Faults - Generic Flashcards
What are the two classifications of faults?
- Persistent
- Intermittent
What are the 4 fault identification methods?
- Sight
- Hearing
- Touch
- Smell
When is the Principal Driver Help Desk open?
24/7
What fault documentation must be carried at all times?
- Train Malfunction Message Book (TMM)
- Fault Warning Notice Book
- Fault Warning Notice Stickers
- Temporary Door Locking Device (Cable Ties)
- Door Not in Use Stickers
When completing a TMM, what is issued by the Train Controller?
- Fault Category
- Fault Reference Number
Which copy of the TMM is placed in the TMM Clip?
The Pink copy
(Green copy remains in the Drivers TMM Book)
What are the 4 Fault Categories?
- Maintenance
- Serious
- Critical
- Remarshalled
What is the maximum time given for a Maintenance Fault to be rectified?
90 days
What are the 4 sub-categories of Serious Faults?
- Serious
- Serious Priority
- Serious End Run
- Serious Return Run
When is the latest a train with a Serious Fault can be removed from service?
The last service of the day
When is the latest a train with a Serious Fault can be removed from service?
The last service of the day
What must be done if a train in service has a Critical Fault?
- Passengers detrained and Shunted out
What is a Rectified in Running Fault?
A Fault that occurs but is rectified by the driver or a train system
What is a Remarshalled Fault?
A Fault that occurs in a Leading or Trailing motor and then is Remarshalled into a Centre motor
(This allows the train to stay in service)
What Faults are Fault Warning Notices used for?
- Bogies isolated
- Air bag deflated
- Lateral sway fault
- Red EC/ Yellow TECHAV isolated on a Lead/Trailing motor
- Doors isolated
What Faults which require Fault Warning Notices have a speed restriction?
- Bogies isolated
- Air bag deflated
- Lateral sway fault
Where are Fault Warning Notices placed?
The End cabs (Lead and Trailing)
If a Fault requiring a Fault Warning Notice has a speed restriction, what else has to be placed in the end cabs?
Fault Warning Stickers
If a train with a Fault Warning Notice is divided, what does the driver need to do?
Make sure the Fault Warning Notices are placed in the new Lead and Trailing Cabs
Where are the Whistle Isolating Cocks on a XTRAP?
- Auxiliary Pnuematic Panel
- A side cabinet (VICERS Whistle Cocks)
What must be done if a Whistle is sounding continuously?
- The Whistle Lever must be operated rapidly several times (This may free the valve if it’s stuck open)
(If this doesn’t fix fault, Whistle Isolating Cock must be closed by driver)
If the Whistle fails to sound, what must the driver do?
- The Whistle Lever must be operated rapidly several times (This may free the valve if it’s stuck closed)
(If this doesn’t fix fault, Whistle Isolating Cock must be inspected)
What must be done when a train has a Whistle failure while in service at a Platform?
Driver must check mirrors after closing the doors to depart and re-open doors if passengers are indicating intention to board the train
What speed must a train do if the Whistle fails while in service?
Reduce Speed Cautiously
If the Whistle fails what speed must a train do through YARDS, STATIONS or NEAR EMPLOYEES/PERSON NEAR THE LINE?
15km/h
If the Whistle fails what must the driver do at Level Crossing?
Alternate the Headlights between High Beam and Low Beam
(Speed = Reduce Speed Cautiously)
If a train has a Whistle Failure during Preparation what could be done?
Train could be Remarshalled