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AC: Module AC Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of sequential tripping?

A

When consecutive electrical sections along a route trip. Normally caused by a fault on a moving train.

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What does ECO stand for?

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Electrical Control Operator

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What is an “Emergency Switch Off”?

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When the ECO switches off the electrical supply to all lines:

  • between neutral sections, or
  • between a neutral section and the end of an electrified line
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How should the OLE be treated?

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Live at all Times, unless

  1. An Overhead Line Permit (Form C) has been issued, or
  2. you are satisfied isolation has taken place in accordance with local instructions
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What are a drivers actions if you see anything in the OLE that could cause damage if it comes into contact with the pantographs on your train?

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  1. Immediately lower the pantographs
  2. Stop
  3. Report to the signaller as soon as possible
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What objects and defects must be immediately reported to the Signaller/ ECO?

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  1. Objects thrown onto, hanging or touching the OLE
  2. Damage to the OLE
  3. Broken or displaced wires connected to the OLE
  4. OLE is smoking, or excessively flashing or fusing
  5. Broken or displaced along track conductors
  6. Damaged or Loose APC
  7. A broken or defective bond, (in this case you must also tell ECO the colour of the bond)
  8. A broken or parted rail
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What is the safe distance from the OLE?

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2.75m (9ft)

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What types of incident will require an emergency switch off?

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  • Derailment
  • A lineside fire
  • A fire on a train or vehicle
  • A person coming into contact (or in danger of coming into contact) with the OLE
  • Any other incident or emergency requiring electrical supply to be switched off
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What are a drivers actions if ADD (automatic dropping device) has operated on your train?

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  • Operate the “Pantograph Down” button
  • Stop the train as soon as possible
  • Report the incident to the signaller
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What are drivers actions if you witness damage to the OLE, and what incidents define damage to the OLE?

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Actions:

  • Operate the “Pantograph Down” button
  • Stop the train as soon as possible
  • Report the incident to the signaller

Damage to the OLE:

  • Something in the OLE that could cause damage if it comes into contact with the pantograph
  • Any damage to or anything irregular with the OLE
  • Any unusual movements of the OLE
  • Any unusual noises from the OLE
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What are a drivers actions when the line light goes out ?

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more than one pantograph, or only pantograph in use is not on the first 3 vehicles, you must:
- make 1 attempt to reset
If the reset attempt was unsuccessful:

  • Drop the pantographs,
  • Stop the train as soon as possible (if you are on approach to a station, try and get at least one vehicle onto the platform in case you need to detrain)
  • Report the incident to the signaller
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If the line light goes out when can you coast to stand (or to a suitable location)?

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  • if you only have one pantograph in use and it is on one of the first 3 vehicles
  • ADD is available but has not operated
  • No unusual movement of, or noises from the OLE
  • One reset attempt, which was unsuccessful
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If the line light goes out when can the train continue normally?

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  • ADD is available, but has not operated
  • No unusual movement of, or noises from the OLE
  • Reset at the first attempt, and the line light is restored
  • Regained power
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What are a drivers actions if you are asked by the signaller to examine the OLE of an adjacent line?

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  • Proceed at caution and do not exceed 20mph, and look out for any damage or any other problem with the OLE
  • Be accompanied by a competent person in darkness, poor visibility or within a tunnel
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Damaged OLE section: If the signaller has asked you to established whether it is safe for trains on the affected line to proceed using the trains own tractive power, or coast under the affected area with pantographs lowered, what must be checked?

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  1. any obstruction is not more than 150mm (6inches) below the contact wire
  2. no more than 2 consecutive droppers have come off
  3. the object or defect is more than 3 OLE structures away from a tunnel or overbridge
  4. no other defect is obvious
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16
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If the signaller has asked you to coast (with pantographs lowered) under an obstruction or object on the OLE, what is the maximum speed?

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  • Must not exceed 20mph

[Note: the signaller will check you down to a red signal at a location which will enable you to get up 20mph,

and will tell you:

  1. The problem with the OLE
  2. The location of affected area
  3. If coasting signs are in place.
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17
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What are a drivers actions if you have spoken to the signaller regarding a high speed coasting area, and you are aware of the location of the “lower pantograph” signs?

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  1. You may proceed normally towards the “lower pantograph” sign
  2. an “ advance lower pantograph” sign will be positioned approx 400m (440yd) on approach to the “lower pantograph” sign
  3. lower all pantographs before reaching the “lower pantograph” sign at any speed.
  4. Raise pantographs when fully clear past “raise pantograph” sign. At speed up to 80mph.
  5. If you pass the ‘Do not raise pantograph” sign without raising your pantographs you must reduce speed to no more than 20mph to raise pantographs.

