Auckland Local Network Instructions

Question 1

Between Waitakere and Westfield what is the maximum length for down trains for descending grades and for braking purposes? (2)

Answer 1

ROC Sect 1 - 8.2.
600m
1300T

Question 2

When terminating a service at Avondale to go back to NewMarket, what main should be used and why? What else is also required?

Answer 2

The UM due to the level crossing (St Jude Street)
L174 must be held at stop.

Question 3

On what days are the Purewa, Newmarket and Waitakere tunnel system tested and by what services (2)

Answer 3

Purewa - Tue and Fri by the first Train or as arranged by TC
Newmarket - Tue and Fri by the first train or as arranged by TC
Waitakere - Tue and Fri by 120 or as arranged by TC.

Question 4

Who can authorize wagons to be left on the siding roads at Tamaki and for how long? (2)

Answer 4

L1.1 7.2.1 TC can arrange for tonnage to be left unattended for 24hrs only. Provided they are properly secured to prevent any movement.

Question 5

Station limits apply for what main at Sylvia Park (2)

Answer 5

Down main Tamaki to Wesfield, provided for Carbine Road siding.

Question 6

When shunting the siding at Sylvia Park and the operator is unable to see the indication on the 606 signal, who can relay the indication?

Answer 6

TC confirm and communicate with the operator.

Question 7

What is the standard length of platforms in the Auckland area for metro services

Answer 7

6 cars (150m), excluding Onehunga Branch Line

Question 8

Name 10 local informal siding names within station limits of Westfield/Otahuhu (10)

Answer 8

Owens, TLC (on arrival Southdown), Railweld, Pacific Steel, Tranzscenic, Nova Gas Siding, Specialized, Coda, Toll, Mainstream.

Question 9

What is the length of trains that can be accomodated between 1625/1627 signals and the all trains stop board on 1 and 2 arrival/departure roads Otahuhu

Answer 9

388M as per S and I

Question 10

Who must be advised for incoming shunts and freaght trains for
A) Westfield
B) Southdown

Answer 10

A) GD on L51
B) GD on L55

Question 11

Referring to the relevant S and I diagram which signals at Westfield and Henderson can be auto claimed? (3)

Answer 11

Westfield signals 1537, 1520 and 1530
Henderson (1112)
Auckland (122)

Question 12

When light locomotive movements arrive from north, which Westfield road do they normally berth in (1)

Answer 12

Into 2 arrival/departure road.

Question 13

Which road do Light locos berth in when arriving at Otahuhu from the South? (1)

Answer 13

Into to depot road via road 3

Question 14

What action is to be taken when if trespassers are reported in the Britomart Tunnel area? (3)

Answer 14

All services must be stopped.
Train control must advise the SCC who may request a “walk through” inspection of the tunnel area should the monitoring system identify trespassers in the area.
Lock out protection must be used for the “walk through”.
Services may begin to run only after the all clear is given by the SCC.

Question 15

What form of protection should be used when handing the tunnel to the SCC in the evenings

Answer 15

Lock out protection is to be used by the SCC

Question 16

Detail the actions Train Control must take and orders that must be given for fires reported in the
a) Britomart Tunnel (5)
b) Platform area (5)

Answer 16

a) On Inbound trains (outside of tunnel), Do not enter the Tunnel, advise Train Control before evacuating the service make sure that other services are stopped.
On inbound (Inside the tunnel), Proceed to the platform. The installed fire protection systems may activate enabling a safe evacuation of passengers. On Outbound train. Exit the tunnel whenever possible. Only shut off power in the tunnel if absolutely necessary.
b) The SCC will be responsible for the advising Train Control if a fire has occurred in the building and trains are required to immediately !eave the
station platforms. Inbound trains must not be permitted to enter the tunnel/platform area.

