GEN/BAE Flashcards
What are the components of the pneumatic system?
Compressor
Compressor governor
Relief valve
Air dryer (removes dirt, oil & water)
What is the B side of a train?
The side where the driver sits
What does the air compressor do?
Uses a motor that drives air into the reservoirs
What does the compressor governor do?
Monitors the air pressure in the main reservoir and controls the operation of the air compressor
What is a reservoir?
The storage of pressurised air.
There are main and auxiliary and/or supplementary reservoirs
What does the air dryer do?
Removes water, dirt, oil and solid particles from the compressed air
What train equipment requires pneumatic systems?
- Friction Brakes
- Air suspension system (C S H)
- Sanding Equipment ( S H)
- whistle
- Pantograph Raising ( C H)
- Saloon Doors ( C )
- Spring park brake
What is the A side of the train?
The side in which a guard would sit or the other side to the driver.
What are the two types of Comeng braking systems?
Knorr Disc Brake
Westcode Tread Brake
What sides is the master controller and brake handle in a ComEng?
Brake - Left
MCH - Right
What side is the master controller in a Xtrap?
Right
What side is the master controller in a Siemens and HCMT?
Left
Where can you find the motor and trailer numbers in a drivers cab?
On the bulkhead door, the top motor car is the current car you are in.
Which force raises the Comeng and HCMT pantograph?
Pneumatic
What force raises the Siemens and Xtrap pantograph?
Electric
How can you be advised of a CAN
Handed or transmitted
What is the only train to use spring suspension?
Xtrap
What colour TMM stays in the train
Pink copy
What are the intercarriage doors referred to as?
Communication doors
What are the 6 pieces of common cab equipment?
First aid kit
Green & red flag
Fire extinguisher
ATWS - Audible Track Warning Signals (Dets)
Emergency Track Circuit Jumper Cable
Switch stick
What colour FWN needs to be placed in the cab and in what cab?
Yellow X 2
One in each end cab
Where do you place a FWNs?
Above the Speedo both ends
What are the three types of braking systems?
Electro Pneumatic - Friction brake
Electro dynamic (Rheostatic) - Electric brake
Automatic Air Brake - Comeng only - Friction brake
If you have 3 faults, how many TMM do you need?
One per fault, 3 in total
What does the safety relief valve do?
Stops reservoir overcharging
What applies and releases the Spring Park Brake?
Applied by mechanical spring force
Released by pneumatic/air
The couple, is composed out of what 3 things?
Mechanical
Pneumatic
Electric
Panto on the Siemens is raised by what system?
Electric
Panto on the HCMT is raised by what system?
Pneumatic
What system is used to lower/lift the driver’s seat in the Comeng?
Mechanical
What system is used to lower/lift the driver’s seat in the Xtrap?
Electric
What system is used to lower/lift the driver’s seat in the Siemens?
Hydraulic
What system is used to lower/lift the driver’s seat in the HCMT?
Pneumatic
Name the 3 systems to raise the Panto on Comeng?
Main reservoir
Storage reservoir
12v battery compressor
What type of force is used to operate the whistle?
Pneumatic force
Give 2 reasons for using the whistle
Warning
Communication
Why do we apply the spring park brake
Stop the train rolling away
Should circuit breakers be used as switches
No
What 3 trains use air bag suspension
Comeng
Siemens
HCMT
What are Circuit Breakers?
- protect circuits
- Must not be used as switches
- must check fault before resetting
-isolate electric currents
What’s DC?
Direct current
What’s AC?
Alternating Current
What is the function of isolating cocks?
Turn equipment on/off
Redirect air
What are the serious fault categories?
Serious
Serious priority
Serious end run
Serious return run
When can a train be held for a late running bus?
If it is the last train of the evening.
Do buses follow the train timetable?
Yes, they are supposed to.
What equipment does electrodynamic breaking use?
Traction motors behaving as generators
What to remember when considering the Safety of passengers departing and boarding trains?
-Properly Release Saloon Doors
-Not prematurely close the doors on passengers or their belongings
-Not depart trains ahead of schedule
What is a drivers Duty of Care?
- Safety to themselves
- Safety to the public
-Safety to their colleagues
The legislation a driver is required to comply with under Duty of Care?
