Generic Traction Flashcards
What is the maximum speed should you enter platforms at?
55km/h
What is the maximum speed for a dead end platform?
25km/h
What must you do once the brake handle has been placed in emergency?
Leave it in this position until the train has come to a stand.
What are the three separate methods for accessing the PA?
DDU TDN Auto Announcements
Standalone PA microphone
DTRS (backup)
What are the reasons to make a PA announcement if the automatic announcements have failed?
Junction
Express
Terminal
Pre-departure announcement (at least 30 seconds prior)
When must you make a manual PA announcement? (5)
Altered stopping conditions
Train transposals
Service delays (2mins+)
Service disruptions
Incidents preventing passengers from alighting (flooded subway etc)
How long do you have to answer a PEI?
90 seconds
If it times out use the PA to ascertain the reason for the call.
What must be submitted following an emergency situation resulting in delays after the PEI is pressed?
Incident report
What must you announce if the PEI becomes inoperative?
“Attention customers currently the driver/passenger communications system located throughout the train is out of order. In the event of emergency please contact 000.”
When would you do a modified cab unattend?
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.
What are the safety devices and signs you must check for before a train prep?
Safety banners
Red flags
Downer personnel locked out padlock
Downer in cab blind “Maintenance” banner
Danger men at work tag in the leading motor
What do you do if you see a yellow cleaners flag?
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
HCMT Prep Time
Post maintenance- NA
Mainline- 40
Pre movement/ Revenue- 20
Six car prep time?
Post maintenance- 60
Mainline- 37
Pre movement/ Revenue- 18
Three car prep time?
Post maintenance- 30
Mainline- 20
Pre movement/ Revenue- 10
Pre departure check time?
3 minutes for all trains
Information found on docking sheet?
• Location of the yard / siding
• Siding number
• Dock Time
• TD number
• Motor numbers
• Post Maintenance preparation requirements (if required)
When does Post maintenance prep need to be done?
• After a full scheduled maintenance exam in a workshop environment
• After Undergoing major repairs ex-collision
• After Safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs
When is a Mainline Prep done?
A mainline prep is required prior to train entering mainline or revenue service for first time each day
When is a revenue prep done?
When train is entering the mainline for revenue service and had already has a mainline prep done that day
When is a pre movement prep done?
A train is being transferred between sidings and wash
Train will not enter a running line
What drivers equipment must be carried during preparation ( 5 answers)
Portable train radio with TD nr inserted
Drivers keys
TMM book
Torch
PPE
What preparation does train exiting a workshop need
Pre-movement prep and once in the siding a Post maintenance prep before main line entering
Can a driver rectify a serious and maintenance fault before entering service
Yes, but can’t cause delays
What must happen with critical defects
Must be ID, rectified, and Isolated during train prep
Report immediately to TC
What is the purpose of a preparation docket
It’s to inform the driver docking the details of the train prep
Before docking a train what are the 2 things a driver must do
Contact signal before moving train and confer with other drivers if multiple trains depart on same signal
If you are at the TR point and have a docking delay what must you do
Contact the controlling singaller immediately
When does station staff check the trains
(4 answers)
At FSS
Shuttle services at Camberwell and Newport
Shunting in same direction as arrival
Driver is relieved at opposite end
Once the train is cleared what signal will station staff give you
All right hand signal
When must a driver check the train (3answers)
Shunt in opposite direction
Stabling at a platform
Driver in charge condition
What are the 3 ways a driver can be informed to stable a train
Indicated on the roster/slip
Informed by DAO
Informed by TC via DTRS
How long will it take to stable a 6/7 car and 3 car
6/7 car: 8 min
3 car: 4 min
How far away do you stop other trains, baulks, buffers or fouling points
1-2m
How far away do you stop yellow marker pathways
As close as possible
From what side do you exit the train after stabling
B side and walk clockwise
Once you are out of the train do you walk on both sides of the train or just one side after stabling
1 side only
On your walk back, after stabling, do you need to check each cab
Yes
The driver must complete the stable and notify fleet and TC of what
Fleet: siding, track and motor nr
TC: any defects via TMM that’s not been reported
With WSA points does the driver set the road for a vacant rd for the next train
Yes
What’s the rule of stabling trains at temperatures above 25 degrees
Leave train on:
Panto raise
Air con on
Air con vents open
Cooling equipment on
Blinds down
All doors closed
How many drivers do you need if dividing anywhere other than in sidings
2 drivers
