Generic Traction Flashcards
What are the two types of faults that can occur?
• Persistent
• Intermittent
What senses can be used to identify faults on a train?
• Sight
• Hearing
• Smell
• Touch
Who can a driver contact when identifying faults?
Principle Driver Specialist Help Desk
What restrictions are applied when a train has a defective whistle?
• Cautiously at reduced speed
• Alternate the headlight between High and Low beam when approaching level crossing
What restrictions are in place if a train has no operational headlights by day?
Max 50km through the loop and West Richmond tunnels
What restrictions are in place if a train has no operational headlights by night?
• advise TC
• Max 50km/h between stations and or crossing loops
• Ensure white markers are operative
• frequent use of the whistle
What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed leading wheels?
The train must not be driven forward
What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is below 60km/h?
No speed restriction.
How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while between stations?
- PA announcement requesting passengers stand clear of doors
- View mirrors for passenger safety
- Reduce speed
- Advise TC
- Stop at next station
How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform?
Announce: Make a PA to inform passengers.
Prepare: Conduct the Cab Unattended Procedure, taking the portable DTRS and stickers.
Release Doors: Open and quickly close platform-side saloon doors before exiting the cab.
Inspect Train:
Lock the cab and check for defective doors.
Log a TEC report via portable DTRS.
Walk briskly to locate the affected door, checking for:
• Open doors.
• Flashing green door buttons.
• Continuous door tones.
If Found:
Close and isolate the defective door as per instructions.
If Not Found:
At the center motor, release and close doors to restart tones.
Continue walking briskly to the rear motor within 60 seconds.
What type of saloon window defects can occur?
• Cracked/Damaged Windows:
External or internal cracks
• Missing/Broken Safety Film
• Loose/Misaligned Windows
• Fogging: Seal failure causing condensation.
•Shattered Windows: Glass held by safety film.
How are combined trains operated when rescuing disabled trains?
What type of overhead faults can occur?
What must a driver do if it is suspected that the overhead is disarranged?
What must a driver do if a loss of 1500 v DC is encountered and the overhead is normal?
How does a driver coast under an obstruction in the overhead?
How does a driver coast under a tramway square?
What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed trailing wheels?
Train must only continue in a forward direction
What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed intermediate wheels?
The train may be worked in either direction without the use of another train.
What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is 65km/h?
60km/h
What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is 80km/h?
70km
If the number of bogies equates to having between 50% and 80% of the trains braking available, what speed must the train be driven at?
Extreme Caution
If the number of bogies equates to having less than 50% of the braking what must be done with the train?
Declared disabled
In addition to speed restrictions due to isolated bogies what else must be done?
Fault Warning Notice form filled out and Fault Warning Stickers near the speedos at both ends.
If 3 or more bogies are isolated on a seven car HCMT what happens with the train?
Removed from service
What 3 senses can be used to identify an affected bogie?
OBSERVING the train, FEELING if there is excessive retardation or reduced braking, SMELLING excessively hot brakes.
How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform and door fault can’t be found?
Isolate the Door Loop Bypass. Once done the train can no longer continue in revenue service and all passengers must be detrained.
When a driver is dealing with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform and door fault can be rectified, what conditions must be met for the train to continue in service?
- FDCL is steady proving doors are closed and locked
- Only one door has been isolated on each side of any carriage
- Door Loop system has NOT been bypassed
