DOP+GEN Flashcards

1
Q

Who is responsible for entraining and detraining special needs passengers?

A

The driver

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2
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Where are the primary doors on an X’trapolis and comeng?

A

Doors 1 & 6

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3
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Where are the leading doors on a Siemens?

A

Doors 1 & 4

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4
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Where are the secondary doors on a X’trapolis and comeng?

A

Leading Motor doors 2 & 5

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5
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Where are the secondary doors on a Siemens?

A

Leading Centre Motor doors 1 & 4

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6
Q

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?

A

Full cab unattended procedure

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7
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What must be done when helping a passenger with special needs from the primary doors, or from within 3m away from the cab?

A

Modified cab unattended procedure

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8
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What do you do if the ramp is defective/unusable?

A

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

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9
Q

What is a near miss?

A

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

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10
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What is the procedure for a near miss?

A

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

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11
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What can a driver do if met with unruly passengers?

A

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

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12
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What is the procedure for an incident involving dangerous goods?

A

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

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13
Q

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

A

Pantographs are lowered
doors open

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14
Q

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

A

Pantographs are lowered
110vDC is still active

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15
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What is the role of a PD?

A

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

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16
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What are the driver requirements before signing on?

A

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

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17
Q

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

A

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

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18
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What is the drivers duty of care?

A

Safety to:
Themselves
The public
Their colleagues

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19
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What legislation must drivers comply with for duty of care?

A

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

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20
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What must you do when you are being relieved?

A

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

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21
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Who do you contact if no relief driver is present?

A

The DAO

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22
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What do you do if you are the relief driver?

A

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

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23
Q

What may you encounter when running empty stock movements?

A

Restrictive signals
Unaware pedestrians and vehicles
Loss of concentration

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24
Q

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

A

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

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25
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What is the procedure for a driver when a train is going out of service?

A

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

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26
Q

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

A

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

27
Q

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

A

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

28
Q

What is the departure sequence?

A

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

29
Q

Where are white departure lights located?

A

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

30
Q

What does an off departure indicator light mean?

A

Train must not depart, passengers not clear/ready

31
Q

What does a departure light on and steady mean?

A

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

32
Q

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

A

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

33
Q

What is the procedure for stopping short at a platform?

A

-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

34
Q

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

A

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

35
Q

When may you detrain passengers?

A
  • 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)
36
Q

Who manages the transposal of drivers?

A

The DAO

37
Q

Who manages the transposal of trains?

A

Train controller

38
Q

When do you use a fault warning notice/sticker?

A

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

39
Q

How are drivers informed of altered running?

A

Via DTRS, or
physical authorisation given

40
Q

What is a CAN warning notice?

A

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

41
Q

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

A

NO

42
Q

What are the bell codes for cab to cab communication?

A

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

43
Q

Which colour passes are allowed in the cab?

A

Purple, yellow, green, blue, yellow/red

44
Q

When can a driver refuse a cab pass?

A

If they believe that the holder will compromise cab safety

45
Q

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

A

Critical fault
Serious fault
Maintenance fault
Remarshalled fault

46
Q

What is a critical fault?

A

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

47
Q

What is a serious fault?

A

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

48
Q

What are the serious fault sub categories?

A

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

49
Q

What is a maintenance fault?

A

A fault that is a non safety fault or condition that does not prevent the train from entering or remaining in service

50
Q

What information is needed for a (TMM) Train Malfunction Message?

A

TDN
Train time, destination and origin
Affected carriage number
Details of defective equipment (not just symptoms)
Any equipment isolated (if applicable)

51
Q

Expired faults cannot run…

A

Revenue services

52
Q

What is a Fault Warning Notice?

A

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

53
Q

Where are FWN and FWNS placed?

A

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

54
Q

Defective Platform Infrastructure must be reported to TC. Common types of defects include:

A
  • Monitor not working
  • Roller screen staying down
  • Cameras not working
  • Graffiti
  • Vandalsim
55
Q

Who can the driver speak to about Procedures?

A

Principal Driver

56
Q

Who can the driver speak to about Policies?

A

Managers

57
Q

What do all train yards have?

A

Designated walking tracks

58
Q

What affects your Health and Well-being?

A
  • Fatigue
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Sickness
59
Q

What should you do if you experience Fatigue at work?

A

Complete an Alertness and Fatigue Self Assessment Form

60
Q

Where do you put a Train Malfunction Message (TMM)?

A

In the affected Motor Cab

61
Q

What happens to the Portable DTRS after 60 seconds?

A

The screen turns off

62
Q

What happens to the Portable DTRS after 90 seconds?

A

It locks

63
Q

What do you do if you can’t hear the Portable DTRS?

A
  • Turn the volume up
  • Never put your ear to the Portable DTRS