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What is Train Control emergency number?

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0800 808 400

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Where is the CIMW in S/C located?

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Takanini DM

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Which signal at Westfield needs to be manually cancelled after shunt movement has taken the light

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1612 - Mainfreight/Alderman drive

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Which WSF signals can be auto-claimed?

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1520,1530 - 1519
1544 - 1537

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What is the process for clearing drop tracks

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Confirm the last service through is clear and complete
Reset the tracks
Advise the next service they will get a low speed/’a’ light to sweep drop tracks
Record on the TCD
Advise TOC
Log ORA
- If the sweep is not successful or unable to reset tracks also advise 155

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What must TC do when Rusty Rail conditions are on the DIB?

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Record on the TCD
Prevent following movements from entering the affected block section until you confirm the train ahead is clear and complete of the block section or next intermediate signal

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What is the difference between a right side failure and a wrong side failure?

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A wrong side failure has the potential for a dangerous situation to occur

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What happens when a wrong side failure occurs?

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The normal interlocking cannot be relied upon
A bulletin will need to be issued to take the affected signal out of use
155 and NCM must be advised immediately
Log ORA

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What are rail infrastructure features? (8)

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Full km pegs
tunnel portals
signals, boards, points or point indicators
bridge meterage’s
main line points
LX meterage
Traction Pole meterage
Station platforms

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What is the higher form of protection?
Blocking
Mis.60
Emergency Protection

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Mis.60

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When there is a fault on a LX what must TC do? (5)

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-warn all Operators of affected rail vehicles that the warning equipment is faulty
-apply a 10 km/h speed restriction for rail vehicles to protect road traffic
-arrange for a Signals Maintenance Representative to attend
make a permanent record of the details on the train control diagram.
-You must tell Operators of affected rail vehicles of the temporary speed restriction until you have confirmed that Operators of trains approaching the faulty level crossing have the updated speed restriction advice.
-You must impose a 10 km/h temporary speed restriction in the Access Provider’s Speed Restriction System (ORA)

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If LX alarms have been disconnected and trains/MTMV’s are still running in the area, what must TC do? (3)

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-impose a 10 km/h temporary speed restriction in the Access Provider’s Speed Restriction System (OMS)
-arrange to have 10 km/h temporary speed boards erected
-ensure the temporary speed boards stay in place until the alarms are reconnected.

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What is SWA-01 used for?

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The SWA-01 is used in all situations except disabled train situations

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What is SWA-02 used for?

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The SWA-02 is used to manage disabled trains situations

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What is SWA-03 used for?

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The SWA-03 is used to manage all MTMV and work train situations into and within Protected Work Areas to operate past signals for single or multiple movements
SWA-03 turns absolute signals into permissive signals

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What are the 6 Priorities of TC?

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Priority 1 - respond to emergency and safety situations, such as emergency calls, radio alarms, faults and speed restrictions
Priority 2 - apply safety processes such as reading out/back of authorities and authorisations and application of protection
Priority 3 - the movement of premier and passenger trains or the initiation of a major block of line
Priority 4 - the movement of other trains
Priority 5 - planned track maintenance using major plant/activity/resource
Priority 6 - routine maintenance or inspections.

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When can you authorize an HRV into a section following a lube truck?

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After a train has been through the affected section or
- it is necessary to carry out an inspection for heat runs, weather inspections, broken rails or other urgent faults or
-infrastructure activities would be unduly restricted due to low train frequency

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What must you do if you receive reports of small/medium animals on track?

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You must tell Operators of passing trains, for awareness. No after-hours staff call-out is necessary.

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What must you do if you receive reports of large animals/ live stock on track?

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Because of the risk of damage/derailment you must:
-tell Operators of passing trains to reduce speed to 25 km/h past the reported location
-call out a Ganger to assist in removing the stock.

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What must TC do when they receive a call about stock movements?

