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Generic Traction Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of the Braking Procedure?

A

Circumstances requiring a safe, controlled operation of the brake, including:
-stopping at stations
-stopping at fixed signals
-stopping as requested by track maintenance staff or other staff
-shunting into sidings

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2
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How should a train approach a platform?

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No faster than 55
Avoiding heavy braking, with the majority of the braking effort in the first half of the platform

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3
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What is the maximum speed to enter a platform at?

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55

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4
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When are public address announcements to be made?

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When auto announcements fail, at:
-junction stations
-express running
-terminal stations

Pre-departure announcements

Altered stopping conditions

Transposals at FSS

Delays and disruptions

Incidents at stations

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5
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For how long will a PEI call alert be operational, prior to timing out?

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90 seconds

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6
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How does a driver respond to a PEI call?

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“You have activated the Passenger Emergency Intercom, which emergency service do you require?”

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7
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How long is given to perform both a 3-car and a 6-car mainline preparation?

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6-car= 37 minutes

3-car= 20 minutes

HCMT= 40 minutes

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8
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How long is given to perform both a 3-car and a 6-car Post Maintenance preparation?

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6-car= 60 minutes

3-car= 30 minutes

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9
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How long is given to perform both a 3-car and a 6-car Pre-movement/Revenue preparation?

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6-car= 18 minutes

3-car= 10 minutes

HCMT= 20 minutes

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10
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If a train is to shunt in the same direction, who will clear the train of passengers?

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Station staff

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If the driver needs to shunt the train in the opposite direction to the arrival, who will clear the train of passengers?

A

Train Driver

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12
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How long is given to perform both a 3-car and a 6-car stable?

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6/7-car= 8 minutes

3-car= 4 minutes

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13
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What distance does a driver stop the train from any buffers, baulks or previously stabled train?

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1-2 metres

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14
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What things does a driver externally check for during a stable?

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-Missing or severely damaged brake blocks
-Ensure trip cables, trip, coupler, hoses, and train cables are secure
-Graffiti/vandalism
-Unsecured equipment or other faults
-Signs of air leaks

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15
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How will a driver be advised of requiring stabling a train?

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-Indicated on roster/slip
-Informed by DAO
-Informed by Train Controller via DTRS

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16
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When stabling a train, what should be checked first at the trailing end?

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Check the trailing motor is “IN CLEAR” of any adjacent track

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17
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Who does a driver report motor numbers to after a stable?

A

Fleet control

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18
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What is the minimum temperature where the pantographs are left up while doing a stable?

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25 degrees

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19
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When leaving the pantographs up, what equipment on the train will be left running?

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Air conditioners

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20
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What are the procedures for dividing the train on a platform?

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Arriving Driver:
-Stop 1m short of 6-car mark
-Make PA to get passengers to detrain
-Secure cab
-Ensure park brakes are applied
-Remain in cab, ready to assist diving driver

Dividing driver:
-Be at the 6-car mark awaiting arrival of train
-Confer with arriving driver regarding the divide
-De-train all passengers on the first unit while walking towards leading centre motor
-Enter leading centre motor
Once all passengers de-trained:
-Close saloon doors
-Ensure park brakes are on
-Activate cab
-Divide (communicate with driver)
-Reverse no more than 1m
-Perform cab and functionality tests in second unit cab

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21
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What are the procedures for dividing the train in a siding/yard?

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-Ensure there is enough clearance to divide
-Enter the centre cab of the unit that will depart first
-Activate cab and divide train
-Walk to the leading cab and drive the train off to seperate the units

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22
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What is the procedure for a train to be attached on a platform?

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-First 3-car to stop at 6-car mark on platform
-PA announcements to de-train passengers
Once station staff de-train:
-Close saloon doors, extinguish lighting
-Move to centre motor to assist, advise station staff second train can arrive

Second unit:
-Bring train to stand 1m from first train
-De-train passengers, close doors, lighting off
-Confer with assisting driver
-Ease up and attach trains
-Check couplers are correctly attached
-Continuity test

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23
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What is the procedure for a train to be attached in a yard/siding?

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-Stop 1m short
-Cab unattended and go to other unit
-Check for banners or flags, (raise pantos if down)
-Observe park brake is on
-Confirm coupler is ready for coupling
-Attach units
If a second driver is not available to assist with continuity test, the appropriate Train Preparation must be carried out

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24
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In a yard environment, where can the emergency evacuation procedures be found?

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-All exit gates
-At the yard induction
-The Depot (intranet)
-Depot buildings (noticeboards)

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25
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What are the components of the VICERS system?

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-Vigilance Control System
-Event Recording System

26
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How is the VICERS system reset after it has been activated?

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-Bring train to a stand (0km)
-Wait for 10 seconds after the initial activation of the emergency brake
-Push VICERS acknowledge button
-Recharge brake pipe (Comeng) or Reset Safety loop (HCMT, Siem ,X’trap)

27
Q

What marker and taillights need to be displayed on a Metro train?

A

Front= White
Rear= Red

28
Q

Where is it required to use low beam headlights?

A

At all times while in motion (day and night)

29
Q

Where is it required to use high beam headlights?

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-Broadmeadows to Craigieburn
-Dandenong to Pakenham/Cranbourne
-Newport to Werribee
-Sunshine to Sunbury

30
Q

When is a driver required to dim high beam headlights to low beam?

