Faults and Incident Reporting Flashcards
For Train Malfunctions Metro’s fleet operate under?
Fault Management Procedure (FMP)
Who are faults reported to?
- Train Control at Metrol via DTRS
- A Train Malfunction Message (TMM) must be completed
- TC will give the driver a Fault Category and Fault Reference Number
Defective Platform Infrastructure should be reported to?
Verbal report to Train Control at Metrol
Is Graffiti/Vandalism on Platform Infrastructure a defect?
Yes
What are the 4 elements of the Fault Management Procedure?
- Train Malfunction Message (TMM) Book
- Fault Warning Notice
- Fault Warning Notice Reduce Speed Stickers
- Serviceable Criteria Book
What are the 4 types of Fault Categories?
- Critical Fault
- Serious Fault
- Maintenance Fault
- Remarshalled Fault
What is a Critical Fault?
Where train integrity level and/or safety equipment is not functioning
Can trains with Critical Faults run revenue services?
No, although they may run to maintenance facilities in non-revenue
What is a Serious Fault?
Where integrity and safety isn’t affected but Fault needs to be fixed ASAP
What happens when a train with a Serious Fault shunts and stables?
It expires (means is upgraded to a Critical Fault)
What are the 4 subcategories of Serious Faults?
- Serious
- Serious Priority
- Serious Return Run
- Serious End Run
What is a Serious Priority Fault?
Given a higher priority to be removed from service
What is a Serious Return Run Fault?
The train can be run in service to its current destination
What is a Serious End Run Fault?
Has a fault with the Trailing Cab which can’t be driven in revenue
What is a Maintenance Fault?
A non-safety fault or condition that doesn’t prevent the train from entering or remaining in service