General Train Faults Flashcards
What is the Cut and Run policy?
In the event that we are unable to find or rectify the fault, the cut and run policy allows us to move a train by isolating safety systems or providing other assistance (rescue train)
who needs to authorise the Cut and Run policy?
. The movement of the train will be authorised by the Duty Service Delivery Manager and Fleet maintenance controller as well as the signaller
when would you need to evacuate a coach an a 158?
If the end door is isolated the customers would need to be evacuated into the other coach and the roller shutter brought down with all doors inside locked
When would you need to evacuate a coach on a165/6?
If an end door is isolated, the coach would be evacuated. The end door into the cab can only be accessed using a key, and we discourage passengers alighting from the cab door
when would you need to evacuate a coach on a 80X?
Any isolated internal door on an 80X can be overridden by the EED
Who can help with faults on trains?
Fleet maintance controller
Driver
Fitter
what must you do if you are expected to work outside the train?
Remember that PTS rules apply
Make the signaller aware as adjacent line may need blocking
What are the reasons that a bil light would stay on?
External Doors released/open
Local door switch on
PCA operated
Brake MCB tripped
Butterfly operated
Automatic Fire system operated
Emergency Egress operated
Track Circuit Actuator Fault
What should you do when you get a door fault?
check the simple things first, fault find/discuss with driver
What would be the next steps if the bil light still remained on?
The driver would need authorisation to isolate a safety system on board (raise the TIS)
sometimes control are unaware of what to do and will tell the driver to isolate the TIS and EBS
What would you do if the fault was an external door release?
(Applies to all traction) If the door has not closed properly try and close it again, physically check all doors are closed
What would you do if the fault was a PCA?
check all PCAs including those in toilets on units. The BIL will stay on in the affected coach so you can narrow down the problem
what would you do if the fault was a Brake MCB?
you and the driver can check these in the cabs and any middle coach
How would you rectify the fault if it was a Butterfly (unit)?
Reset the butterfly, it may have been used by you or the driver to access the cab
How would you rectify the problem if the fault was an activated egress?
Reset the egress. If activated, it should initiate a hussle alarm, and passengers may be aware if someone was activated it
