15 - Setting Back Trains Flashcards
Define the term “Set Back”
The proceedure performed when a train needs to be driven back in the direction where it came.
What is Propelling?
Propelling = Pushing is when you drive and brake from any cab that is not the lead cab.
You only do this due to faults in the lead cab and you will always have a competent employee. Your max speed is 15km/h
When driving with a competent employee, what must be done if communication is lost?
You must stop the train until communication is regained.
What are the bell codes?
One - Call Attention
Two - Proceed
Three - Set Back
Four - Call the CE to the front
Series of bells - Emergency STOP
What options are available for two employees to communicate on an X’trap (and Siemens)
Cab to Cab Whistle codes (same as bells)
There is also mobile, but I think if this is on the test it will only be the 2 above.
If you are to set back in the Metro Controlled Area, what permission do you need?
You need Verbal from Senior Network Controller.
This is the same for MURL.
Proceedure and permisssions to set back in the MURL? (Long)
Permission is a TA given by the Area Controller.
a - Area control stop all trains entering the loop.
b- Area controller applies Tack Block Command then dictates a Train Authority to the driver.
- The TA must have the number of EACH intermediate Home Signal between the train and the home signal to which the train will return. (If a driver finds any signal numbers are missing they MAY amend the TA while talking to AC).
c - Stop at Intermediate signals and ensure the signal number is on the TA.
- This is one the exception a driver may raise trip to drive.
- Speed is max 15km/h
d - Stop at the home signal controlling the exit from the tunnel, contact Area control and tell them you ha ve arrived.
- Lower trip and proceed as per signal.
e - Every train doing this proceedure needs a seperate TA.!
Setting back within Station Limits
Authurity?
What will signaller do?
Signaller ensures the signals protecting the line in which the wrong line movement is to be made are all secured at Stop and are set and sleeved.
Driver is given Verbal Authrity from Signaller (Radio, Phone or in person)
If any points can’t be sleeved correctly, point clips must be applied by the Signaller/SMT/Competent employee to any facing movemets.
Propelling speed?
Setting back speed?
Setting back in the city loop speed?
15km/h
Extreme Caution
15km/h
What are the two ways a driver can Set back?
Return to rear (change ends)
Driver + CE (One in lead cab one in functioning cab)
What do to you need if you need to set back, while you are currently using a Train Authorty?
You need a new TA and you need to cancel the first TA.
What do you need to set back on ATC system beyond station limits?
Train Authority from TC
What do you need to set back within station limits?
Verbal Authority from Signaller
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