Question 17

Under what conditions may 8RA or 8RB signals at Waitakere be cleared to proceed (1)

Answer 17

Track warrant from NAL controller has been issued

Question 18

Describe the process for issuing speed restriction advices to Suburban Passenger Train Locomotive Engineers (5)

Answer 18

The speed restriction must be entered into OMS.
Then call One rail to reprint all Metro Auckland Advice at all depots to hand out to their drivers (Pukekohe/Papakura and Britomart).
Advise all service in route to the new speed restriction and draw the restriction on the diagram and highlight in pink.

Question 19

At what stations, within a block section, may services act on fixed signals for repositioning movements/setting back? (7)

Answer 19

Homai
Middlemore
Panmure
Glen Innes
Grafton
Kingsland
Avondale

Question 20

What does the letter “R” mean beside a signal on the Rail 9K panel? (2)

Answer 20

The signal is ready to clear subject to approach control conditions. i.e Being stationary at the platform.

Question 21

Describe the Axle Counter Reset checks and process if you a track showing as occupied? (6)

Answer 21

Confirm the last train is clear and complete.
Initiate Axle counter reset (only available when is red), wait for the track to flash then execute Axle Counter reset.
The track will change colour to orange when the execute has been accepted by the interlocking and now is awaiting a track to be swept by a train.
Contact the Operator of the next movement and instruct them that a “sweep” is going to take place and to call clear and complete of the next signal.

Question 22

If, after attempting to set a route, a signal fails to clear: (2)
a) How would a points failure be indicated on the signal panel?
b) What checks and actions must be made before giving a verbal authority to pass a signal at stop?

Answer 22

a) Points will display in white and flashing on the panel
b) Points must be correctly set and keyed and blocked for the movement.

Question 23

Where can Hi Rail Vehicles on track and off track within the axle counter area? (2)

Answer 23

Hi Rail vehicles can only on and off track at road level crossings clear of the axle counter heads or in non interlock areas in axle counter areas.

Question 24

What are warner speed indicators and what speed are trains to travel at? (2)

Answer 24

Warner speed indicators are fitted above the top signal unit on each mast. When illuminated, the Warner speed indicator will display a speed in km/h that any train passing that signal must not exceed until the next signal in advance is reached. These indicators are provided to allow a train to approach the next signal due to the overrun distance being reduced due to another train being signaled simultaneously.

Question 25

When Station Evacuation lights have been activated, what are the requirements for train control? (2)

Answer 25

Advice the Station Control Centre (SCC) and formulate a plan.

Question 26

How is the cut off of Overhead power notified and how would it be recorded on the train control diagram for:
a) Planned work? (3)

Answer 26

Information or special bulletin advice, or if late notification, EF25 may be necessary.
Use orange highlighter to map out the area of power off. In black pen also write PO, reference number (if on bulletin) or EF25 then highlight writing in orange.

Question 27

How is the cut off of Overhead power notified and how would it be recorded on the train control diagram for:
b) Unplanned work of emergency situation? (3)

Answer 27

EF25 will be issued.
In both cases, blocking must be used to stop electric services with their pantographs raised from moving from the live area to the dead area.
TC will endorse this on the graph with orange highlight, and in black pen PO and EF25 which will then be highlighted in orange.

Question 28

Under what conditions is Vector Xing over New Market Branch to Beach road is allowed to be used? What arrangements must be made when this xing is being used? (2)

Answer 28

The Vector Xing between The Strand and Beach Road, cna only be used if Britomart is closed of if blocking has been provided by train control.

Question 29

Train control has been advised of a derailment of a service in the Britomart Tunnel. What action must train control take in response to this? (2)

Answer 29

Train control will arrange
- Isolation of the Overhead.
- Advise the SCC.
- Shutdown the unit and apply park brakes.
- Evacuate passengers within 30 minutes.

Question 30

Service 5203 has an ETCS problem. ETCS must be isolated to enable the EMU to move. What will happen to the passengers on this service? (2)

Answer 30

Detrain all passengers at the first available platform unless conditions require special circumstances arranged by the operator.
Train to run empty to nearest mechanical depot (Wiri).