- OHS Act 2004
- Transport Act (Section 29)
-1994 Book of rules and operating Procedures
Important things to note on a roster?
Shift number, Depot and Side of Network
Why do we have driver roster books?
It is an essential tool to be at work on time and be aware of work allocated throughout the day
What should you do if there is no driver ready to relive you?
Contact the DAO
What is your Duty as a Reliving Driver?
- Be in position at the time and location required by the roster
- Inspect TMM and Cab notices
-Set up Cab for comfort and temp - Insert TDN into the DDU
What are a Drivers Duties when Operating through Sections?
-Regulate Train Speed
-Pay attention to all signals
-Train following Safely
-Should train be stopped in a section or at a platform check nobody is getting on or off and check signal is at proceed
What to do during times of poor visibility?
-Assume each signal is at stop until ascertaining otherwise
- If driver insets train stopped on opposite line and not in clear view the whistle must be sounded
What is the exception to making an unauthorised stop?
Track Maintenance Inspector conducting track patrol duties and permitted to detrain between stations
Who’s responsibility is it to ensure the correct route is set at a junction?
The drivers
What should you do when driving through junctions or points?
Reduce and maintain speed so the whole train will pass through at the specified speed
What to do if a fixed signal is not a proceed 15 seconds prior to right departure?
S, X- reverser to Neutral
Comeng- reverser to off
Make immediate enquires as to delay reason
When to report delays to train controller at Metrol?
Over 3 mins
Potential risks of running empty cars?
- Restrictive signal aspect
- Pedestrians and vehicles unaware of service
- Potential PAE
- Loss of concentration
What is the average speed of a Suburban train stopping all stations?
40km
What speed should you do when running empty cars?
Slightly reduced track speed
When restrictive aspect reached driver must slow to 40km
When must a driver act under signal aspects
At all times
What cautions should you exercise around pedestrians, stations and level crossings?
Use of long whistle, headlights to high beam and reduction of speed
When would you stop a comeng train halfway down a platform?
To prevent passengers trying to board as doors can be forced open
What should you make sure of when stopping at a platform?
Make sure whole train is on platform
How long should you press the door release button?
Firmly for 2 continuous seconds
What to do at a signal at STOP?
• Place the Reverser to Off / Neutral (depending on train type)
• Ensure the train brakes are applied
• Ensure the Marker Light switch is set to White (as required by train type)
What do the colours of the 3/6 markers mean on the platform?
Yellow- Up direction
White- Down direction
Blue- For sprinter trains
Who’s responsibility is it to initiate right time departure?
The drivers
Your watch should be set to correct second in 24 hour time
What should you do if an emergency stop is required on departure?
Emergency brake and ascertain situation
What is STDs and Departure sequence?
1.Signal
2.Time
3. Departure sequence
-mirrors
-doors closing
-mirrors
- steady blue light
-whistle
4. Signal
What is the time frame to perform STDs?
15 seconds prior to departure
What instances would you re-release the doors?
Dangerous or emergency situation
Whistle does not work
How to perform Platform Departure Procedure Departure Infrastructure Not Viewable (Spot 9)?
- Cab unattended Procedure
- Move to a position on platform to view all doors
- Close doors from the closet cab button
- Go back to the front and do STDS
What locations have white departure lights?
Racecourse, Showgrounds (up) , Platform 14 FSS
White departure lights off?
Platform work is not complete
White departure lights flashing?
Emergency brake and contact station staff
White departure lights steady?
Driver to ensure fixed signal is at PROCEED aspect
If white departure lights aren’t working what will station staff use?
Night- white lights alright signal
Day- White flag alright signal
What should you do if you stop short of a platform?
- Don’t release saloon doors until all doors are on platform
2.Advise passengers of situation over PA - Ensure passengers on platform are clear before moving train
- Sound long whistle
- Move train to appropriate stopping mark
- Report to Train control and do incident report
What to do if you believe an overshoot may occur
- Place brake into full service
- Determine if the first saloon door will be on the platform
- If overshoot is imminent do not bring train to a stand
- Make a PA announcement
- Stop at next station regardless of timetable
- Report to TC and do an incident report
What to do if overshoot occurs between 22:00 and 05:00?
