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5. Route indicators, Automatic train stops, Special speeds, Level crossings and Trackside Signs Flashcards

1
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What are the different type of route indicators? (6)

A
  • Painted Arrows
  • Illuminated Arrows
  • Illuminated Letters
  • Theatre Type
  • Dual Gauge
  • Feather Type
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What happens to an illuminated route indicator if a route’s signal is at danger?

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It will be extinguished

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3
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Are line indicators route indicators?

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Apparently not

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4
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How can a Signal Aspect be used as a route indicator?

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The Medium Speed aspect will indicate the diverging route, the Normal Speed aspect will indicate the straight route

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5
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What does a Dual Gauge indicator indicate?

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V = points set for Victorian gauge track
S = points set for Standard gauge track

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6
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What steps must a driver take if they can see an incorrect route indicator has been displayed? (3)

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  • Attempt to stop train before signal
  • Contact Signaller or Train Controller
  • Receive new aspect/route indication
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What must a driver do if they have been unable to stop a train before being wrong routed at a signal? (5)

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  • Stop when safe to do so
  • Contact Signaller or Train Controller
  • Make a PA
  • Change ends with appropriate authority if required to set back
  • Complete incident report
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8
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What is a Line Indicator and what is its purpose?

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Line Indicator is used in locations with multiple routes – it a painted letter on a board indicating which fixed signal belongs to which line, to decrease read across errors.

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9
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Where are Automatic Train Stops provided? (4)

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  • 3-Position Home Signals
  • 3-Position Automatic Signals
  • Some 2-Position Home Signals
  • Some Dwarf signals
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10
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What speed do Speed-Proving Train Stops generally operate at?

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25km/h

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11
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What is a Fixed Train Stop and where are they used?

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A permanently-raised Train Stop. Used to prevent a train form entering a non-wired section or performing a wrong-line move

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12
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What must a driver do if encountering a defective Automatic Train Stop?

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Report it to Train Controller at Metrol.

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13
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Unless faulty, what position must the train-mounted trips be in?

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Leading cab trip must be lowered, all other trips must be raised.

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14
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What is a “back-trip”?

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The trip arm on a trailing motor has been left lowered, causing the train to trip of an Automatic Train Stop signalled for the other direction

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15
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How does a driver check if a back-trip has occurred from the leading cab? (4)

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  • Place brake controller handle into Emergency until brake pipe gauge indicated 0 kPa
  • Return brake controller handle to Running & Release and observe if brake pipe air raises to 550 kPa
  • If brake pipe air remains steady at 550 kPa, back-trip has occurred.
  • Affected trip must be located, raised or isolated as required
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16
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What must a driver do if back-tripping occurs? (11)

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  • Stop and check for derailing
  • Confirm backtripping as source of trip
  • Call Train Controller at Metrol
  • Request Track Access if required
  • PA
  • Full Cab unattended
  • Locate affected trip and raise/isolate
  • Return to lead cab and cancel Track Access
  • Provide motor number of lowered trip/book defective
  • Proceed at Extreme Caution to next fixed signal
  • Submit incident report
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17
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What must a driver do if the trip valve operates irregularly in the section, not in vicinity of signal? (7)

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  • Stop and check for derailing
  • TEC call to Metrol
  • PA
  • Look for obvious causes (debris etc)
  • Reset Trip Valve
  • Proceed with Extreme Caution to next fixed signal
  • Incident Report
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18
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If a driver has tripped in the vicinity of a Home or Dwarf signal, when can they move the train?

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After they’ve received the correct authority from the Controlling Signaller or Train Controller.
If controller/s unavailable, train cannot be moved

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19
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When can a driver move a train after unintentionally tripping in the vicinity of an Automatic Signal?

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If authority can be received, proceed as per Rule 1 Section 3.
If unable to receive authority due to communication not available, DO NOT move train – this may be considered a PAE.

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What must a driver do if they become aware they have had a Proceed Authority Exceeded (PAE)? (5)

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  • Stop train. DO NOT reset train. DO NOT move train.
  • Check for potential derail
  • Make a TEC call
  • Make a PA announcement
  • Act under instruction of Train Controller or Controlling Signaller. Only move train once authority has been granted.
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21
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What are the three types of train stop?

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  • Automatic
  • Speed proving
  • Fixed
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22
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What speed is permitted when running on the straight track with clear aspects?

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Track Speed

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23
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What speed is permitted when passing over facing points that are being held by hand?

