General Faults

Question 1

In incidents when whistle failure occurs in running and cannot be rectified at what speeds may the train be operated?

Answer 1

Cautiously at reduced speed

Question 2

In incidents when whistle failure occurs in running and cannot be rectified, in what locations can the train not exceed 15km/h

Answer 2

Stations (when running express), yards and people working near or on the line.

Question 3

When you have failure of the whistle, what do you do when entering a level crossing?

Answer 3

Flash your lights

Question 4

In incidents when whistle failure occurs in running and cannot be rectified, can a driver re-release doors when passengers are trying to board?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

In incidents when the train horn is lower than normal but still effective, can the train continue as normal?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

If both headlights are defective during day light hours, but normal white marker lights are illuminated, what operating procedures apply?

Answer 6

Speed restriction of 50km/h through the murl and west Richmond tunnel

Question 7

If both headlights are defective throughout hours of darkness regardless of the status or marker lights, what operating procedures apply?

Answer 7

Cannot exceed 50km/h between stations and crossing loops
Cannot exceed 15km/h through level crossings, stations and yards
Driver must make frequent use of the whistle

Question 8

What speed restriction applies to a train with locked or skidding wheel?

Answer 8

Train must not exceed 5km/h

Question 9

Can a train be driven in the forward position with locked or skidding wheels in the lead bogie?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

After a train has cleared the section with a locked or skidding wheel, what speed restriction will be put in place while infrastructure personnel assess the line?

Answer 10

15km/h

Question 11

After a train has cleared the section with a locked or skidding wheel, what speed restriction will be put in place after infrastructure personnel had assessed the line?

Answer 11

Reduced speed via a can

Question 12

What is the speed restriction on a 6 car train with one bogie isolated in a 60km/h track section?

Answer 12

60km/h

Question 13

What is the speed restriction on a 6 car train with one bogie isolated in an 105km/h track section?

Answer 13

95km/h
(Take 10km/h above 60km/h between 80%-100% bogies)

Question 14

With bogies isolated in addition to the speed restriction, what addition requirements must a driver perform?

Answer 14

Fault warning sticker at both ends
And fault warning notice

Question 15

If the number of isolated or inoperative bogies reduces the braking capacity between 50-80% what restriction applies?

Answer 15

Extreme caution

Question 16

If the number of isolated or inoperative bogies reduces the braking capacity falls below 50% what happens?

Answer 16

Can’t move the train

Question 17

If we have a flashing door closed light between stations, what do we do?

Answer 17

Keep going until the next station
Make a pa announcement
Continue at a reduced speed
Monitor
Initiate closing door sequence to the next station

Question 18

If we have a flashing close door light at a station, what do we do?

Answer 18

Make a pa announcement
Make a tec call on portable dtrs
Full cab unattended
Start checking for the faulty door
Re-release and close doors again to restart door chimes as need be
Locate, rectify and isolate the door

Question 19

If we cannot find a faulty door and still have flashing door close light what do we do?

Answer 19

Turn door loop bypass and de train passengers

Question 20

What is the correct procedure for detaining passengers at a platform with no assistance of station staff?

Answer 20

Make a pa announcement
Close saloon doors prior to checking the train
Proceed along the train via either saloon or platform.
Once you get to the lead check cctv to check that there is nobody there

Question 21

Can a train remain in service with one saloon door isolated?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

If a saloon window is damaged and safety film has not been penetrated or compromised can the train remain in service?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

If a saloon window is damaged and safety film has been penetrated or compromised can the train remain in service?

Answer 23

Yes with a c/e

Question 24

What speed restriction applies when assisting a disabled train and powering and braking from the lead cab?

Answer 24

Reduced speed

Question 25

What speed restriction applies when assisting a disabled train when braking from the lead cab and powering from a centre cab?

Answer 25

40km/h

Question 26

What speed restriction applies when assisting a disabled train when braking from a centre or trailing?

Answer 26

15km/h

Question 27

What forms of communication can be used between a driver and a c/e while rescuing?

Answer 27

Dtrs or cab to cab

Question 28

What forms of communication can be used between a driver and a c/e while rescuing with radio failure?

Answer 28

Bells/whistles and hand signals

Question 29

Can excessive arching from a panto indicate a panto defect?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

On a cold frosty morning is it normal to see excessive arching between overhead and panto?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

The end of overhead is indicated by what?

Answer 31

Terminal stop sign (Death Star)

Question 32

If coming to the end of the line and is apparent that the train will not stop prior to the end of the overhead, what must the driver do?

Answer 32

Try and stop
Lower the pantos

Question 33

Is a driver responsible for observing the overhead in advance of any defects or obstructions?

Answer 33

Yes

Question 34

If you notice an obstruction in the overhead in advance what must you do?

Answer 34

Try and stop
If unable to lower all pantos

Question 35

If a train is involved with disarranged overhead what must the driver immediately do?

Answer 35

Make a relevant emy call
Do not exit cab
Make a pa announcement

Question 36

If you see an obstruction in the adjoining line what call would you make?

Answer 36

Rec call

Question 37

If required to coast under a tramway square or an obstruction, what test must be completed prior to doing so?

Answer 37

Panto test, they have to drop in 10 seconds

Question 38

What kind of brake would be available when the pantos are lowered?

Answer 38

Friction braking
Service and emy

Question 39

When coasting under an obstruction or a tramway square, what must a driver do if they have coasted an insufficient distance and only the lead panto has cleared the obstruction or tramway?

Answer 39

Raise the lead panto only

Question 40

When changing ends noticed a damaged panto what needs to be done?

Answer 40

Lower and isolate
Submit a tmm

Question 41

Do all train types use main res to raise the pantos?

Answer 41

No