DOP+GEN

Question 1

Who is responsible for entraining and detraining special needs passengers?

Answer 1

The driver

Question 2

Where are the primary doors on an X’trapolis and comeng?

Answer 2

Doors 1 & 6

Question 3

Where are the leading doors on a Siemens?

Answer 3

Doors 1 & 4

Question 4

Where are the secondary doors on a X’trapolis and comeng?

Answer 4

Leading Motor doors 2 & 5

Question 5

Where are the secondary doors on a Siemens?

Answer 5

Leading Centre Motor doors 1 & 4

Question 6

What must be done if helping a passenger with special needs from the secondary doors, or when you are more than 3m from the cab?

Answer 6

Full cab unattended procedure

Question 7

What must be done when helping a passenger with special needs from the primary doors, or from within 3m away from the cab?

Answer 7

Modified cab unattended procedure

Question 8

What do you do if the ramp is defective/unusable?

Answer 8

Exchange it with the ramp from the CM, log a TMM for the damaged ramp

Question 9

What is a near miss?

Answer 9

A situation where the driver has to apply normal or emergency brake to avoid collision with an obstruction

Question 10

What is the procedure for a near miss?

Answer 10

Brake into emergency and bring train to a stop
“Am I ok to continue?”
TEC/REC to controller
If not ok, request relief
If ok, continue at reduced speed
At FSS, if not ok DAO will cover shift
Submit incident report

Question 11

What can a driver do if met with unruly passengers?

Answer 11

Get to safe place
Contact train control (TEC/REC)
Provide details about offenders

Question 12

What is the procedure for an incident involving dangerous goods?

Answer 12

REC call
TDN, origin/destination, location
Nature of emergency
Emergency response required (HAZCHEM codes)
ID additional hazards

Question 13

What happens when you isolate a comeng from the overhead power lines?

Answer 13

Pantographs are lowered
doors open

Question 14

What happens when you isolate an X’Trap/Siemens from the overhead power lines?

Answer 14

Pantographs are lowered
110vDC is still active

Question 15

What is the role of a PD?

Answer 15

Audit drivers
Assess trainees
Provide assistance with faults
On standby via 24 hour helpdesk

Question 16

What are the driver requirements before signing on?

Answer 16

Be fit for work
Be on time/in the right location
Be wearing uniform and appropriate uniform
Ensure roster changes and relevant notices are adhered to

Question 17

How can a driver sign on if metro go is unavailable?

Answer 17

Call the DAO and State:
Name
employee no
Sign on time
Shift number
Any other necessary details

Question 18

What is the drivers duty of care?

Answer 18

Safety to:
Themselves
The public
Their colleagues

Question 19

What legislation must drivers comply with for duty of care?

Answer 19

OHS act 2004
Transport act (section 29)
1994 book of rules and operating procedures

Question 20

What must you do when you are being relieved?

Answer 20

Stop at the correct position
ID the relief driver
Advise the relief driver of any faults/defects that might affect running

Question 21

Who do you contact if no relief driver is present?

Answer 21

The DAO

Question 22

What do you do if you are the relief driver?

Answer 22

Be in correct position and on time
Inspect any TMM/cab notices
Insert the new TDN and prep the DTRS

Question 23

What may you encounter when running empty stock movements?

Answer 23

Restrictive signals
Unaware pedestrians and vehicles
Loss of concentration

Question 24

What is the definition of a special needs/disabled person?

Answer 24

A person who due to age, disability, illness or pregnancy has special requirements

Question 25

What is the procedure for a driver when a train is going out of service?

Answer 25

Make appropriate PA calls Use auto announcements Check CCTV for remaining passengers Close doors

Question 26

What is the procedure for station staff when a train is going out of service?

Answer 26

Make on platform announcements Use auto announcements Check CCTV for passengers Give “all right” hand signal Close doors

Question 27

What are the steps for stopping at a signal at “danger?”

Answer 27

Stop and keep brakes applied Switch marker lights to white Place reverser to off/neutral

Question 28

What is the departure sequence?

Answer 28

STDS: Signal - check signal clearance Time - check departure time Departure checks Second look - check signal again

Question 29

Where are white departure lights located?

Answer 29

Flinders street platform 14 Showgrounds (up) Flemington racecourse platforms 1&2

Question 30

What does an off departure indicator light mean?

Answer 30

Train must not depart, passengers not clear/ready

Question 31

What does a departure light on and steady mean?

Answer 31

Passenger requirements are complete and train may depart (requires signal clearance)

Question 32

What hat you do if the departure lights change from steady to flashing?

Answer 32

Driver must make an emergency stop, and remain until safe to depart and given clearance (departure light or hand signal)

Question 33

What is the procedure for stopping short at a platform?

Answer 33

-Do not open doors -Make announcement to passengers -Make sure train is clear -Sound long whistle -Move train to the stopping mark -Report to train controller, fill in incident report

Question 34

How does a driver secure the cab when assisting a special needs passenger when being relieved at the opposite end?

Answer 34

Comeng - Place brake into emergency Siemens/Xtrap - press emergency stop button Until cab is isolated

Question 35

When may you detrain passengers?

Answer 35

- If it is safer to be off the train - if the train cannot be moved to a platform within 30 minutes (outside MURL) - if the the train cannot be moved to a station within 15 minutes (inside MURL)

Question 36

Who manages the transposal of drivers?

Answer 36

The DAO

Question 37

Who manages the transposal of trains?

Answer 37

Train controller

Question 38

When do you use a fault warning notice/sticker?

Answer 38

When a defect is found that impacts a train from safely operating

Question 39

How are drivers informed of altered running?

Answer 39

Via DTRS, or physical authorisation given

Question 40

What is a CAN warning notice?

Answer 40

Condition Affecting the Network notice - deals with an incident or condition affecting the safety of of operations on the network

Question 41

Do CAN notices give drivers authority to pass signals at danger?

Answer 41

NO

Question 42

What are the bell codes for cab to cab communication?

Answer 42

1 ring - attention 2 rings - proceed 3 rings - reverse 4 rings - call other cab to front of train Series of rings - emergency stop

Question 43

Which colour passes are allowed in the cab?

Answer 43

Purple, yellow, green, blue, yellow/red

Question 44

When can a driver refuse a cab pass?

Answer 44

If they believe that the holder will compromise cab safety

Question 45

What’s the the 4 fault categories that drivers use?

Answer 45

Critical fault Serious fault Maintenance fault Remarshalled fault

Question 46

What is a critical fault?

Answer 46

A fault where the trains integrity level or safety equipment is not functioning correctly. Trains with this fault level must not enter service, or be removed from service ASAP

Question 47

What is a serious fault?

Answer 47

A fault where the trains integrity or safety is not affected Trains with this level of fault may enter or remain in service, but should be removed when practical

Question 48

What are the serious fault sub categories?

Answer 48

SERIOUS PRIORITY - higher priority to be removed from service SERIOUS RETURN RUN - fault is in leading cab, can be driven to its current destination SERIOUS END RUN - fault in trailing cab, can be driven from the leading cab as far as possible

Question 49

What is a maintenance fault?

Answer 49

A fault that does not prevent the train from entering or remaining in service

Question 50

What information is needed for a train Malfunction message?

Answer 50

TDN Train time, destination and origin Affected carriage number Details of defective equipment Any equipment isolated

Question 51

What is a Fault Warning Notice?

Answer 51

A warning that is used when isolated/defective equipment affects the operation of vital safety equipment of the train

Question 52

Where are FWN and FWNS placed?

Answer 52

FWN in leading and trailing cabs FWNS on or above the speedometer