CBTC

Question 1

What is the object of CBTC?

Answer 1

Enforce continuous safe separation and over speed protection of trains

Question 2

What does CBTC stand for?

Answer 2

Communication Based Train Control

Question 3

How is safe train operation achieved in CBTC?

Answer 3

• identifying the location of reporting trains and transmitting data between the train and wayside equipment
• identifying the location of non reporting trains through conventional signalling and axle counters

Question 4

Under normal operation, what authority does a train need to proceed in AM/SM modes?

Answer 4

With a movement authority

Question 5

Under normal operation, what authority does a train need to proceed in conventional signalling?

Answer 5

Proceed aspect on a fixed signal

Question 6

What does ATP stand for?

Answer 6

Automatic Train Protection

Question 7

What are the two types of CBTC territory?

Answer 7

• CBTC Mixed Mode
• CBTC Only territory

Question 8

If a Block Marker Board protects points, will it have a trip arm?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What happens to the fixed signal lights when running in AM/SM?

Answer 9

Lights are extinguished and do not apply to the movement

Question 10

Who provides the driver with a movement authority?

Answer 10

The CBTC system

Question 11

Are fixed signals provided in the CBTC only territory?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What are the two permitted reasons a non reporting train can enter the CBTC only territory?

Answer 12

• Perform required maintenance activities
• Rescue a disabled train