Driver Operation Procedure - DOP COPY

Question 1

What is the Primary task of a Driver?

Answer 1

The safety of the train and passengers

Question 2

Can unauthorised people travel in the leading cab?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Can a driver leave the train unattended when being relieved?

Answer 3

No, contact the DAO

Question 4

Who is in charge of Transposals for Drivers?

Answer 4

The DAO

Question 5

Who is in charge of Transposals for Trains?

Answer 5

Train Control at Metrol

Question 6

What is a TMM?

Answer 6

Train Malfunction Message

Question 7

What are Fault Warning Notices and Stickers?

Answer 7

Defective safety equipment/isolated equipment that is found that impacts a train from safely operating

Question 8

Where should Fault Warning Notices and Stickers be placed?

Answer 8

• In the 2 end cabs
• Stickers should be placed on the speedometer

Question 9

Where are incident reports submitted?

Answer 9

To your Depot Manager via the Correspondence Box

Question 10

How is the Driver notified of Altered Running?

Answer 10

• Handed to you by station staff
• Transmitted via DTRS

Question 11

How does the Driver receive a CAN notice?

Answer 11

• Handed to you by station staff
• Transmitted via DTRS

Question 12

What is a CAN Notice?

Answer 12

Condition Affecting the Network

Question 13

Does a CAN Notice give drivers the authority to pass Fixed Signals at Stop?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

After how long must drivers give a PA announcement relating to a delay?

Answer 14

2 minutes

Question 15

What 3 things should a PA announcement about a delay include?

Answer 15

• Reason for delay if known
• Possible duration of delay (don’t guess a time)
• Alternate arrangements (if applicable)

Question 16

How frequently should PA announcements be given during a delay?

Answer 16

Every 5 minutes

Question 17

When should Late Running be reported to TC at Metrol?

Answer 17

A delay in excess of 3 minutes

Question 18

Which trains commonly use Electric Bell Communication?

Answer 18

Comeng

Question 19

How many drivers are needed for a 6 Car Zigzag movement?

Answer 19

2 drivers

Question 20

How many drivers are needed for a 3 Car Zigzag movement

Answer 20

1 driver

Question 21

What are the 5 different Bell Codes (uses horn)?

Answer 21

• 1 Ring - Call Attention
• 2 Rings - Proceed
• 3 Rings - Set back slowly (reverse)
• 4 Rings - Call driver to the front of the train
• Series of Rings - Emergency stop

Question 22

Who must a driver contact to arrange a complete set of spare keys at FSS?

Answer 22

Principal Driver

Question 23

Who must a driver contact to arrange a complete set of spare keys at an Outstation?

Answer 23

• Train Services Officer - Principal Driver Specialist (TSO-PDS)
• TSO-PDS will provide the code for the key safe

Question 24

What happens when a driver loses their keys?

Answer 24

• Driver must complete Statutory Declaration
• A new set of keys will be issued to the driver

Question 25

What are Values?

Answer 25

• Internal valuables such as money, tickets, keys etc.

Question 26

Which colour pass holder can’t be refused access to the lead cab?

Answer 26

Green Cab pass holder

Question 27

Who has a Metro Blue Cab pass?

Answer 27

Managers

Question 28

Who has a Metro Green Cab pass?

Answer 28

Trainers and Principal Drivers

Question 29

Who has a Metro Yellow Cab pass?

Answer 29

Authorised Technical Person

Question 30

Who has a Metro Yellow/Red Cab pass?

Answer 30

Signaller Trainees and Train Control Trainees

Question 31

Who has a Metro Purple Cab pass?

Answer 31

Trainee Drivers

Question 32

Who has a Metro Red Cab pass?

Answer 32

• A VIP
• They must be accompanied by a Green Cab Pass holder

Question 33

Drivers travelling in the non-leading cab must?

Answer 33

1. Wave to the driver
2. Enter cab through the bulkhead door
3. When leaving, lock and secure the cab

Question 34

What is a SPOT9?

Answer 34

1. Mod or Full cab unattended procedure
2. Move to a position to see all doors
3. Close doors
4. STDS