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Only relay relevant train/HRV whereabouts should be provided and advise the caller that rail movements will be travelling at their normal speed
There is no obligation to inform Operators to slow down
If circumstances change, TC must advise all rail movements of the stock movement before they enter the affected section

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What must TC do if they receive reports of transitory trespassers in the rail corridor?

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You must tell passing trains to:

exercise caution
use the horn
run at Restricted Speed through the affected area.

You must tell the Police if any description of trespassers is likely to enable them to be located.

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What must TC do if they receive reports of static trespassers in the rail corridor?

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stop any approaching trains
tell the Police to attend
apply an emergency electrification isolation if there is an electrocution risk (e.g., person climbing over bridges/wagons).

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What must TC do if they receive reports of damaged or obstructed lines?

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Stop rail vehicles (if required)
Apply Emergency Protection
Draw on TCD
Advise NCM, 155 and TOC if applicable
Log ORA

24
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What speed can a train travel when water is below the rail head?

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Normal speed

25
What speed can a train travel when water is at the top of the rail head?
10km/h
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What speed can a train travel when water is above the rail head?
The train must stop and await further instructions from the TC
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What must TC do if they receive reports of potential self-harm on tracks?
Stop any approaching rail vehicles and call the police to attend
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What must TC do if they receive reports of train surfers in multi-line areas?
Advise the Operator to: reduce speed to 40km/h stop at the next safe place (usually a station/platform) remove the train surfers
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What must TC do if they receive reports of train surfers in single line areas?
Tell the Operator to stop immediately and tell the police
30
What must TC do if they receive reports of stone throwers?
-Tell all passing trains to exercise caution -Tell Police if stone throwing is sustained or any description of throwers that is likely to enable them to be located by police
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What must TC do if they receive reports of trespassers in a tunnel?
-Close the tunnel to rail vehicles -authorize infrastructure personnel to enter the tunnel in a HRV to verify trespasser presence if practical -arrange for police to enter the tunnel in a rail vehicle to remove trespassers if they are confirmed present (Train services must only resume once police or infrastructure personnel confirm the tunnel is clear
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What must TC do if they receive an emergency/ vigilance/ timer alarm?
-Attempt to contact the LE immediately -if the first attempt is unsuccessful, continue to call frequently for the next 2 minutes -If no response is received within 2 mins, send Rail personnel to the train to find out what has caused the alarm and advise you, the rail personnel should be near the train and have access to a radio-equipped vehicle -When the train is being approached from the front, wait for the normal train time through the section to lapse before permitting the rail personnel to proceed Immediately once help has been arranged: Advise the nearest Terminal Supervisor/Team Leader Advise NCM and record the incident (ORA + TCD)
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How often must an LE with a portable radio out contact TC?
Every 7 minutes
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If a Portable timer alert has been activated what must TC do?
-Attempt to contact the LE immediately -if the first attempt is unsuccessful, continue to call frequently for the next 2 minutes -If no response is received within 2 mins, send Rail personnel to the train to find out what has caused the alarm and advise you, the rail personnel should be near the train and have access to a radio-equipped vehicle -When the train is being approached from the front, wait for the normal train time through the section to lapse before permitting the rail personnel to proceed Immediately once help has been arranged: Advise the nearest Terminal Supervisor/Team Leader Advise NCM and record the incident (ORA + TCD)
35
What will TC do if a TEM taillight fails?
-Establish whether the TEM has red reflectorised material attached to the face of it -if not, give instructions for the train to proceed, non-stop if possible (that is, not being stopped in station limits), to the next terminal listed as holding TEMs -if that terminal does not have a replacement TEM then the train may proceed non-stop if possible (that is, not being stopped in station limits) to the next terminal listed as holding TEMs. If there is no TEM available at that terminal, then a second crew member will be assigned to the train from that point if the TEM is changed, advise Network Control Manager accordingly.
