Dispatch and train working Flashcards
Where can you find your train?
Genius, staff information screen, control
what should you check on predeparture?
Lighting, systems, equipment, defects, formation, not to be moved boards
What is PTI?
Platform train interface
what are some behaviours to look out for on your PTI?
People close to the platform edge, leaning on the train, getting on or off when train doors are closing, running/ pushing, hesistation, struggling with luggage
Name some platform hazards
Children on the line, crowded platform, infrequent travellers, distracted passengers, visually/ hearing impaired, intoxicated passengers
PTI, what can we do?
use whistle, make announcements, yellow line, tactiles, signage, white lines, up to date information
Upon arrival at a station, what should you be doing?
Wait at a door that has a panel, make sure the train stops, check all doors are platformed, release doors if applicable
label the door panel
What is the official name of the 1st tip
Station Work complete
What should you do before accepting the 1 st tip?
Check your signal, check the time, monitor dispatch corridor, assess PTI risks
What is the official name of the 2nd tip?
Train safety check
What should you do before accepting the 2nd tip?
Check signal again, check time, observe doors, check BIL lights, monitor dispatch corridor assess PTI risk, check signal again
Upon departure of the train what should you be doing?
Remain keyed in at panel, be ready to stop, watch the train leave the platform
How can you stop a train in an emergency?
PCA (passenger communication apparatus), press and hold the green signal button, emergency brake, emergency brake plunger
What does 1 the buzzer mean?
STOP
what does 1-2 on the buzzer mean?
close power operated doors
What does 2 on the buzzer mean?
Ready to start
What does 2-2 on the buzzer mean?
Do not open doors, guard and driver to speak
What does 3 on the buzzer mean?
Set back
What does 3-1 on the buzzer mean?
Lock central door locking
What does 3-2-1 on the buzzer mean?
Testing doors
What does 3-3 on the buzzer mean?
Guard required by driver or guard or driver to speak on the phone
What does 3-3-1 on the buzzer mean?
Release central door locking
what does 4 on the buzzer mean?
slow down
what does 6 on the buzzer mean?
draw forward
What does 9 on the buzzer mean?
Police assistance required
What is a starting signal?
If a train has left the platform, stopped at a signal, and part at the train is still on the platform
How would you respond to a train being brought to a stand between stations?
PA within 2 minutes at being brought to a stop, check train for pass comms and call for aids, check with driver, check with control, report/check the apps