A

-On approach to stations when stopping
-On viewing approaching trains (until leading cab has passsed)
-Standing within station limits

31
Q

When is a driver required to use a long whistle?

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-A clear distant view cannot be obtained
-Entering cuttings
-Trains pass eachother at or close to level crossings
-Passing a whistle board, and again prior to the crossing it applies to
-To warn workers
-Persons are seen at a crossing
-When moving in the wrong direction
-Entering a tunnel
-Approaching a stationary train
-Approaching an area where shunting is occuring
-Approaching stations not being stopped at
-Challenging a signal at stop
-Ready to depart a station
-Acknowledging a Red hand signal
-Notifying staff train is ready to depart

32
Q

When must a driver report late running?

A

3 minutes or more

33
Q

What precautions must a driver take when running empty cars?

A

When faced with restrictive aspects (following a train) slow to 40km or half track speed

34
Q

What are a driver’s responsibilities in regard to leading cab conduct?

A

-Remove all rubbish
-Clean spills
-Take care with food and drinks

35
Q

What are the three types of bridge categories?

A

Category 1: exposed beam (no protection)

Category 2: External crash beams before bridge

Category 3: Steel beams encased in concrete

36
Q

What actions must be taken when a road vehicle strikes a rail bridge?

A

Do not drive over, until it has been assessed

Cat 3 can be driven over at 15km after a satisfactory visual inspection

37
Q

What elements must be considered when preparing to stop a train?

A

-Variances in track conditions
-Weather conditions
-Speed of train
-Braking characteristics of train
-Faults of isolated equipment that may affect braking

38
Q

How does a driver judge brake application?

A

-Visual cues
-Feel of the train
-Experience

39
Q

What speed must a dead-end platform be entered into?

A

Max 25km/h

40
Q

What must be done when the Emergency brake is applied?

A

Handle must remain in the Emergency position until the train comes to a stand

41
Q

What should a driver do when approaching a signal at Danger?

A

-Control the speed of the train according to track conditions
-Stop a sufficient distance before the signal
(allow extra distance when raining/foggy/sun glare)
-Switch the reverser to Off/Neutral

42
Q

Can the DTRS be used to make PA announcements?

A

Yes, but only when the standalone system has failed

43
Q

If the automatic announcements fail, what manual announcements must be made?

A

-Junction stations
-Destination and express running conditions
-Terminal stations
-Platform arrival information

44
Q

After how long must a driver make service delay announcements to passengers?

A

2 minutes

45
Q

What is done in an emergency situation if the Train controller is unable to be contacted immediately?

A

Call 000

46
Q

What motor car must train preparations be started from?

A

From the leading cab the train is to be driven from

47
Q

What warning devices can be used on a train to notify or work/prep?

A

-Safety banners
-Red flag
-Danger Men at Work label
-Downer Locked out padlock
-Downer in cab blind Maintenance banner

48
Q

When prepping a train with a cleaner on board (yellow flag), what must be done?

A

-Place flag in secondary holder
-Inform cleaner of prep and departure time
-Release saloon doors to allow cleaner to exit

49
Q

What are the reasons for restricted access?
(Metro Business Risk)

A

-Danger of approaching or passing trains
-Limited access
-Absence of designated walkway
-Trackside obstacles
-Platform sides

50
Q

How will a driver be informed of docking information?

A

At FSS= DAO

Outstation= Docking sheet

51
Q

When is a post-maintenance preparation performed?

A

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

52
Q

When is a pre-movement preparation conducted?

A

-A train is to be transferred between Melbourne Yard and North Melbourne Wash plant
-When a train is to be moved, but will not enter or foul a running line outside of station limits

53
Q

What must a driver carry while doing a train prep?

A

-Portable DTRS with TDN entered
-All keys
-TMM book
-Torch
-PPE
-Pen

54
Q

When conducting multiple preparations, where does a driver place a preparation docket, and who do they inform?

A

In the open end, or UP end if in an open siding

Inform the DAO

55
Q

At all locations, what must be done PRIOR to moving up the the TR point?

A

Call the Signaller

56
Q

When does station staff check the train?

A

-FSS
-Shuttle services at Camberwell and Newport
-Any time when shunting in the same direction
-When being relieved at opposite end

57
Q

What is done when a driver must check a train for passengers?

A

-Make PA
-Scan CCTV
-Close saloon doors
-Secure and lock cab
-Walk length of train (in or out)

58
Q

What must a driver do when Stabling a train?

A

-Ensure points are set for a vacant road
-Stop at pathway, or 1-2 metres from baulks/train
-Stop 1-2 metres short of any fouling point in an open ended siding
-Exit B-side and walk the train in a clock-wise direction
(through saloon in HCMT)
-Check each cab

59
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What must a driver do when stabling a train if the weather is above (or forecast) 25 degrees?

A

-Leave panto’s raised
-Aircon on, vents open
-Lower blinds
-Doors closed

60
Q

What resets the Vigilance timer?

A

Operation of:
Master controller
Whistle
Vigilance button

61
Q

How long does the vigilance button flash for?
Audible tone sounds for?

A

Both 5 seconds

62
Q

For how long will the VICERS system function for after a loss of overhead power?

A

5 minutes
Then it will shutdown and emergency brake will apply

Comeng Traction (3 decks)

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