17 - Adverse Weather Risk

Question 1

Under what weather conditions must a driver adjust their driving techniques?

Answer 1

Any adverse weather.

Question 2

What types of weather may affect the running of your train?

Answer 2

• Low Temperatues
• Storms and Wind
• High Temps
• Fog

Question 3

Extreme cold can cause issues with your train how?

Answer 3

• Broken rails
• Low adhesion when braking and Powering. (wheel slip)
• Excessive arcing from teh pantos

Question 4

Hot weather may lead to?

Answer 4

• Buckled Rails
• Damage or sagging overhead wires
• Trackside fires
• Sleepers on fire

Question 5

During flood heavy rain and flood what may drivers be warned and alert of?

Answer 5

Drivers will be warned to drive cautiously and prepare to stop the train within the distance they can see, be alert for fallen trees and water on tracks

Question 6

Water over the rail head, if you spot it what do you do?

Answer 6

Contact Train control

Question 7

What will train control do once a Driver has alerted them to flood water over the rail head?

Answer 7

They Must inform Track Maintenance Rep.
Track Maintenance rep inspects and certified the track.
Us Drivers will be allowed to proceed at 5km/h provided that the flood water is not 75mm above the rail head and is not flowing.

Question 8

Water below the rail head?

Answer 8

If you observe water below the rail head you may still drive but not exceed 15 km/h so long the water is not flowing