Emergency Procedures

Question 1

Drivers shall not stop on any…..

Answer 1

….bridges which are not completely decked and provided with footwalks on both sides.

Question 2

The train must be stopped short of the…

Answer 2

bridge if it cannot cross before coming to a stand.

Question 3

Describe the difference between a position of safety and a place of safety?

Answer 3

• The position of safety is the initial place passengers will gather during the evacuation process.
• Once evacuation is complete and everyone has assembled in the position of safety, the train crew can then move everyone to a place of safety which will be outside the rail corridor.

Question 4

Describe the time-based decision process in the Duty Card 10.1 in the TARPs document? This time-based decision process could be required if your EMU is disabled with failed air-conditioning.

Answer 4

• 0.30 minutes - Decision Point - will power be recovered within 60 minutes from the time of the loss? If not, begin planning for evacuation.
• 30-60 minutes - Planning - Plans should be completed with the crew and TC briefed on the actions to be taken.
• 60-90 minutes - Action - Manage safe evacuation.
• 90 minutes - Emergency ventilation stops.

Question 5

In the event of a serious event or incident, who must the driver contact immediately?

Answer 5

Train Control

Question 6

The first and most important duty of all rail personnel is?

Answer 6

To provide for the safety of rail personnel and the public.

Question 7

State the horn signal for a fire on or adjacent to the rail corridor?

Answer 7

6 short

Question 8

When stopped inside a tunnel with no overhead power, which train mode would you select on the TMS to enable the train to coast out of the tunnel?

Answer 8

Coupling mode

Question 9

Mandatory relief is to be provided for excessive speed restrictions, name three further reasons mandatory relief will also be provided?

Answer 9

• Level crossing accident
• Trespasser collisions
• Incidences of fatigue/illness

Question 10

What is the only type of fire extinguisher to be used on board an EMU train?

Answer 10

Dry powder

Question 11

Regarding suspicious packages found on the network, what does the acronym HOT stand for?

Answer 11

H idden
O bvious
T ypical

Question 12

When level crossing protection equipment has failed, what is the maximum speed you can travel through that crossing?

Answer 12

10kph

Question 13

What is the major safety consideration when evacuation is required from a derailed EMU?

Answer 13

To ensure overhead line power has been isolated.

Question 14

Name 5 platforms you must not take any item deemed to be HOT into?

Answer 14

Choose any five:
* New Lynn
* Manukau
* Puhinui
* Britomart
* Otahuhu
* Kingsland
* Panmure
* Newmarket

Question 15

What is the minimum approach distance for person and tools to the overhead line equipment?

Answer 15

2 metres

Question 16

What is TC’s emergency phone number?

Answer 16

0800 808 400

Question 17

When evacuating a train, the TARPs document talks about securing your train. How is this done?

Answer 17

By applying the park brake.

Question 18

Why is it important to consider air movement in a tunnel before beginning your evacuation?

Answer 18

In case of smoke or gases.