Level Crossings

Question 1

What 5 things activate level crossings at different locations?

Answer 1

-track speeds
- platforms prior to the crossing
-platforms after the crossing
- signalling circuitry
- signaller activation

Question 2

Can a driver cross a level crossing that is unprotected?

Answer 2

No, no ,no

Question 3

Name the 2 types of whistle boards that are on the Metro network

Answer 3

Normal type
Healthy state indicator type

Question 4

Describe a normal whistle board

Answer 4

White diagonal cross on a post

Question 5

What is the difference between the front and back of a normal whistle board

Answer 5

Front white
Back black

Question 6

How far from a level crossing will you see a whistle board and what 4 things must you do when passing the board

Answer 6

400m
-sound long whistle
-observe the level crossing activates
- crossing clear of vehicles, pedestrians, any other obstruction
-sound long whistle PRIOR to entering the crossing

Question 7

Description of healthy state indicator whistle board

Answer 7

Yellow cross on a post with a white light on top that will be illuminated if the level crossing is functional

Question 8

Another train is approaching the crossing at the same time as you, what should you both do?

Answer 8

Sound a continuous whistle until both trains have reached the crossing

Question 9

Describe an emergency whistle

Answer 9

Series of short, urgent blast from the train whistle

Question 10

What are the emergency actions you take at a level crossing? (3 answers)

Answer 10

• apply emergency brakes
• sound continues whistle
  -Rec call / report to TC immediately

Question 11

When should you report any defects to TC?

Answer 11

Immediately

Question 12

Level crossing is observed to be not working, the driver must:

Answer 12

Attempt to stop prior to the crossing, Emy brakes if necessary
Sound Emy whistle
Report to TC/ REC call

Question 13

The train cannot stop prior to the level crossing, what must you do:

Answer 13

-Continue to sound Emy whistle
-Flash Headlight between high and low
-Use any means possible to warn vehicles and pedestrians
-Contact TC

Question 14

How far must you be from the level crossing to activate the circuit

Answer 14

3meters

Question 15

At what speed must you cross a level crossing that is not operating as it should?

Answer 15

15km/h

Question 16

What is the purpose of using your 5P key at a level crossing?

Answer 16

To place the signal to stop and raise the level crossing equipment.

Question 17

Can you remove your key when in the reverse position?

Answer 17

No, the key will not be able to be removed

Question 18

What colour are tramway square speed signs

Answer 18

Yellow with black writing

Question 19

Advanced tramway square warning signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say

Answer 19

200m
Tram square ahead

Question 20

Speed restrictions tramway square signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say

Answer 20

At the tramway
Tram square

Question 21

Clearance tramway square signs 3 car are how far from the tramways and what does it say

Answer 21

80m
End tram square 3 car only

Question 22

Clearance tramway square signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say

Answer 22

160m
End tram square

Question 23

What part of your train must be past the tramway sign before you can resume track speed

Answer 23

Drivers cab

Question 24

Describe a terminal stop board

Answer 24

White star with a black dot in the middle

Question 25

What is the purpose of the terminal stop board?

Answer 25

To indicate the end of the overhead traction system
The overhead will run out in 15m and the train must stop 3m short