Generic Traction Flashcards by Aimee Newell

What is the purpose of the Braking Procedure?

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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How should a train approach a platform?

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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What is the maximum speed to enter a platform at?

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When are public address announcements to be made?

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

90 seconds

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How does a driver respond to a PEI call?

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

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

6-car= 37 minutes

3-car= 20 minutes

HCMT= 40 minutes

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

6-car= 60 minutes

3-car= 30 minutes

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

6-car= 18 minutes

3-car= 10 minutes

HCMT= 20 minutes

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

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?

Train Driver

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

6/7-car= 8 minutes

3-car= 4 minutes

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

1-2 metres

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fleet control

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

25 degrees

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

Air conditioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What are the components of the VICERS system?

-Vigilance Control System -Event Recording System

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

-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)

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

Front= White Rear= Red

Where is it required to use low beam headlights?

At all times while in motion (day and night)

Where is it required to use high beam headlights?

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

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

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

When is a driver required to use a long whistle?

-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

When must a driver report late running?

3 minutes or more

What precautions must a driver take when running empty cars?

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

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

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

What are the three types of bridge categories?

Category 1: exposed beam (no protection) Category 2: External crash beams before bridge Category 3: Steel beams encased in concrete

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

Do not drive over, until it has been assessed Cat 3 can be driven over at 15km after a satisfactory visual inspection

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

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

How does a driver judge brake application?

-Visual cues -Feel of the train -Experience

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

Max 25km/h

What must be done when the Emergency brake is applied?

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

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

-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

Can the DTRS be used to make PA announcements?

Yes, but only when the standalone system has failed

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

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

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

2 minutes

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

Call 000

What motor car must train preparations be started from?

From the leading cab the train is to be driven from

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

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

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

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

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

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

How will a driver be informed of docking information?

At FSS= DAO Outstation= Docking sheet

When is a post-maintenance preparation performed?

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

When is a pre-movement preparation conducted?

-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

What must a driver carry while doing a train prep?

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

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

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

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

Call the Signaller

When does station staff check the train?

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

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

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

What must a driver do when Stabling a train?

-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

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

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

What resets the Vigilance timer?

Operation of: Master controller Whistle Vigilance button

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

Both 5 seconds

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

5 minutes Then it will shutdown and emergency brake will apply