The following aspects are important—
(a)operational conditions (changes of track, one-way running, etc.),
(b)perform a route check and consult the relevant documents,
(c)identification of tracks that can be used for a given type of running,
(d)the applicable traffic rules and the meaning of the signalling system,
(e)the operations regime,
(f)the block system and associated regulations,
(g)station names and the position, and distance-sighting, of stations and signal boxes and to adapt driving accordingly,
(h)transition signalling between different operating or power supply systems,
(i)speed limits for the different train categories driven,
(j)topographical profiles,
(k)particular braking conditions, for example on lines with a steep downward gradient,
(l)particular operating features: special signals, signs, departure conditions, etc.