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GENERIC TRACTION Flashcards

1
Q

When is the safe, controlled operation of the brake required? (4)

A

Stopping at:
Stations
Fixed signals
Sidings
As requested by track maintenance staff

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2
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Can you assume braking is the same at both ends of a 3 car or 6 car train?

A

No, never assume braking is consistent

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3
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What is the maximum entry speed when entering a platform to stop at?

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55km/h

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4
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What is the maximum speed you can enter a dead end platform?

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25km/h

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5
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Once you have come to a stand at a signal at stop, what must you do with the reverser?

A

Off/Neutral
Marker lights to white (not X’Trap)

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6
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What are the 3 ways the PA can be accessed?

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  1. DDU (auto announcements)
  2. PA button
  3. DTRS (backup)
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7
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If automatic announcements have failed, when must you make manual announcements? (4)

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  1. Junction stations
  2. Express running
  3. Terminal station
  4. Pre departure
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8
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When do you make manual PA announcements normally? (Auto Announcements working) (5)

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  1. Altered stopping conditions
  2. Train transposals (FSS)
  3. Service delays (over 2 minutes)
  4. Service Disruptions
  5. Incidents relating to specific stations (preventing alighting/exiting)
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9
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Once a PEI has been pressed, how long until it times out?

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90 seconds

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10
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When should you respond to a PEI?

A

When safe to do so

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11
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If a PEI is activated and the situation causes delays, what must you submit by the end of your shift?

A

Incident report

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12
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If a PEI is due to an emergency, who must you contact? With what information?

A

TC @ Metrol
- inform and request relevant emergency services
- provide location, car numbers and any other information necessary

*If unable to contact TC, call 000

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13
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If PEIs are defective, what must you do?

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Manual PAs at regular intervals to contact 000 directly

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14
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If you are leaving the cab but within 3M, what unattended procedure do you carry out?

A

Modified Cab Unattended

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15
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How does a Modified Cab Unattended differ from a Full Cab Unattended? (3)

A

Don’t take portable DTRS
Turn volume up on DTRS
Don’t lock cab door

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16
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What end of the train do you start a Dock/Prep?

A

End it will be driven from

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17
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What safety devices do you need to check for before starting a prep? (4)

A

Safety Banners
Red flags
Downer maintenance banner or locked out padlock
Danger men at work tag in leading cab

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18
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If a train you are prepping has a yellow cleaners flag, what must you do?

A
  1. Place yellow flag on ground directly below flag holder
  2. Place your red flag in holder
  3. Inform cleaners of prep and TR time
  4. Release saloon doors
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19
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If cleaners flag is present but no cleaner can be found, who do you contact?

A

Fleet

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20
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How much time is allocated for a 6 car Post Maintenance Prep? (All trains)

A

HCMT - N/A
COMENG/SIEMENS/XTRAP - 60 mins

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21
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How much time is allocated for a 3 car Post Maintenance Prep?

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HCMT - N/A
COMENG/SIEMENS/XTRAP - 30 mins

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22
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How much time is allocated for a Mainline Prep? HCMT/6 Car

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HCMT - 40 mins
6 Car C,S,X - 37 mins

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23
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How much time is allocated for a Mainline Prep? 3 Car

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C,S,X - 20 mins

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24
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How much time is allocated for a Pre Departure Check? All trains

A

3 minutes

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25
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How long is a Pre-movement/revenue prep for an HCMT?

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20 mins

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26
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How long is a Pre-movement/revenue prep for a 3/6 car train?

A

3 car - 10 mins
6 car - 18 mins

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27
Q

Who supplies docking information?

A

Fleet Control (found on Paperlite)
DAOS (at FSS)

28
Q

What are the 3 reasons a train would require a Post Maintenance Prep?

A
  1. Full scheduled maintenance exam in workshop
  2. After major repairs post collision
  3. Safety critical equipment of brake failure repairs
29
Q

When is a Mainline Prep required?

A

Required prior to the train entering mainline/revenue for the first time that day

30
Q

When is a Pre-Movement/Revenue prep required?

A

When a Post Maintenance/Mainline Prep has already been performed that day

31
Q

When prepping a train, what must a driver have? (5)

A
  1. Portable DTRS with TD number inserted
  2. All drivers keys
  3. TMM book
  4. Torch
  5. PPE
32
Q

If you are conducting multiple preps, what would you leave in each trains lead cab?

A

Preparation Docket

33
Q

If multiple preps completed, how is each train cab left?

A

Full cab unattended after each prep

34
Q

When docking out of the yard, who must you call before moving the train to the TR point?