ORDER OF SIGNS

  1. Advance lower pantograph sign
  2. Lower pantograph sign
  3. Raise pantograph sign
  4. Do not raise pantograph sign
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18
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What is an Overhead Line Permit (Form C)?

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A form signed and issued by the nominated person and given to the designated person who is to carry out work on or near the OLE line. It states exactly what is live and what is earthed and where it is safe to conduct work

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What type of objects or defects to the OLE should you report to the ECO immediately? (8 items)

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  1. Objects thrown/hanging in the OLE
  2. Damage to the OLE
  3. OLE smoking/ excessively flashing or fusing
  4. Broken Displaced wires along the OLE
  5. Broken or displaced along side conductors
  6. Damaged or loose APC
  7. Broken or parted rail
  8. Broken / damaged structure bond

(If any of this damage will affect the safe movement of trains you must first report it to the signaller)

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20
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What should you do if you discover a loose or malfunctioning APCO balise?

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Report it to the signaller

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21
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4 areas of a train you must not climb on or above when working on a traction unit in an OLE area/train. And what are the 4 exceptions to this?

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  1. Can’t Line (not above)
  2. The Cab floor (not above)
  3. The Roof (not on)
  4. Steps that give access to the roof (don’t climb on them)
  5. On a line with no OLE and no OLE on the adjacent line
  6. OLE has been isolated and earthed and the DP has issued an OLP.
  7. Local instructions have been met
  8. Local isolation is allowed and you are sure it has been taken.
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22
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Maintenance of trains: What 4 activities must you carry out at authorised locations only?

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  1. Handwashing carriages
  2. Handwashing front and rear of train
  3. Unloading/Loading open rail wagons by hand
  4. Loading /unloading single deck car carrying vehicles
23
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What is the appropriate way to carry long items in an OLE area?

A

horizontally at waist level and ensure it does not come within 2.75m of the OLE.

24
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What qualities specific to a ladder do you need to ensure when using a ladder in an OLE area?

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  1. Made of wood or another safety approved non conductive material
  2. Ensure no metal reinforcements are in the ladder
25
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Can you ask someone else to contact the ECO on your behalf?

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Yes, for example the signaller.

26
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If someone asks you to contact the ECO on their behalf what must you do?

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Ensure you have all the relevant information before contacting the ECO

27
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When contacting the ECO what must you state?

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  1. YOU : name/title/employer/phone number
  2. LINES: line or lines concerned
  3. LOCATION; e.g. bridge number, signal number etc
  4. PLATE: Nearest OLE number plate
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If the ECO gives you a message identification number what is this and what should you do with it?

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It is a method the ECO can use to ensure he/she is speaking to the same person each and every time, you must give it to him or her each time you speak to them.

29
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5 times you must IMMEDIATELY contact the ECO (emergency switch off)

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  1. Line Side Fire
  2. Fire on train
  3. Derailment
  4. Person in contact or danger of coming into contact of OLE
  5. Any other emergency which may warrant an ESO
30
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When reporting an emergency to the ECO what’s the first thing you should always say on an emergency call and then the three additional items that relate to an OLE emergency call?

A

FIRST THING ALWAYS: This is an emergency call

  1. Reason you want a switch off
  2. If anyone is or has been in contact with the OLE
  3. Are emergencies service there ready to assist
31
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If you require an emergency switch off from the ECO but an obstructed line other than the one you are travelling on requires protection do you do this before or after requesting the ESO.

A

Before

32
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If the eco has approved the emergency switch off, and designated you the PICEE (person in charge of the electrical switch off) what are your key responsibilities?

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  1. Identify yourself to anyone arriving on site
  2. Make sure each officer in charge for each emergency service is fully aware of the presence of the OLE and which are isolated and which are not.
  3. Make everyone aware of any changes to the isolation, i.e. shortening the area and keep everyone aware of the new limits.
  4. Keep all passengers clear of the OLE.
  5. Handing over responsibility: tell the ECO immediate and pas son the details of the new PICEE.
  6. Taking responsibility: contact the ECO immediately and make sure you are fully aware of the details.
  7. Emergency over: keep everyone pre warned of the turn on and clear
  8. Emergency over: inform ECO emergency is over and wait on site until he/she tells you otherwise.
  9. If the emergency is to continue for a long time it will require a overhead line permit will be issued by the NP who you must meet on site and contact the ECO together.
33
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When entering an area blocked to electric trains and you will need assisting though what is the procedure, 5 points,

A
  1. Lower all pantograph and keep them lowered through the whole move.
  2. Tell the assisting driver When lowering is complete.
  3. Keep APCO unit isolated
  4. Disregard all line side signs associated with traction changeover
  5. Not resume electric until our have arrived at or past the location the signaller has approved electric movement or signage permits.
34
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What must you do if you experience any of the following:

  1. Loss of line light
  2. ADD operation
  3. Damaged OLE
A
  1. Lower pantographs
  2. Stop the train immediately
  3. Report incident go signaller

However there are exceptions to this and a train can continue

35
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If you experience a loss of line light the normal procedure would be to lower the pantographs, stop the train and contact the signaller. However under what circumstances are you permitted to CONTINUE TO A SUITABLE LOCATION and inform signaller?

