Final Exam #1 - S&I Flashcards
You are stopped at 220 ABR signal at Newmarket displaying an ‘All Red Stop’ indication. You are advised that you are going to rescue another EMU at Grafton Platform. What authority (or authorities) is required to allow this to happen? Describe in detail the procedure to follow in order to retrieve the disabled train, and then return to Newmarket?
If ‘R’ light on signal 220 ABR is illuminated:
- Proceed cautiously at restricted speed, not exceeding 40 km/h.
- Pick up pilot.
- Couple to the disabled train, change ends, complete brake test.
- Advise Train Control that trains are coupled and ready for written authority to set back on SWA-02.
- Proceed indication or verbal authority from signaller to pass signal 211 ABC, then call clear and complete once past signals 220/222 ABR.
- Cancel SWA-02.
If ‘R’ light on signal 220 ABR is not illuminated, a SWA-02 is required from Train Control to pass signal concerned:
- Proceed cautiously at restricted speed, not exceeding 40 km/h.
- Pick up pilot.
- Couple to the disabled train, change ends, complete brake test.
- Advise Train Control that trains are coupled and ready to set back.
- Proceed indication or verbal authority from signaller to pass signal 211 ABC, then call clear and complete once past signals 220/222 ABR.
- Cancel SWA-02.
Signal 203 ABC has failed and is displaying an ‘All Red Stop’ indication. What authority do you require to pass this signal and how would you proceed?
- Verbal authority from Signaller to pass Newmarket home signal 203 ABC.
- Confirm points are set and secure for the movement.
- Proceed cautiously at restricted speed.
- Be prepared to stop short of any obstruction, rail may be displaced.
Describe Stations Limits for Newmarket
Signals 204 & 206, 205 & 203, 211 & 207.
You are the driver of a train destined for Papakura. You have left Newmarket and whilst stationary at Greenlane, Train Control advises that there is an obstruction ahead and you will have to return to Newmarket. There are no following trains. What authority is required and how would you return to Newmarket?
- Change ends, and complete SWA-01 to set back.
- Proceed cautiously at restricted speed, being prepared to stop short of any obstruction, rail may be displaced.
- Self-authorisation passed permissive signal L066 (stop, wait 10 seconds.)
- Obtain proceed indication or verbal authority from the Newmarket Signaller for absolute home signal 206 ABC.
- Cancel SWA-01 once clear of 215/217/219 signals.
You have stopped at signal L075 between Newmarket and Greenlane displaying an ‘All Red Stop’ indication. The “A” light on this signal is illuminated. Describe what process you will follow to proceed from there and you become aware there is another train in the section?
- Self-authorisation to pass intermediate signal L075 (stop, wait 10 seconds.)
- Proceed cautiously, being prepared to stop short of any obstruction or displaced rail.
- If the train is stationary, stop a safe distance behind.
- If the train is moving, follow at a safe braking distance.
What class of signals are at Newmarket?
Home, Directing, Depature
You are at the Newmarket platform in front of directing signal 210 ABC, with a wrong route indication to WD, what should you do?
- Remain stationary
- Advise the Newmarket Signaller
- Wait for further instructions.
What is displayed on signal 203 BI, and how should you proceed?
- Next signal in advance, 203 ABC Newmarket down home, is displaying an ‘All Red Stop’ indication.
- Be prepared to stop.
You are approaching intermediate signal L064 and it is displaying an advance caution to stop indication. How would you proceed and where do you expect to stop?
- Proceed cautiously.
- Prepare to stop at Newmarket Home signal 204 ABC at ‘All Red Stop’.
Your train has come to a standstill due to an unexpected fault, the last car of the train is still inside Newmarket Station limits. What authority and procedure is required to return to the down main platform if you can drive the train from the other cab?
- Change ends
- Verbal authority from the Newmarket Signaller to setback to the platform.
If one or more movements in a block section is required to setback _____ _______ must arrange for the trains to be _______ ________ where practicable for the setting back movements or _________ ______ to set back.
If one or more movements in a block section is required to setback Train Control must arrange for the trains to be coupled together where practicable for the setting back movements or individual trains to set back.
Can a Western Line train departing from Newmarket Platform 4 run to Swanson?
False
What is the classification for signal 220 ABR?
Departure Signal
Departure Signal 217 ABR is at ‘All Red Stop’ or has failed, how do you proceed?
- The ‘R’ light illuminated is the movement of authority.
- SWA-01 from Train Control if the signal aspects are blacked out.
