Boards & Indicators

Question 1

What is the indicator call and meaning?

Answer 1

Call: Caution to stop next signal.
* The next signal is at caution to stop.
* Prepare to stop.

Question 2

What is the indicator call and meaning?

Answer 2

Call: Medium clear next signal.
* Next signal shows clear medium speed.

Question 3

What is the indicator call and meaning?

Answer 3

Call: Normal Clear next signal.
* Next signal is at clear Normal speed.

Question 4

What is the indicator call and meaning?

Answer 4

Call: Medium to Stop next signal.
* Next signal showing medium speed.
* Prepare to stop.

Question 5

What is the indicator call and meaning?

Answer 5

Call: All Red Stop next signal.
* Next signal is at stop or low speed.

Question 6

What action do you take at an ALL TRAINS STOP Board?

Answer 6

• Stop before the All Trains Stop board.
• Do not pass without the correct authority in accordance with Local Network Instructions.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a Permanent Speed Board?

Answer 7

Permanent Speed Boards are erected to indicate the exceptions to the authorised maximum line speeds affecting all rail vehicles unless ETCS indicates a higher speed.

Question 8

What must the Operator ensure when approaching, passing, and clearing a Permanent Speed Board?

Answer 8

• Reduce the speed of the rail vehicle before it reaches the speed board; and
• Not exceed the indicated speed over the speed restricted area, until the last vehicle is clear of the speed restricted area.

Question 9

Describe a Curve Board?

Answer 9

• Rectangular in shape.
• Has a white background with black numerals.
• Shows the maximum speed in km/h.

Question 10

Where are Curve Boards placed?

Answer 10

They are erected near the entrance of curves where a reduction in the maximum speed applies.

Simplified for Ally:
- Erected near the entrance of curves,
- where a reduction in the maximum speed applies.

Question 11

When are Curve Warning Boards required?

Answer 11

If a reduction in speed of more than 15 km/h is required on the curve ahead.

Question 11

How are Temporary Speed Restrictions advised?

Answer 11

Via a Speed Restriction Advice.

Question 12

Temporary Speed Restriction Outer Speed Boards are placed ________ metres from the defective location.

Answer 12

1550 metres

Question 13

In the case of Temporary Speed Restrictions:
The defective area is identified by Inner Speed Boards or ‘C’ board and ‘T’ boards. What does the ‘C’ and the ‘T’ stand for?

Answer 13

C = Commencement
T = Termination

Question 14

Your train approaches a curve with two boards attached to a post. The upper board has a white background and the lower board has a yellow background. Both boards use black numerals.

What message does the white board convey?

Answer 14

The speed for this curve.

Question 15

Your train approaches a curve with two boards attached to a post. The upper board has a white background and the lower board has a yellow background. Both boards use black numerals.

What message does the yellow board convey?

Answer 15

A reduction of more than 15 km/h below line speed for the curve approximately 200 metres in advance.

Question 16

When Heat Restrictions are in force, what is the maximum speed through a heat restricted area?

Answer 16

40 km/h

Question 17

Heat Restriction Boards will display the following letters/words, what are they?
* Special Outer Speed Board
* Commencement Boards
* Termination Boards

Answer 17

Special Outer Speed Board = Caution Heat 40
Commencement Boards = A large ‘H’
Termination Boards = A large ‘T’ with a miniature ‘H’

Question 18

How are you advised if the HEATS are active and what are your responsibilities regarding this?

Answer 18

Between 1000 hrs and 2000 hours the operator must call TC before beginning their service and find out whether the Heat Restrictions are active.

Question 19

List the names and boundary platforms of the heat restriction areas in the Auckland Metropolitan Network?

Answer 19

Drury: Pukekohe-Puhinui (Incl Manukau Branch)
Westfield: Puhinui-Avondale (All lines inclusive)
Swanson: Avondale-Swanson

Question 20

What is the purpose of a Shunting Limit Board?

Answer 20

Marks the limits for shunting purposes in accordance with details defined on S&I Diagrams or Local Network Instructions.