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1
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Define Fatigue.

A

Fatigue is a state of impairment that results in:

  • Reduced alertness and mental performance
  • Reduced physical performance
  • Reduced ability to carry out tasks safely and effectively
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When can you be tested for drugs and alcohol?

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  • Randomly
  • ‘Show Cause’ ( having reasonable suspicion)
  • Within 3 hours of an accident/incident
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3
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What must your blood alcohol level be for work?

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0.00

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4
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List all mandatory PPE that must be worn when undertaking maintenance or construction work in the rail corridor/sidings.

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  • High Vis Vest
  • Steel capped boots
  • Hard hat
  • Eye protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Full length trousers
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5
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When are headlamps mandatory to be worn?

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  • When working in the MURL at all times

- When working in the rail corridor at night

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What colour items/clothing cannot be taken into the rail corridor?

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Red, Green or Yellow

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What is safety critical communication?

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Any communication that if not delivered or not delivered accurately/promptly, could result in death, serious injury or incur significant damage to property, infrastructure or the environment.

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What are the ABC’s of safety critical communication?

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Accurate, Brief, Clear

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What 3 things must safety critical communications be?

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  • ABC - Accurate, Brief, Clear
  • Relevant to the task at hand
  • Agreed as to meaning before being acted upon
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10
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Define active listening.

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Making a conscious effort to not only hear the words being said but to try and understand the complete message being sent.

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11
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What standard term is used to convey an emergency message?

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Emergency, Emergency, Emergency

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12
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Who is the lead communicator in a call between Metrol/ Electrol and anyone else?

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Whoever has initiated the call

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13
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Who is the lead communicator in a call between a PD and train drivers?

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PD (Principal Driver)

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14
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Can mobile phones ever be used in the danger zone?

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NO

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15
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Can mobile phones ever be used in the rail corridor?

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Only in a position of safety for business matters or personal calls in the case of an emergency

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16
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When is a Reactive Track Access form required?

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When staff/ train drivers are required to access the danger zone

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17
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What does a Reactive Track Access form ensure when completed?

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Ensures that no rail traffic will be running on adjoining lines in the section of track specified

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18
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Who will the driver contact when access to the danger zone is required within station limits?

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Controlling signaller

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Who will the driver contact when access to the danger zone is required outside of station limits?

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Train Controller at Metrol

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20
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Define an Audible Warning Device.

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A device such as a whistle, siren or horn - used to give warning

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21
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Define the Danger Zone.

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All space within 3 meters horizontally from the nearest rail and any distance above or below this zone including being on the line, unless a position of safety exists or can be created.

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22
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Define ‘Down’.

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The direction of travel away from Flinders Street

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23
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Define Electrical Infrastructure.

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Equipment and systems for supplying and distributing electricity for traction purposes, wires, cables and electrical equipment associated with low-voltage electrical switch rooms, signalling and substations

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24
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Define ‘Five Foot’.

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The 5 foot area between the rails of a railway track also known as Victorian Broad Gauge (1600mm)

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25
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Define ‘Four Foot’.

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The 4 foot area between the rails of a railway track also known as Standard Gauge (1435mm)

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26
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Define Platform.

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A raised or level area, next to the line, that allows people to enter and exit trains.

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27
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Define Points.

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A track component consisting of paired pieces of tapered rail that can be moved and set to allow tracks to diverge or converge.

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28
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Define Position of Safety.

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A place where workers and equipment cannot be struck by rail traffic.

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29
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Define Obstruct.

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To make a line unsafe for the passage of rail traffic.

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30
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Define Rail Corridor.

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From fence line to fence line or where there are no fences, 15 metres from the nearest rail.

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31
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Define Safe Working.

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The controlled movement of trains to protect the passengers, infrastructure and workers.

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32
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Define Signaller.

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The person in charge of the working of points or signals on an interlocking apparatus or signal control panel.

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33
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Define Six Foot.

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The minimum spacing between two adjacent running lines.

