Element 5.2 - Drive Trains

Question 1

1. When learning a route, what are the core route features you need to know?

Answer 1

1) Tunnels
2) Flyovers
3) Recognisable Structures
4) Permissible Speed Signs
5) Reduction Warning Indicators
6) Arches
7) Junctions
8) Spad Inicators

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OLD ANSWERS
-Dispatch methods
-Station platform numbers
-Bi-directional lines
-Permissively Worked platforms
-MIP access and egress

• Crossovers
• Neutral Section
• Line speeds
• Multi-spad signals
• Gradients
• Low Adhesion

Question 2

2. List the different line side signs/indicators used on the railway and their meaning

Answer 2

• Limited Clearance
• No Refuge
• Limit of shunt
• Stop Board
• Low Adhesion sign
• Mile Post
• Advanced Warning board
• Termination Indicator
• SPATE indicator
• Permissible Speed Indicator

Question 3

3. What is the purpose of the MTR Crossrail ‘Drive Style’ document and what does it contain

Answer 3

The purpose of ‘Drive Style’ is to make us an all round excellent driver.

It contains:

1) Managing lifestyle and fatigue
2) Professional driving and braking techniques
3) Cab discipline policy
4) Situational awareness
5) Mental operating modes
6) Low adhesion driving techniques
7) AWS TPWS guidance

Question 4

4. List the different warning indications that can be received from inside or outside of the driving cab?

Answer 4

Inside:

1) AWS visual indicator
2) AWS Audible indicator
3) TPWS start up check
4) Brake demand light
5) Line Volt light
6) VCB light
7) Interlock light
8) WSP alarm
9) GSMR emergency/urgent call
10) Duplex Gauge
11) Signal bell

Outside:

1) Colour light signals
2) Red Flag
3) Hand/Lamp signals
4) ESR/TSR Warning board
5) Detonators

Question 5

5. List the different types of speed restrictions and how these are indicated on the track.

Answer 5

1) PSR Permissible Speed Restriction
- AWS magnet
- 180meters (area)
- Speed Reduction Warning Indicator
- Braking distance (area)
- Permissible Speed Indicator e.g. (60)

2) TSR Temporary Speed Restriction
- Portable AWS magnet
- 180meters (area)
- Warning Board
- Braking Distance (area)
- Speed Indicator
- Speed Restriction (area)
- Termination Indicator

3) ESR Emergency Speed Restriction
- 1st Portable AWS magnet
- 180meters (area)
- Emergency Speed Indicator + 2nd Portable AWS magnet
- 180meters (area)
- Warning Board
- Braking Distance (area)
- Speed Indicator
- Speed Restriction (area)
- Termination Indicator

4) Blanket Speed Restriction - over GSMR

Question 6

6. List the actions of a driver to maintain cab discipline

Answer 6

1) Keep clean and tidy
2) Act professionally
3) Challenge others who break the rules
4) All devices switched off and out of reach
5) No unauthorised access

Question 7

7. What is meant by the term running brake test and when is this required?

Answer 7

To check the brakes are working properly.

1) When commissioning the cab for the first time
2) When formation of train has changed (4car to 8car etc)
3) Changing ends
4) Weather change
5) Falling gradient
6) Before first station, signal and crossover

(characteristics of the brakes can change)

Question 8

8. Explain the situations when the train warning horn should be used.

Answer 8

1) Approaching track workers
2) Person beyond yellow line
3) Train in distress
4) Whistle boards between 07:00 and 23:00
5) Entering/Exiting New Shed, Ilford
6) Movements within possession
7) Wrong directional movement