A

Controlling signaller

35
Q

Who gives permission to move at Hurstbridge sidings?

A

Verbal Permission (in person) from Hurstbridge signaller

36
Q

When will station staff clear the train? (4)

A
  1. At FSS always
  2. Shuttle services at Camberwell and Newport
  3. When train is shunting in same direction
  4. Train is being relieved at other end
37
Q

When station staff are clearing the train, what must the driver do?

A
  1. Make PA ‘train not taking passengers’
  2. Check CCTV
  3. Further announcements/DDU announcements
  4. Wait for alright hand signal
38
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When do drivers clear trains?

A
  1. When shunting in opposite directions
  2. Stabling at platform
  3. Under driver in charge conditions
39
Q

When you are clearing a train, what do you do? (6)

A
  1. Make PA
  2. DDU announcements
  3. CCTV
  4. Close saloon doors before changing ends
  5. Full cab unattended
  6. Walk internally or externally and check train is empty
40
Q

How can a driver be informed that they need to stable a train? (3)

A
  1. Roster/slip
  2. DAO
  3. TC via DTRS
41
Q

How much time is allocated to a stable? 6/3 cars

A

6/7 Cars - 8 mins
3 Cars - 4 mins

42
Q

Who do you call once a train has been stabled?

A

Fleet

43
Q

Do you stable trains above 25 degrees?

A

No

44
Q

When stabling a train above 25 degrees, what do you do/leave on? (7)

A
  1. Pantos up
  2. HVACS on
  3. AC vents open
  4. Cooling equipment on
  5. Blinds lowered
  6. Cab and saloon doors closed
  7. Don’t press stable button
45
Q

Where can siding safety be found?

A
  1. All exit gates
  2. Yard induction
  3. The depot (intranet)
  4. Depot buildings (noticeboards)
  5. Signs around yard
46
Q

What makes up the VICERS system? (5)

A
  1. Task linking of driver controls
  2. Vigilance acknowledgement button
  3. Vigilance audible buzzer
  4. Vigilance fault indicator
  5. Vigilance activation valve/relay
47
Q

What does the Event Recording system incorporate? (2)

A
  1. Vm40 Event recorder
  2. Roof mounted GPS antenna
48
Q

What 3 things reset the VICERS timer?

A
  1. Master Controller
  2. Whistle
  3. Vigilance button
49
Q

What power supplies the VICERS system?

A

110vDC

50
Q

How long does VICERS flash and buzz for?

A

5 Seconds Flash
5 Seconds Buzzer
Emergency Brake applies

51
Q

If loss of overhead or 110 V DC system is lost, how long will VICERS battery backup work for?

A

5 minutes

52
Q

What cars have the VICERS GPS mounted antenna?

A

Motor cars (on roof)

53
Q

How can VICERS data be downloaded?

A

By Qualified worker with USB or
Remotely

54
Q

How do you reset VICERS if timing cycle expires?

A
  1. Bring train to stand
  2. Wait 10 seconds
  3. Push VICERS acknowledge button
  4. Recharge brake pipe/reset safety loop
55
Q

What are the 3 positions on the VICERS key switch?

A

OPERATE
ISOLATE
TEST

56
Q

What key is required to un-isolate VICERS?

A

Pink VICERS key

57
Q

High beams must be put to low beam when?

A
  1. On approach to stations (stopping)
  2. On viewing approaching train
  3. Standing in station limits
58
Q

What is the definition of a long whistle?

A

The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate to the distance at which the warning is required to be heard.

59
Q

What are the whistle codes? (Same as bell codes)

A
  1. Call to attention
  2. Proceed
  3. Reverse (set back)
  4. Competent employee to front
    Series of bells - Emergency stop
60
Q

What is the whistle for Fire on or adjacent to line?

A

One short - one long - one short

61
Q

What is the definition of an Emergency whistle/horn?

A

Succession of short sharp horn blasts

62
Q

When should you report late running?

A

3 minutes or more late
AND
When safe to do so

63
Q

What speed should you run empty cars?

A

40km/h or half track speed

64
Q

What area is defined as the Sterile Area?

A

Inner Suburban Area
- NME
- JLI
- RMD
- FSS
- SSS (east west bypass)

65
Q

What must you avoid in the Sterile Area?

A
  1. Non safety critical comms in cab
  2. Reading slips/rosters (printed material)
  3. Reporting infrastructure defects or TMMs
  4. Non safety critical tasks like radio calls and announcements

Class 228 - Cert IV (19 decks)

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