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34
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Define ‘Train On’

A

Train approaching

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35
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Define ‘Track Force Protection Coordinator’

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The person appointed to assess and implement worksite protection arrangements on site

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36
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Define ‘Up’

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The direction of travel towards Flinders Street

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37
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What is another term for the Victorian Broad Gauge?

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5 Foot

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38
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What is another term for the Standard Gauge?

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4 Foot

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39
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Who is responsible for assigning the Position of Safety?

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The Track Force Protection Coordinator (TFPC)

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40
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When can you leave the Position of Safety?

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  • When rail traffic has passed
  • When you are certain that you will not be in danger
  • You have confirmed there is no danger from traffic on another line
  • Your TFPC tells you it is safe to leave
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41
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Define a restricted location.

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A location where access to a position of safety cannot be achieved within 10 seconds of seeing approaching rail traffic

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42
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Define a Viaduct.

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A viaduct is a long bridge consisting of multiple spans with total length over 100 metres.

43
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Define a Culvert.

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A culvert is a drain/pipe or access path for livestock and is typically smaller than a bridge.

44
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Define a Tunnel.

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Artificial underground passage to allow the passage of rail traffic through hills or under roads, structures etc.

45
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Define an Underbridge.

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An underbridge is used when road traffic or a waterway goes UNDER the track.

46
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Define an Overbridge.

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An overbridge is used when road traffic goes OVER the track.

47
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Define the Track System.

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Within the rail corridor is the track system which consists of the rails, sleepers and ballast and is the structure on which the trains run.

48
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What is the purpose of the rails?

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For trains to be guided

49
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What is the purpose of the ballast?

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  • To provide support and drainage

- Placed between the sleepers and the formation for the purpose of holding the track

50
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What is the purpose of the sleepers?

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  • Distribute the weight of the traffic and rails onto the ballast
  • Maintain the correct spacing or gauge between the rails and provides a means of keeping the rails parallel
  • Allows the track to be maintained to the correct level by lifting and packing
51
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What materials can sleepers be made from?

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Concrete, Steel or Timber

52
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What type of trains predominantly run on the Four Foot Gauge?

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Freight trains

53
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The Metropolitan network operates on which gauge of track?

A
  • Five foot

- Broad Gauge

54
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Define a Dual Gauge.

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Dual Gauge are tracks that have three rails. 
Both standard (4 foot) and broad gauge (5 foot) trains can run on dual gauge tracks
55
Q

What do Kilometre Posts indicate?

A

How many kilometres you are away from Southern Cross Station.

56
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What do overhead structure numbers indicate?

A

The number of feet you are away from Flinders St Station when adding two 0’s to the end of the number.
(155 = 15,500 feet)

57
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What type of line allows for trains to travel both up and down directions on?

A

Single Line (Bi-Directional)

58
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How are Points operated?

A

By mechanical links or a power operated point machine which are controlled by the Signaller/ Train Controller at a remote location.

59
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Define a Turnout (Points).

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Turnouts are provided as a means of altering the route of trains.

60
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Define a Crossover (Points).

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Crossovers are two sets of points linked together to allow trains to cross from one line to another.

61
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How is the electricity that powers the signals and points carried around the network?

A

via the cable trunking.

62
Q

When the trip arm on a train stop is raised, what position is the signal in?

A

Danger

63
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If a train passes a signal at danger, what will the trip arm on the train stop do?

A

Activiate the trains emergency brakes.

64
Q

What is the maximum speed permissible for the inner - suburban area?

A

Up to 65km/h

65
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What is the maximum speed permissible for the suburban area?

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Up to 95km/h

66
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What is the maximum speed permissible for the country area?

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Up to 130km/h

67
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Define a level crossing.

A

Level crossings are intersections where a railway line crosses a road or path.

68
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How are level crossings protected?

A
  • Bells
  • Lights
  • Boom gates
69
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What are the two types of pedestrian crossings?

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  • Actively-protected crossings (gates, audible warnings, line markings, safety signs)
  • Passively- protected crib crossings (maze and safety signs)
70
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Where is the Platform Danger Zone?

