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Exceptions To Pass Signals Flashcards

1
Q

What instructions must be followed if detained at a home signal at stop?

A

Sound a long whistle
If it remains at stop driver must call controlling signaller
Provide -tdn, signal post number and position of train
Make a pa
Contact signaller at regular intervals not exceeding 5 mins
Signaller must inform the driver
-expected duration pf delay
-reason
-and if blocking facilities have been applied

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2
Q

Why should a driver contact metrol?

A

Cannot contact controlling signaller
Driver isn’t satisfied with cause and duration of delay
Delay will exceed 5 mins

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3
Q

Can metrol issue an authority to pass a home signal at stop?

A

No unless illuminated letter a is not displayed

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4
Q

What are the instructions when detained at a dwarf or disc at stop?

A

Sound one long whistle
Contact controlling signaller and they must tell you duration of delay and reason

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5
Q

3 exceptions to pass an abs home signal at danger?

A

Defective
Track circuited with no low speed
Single line working

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6
Q

What authority is required if a defective signal is protecting points or tramway square?

A

Signallers caution order

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7
Q

What is the authority to pass a defective signal if it does not protect points or a tramway square?

A

Verbal intructions issued from controlling signaller

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8
Q

If detained at a defective signal protecting points etc. what instructions must they perform? (List 10)

A

Observe the points
Receive sco as prescribed by rules
Sound a long whistle
Make pa
Move train towards signal until trip activated on the train
Reset trip
Proceed at extreme caution
Follow signal aspects
report late running
Submit a incident report

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9
Q

How can a sco be issued?

A

Handed
Transmitted
Dictated

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10
Q

When receiving a sco what must be exchanged when it is transmitted?

A

Names

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11
Q

If a sco is handed what must be done by the end of the shift?

A

Handed in with an incident report

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12
Q

What authority is needed when passing a signal at stop that is track circuited with no low speed?

A

Verbal or green hand signal
C/e to pilot you into the occupied section

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13
Q

What authority is needed to enter the single line working?

A

Pilots authority

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14
Q

What are the two exceptions to pass a dwarf or disc signal at stop on abs system?

A

Defective
Single line working

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15
Q

If a dwarf or disc on abs is defective at stop what authority is required?

A

Verbal instructions

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16
Q

If the disc/dwarf on abs is defective in proceed what is required? (List 5)

A

Signal is to be extinguished
Hand signaller must be at signal
Hand signaller with display a red hand signal
Verbal instructions are issued from controlling signaller
Drivers must be informed of circumstances

17
Q

What is the authority to pass an automatic signal at danger?

A

Rule 1 section 3

18
Q

Can an auto signal ever assume it is defective?

A

No

19
Q

What must a driver always consider when passing an auto at danger?

A

That the section ahead is occupied, obstructed or damaged

20
Q

What must the driver consider prior to doing rule one section 3?

A

Braking ability of the train with consideration of the gradient
Defective or isolated equipment
Extreme bad weather conditions
Poor/restricted visibility eg. Rain, fog, graffiti, sun glare etc.

21
Q

If a driver decides to not proceed due to unsafe conditions what must the driver do?

A

Advise train control why they are not proceeding

22
Q

When performing rule 1 section 3 what are the first initial steps that need to be taken?

A

Call r1s3 number, listen and follow instructions
Provide name, motor no, signal no and tdn
If signal clears you must state ‘signal cleared’ in call
Sound a long whistle
Trip on the signal
Stop and reset trip
Proceed at extreme caution

23
Q

What is the definition of extreme caution?

A

Being able to stop the train in half the distance that can be seen ahead
Not exceeding 25km/h or posted track speed if that’s lesser until whole train has passed the next fixed signal
Always being prepared to find the section ahead to be occupied or obstructed, or track damaged

24
Q

If a driver receives any calls whilst performing r1s3 what is the drivers duties?

A

Stop the train and answer any calls

25
Q

What must a driver do if they see another train?

A

Stop the train and ascertain whether the train is on parallel line or same line
If it’s the same line they must wait until the train ahead moved
Once train ahead has moved the driver may follow at a safe distance

26
Q

When performing r1s3 and there is a level crossing what are the actions of the driver?

A

Move train cautiously forward until booms and or flashing lights are operated
driver must not enter or proceed over the level crossing if the level crossing equipment is operating or safe to do so
frequent sound of the whistle

27
Q

What are the 2 exceptions to pass a home departure in atc?

A

Defective
Assisting a disabled train

28
Q

If a signal is defective in atc what is your authority to pass?

A

ATC systems caution order

29
Q

If a home departure signal has a low speed caution light can the driver use that as authority to pass?

A

No

30
Q

Can an atc systems caution order be written on any paper?

A

Yes

31
Q

If the points are not set in atc can the driver operate the points?

A

Yes must advise signaller when the points have been manually operated

32
Q

If the points are situated more than 100m past the home departure what is the drivers duties?

A

Receive caution order first
Stop the train prior to passing points
Place selector lever to hand position
Operate points to the required position
The points can be left in the hand position after train has departed

33
Q

What is required when a train is being dispatched from a non signalled track towards the single line section?

A

ATC systems caution order with reference to the passing of the home departure signal deleted

34
Q

What is your authority to pass a horn departure when assisting a disabled train?

A

Train authority

35
Q

What is the exception to pass a home arrival?

A

Defective

36
Q

What is the authority to pass a defective home arrival signal at stop protecting points?

A

Signallers caution order

37
Q

What is the authority to pass a defective home arrival not protecting points?

A

Verbal instructions

Kayla Sewell (29 decks)

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