Alarms

Question 1

What indications does a driver receive when a PAU ha been activated?

Answer 1

• audible alarm
• passenger alarm light will illuminate
• PAU/ CFA comms panel will flash (steady when pressed)
• location of PAU will show on PIS (ensure you make note of the location before putting the handset down)
• brake application (overridden by pressing yellow ball next to DSD pedal)

[note: no indication of location will display on TMS, and no ext. BIL light on activated vehicle]

Question 2

What are a drivers actions when a PAU is activated?

Answer 2

[ PAU activated- indications received ]

• press yellow override button to cancel the alarm and emergency brake application
• push PAU/CFA button on comms panel, use the handset to talk the passenger- press to talk/ release to listen- “This is your driver speaking, please state your emergency.”
  (Note location on PIS)
• after you have finished conversation, at the next suitable location, contact the signaller and inform them of PAU activation and advise them you will need to go back. - request assistance/ emergency services if necessary
• make a PA about delay
• go back to the vehicle and reset PAU with T-Key
• go back to cab and check alarm light extinguished. Contact signaller

Question 3

Call For Aid: what are the indications and drivers actions. Where are these located?

Answer 3

Exactly the same indications and actions as a PAU activation

Located in the PTOSLW- 2 in the seating area, 1 in the toilet

(The CFA in the toilet will NOT initiate an emergency brake application)

Question 4

What are the indications of an egress activation?

Answer 4

• audible alarm
• Red Fault indication on TMS with location
• passenger alarm light will illuminate
• brake application will be initiated

[Note: egressed door can only open when speed is under 5mph, and must be reset before the train can continue]

Question 5

What are a drivers actions if an egress activation?

Answer 5

[Egress activated- indications received]

• press yellow override button to cancel alarm and emergency brake application
• check TMS for activation location
• make a PA to passengers to advise of activation and this will be dealt at the next station and advise them to stand clear of the doors
  (If the train is stationary- REC call if you suspect some has exiting the train onto running lines)
• at the next suitable location, secure cab, contact signaller and make a PA and advise about delays
• go back and reset the egress handle with T-Key
• check the doors operate normally by observing door control panel buttons illuminate an then test the doors
• if fault with the doors you may need to lock them out