01 - General Traction Flashcards
Once activated how long does the PEI stay active for?
90 seconds
What happens when multiple passengers press the PEI at the same time.
Calls will queue
When do you answer a PEI
Only when safe to do so
What are the two types of cab unattended procedures?
Full cab unattended
Modified cab unattended
What safety warnings must a driver look for before beginning a prep?
Safety banner
Red flag
Men at work
When a driver finds a yellow flag on their train prior to a prep what do they do?
Place the flag in a secondary holder where provided, or on the ground directly below the flag holder. Do not place on the walking path.
Start the preparation normally.
Inform the car cleaners that the train is being prepared and the time it is due to dock into service.
Release the saloon doors after raising the pantographs to allow the car cleaners to exit the train
What are the three types of train preparations?
Post maintenance
Mainline
Revenue / pre-movement
How much time is given for Post Maintenance preparation for 6 and 3 car trains?
6 car is given 60 minutes
3 car is given 30 minutes
How much time is given for a pre-movement / Revenue Preparation for 6 and 3 car trains?
6 car is given 18minues
3 car is given 10 minutes
How much time is a mainline preparation on a 6 and 3 car train.
6 car train is given 37 minutes
3 car train is given 20 minutes
What information is found on the docking sheet?
Location of the yard / siding Siding number
Dock Time
TD number
Motor numbers
Post Maintenance preparation requirements (if required)
When is a post maintenance preparation performed?
A full scheduled maintenance exam in a workshop environment
Undergoing major repairs ex-collision
Safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs
When is a pre-movement / revenue preparation done instead of a post maintenance or mainline prep?
A train is to be transferred between Melbourne Yard Stabling Siding and North Melbourne Wash Plant.
At any other location when a train is to be moved but will not enter or foul a running line outside of the defined station limits.
What should a driver carry with them during a prep?
Portable train radio with the TD number inserted
All drivers’ keys
TMM book
Torch
Pen
All appropriate PPE
Faults found during a prep must be reported in accordance with..?
Any malfunctions found during a preparation must be reported in accordance with the Fault Management Procedure and the Train Driver Train Fault Recovery documents.
What is enhanced infrastructure in a siding and what does it do?
Block announcer.
It tells the signaller when you are at the TR point. Still call the signaller before you move.
How does a driver detrain?
Make a Public Address announcement
Scan through the CCTV cameras on board the train and check that passengers
disembark
Make further Public Address announcements or the DDU automated Not taking
passengers announcement (where equipped)
The driver must then:
Close the saloon doors
Secure and lock the leading cab
How does a driver know if they have to stable a train?
- Indicated on the roster / slip
- Informed by the DAO
- Informed by Train Control via the DTRS radio system
How much time is given to stable a 3 or 6 car train?
3 car is given 4 minutes
6 car is given 8 minutes
After stabling a train what must a driver check?
Trip cables, trip, couplers, home ses, and train cables are secure
Graffiti / vandalism including shattered or broken windows
Unsecured equipment or other faults that will impact train operation for the next peak service
Signs of air leaks
In clear of fouling lines
Who does a driver notify after a stable, what information is given?
Fleet Control of the Siding, Track and Motor numbers of the consist
Train Control of any defects that have been identified via a TMM
What is special about stabling on warmer days?
When above 25 it is advisable to leave th train running.
Leave the pantographs raised
Air conditioners must be on
Air conditioner vents must be open
All cooling equipment is on
Blinds are lowered
Cab and saloon doors are closed
What are the two types of divides? (Decouples)
Divide at platform DAP
Divide in yard DIY
What must be done at all times after dividing a train?
At all times after dividing a train, cab visual and cab functionality tests must be performed in the divided cabs.
When approaching a platform with the first 3 car train that is to be coupled, where do you stop?
At the 6 car mark.
Can two non-compatible trains be coupled?
Yes, but not electrically.
What are the two types of attach performed?
Attaching to a non-stabled unit at a platform (2 drivers)
Attaching to a stabled unit in a Siding or Platform (1 driver)
When attaching at a platform where must the second 3 car train stop?
The driver is to bring the train to a stand approximately one metre from the 3 cars already on the platform.
When are low beam headlights to be used at all times?
Throughout the suburban area.
When must your turn your high beams to low beams, while in high beam areas?
On approach to stations scheduled to stop at.
On viewing an approaching train (whether on Broad or Standard gauge) until the leading cabs / locomotives have passed each other.
Standing within station limits
Definite of a long whistle?
A long whistle must be distinct and used in proportion to the distance at which the whistle is required to be heard
When does a driver complete a TMM?
When safe to do so.
The safe operation of the train and safe working requirements are to always take priority over other tasks
