Level Crossings Flashcards
What 5 things activate level crossings at different locations?
-track speeds
- platforms prior to the crossing
-platforms after the crossing
- signalling circuitry
- signaller activation
Can a driver cross a level crossing that is unprotected?
No, no ,no
Name the 2 types of whistle boards that are on the Metro network
Normal type
Healthy state indicator type
Describe a normal whistle board
White diagonal cross on a post
What is the difference between the front and back of a normal whistle board
Front white
Back black
How far from a level crossing will you see a whistle board and what 4 things must you do when passing the board
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
Description of healthy state indicator whistle board
Yellow cross on a post with a white light on top that will be illuminated if the level crossing is functional
Another train is approaching the crossing at the same time as you, what should you both do?
Sound a continuous whistle until both trains have reached the crossing
Describe an emergency whistle
Series of short, urgent blast from the train whistle
What are the emergency actions you take at a level crossing? (3 answers)
- apply emergency brakes
- sound continues whistle
-Rec call / report to TC immediately
When should you report any defects to TC?
Immediately
Level crossing is observed to be not working, the driver must:
Attempt to stop prior to the crossing, Emy brakes if necessary
Sound Emy whistle
Report to TC/ REC call
The train cannot stop prior to the level crossing, what must you do:
-Continue to sound Emy whistle
-Flash Headlight between high and low
-Use any means possible to warn vehicles and pedestrians
-Contact TC
How far must you be from the level crossing to activate the circuit
3meters
At what speed must you cross a level crossing that is not operating as it should?
15km/h
What is the purpose of using your 5P key at a level crossing?
To place the signal to stop and raise the level crossing equipment.
Can you remove your key when in the reverse position?
No, the key will not be able to be removed
What colour are tramway square speed signs
Yellow with black writing
Advanced tramway square warning signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say
200m
Tram square ahead
Speed restrictions tramway square signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say
At the tramway
Tram square
Clearance tramway square signs 3 car are how far from the tramways and what does it say
80m
End tram square 3 car only
Clearance tramway square signs are how far from the tramways and what does it say
160m
End tram square
What part of your train must be past the tramway sign before you can resume track speed
Drivers cab
Describe a terminal stop board
White star with a black dot in the middle
What is the purpose of the terminal stop board?
To indicate the end of the overhead traction system
The overhead will run out in 15m and the train must stop 3m short