Stop train and contact train control
What do you do if you fail to stop at a platform?
- Continue to next station
- PA announcement
- Report to TC and do an incident report
The driver must NOT use the emergency brake in an attempt to stop the train unless?
• There is a Signal at Danger at the departure end of the platform that may be overrun
• There is an unprotected level crossing at the departure end of the platform
When safe to do so what must drivers immediately report?
Stopping short of a platform
Overshooting a platform
Aborting a stop
Failing to stop at a platform
Who is responsible for cleaning up any mess a pet may leave behind?
The passenger
What are the drivers duties when being relieved?
Don’t leave the train unattended
If train must be left Cab unattended procedure must be carried out
What needs to be included in a delay announcement?
Reason
Expected duration
Alternative arrangements
Any further information
What are the bell codes in a Comeng?
- Call attention
- Proceed
- Set Back
- Call competent employee to front of train
Series of rings - Emergency Stop
What to do with correspondence (Transported Goods)?
- Must be handed to station staff
-Must not be left on the platform
-If no station staff contact the signaller - Put in correspondence box level 1 at FSS
How many people allowed in a cab at 1 time?
2 in addition to the driver
Why can a driver refuse a cab pass?
When they feel their Safety is being compromised
Except green
What are the Cab pass colours?
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
Maybe purple
How to know door and wheel numbers?
All train types are labeled in a clockwise direction from A1
HCMT are labeled in a zigzag formation
How to enter and exit the cab?
- Place equipment in cab before entering
- ensure 3 points of contact
- Look before exiting cab to ensure it is safe from hazards
Should you ever ride outside the train?
No
Types of isolating cocks?
Top operated cocks
Side operated cocks
What are the 3 types of couplers?
Scharfenberg- C, X
Dellner- S
Semi automatic - H
What is the coupler that links carriages?
Semi permanent coupler
Primary effects of electric shock?
- Shock
- Burns
- Unconsciousness
- Respiration stops
- Reduction of Blood circulation
- Death
Important Safety attitude guideline?
Obey all warning signs
What is a switch?
It is used to open and close a circuit
Circuit breakers must not be used as switches
Can circuit breakers be used as switches or to turn equipment off?
No
Can you reset a circuit breaker?
Not until the fault has been determined and it is safe to reset
What is a short circuit?
A connection between two conductors that has low or no resistance
Can components of the train become live when the pantograph is raised?
Yes
What systems use the auxiliary power supply?
• Air Conditioner systems
• Saloon lighting
• Passenger Information Displays
• Headlights
• Battery Chargers
• Air Compressors (Siemens, X’Trapolis and HCMT trains)
• General Power Outlets
What is some defective platform infrastructure?
• Blank Close Circuit Television (CCTV) screens
Blurry/indistinguishable pictures
• Graffiti on CCTV screens
• Smashed or missing CCTVs
• Inoperative CCTV roller doors
• Damaged or missing cameras
• Damaged or missing mirrors
• Frosted mirrors
• Graffiti on mirrors
• Insufficient platform lighting
What are the 4 Main Categories of faults?
Critical Fault
• Serious Fault
• Maintenance Fault
• Remarshalled Fault
What FMP books and notices are there?
- TMM
- FWN
-FWNS - Serviceability criteria book
What is a critical fault?
A fault where the train and/or Safety equipment is not functioning correctly and must be removed from service
What are the 3 serious fault categories?
Serious Priority-higher priority to be removed from service
Return run- Run train ti destination then remove
End Run- Train can be driven from non defective cab
What information do you give when doing a TMM?
• Train Describer Number (TDN)
• Train time, destination and origin
• Affected carriage number
Details of the defective equipment (not just symptoms)
• Equipment isolated (if applicable).
What is the 4 step process of risk triggered commentary?
- Risk Recognition
- Risk identification
- Risk Countermeasure
- Reaffirm the risk
It is mandatory to apply risk triggered commentary when?
- All medium and Normal Speed Warnings
- While performing STDs
Names of carriages from front to back ( except HCMT)
1.LM
2. LT
3. LCM
4. TCM
5. TT
6. TM