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5km/h

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24
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What speed is permitted when entering a crossing station/loop on single lines where Three-Position Signalling is provided?

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As per signal aspects

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25
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What speed is permitted at a terminal location when the train reaches the start of the platform

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25km/h

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26
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What is the maximum speed allowed under Extreme Caution?

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25km/h

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27
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What speed is allowed when passing over facing points that are usually passed in the other direction?

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15km/h

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28
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What speed is allowed for trains involved in shunting movements?

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15km/h

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28
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What speed is allowed for pushing trains on running lines (rescuing)?

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15km/h

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29
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What speed is allowed for any wrong line movement of trains when passing over a level crossing?

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15km/h

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30
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Where are Speed Boards generally placed?

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Where a permanent speed restriction is required

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31
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What does a Speed Board look like?

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Square yellow reflective board with black lettering.

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31
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What does a Speed Board indicate?

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The maximum speed allowed in km/h

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32
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When must a train be travelling at the speed indicated on a Speed Board?

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When the front of the train reaches the board

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33
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When does a speed restriction initiated by a Speed Board end?

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When the front of the train passes the next Fixed Signal, or when otherwise stated

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34
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How does a Speed Board indicate a speed for a diverging movement?

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A black arrow at the base of the board. Direction of arrow will indicate direction of divergence.

35
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How are different speed restrictions for different train types indicated on a Speed Board?

A

G = goods trains
F = Fast goods
P = Passenger trains

36
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What does a Curve Board look like, and what does it indicate?

A

Reflective yellow board, pointed to an arrow at one side. Arrowed side will point to direction of upcoming curve, black lettering on board indicates maximum km/h allowed when travelling the curve

37
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When passing a Curve Board, when must the driver reduce their speed to the speed indicated?

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Before the train enters the curve

38
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After passing a Curve Board, when can a driver resume track speed?

A

Once the whole train is clear of the curve

39
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Aside from signalling curve speed, where else can curve boards be utilised?

A

Diverging movements

40
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Where on the track are Curve Boards located?

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On the left-hand side of line, facing the driver when approaching from either end

41
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What are WOLO speed restrictions?

A

Speed restrictions put in place in times of high temperature to decrease rail stress

42
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What are the two levels of WOLO restrictions?

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  • WOLO 80
  • WOLO 70
43
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What temperature range triggers a WOLO 80, what is maximum speed allowed, and how is it applied?

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  • 38oC to 41oC, maximum 80km/h, line specific
44
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What temperature triggers a WOLO 70, what is the maximum speed allowed and how is it applied?

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  • Temperatures 42oC and above, 70km/h maximum speed, applied across entire network
45
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What are the different types of level crossings found on the Metro network? (7) (answers in bold we were told to highlight)

A
  • Boom gate level crossings
  • Pedestrian and bicycle crossings with passive control
  • Pedestrian and bicycle crossings with active control
  • Tramway level crossings
  • Warning lights only
  • Private ‘give-way to trains’ (farmland)
  • At locations with provisions for staff to cross
46
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In regards to level crossings, what is referred to by “active control”?

A

Lights/bells/boom arms operate when train approaches crossing. Activated via track circuitry or axle counters

47
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In regards to level crossings, what is referred to by “passive control?”

A

Fixed warning signs with no bells/lights/boom arms. Relies on use observing signage

48
Q

What is the purpose of a Flashing Light Repeating Side Light?

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To indicate to the driver that the level crossing warning devices are active and functioning

49
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What are the three types of Whistle Board on the Victorian network, and what colour are they?

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  • Normal type (white cross)
  • Healthy State Indicator Type (yellow cross)
  • Predictor Board (dunno)
50
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Where are Normal Type Whistle Boards located?

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400m on the approach-side of level crossings

51
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What must a driver do on passing a Normal Type Whistle Board? (4)

A
  • Sound long whistle
  • Observe level crossing activates
  • Observe crossing is clear
  • Sound long whistle just prior to entering
52
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Describe a Healthy State Indicator Whistle Board.

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Yellow X with a white flashing light – the flashing light will operate to indicate the crossing safety features are activated and working correctly

53
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What does a Predictor Board look like?

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A white board with a black diagonal cross inside a black circle

54
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Upon reaching a Predictor Board, what instructions must a driver follow?

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When a driver reaches a Predictor Board, they must not increase their speed until the train has entered the level crossing

55
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What is the definition of a Long Whistle?

