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Generic traction Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

90 sec

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2
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How does a driver respond to a PEI call?

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Via DDU or fist mic when it is safe to do so

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3
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How long for Mainline Prep on HCMT?

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40 mins

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4
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How long for Pre-movement/revenue Prep on HCMT?

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20 mins

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5
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How long for Mainline Prep on 6 car C,S,X?

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37 mins

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6
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How long for Post Maintenance Prep on 6 car C,S,X?

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60 mins

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7
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How long for Pre-movement/revenue Prep on 6 car C,S,X?

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18 mins

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How long for Mainline Prep on 3 car C,S,X?

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20 mins

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9
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How long for Post-Maintenance Prep on 3 car C,S,X?

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30 mins

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10
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How long for pre-movement/revenue Prep on 3 car C,S,X?

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10 mins

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11
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How long for Pre-departure check Prep on all cars?

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3 mins

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12
Q

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

A

Fleet

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13
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What are the procedures for dividing the train on a platform?

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This procedure is to be done with two drivers.
Arriving driver must:
• Stop 1 metre short of the six-car stopping mark at the platform
• Make a PA announcement informing passengers to detrain
• Secure the cab so it is not operational
• Ensure the Train lined Park Brakes have applied.
• Remain in cab ready to assist dividing driver

The dividing driver must:

• Be in position at the arriving six-car mark on the platform
• Confer with arriving driver regarding the intended divide
• De-train all passengers on the first unit while walking towards the leading
centre motor.
• Enter the leading centre motor
Station staff will de-train passengers in second unit and inform dividing driver.

When train is free of passengers:

• Close saloon doors
• Ensure train lined park brakes are applied (if required)
• Activate cab
• Follow the specific dividing process for the train type
• Communicate with assisting driver in leading cab to inform of the setback move

• On acknowledgement from the assisting driver that it is all right to setback
• Reverse the train no more than one (1) metre and secure the cab
• Enter the second unit cab of the divided train and perform cab and functionality tests.

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14
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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 and move trains apart
• Enter the centre cab of the unit that will be departing first
• Activate cab and divide the train as per train type instructions
• Walk to the leading cab and drive the train off to separate the units

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15
Q

Where is it required to use low beam headlight?

A

Suburban area

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16
Q

Where is it required to use high beam headlight?

A

Specific locations and emergency situations

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17
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When is a driver required to dim high beam headlights to low beam?

A

• On approach to stations where scheduled to stop
• On viewing an approaching train until
leading cabs / locomotives have passed each other.
• Standing within station limits

18
Q

When is a driver required to use a long whistle?

A

• A clear and distant view cannot be obtained
• Entering cuttings
• Trains pass each other at or close to level crossings
• Passing a whistle board in the direction it applies, then again prior to passing over the crossing
• Required to warn workers on or beside the line
• Persons are seen at a crib crossing or open pedestrian crossing
• When moving in the wrong direction, the whistle must be used frequently
• Entering a tunnel, repeated periodically in long tunnels
• Approaching a stationary train or locomotive
• Approaching an area where shunting operations are being performed
• Approaching stations at which a train is not stopping
• Challenging a Signal at Stop
• Ready to depart from a station platform
• Acknowledging a Red Hand signal from station or signalling staff
• Notifying a Competent Worker or station staff that train requirements have been completed and the train is ready to depart

19
Q

When must a driver report late running?

A

Late running that is three (3) minutes or more, or, a series of minor delays that accumulate to three (3) minutes or more.

20
Q

Which stations does a driver need to stop at the 6 car mark when operating a 3 car train?

A

stations located on curves that are not fitted with platform infrastructure at the 3-car stopping point on the station.

21
Q

What are the 3 types of bridge categories?

A

Category 1, 2 & 3

22
Q

What function does the Motor Alternator EP Isolating cock serve?

A

Isolates the flow of main reservoir air to the local motor alternator start EP valve
& Prevents the motor alternator from
starting via the auxiliary start button from any motor carriage.

23
Q

what are the two functions of the Van Area emergency cock?

A
  • Puts train into emergency brake
  • doing the Brake pipe continuity
24
Q

What function is the Red EC Cock used to perform?

A

• Used to isolate the safety apparatus on a leading motor should it become defective
• Introduces a Secondary Control circuit
• Allows the train to be driven, should a component of the primary safety apparatus fail.

25
Q

What must be done to enable a Driver to operate a train on the Secondary
Safety Apparatus?

A

• Secure the train
• Turn the RED EC cock across the Pipe
• Depress the foot Pilot Valve to the mid position
• Press the Control Governor By-Pass
Button

26
Q

What is the TECHAV cock utilised for and what is the result of it’s use?

A

• Used to isolate the safety apparatus on a non-driving motor car
• The train cannot be driven from that motor car

27
Q

Following reaching a terminal location, after running on the Emergency Circuit, what must a Driver do before changing ends?

A

• The EC cock must be turned to its
Normal position
• The TECHAV cock must be turned across the pipe
• A Fault Warning Notice must be placed in the cab

28
Q

When arriving at your train and finding a yellow flag, what is your duty as a Driver if a cleaner cannot be found aboard
the train?

A

Contact fleet

29
Q

When arriving at your train and finding a yellow flag, what is your duty as a Driver if a cleaner cannot be found aboard
the train?

A

Contact fleet

30
Q

Where will a Driver receive Docking information from?

A
  • Fleet
  • DAOs
  • Docking sheet
31
Q

What 5 things must be checked on arrival at a siding before commencing a train preparation?

A

• Siding number
• Motor numbers
• Post maintenance preparation requirements (if required)
• Dock Time
• TD Number

32
Q

Who can notify a Driver that a Post Maintenance preparation is required?

A

• DAO
• Docking Sheet

33
Q

Which 5 things must a driver carry during a preparation?

A

• Portable Radio
• All drivers keys
• TMM Book
• Torch
• PPE

34
Q

What are a Drivers’ duties if performing multiple preparations?

A

• The driver will advise the DAO once it has been prepared
• Place a preparation docket in the open end or Up end cab of a siding that can be departed in either direction.

35
Q

How is a driver informed of the need to Stable the train when shunting?

A

• Informed by the DAO
• Indicated on the roster/slip
• Informed by Train Control via the DTRS
radio system

36
Q

How much time is allocated to Stable a 6 car train?

A

8 mins

37
Q

How much time is allocated to Stabling a HCMT train?

A

8 mins

38
Q

What must a driver inspect during a Stable?

A

• Missing or severely damaged brake blocks or equipment
• Trip cables, couplers, hoses, and train cables are secure
• Graffiti/ vandalism
• Unsecured equipment or other faults
• Signs of air leaks

39
Q

When performing a stable, and before entering the Trailing cab, what must first be checked? Important!

A

Ensure the train is ‘In Clear’ of any adjacent track

40
Q

When must a Driver lower their high beam headlights to low beam?

A

• On approach to stations scheduled to
stop at
• On viewing an approaching train until the leading cabs have passed each other
• Standing within station limits

41
Q

When automatic announcements fail at what three times do we make announcements?

A
  • Junction Stations
  • Express Running
  • Terminal Stations
42
Q

When do we make manual announcements?

A
  • altered stopping conditions
  • Train transposables
  • Service delays
  • Service disruptions

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