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What must happen if a Dragging Equipment Detector alarm is activated?
-the train must be stopped immediately -the train consist must be examined for possible dragging equipment -if possible, the train is to be held outside the station in advance until it is checked (to protect points) -if the problem requires Mechanical Personnel to rectify, then the Mechanical Field Manager for the area is to be advised.
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What must TC do if there is an overhead trip out?
Advise traction - when traction gives clearance TC must identify the location of EMU's in the affected section and individually stagger the movements of services until they are clear of the section - this applies until Traction confirms that normal operations can resume
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What is the process for evacuating the NTCC?
where possible, take all practicable steps to contact all trains and infrastructure activities under your control. tell all Operators and Drivers to travel at Restricted Speed and bring their rail vehicle to a stop at the next safe location, in accordance with signals or written authority. A safe location is: station platforms locations with road access (not activating level crossing alarms) off-tracking locations (HRV) A hazardous place is: tunnels bridges cuttings if the NCM is not in attendance, you must tell them of the situation and that you are evacuating the office if Operators on ATC trains are out of their locomotive cab with portable radios, tell them to return to their locomotives you must prioritise advice to; trains in tunnels and on bridges, passenger trains not at a platform and single-crewed trains in remote areas divert telephones to emergency queue mode you must take the diagram, remote handover sheet (if applicable), writing stationery and back-up phone with you if necessary, you must use other Rail Personnel to relay messages to trains advising of the method for continuing operations for ATC purposes, the situation should be treated as a radio link failure, and the arrangements for that situation will apply once you have returned to the Train Control Centre, you must action any alarms which may have appeared on the radio monitor screen if the NCM is not in attendance, you must tell them when you have returned.
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Where are the biggest gradients in the S/C areas?
South of Pukekohe Paerata to Mission Bush Te-Mahia - Manurewa Remuera - Newmarket
40
What is the max length and load for a single DL/DC for NAL and NIMT
1300T 600m
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What is the process for runaway rail vehicles?
-take action to set a route clear of potential conflict with any other trains/conflicts and warn approaching trains or track users of the situation -take action to set signals to proceed to ensure level crossing alarms operate correctly -consider stopping the runaway rail vehicle by directing it into safety points, sidings or other effective locations, taking steps to ensure that persons are protected from the consequence of derailment or collision -consider gradient profiles and the likely extent/direction of the runaway -consider that a runaway may change direction when reaching an upgrade -consider using Police/Rail Personnel to protect at-risk level crossings
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What must TC do if the receive a vigilance alarm and the Operator reports fatigue
-instruct the Operator not to move the train -notify the Network Control Manager will arrange for the Operator’s Duty Manager to be advised -the Operator's manager will then determine arrangements for the train to continue -log the event in the incident reporting system.
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What are the radio channels and limits in the S/C areas?
Channel 3 Pukekohe to Middlemore Channel 6 Middlemore to Westfield home signals Eastern Line and New Market Home signals over the hill
44
What platforms in S/C are AOR services able to reposition using fixed signals?
Middlemore and Homai for down trains returning in the up direction
45
What must an Operator do if they overrun a platform?
The service must advise TC and continue to the next platform
46
What must TC do when advised of an overrun platform?
Advise TOC
47
When can AOR services move within station limits with an operator only? (3)
-repositioning movements -EMU coupling -stabling
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What are the requirements for an Operator only to move within station limits? (2)
-Both radio and ETCS functioning -Operator drives from leading cab
49
When can a TM swipe?
Up to 2 min before departure
50
If signal at platform is at proceed when can the TM close the doors?
30 secs prior to departure and hold local door open until 10 secs before departure
51
List the eight exceptions that allow for vehicles to be propelled on the Main line? (8)
1. Shunting within station limits 2. A train is stalled and has to setback 3. The line is blocked and trains are being worked to the points of obstruction on both sides 4. Work trains working between a siding and a point of loading or discharge 5. Specifically authorized by officer controlling train running 6. Under special instructions when assisting up gradients 7. A locomotive is disabled and a following locomotive is propelling it to the next station, siding, crossover road 8. Required to assist in starting a train from a station

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