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“The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate at which the warning is required to be heard”

56
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How should a driver operate the whistle if two trains are approaching a level crossing at the same time?

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Both drivers should sound continuous whistles until both trains have reached the crossing

57
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How should the driver operate the whistle if they are approaching a level crossing where a road user may be in danger?

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They must make a series of short, urgent blasts on the whistle

58
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What emergency action should a driver take if they see potential danger at a level crossing? (3)

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  • Apply emergency brake
  • Sound continuous whistle
  • Report incident to Train Controller
59
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What must a driver do if approaching a level crossing where the protection equipment has not operated? (4)

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  • Attempt to stop the train prior to the crossing
  • Sound emergency whistle
  • Report failure to train control immediately
  • Warn any surrounding trains via REC call
60
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If, due to disruption, a train is required to be running “wrong line” through a level crossing, what must a driver do to ensure safety of the crossing? (3)

A
  • Stop short of level crossing
  • Cautiously move towards the crossing until protection equipment starts to operate
  • Stop the train until protection equipment has fully operated
61
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Under times of Single Line Working, what is the procedure for a driver to pass over a level crossing?

A

Competent Worker/Pilot will manually operate protection equipment and give driver “all-right” hand signal once it is safe to passA

62
Q

What keys are used to manually operate level crossing equipment? (2)

A
  • 5p
  • Abloy
63
Q

What is the default state of both Home and Automatic signals?

A

Home Signals are generally at Stop
Automatic Signals are generally at Proceed

64
Q

In what scenarios would a driver manually operate a boom gate?

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To raise a level crossing if there are unavoidable delays and the crossing is triggered at Stop

65
Q

What are the common markings on a Boom Gate Key Switch?

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  • Normal or Proceed (vertical)
  • Reverse, Stop, or Boom Disable (2 or 10 o’clock)
66
Q

How far away is an Advance Warning Sign placed in advance of a Tramway Square?

A

200m

67
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What does an Advance Warning Sign look like?

A

Yellow reflective square with “Tram Square Ahead” in black letters with the maximum speed underneath

68
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What is indicated by an Advance Warning Sign?

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That a tramway square will be ahead and that speed restrictions will apply

69
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What does a Tramway Square Speed Restriction sign look like?

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Yellow reflective square that says “Tram Square” in black letters with the maximum speed underneath

70
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How far after a tramway square can a driver expect to find a Clearance Sign?

A

160m

71
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When is a driver able to resume normal speed after passing a Clearance Sign?

A

Once the driver’s cab has passed the sign

72
Q

What warning sign looks like black and white stripes on an angles?

A

Limited Clearance Marker

73
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What does a Limited Clearance Marker look like?

A

Black and white stripes on angles

74
Q

Describe what Coasting, Series and Series Parallel Indicators look like.

A

Coasting = white equals sign in black circle
Series = white equals sign on angle – LHS high and RHS low – in black circle
Series Parallel = white equals sign on angle – LHS low and RHS high

75
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What do the Coasting, Series and Series Parallel Indicators communicate to the driver?

A

Comeng trains only:
Coasting = driver to shut power off on master controller and coast (roll)
Series = driver to select Series on master controller
Series Parallel = driver to select Series Parallel on master controller

76
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Why do we have Coasting boards?

A

To minimise electricity usage and aid in the maintenance of momentum.

77
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What are the three types of Coasting Board?

A
  • Coasting
  • Series
  • Series Parallel
78
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Where are Coasting Boards located?

A

On stanchions

79
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What does a Section Board indicate?

A

The defined end of a signalled area

80
Q

Where are Train Protection and Warning System Boards (TPWS) used?

A

For V/Line trains, to stop trains after a PAE

81
Q

What does a High PAE Signal Approach Board look like?

A

A piece of nutragrain

82
Q

What do Train Stop Here boards indicate?

A

The ideal stopping point for that platform.

83
Q

What does a Terminal Stop Sign look like, what does it indicate, and where must you stop in relation to it?

A

White star with black dot in centre
Indicates overhead will run out in 15m
Must stop at least 3m prior

84
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What do Occupation Stop Boards indicate?

A

Absolute occupation – no trains to enter this area

85
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Where might a driver see an Altered Stopping Conditions Board?

A

At the station prior, to advertise altered stopping conditions ahead

86
Q

What does a TR Point indicate?

A

Where a ready train is to wait prior to departing a siding. Can only move to this point after contacting Signaller

87
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Is a train allowed to pass a Limit of Shunt board?

A

No

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