A
  • between the yellow/white line and the platform edge

- where there is no yellow/white line, it is 1.5 metres from the platform edge

71
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Define a designated pathway.

A

Is an established pathway built for use by railway personnel in the performance of their duties.

72
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Why must care be taken when walking on ballast?

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  • it can be unstable

- it can shift under your foot

73
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Why must care be taken when walking around points?

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Points are operated remotely and with force and can crush and cause injury

74
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Define Worksite Protection.

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A safe working system used to determine what protection is required to keep staff safe and must be put in place prior to work commencing in the danger zone.

75
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Define Absolute Occupation.

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An authority that closes a defined portion of track for a specified period.

76
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Define ‘Booking Out of Track’

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A method of protection that closes a defined portion of running line during an emergency, or for maintenance activities within a siding.

77
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Define ‘Securing Points for Protection’

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A method of protection that creates a position of safety within the Danger Zone by securing points to route rail traffic away from the worksite.

78
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How are the points secured during ‘Securing Points for Protection’?

A
  • Lockable Point Clip
  • Locking Bar
  • Physically inhibited in their operation by a Signal Maintenance Technician
79
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Define ‘ Absolute Signal Blocking’

A

A method of protection used by Competent Workers to carry out work on track using controlled absolute signals set and kept at DANGER

80
Q

Define Track Force Protection.

A

A method of protecting work on track between rail traffic movements.

81
Q

Define an Audible Track Warning Signal (ATW’s)

A

ATW’s are devices that explode when train wheels run over them to attract the attention of train crews.

82
Q

What is Demarcation Fencing?

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  • Demarcation Fencing is an easily seen and continuous boundary marker
  • provided as a warning that a boundary exists and does not prevent rail workers from entering the Danger Zone
83
Q

What does the MURL stand for?

A

Melbourne Underground Rail Loop

84
Q

How many single track tunnels does the MURL consists of?

A

4

85
Q

What are the names of the tunnels that make up the MURL?

A
  • Burnley
  • Northern
  • Clifton Hill/ City Circle
  • Caulfield
86
Q

What is Cable Trunking?

A

Cable Trunking carries the cables that connect the signalling equipment to local and central signal boxes
- this enables the Signaller/Train Controller to monitor the condition of the track, including location of trains and position of points

87
Q

The cable trunking can contain what amount of volts?

A

2,200V

88
Q

Define an Electrical Conductor.

A

An object that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions.

89
Q

Define an Electrical Insulator.

A

An object that does not allow electricity to pass through it.

90
Q

Who do you contact if you see someone who has come into contact with live electrical equipment?

A

Electrol - arrange for the equipment to be isolated.

91
Q

Define a Spark Gap.

A

A Spark Gap is a safety device that enables power to return to the substation in the event of a fault occurring and trips the circuit breaker.

92
Q

Are the overhead structures earthed to the ground?

A

No - they are instead connected by a spark gap to the power return rail.

93
Q

The traction power system is charged with how many volts?

A

1500VDC

94
Q

How far away must you stay from overhead wiring and fittings?

A

2 metres

95
Q

Define a substation

A

Substations at various locations in the suburban area feed the overhead system that supplies electric power for suburban trains

96
Q

What amount of volts enter the substaion?

A

22,000VAC

97
Q

What volts do the substations produce?

A

1,500VDC

98
Q

How is traction power supplied to a train?

A

By the contact between the pantograph on the train and the contact wire of the overhead system.

99
Q

What is the purpose of a Stanchion?

A

To suspend all 1500VDC power components above the ground and track

100
Q

What are the three types of Stanchion?

A
  • Portal
  • Cantilever
  • Stand Off
101
Q

What is the purpose of a Stand Off Stanchion?

A
  • mainly situated where there are curves to keep the overhead in position
102
Q

Define a Tensioner.

A
  • will adjust the tension of the overhead wires according to ambient temperature
103
Q

What are the types of Tensioners?

A
  • Weighted

- Spring

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