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1
Q

What is the maximum speed should you enter platforms at?

A

55km/h

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2
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What is the maximum speed for a dead end platform?

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25km/h

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3
Q

What must you do once the brake handle has been placed in emergency?

A

Leave it in this position until the train has come to a stand.

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4
Q

What are the three separate methods for accessing the PA?

A

DDU TDN Auto Announcements
Standalone PA microphone
DTRS (backup)

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5
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What are the reasons to make a PA announcement if the automatic announcements have failed?

A

Junction
Express
Terminal
Pre-departure announcement (at least 30 seconds prior)

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6
Q

When must you make a manual PA announcement? (5)

A

Altered stopping conditions
Train transposals
Service delays (2mins+)
Service disruptions
Incidents preventing passengers from alighting (flooded subway etc)

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7
Q

How long do you have to answer a PEI?

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90 seconds
If it times out use the PA to ascertain the reason for the call.

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8
Q

What must be submitted following an emergency situation resulting in delays after the PEI is pressed?

A

Incident report

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9
Q

What must you announce if the PEI becomes inoperative?

A

“Attention customers currently the driver/passenger communications system located throughout the train is out of order. In the event of emergency please contact 000.”

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10
Q

When would you do a modified cab unattend?

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If staying within 3 metres/first door for assisting a wheelchair passenger.
Examples: Fault that can be troubleshooted from near the cab or checking marker lights.

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11
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What are the safety devices and signs you must check for before a train prep?

A

Safety banners
Red flags
Downer personnel locked out padlock
Downer in cab blind “Maintenance” banner
Danger men at work tag in the leading motor

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12
Q

What do you do if you see a yellow cleaners flag?

A

Place flag in secondary holder or on ground
Start prep
Inform cleaner time train is docking into service
Release doors after rasing pano
CALL FLEET IF NO CLEANER FOUND

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13
Q

HCMT Prep Time

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Post maintenance- NA
Mainline- 40
Pre movement/ Revenue- 20

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14
Q

Six car prep time?

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Post maintenance- 60
Mainline- 37
Pre movement/ Revenue- 18

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15
Q

Three car prep time?

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Post maintenance- 30
Mainline- 20
Pre movement/ Revenue- 10

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16
Q

Pre departure check time?

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3 minutes for all trains

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17
Q

Information found on docking sheet?

A

• Location of the yard / siding
• Siding number
• Dock Time
• TD number
• Motor numbers
• Post Maintenance preparation requirements (if required)

18
Q

When does Post maintenance prep need to be done?

A

• After a full scheduled maintenance exam in a workshop environment
• After Undergoing major repairs ex-collision
• After Safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs

19
Q

When is a Mainline Prep done?

A

A mainline prep is required prior to train entering mainline or revenue service for first time each day

20
Q

When is a revenue prep done?

A

When train is entering the mainline for revenue service and had already has a mainline prep done that day

21
Q

When is a pre movement prep done?

A

A train is being transferred between sidings and wash
Train will not enter a running line

22
Q

What drivers equipment must be carried during preparation ( 5 answers)

A

Portable train radio with TD nr inserted
Drivers keys
TMM book
Torch
PPE

23
Q

What preparation does train exiting a workshop need

A

Pre-movement prep and once in the siding a Post maintenance prep before main line entering

24
Q

Can a driver rectify a serious and maintenance fault before entering service

A

Yes, but can’t cause delays

25
Q

What must happen with critical defects

A

Must be ID, rectified, and Isolated during train prep
Report immediately to TC

26
Q

What is the purpose of a preparation docket

A

It’s to inform the driver docking the details of the train prep

27
Q

Before docking a train what are the 2 things a driver must do

A

Contact signal before moving train and confer with other drivers if multiple trains depart on same signal

28
Q

If you are at the TR point and have a docking delay what must you do

A

Contact the controlling singaller immediately

29
Q

When does station staff check the trains
(4 answers)

A

At FSS
Shuttle services at Camberwell and Newport
Shunting in same direction as arrival
Driver is relieved at opposite end

30
Q

Once the train is cleared what signal will station staff give you

A

All right hand signal

31
Q

When must a driver check the train (3answers)

A

Shunt in opposite direction
Stabling at a platform
Driver in charge condition

32
Q

What are the 3 ways a driver can be informed to stable a train

A

Indicated on the roster/slip
Informed by DAO
Informed by TC via DTRS

33
Q

How long will it take to stable a 6/7 car and 3 car

A

6/7 car: 8 min
3 car: 4 min

34
Q

How far away do you stop other trains, baulks, buffers or fouling points

A

1-2m

35
Q

How far away do you stop yellow marker pathways

A

As close as possible

36
Q

From what side do you exit the train after stabling

A

B side and walk clockwise

37
Q

Once you are out of the train do you walk on both sides of the train or just one side after stabling

A

1 side only

38
Q

On your walk back, after stabling, do you need to check each cab

A

Yes

39
Q

The driver must complete the stable and notify fleet and TC of what

A

Fleet: siding, track and motor nr
TC: any defects via TMM that’s not been reported

40
Q

With WSA points does the driver set the road for a vacant rd for the next train

A

Yes

41
Q

What’s the rule of stabling trains at temperatures above 25 degrees

A

Leave train on:
Panto raise
Air con on
Air con vents open
Cooling equipment on
Blinds down
All doors closed

42
Q

How many drivers do you need if dividing anywhere other than in sidings

A

2 drivers

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