Lateral dimension tolerance +/0 mm

Drawing not to scale.
Signal structure, ladders & handrails not shown for clarity.
Ladders to be fitted with an anti-trespass guards secured by RKB221 padlock
All structures must meet the safe access requirements of BS 4211 & BS 5395 part 3
Minimum Structure Clearance Calc (above 915mm ARL)
Centre of aspect to edge of structure calculation
Linespeed is
100mph or less
Allowance for electrification screen
Normal Clearance
1624 Minimum Clearance 1364
Allowance for construction tolerences
Additional allowance for Cant
0
Max dimension from centre of aspect to edge of structure
0
Additional allowance for curve
0
0
Standard 1624 mm
Minimum 1364 mm

Network Rail Records Group

Proposed Form Of Structure

LL5071

Page 10 of 10

0
0
130
130

mm

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