ABS Train DISABLED

Question 1

What are the drivers duties if a train is stopped in the section for any reason?

Answer 1

• check if derailed or fouling other lines
• secure train
• contact TC
• state the circumstances obtain RTA if req’d
• state exact location
• PA
• fault finding (if required)

IF NO FAULT FOUND:
- TEC or REC fault found
- declare train disabled

Question 2

What are the drivers next steps once they have declared the train disabled?

Answer 2

• complete DRA form
• dictate the DRA to TC

Question 3

What will TC do once driver has dictated DRA form to them?

Answer 3

• repeat contents back
• tell the driver from which end to protect train

Question 4

When can the disabled train be moved ?

Answer 4

After DRA form has been cancelled

Question 5

When will TC issue a TRAIN AUTHORITY to rescue the disabled train?

Answer 5

Once the disabled train is protected by the driver

Question 6

If the relief train is already in the same block section as the disabled train, will a Train Authority be required?

Answer 6

No

The relief will drive as per signal aspects to the fixed signal that is protecting the train

On both double line & bi directional ABS

Question 7

How is a train authority issued?

Answer 7

Handed / dictated

Question 8

What must a relief driver do as receipt of the train authority when it is handed ?

Answer 8

Sign the butt

Question 9

What must the driver of the disabled train take with them when going to protect the train?

Answer 9

DRA form
Train Radio
Red hand signals (torch/flag)

• ensure marker lights RED & display RED hand sig. at 500m protection point in a pos. Of safety (inform TC once there)

Question 10

From which direction must the relief travel to the disabled train?

Answer 10

Direction stated on the TA

Question 11

What is the authority to pass a signal protecting the Disabled train / allow entrance to the block section on ABS?

Answer 11

If signal can be placed to proceed it will or low speed caution given

If signal cannot be worked then correct authority is:

Auto R1S3
Home - apply exception Track Circ. w NO low speed Caution

Question 12

At what speed will the train travel once driver of disabled train is picked up and piloted to rescue point?

Answer 12

15km/h max

Question 13

What is the relief procedure once relief driver has arrived to the disabled train location?

Answer 13

5 C’s

CONFER - with driver
COUPLE UP - electrically or non electrically
CANCEL - DRA form
CONTINUITY - test EMY brake in lead cab
CONTACT - TC for permission to move both trains

Question 14

In which direction can both trains be moved?

Answer 14

Stated on TA

Question 15

What must occur when both trains have arrived complete at a locally controlled signal box location?

Answer 15

Driver must submit both TA & cancelled DRA form to signaler who will cancel TA & notify TC

Question 16

Who cancels the TA at a remote contolled location?

Answer 16

Relief driver (informs TC writes cancelled. /date & time of cancellation & submit with incident report

Question 17

DOUBLE LINE ABS
If the relief driver is already in the line section, (doesn’t require TA) does the driver of disabled train still need to protect the train?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

DOUBLE LINE ABS
If the relief train is already in the block section or behind an Automatic signal protecting the disabled train, is a Train Authority required?

Answer 18

No

If driver is waiting at signal (protecting train) they will pilot relief driver under R1S3

If relief driver is not at auto - TC will give relief verbal authority to perform R1S3 to the protection point

HOWEVER a TA is required for combined trains to return to the rear. (Not if both trains are going to travel in original direction)

Question 19

DOUBLE LINE ABS
Can a low speed caution or signal be worked for a wrong line move?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

DOUBLE LINE ABS
When a signal cannot be placed to proceed as it is protecting a wrong line move, how will relief enter the section?

Answer 20

Use the exception: ‘Track Circuited with now Low Speed Caution’

Then
get VERBAL authority from signaler and/or green hand signal

Question 21

DOUBLE LINE ABS relief from ADVANCE

WHAT SPEED of relief train ?

Answer 21

Reduced speed until 2km from disabled train
STOP
Pick up driver, max 15km piloted to disabled train

Question 22

DOUBLE LINE ABS

When running on wrong line, what must occur when approaching level crossing & what speed through it?

Answer 22

Diver must activate the Xing by drawing train slowly towards it,

STOP once boom-gates/ protection has activated

then once fully in place, and clear of cars/ pedestrians, proceed through xing

Use whistle frequently

15km/h max through the xing

Question 23

Relief from the REAR
on Bi- Directional ABS
What rules are applicable?

Answer 23

Same rules as DOUBLE line ABS

Question 24

BI DIRECTIONAL ABS RELIEF FROM ADVANCE:
What is authority to enter section (rescue) ?

Answer 24

train authority

(Track has been set up to be signaled for that direction for disabled train - ALL SIGNALS @STOP for relief train)

Question 25

BI DIRECTIONAL ABS RELIEF FROM ADVANCE
What speed will rescuing train travel?

Answer 25

EXTREME CAUTION
(R1S3 - all signals at STOP)

Question 26

What authority is required for a train to rescue the train if the relief train that already has aTA, becomes disabled?

Answer 26

A fresh TA- the relief train must cancel their train authority

Question 27

NO COMMS
What must a driver do on ABS if their train becomes disabled after an Automatic signal & driver is not satisfied that any following trains have been stopped?

Answer 27

TOTS

Make a PA,
Full cab unattended (if safe)
Protect train to the rear (500m / NFS)
Wait with a.Red hand signal
Continue attempting comms with TC