A
  1. Only one pantograph and it son the front three carriages
  2. ADD not operated
  3. No unusual movement noise from OLE
  4. One reset attempt made and not worked,
36
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If you experience a loss of line light the normal procedure would be to lower the pantographs, stop the train and contact the signaller. However under what circumstances are you permitted to CONTINUE AS NORMAL?

A
  1. ADD not operated
  2. No unusual movement or noise from OLE
  3. Reset once and it worked
  4. You can regain power
37
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If your train triggers sequential tripping the signaller may ask you to visually check the pantograph for damage, the initial method would be the pantograph camera or CCTV. however if the signaller instructs you to leave the cab to inspect it what things must you be cautious of when accepting and carrying out this instruction?

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  1. Darkness
  2. Fog
  3. Bright light
  4. Damaged OLE structure in the vicinity of the cab door.

If these things are present you must not initiate or terminate the examination and tell the signaller conditions are too dangerous for a visual inspection.

38
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When you stop your train due to problems or incidents with the OLE, what must you tell the signaller?

A
  1. What’s happened
  2. Location of incident
  3. Your stopped location
  4. Nearest OLE structure

And if you know:

  1. Extent of damage
  2. If there is damage to pantograph
39
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When the train has stopped due to damage to the pantograph are you allowed to raise the pantograph to supply power to the trains comfort systems?

A

Yes, but not to move the train. And must check straight after raising it that it isn’t arching and is in contact.

40
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If you have had to isolate the ADD and have been allowed to continue to a location to have the ADD examined and reset by the signaller what is the maximum permissible speed unless otherwise told?

A

100mph

41
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If the signaller has asked to to examine the upcoming OLE for damage what is the maximum speed to do this?

A

20mph at caution

42
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If the signaller has asked to to examine the upcoming OLE for damage under what circumstances would you need a competent person with you?

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  1. During darkness
  2. Poor visibility
  3. Or if it is in a tunnel
43
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If the signaller asks you to inspect a damaged OLE to establish is it safe to allow trains to cost under it what must you look for in determining this?

A
  1. There is nothing hanging 15cm below the contact wire
  2. No more than two consecutive droppers are broken
  3. The damage is more than three structures away from a tunnel or over bridge.
  4. No other obvious defect
44
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if you have a damaged and lowered pantograph you can continue at reduced speed to an area where it can be dealt with providing you can give assurance it is clear of the OLE. However under what conditions would you not be able to give this assurance and must wait for a competent person to carry out repairs?

A
  1. Clearance from pantograph and OLE cannot be assured

2. Damaged pantograph is foul of the loading gauge

45
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If a damaged pantograph cannot be dealt with or part of the train has come into contact with the OLE you must not move the train with the exception of three instances, what are they?

A
  1. OLE has been switched off and you have been authorised to move the train to a place for repairs.
  2. You have been old repairs have been done and your safe to move.
  3. Train must be moved in an emergency
46
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When a signaller authorises a driver to coast under a damaged OLE, what will he or she tell and instruct you?

A
  1. The problem with the OLE
  2. Location name
  3. Lower pantograph and The 20mph speed limit
  4. Not to raise pantograph until absolutely sure clear of area
  5. Obey all signals or indications on DMI.
47
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when coasting through a zone, How far in advance will a lower pantograph sign be positioned ahead?

A

400m

48
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What speed can you raise pantographs up to?`

A

80mph

49
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if you are late raising your pantograph and pass a do not raise pantograph sign, what is the maximum speed you can go in order to raise your pantograph in this situation

A

20 mph

50
Q

If you become aware of any electrical equipment on your train overheating what should you do immediately?

A

Immediately lower the pantographs

51
Q

If electrical equipment starts to overheat and you lower the pantograph and this solves the problem , you must do…

A
  1. isolate defective Equipment

2. Isolate the APCO if provided

52
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If you drive off a contact wire with the panto raised what should you do?

A
  1. arrange for incident to be reported to ECO

2. not move train back under OLE until its been examined

53
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If you have been told about a defective APCO balise what should you do

A

Lower panto at the lower panto sign and change to self powered mode

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