Boards & Indicators Flashcards

1
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What is the indicator call and meaning?

A

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

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What is the indicator call and meaning?

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

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What is the indicator call and meaning?

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

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What is the indicator call and meaning?

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

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5
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What is the indicator call and meaning?

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

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6
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What action do you take at an ALL TRAINS STOP Board?

A
  • Stop before the All Trains Stop board.
  • Do not pass without the correct authority in accordance with Local Network Instructions.
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7
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What is the purpose of a Permanent Speed Board?

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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.

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8
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What must the Operator ensure when approaching, passing, and clearing a Permanent Speed Board?

A
  • 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.
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9
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Describe a Curve Board?

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  • Rectangular in shape.
  • Has a white background with black numerals.
  • Shows the maximum speed in km/h.
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10
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Where are Curve Boards placed?

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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.

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11
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When are Curve Warning Boards required?

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

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11
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How are Temporary Speed Restrictions advised?

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Via a Speed Restriction Advice.

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12
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Temporary Speed Restriction Outer Speed Boards are placed ________ metres from the defective location.

A

1550 metres

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13
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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?

A

C = Commencement
T = Termination

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14
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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?

A

The speed for this curve.

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15
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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?

A

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

16
Q

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

A

40 km/h

17
Q

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

A

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

18
Q

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

A

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

19
Q

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

A

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

20
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What is the purpose of a Shunting Limit Board?

A

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