Final Exam #3 - Some Crap

Question 1

You are suffering from the flu, however after taking some medication at home you feel so much better that you decided to report for duty. During your shift you start to feel progressively worse up to the point that you feel a bit drowsy with a severe headache. What should you do under these circumstances?

Answer 1

• Advise your TSM immediately and request relief.
• Give as much warning as possible.
• If you are feeling unsafe to proceed then you must stop the train and request immediate relief.

Question 2

What are the 8 events which would require the driver to immediately contact Train Control or the Signaller?

Answer 2

• Detained at a signal at stop, the reason is unknown.
• Detained at a CSB, and unable to contact the RPO by radio.
• A signal is displaying an imperfect indication.
• A rail vehicle is stopped or delayed by a failure, accident, or other unusual incidents.
• Before moving off after being stopped, or delayed by any failure, accident, or other incidents.
• Unable to complete a journey through a section because your rail vehicle is disabled.
• Required to set back in a section or within station limits.
• Upon any ETCS emergency brake activation.

Question 3

If the driver considers the signal indication unusual or incorrect, who must they contact?

Answer 3

Train Control / Signaller

Question 4

What form of authority is required to pass a Departure Signal imperfectly displayed?

Answer 4

SWA-01 from Train Control

Question 5

What form of authority is required to pass a Departure Signal at All Red Stop with ‘R’ light illuminated?

Answer 5

‘R’ light is the authority

Question 6

What form of authority is required to pass a failed Departure Signal to recover a disabled train ‘R’ light not working?

Answer 6

SWA-02 from Train Control

Question 7

What form of authority is required to pass a Departure Signal at All Red Stop to run on the opposite line (opposing movement) to recover a disabled train?

Answer 7

SWA-02 from Train Control

Question 8

What form of authority is required to pass an Absolute Intermediate Signal at All Red Stop with the A light not illuminated, or not fitted?

Answer 8

Verbal from Train Control

Question 9

What form of authority is required to pass an Absolute Intermediate Signal at All Red Stop with the A light fitted and illuminated?

Answer 9

Self-authorisation

Question 10

Define an Absolute Signal

Answer 10

• Stop and stay signal
• Must not be passed at All Red Stop without the authority of Train Control or the Signaller as provided for in the rail operating rules

Question 11

Define a Permissive Signal

Answer 11

• A stop and proceed signal or an absolute stop and stay signal with the A light illuminated.
• A signal that is normally controlled by the passage of rail traffic and may be passed without the authority of a Train Controller or Signaller as provided for in the rail operating rules.

Question 12

What authority is required to set back when proceeding through the block section and completely clear of station limits?

Answer 12

SWA-01 from Train Control

Question 13

What authority is required to set back when performing a shunting or repositioning movement which has entered a block section and requires a set back into station limits?

Answer 13

Movements in accordance with fixed signals

Question 14

Your train approaches a curve with two boards attached to a post, what message does the white board convey?

Answer 14

The speed for this curve.

Question 15

Your train approaches a curve with two boards attached to a post, what message does the yellow board convey?

Answer 15

• A reduction in speed of more than 15 km/h.
• Placed 200 metres from the entrance of the curve to which it applies.

Question 16

What must the driver ensure when approaching, passing, and clearing a Permanent Speed Board?

Answer 16

• Reduce the speed of their rail vehicle before it reaches the speed board.
• Not to exceed the indicated speed over the speed restricted area until the last vehicle is clear of the speed restricted area.

Question 17

If you encounter a Directing Signal with green over red, and the low-speed light illuminated, what should you do?

Answer 17

• Stop the train before passing the signal if possible.
• Signal is imperfectly displayed.
• Contact the Signaller, advise them of the situation and await further instructions.

Question 18

Your train has derailed and obstructs the opposite line. Train Control cannot be contacted within the prescribed time period. What action must the operator implement without delay?

Answer 18

• Use the trains main radio or portable radio to transmit on channel 1 to warn approaching rail movements of the situation.
• Determine the most likely direction the train would be travelling on the obstructed line.
• Establish protection on the obstructed line, 1550 metres from the obstruction - 3 detonators 10 metres apart on each rail.
• If a train is observed approaching before protection is established, place detonators on the rail, and exhibit danger hand signals.

Question 19

Obvious Question

Answer 19

Option C

Question 20

Why is it important for AOR to provide appropriate support… ?

Answer 20

The worker to return safely to work as soon as possible.