Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Flashcards
Name the loops in the MURL?
- Caulfield
- Northern
- Burnley
- Clifton Hill/City Circle
Who controls all points and signals in the MURL?
Area Controller
What Safeworking system is used in the MURL?
ABS
What class of fixed signals are used in the MURL?
Home Signals
Which Home signals in the MURL are controlled?
- Entrance or exit or Underground Loop tunnel
- the departure end of each platform within the Murl
- Junction’s within the Murl
How would a Driver communicate with the Area Controller at Metrol using the Signal Post phones provided?
What is the purpose of the BLUE flashing lights in the MURL?
It’s means the Area Controller needs to talk to the Driver.
If a driver sees this they must stop using the normal brake.
Murl: If detained at a Signal at Stop who must the Driver contact?
Area Controller
Murl: What authority is required to pass a defective signal if it protects points?
Signallers Caution Order (transmitted)
Murl: What authority is required to pass a defective Home signal if it does not protect points?
Verbal Authority from AC
During failure If the route line is displayed in the MURL what will the AC ask the driver to do?
Inspect the Points to ensure they are properly set
During failure if the route line is not displayed in the MURL what 4 things will the AC ask the driver to do?
What does an illuminated white light at the end of the platform indicate?
The loss of overhead power.
When must you use the train whistle in the Murl?
- When entering the Murl tunnels
- When exiting the Murl tunnels
- Before departing from a Murl station platform
- Any movement of a train from a stationary position (stopped at signal)
- Emergency situations
The Caulfield underground loop serves trains on?
- East Pakenham
- Cranbourne
- Frankston
- Sandringham
How many portals does the Caulfield loop have?
Three
What are the entry/exit points for the Caulfield loop?
- Richmond Junction
- Southern Cross
The northern underground loop serves trains on?
- Craigieburn
- Sunbury
- Upfield
- Werribee
- Williamstown
How many portals does the northern underground loop have?
Three
What are the entry/exit points for the northern underground?
- Flinders Street
- North Melbourne
The Burnley Underground Loop serves trains on?
- Lilydale
- Belgrave
- Glen Waverley
- Alamein
How many portals does the Burnley underground loop have?
Two
Where are the entry/exit points for the Burnley underground loop?
- Richmond Junction (E box)
- Southern Cross
City Circle/Clifton Hill underground serves trains on?
- Hurstbridg
- Mernda
- City Circle
Where are the entry/exit points for the City Circle/Clifton Hill underground?
- Southern Cross
- Jolimont
- Flinders Street
What underground loop operates in a clockwise direction at all times?
Clifton Hill
What underground loop operates in an anti-clockwise direction at all times?
Caulfield (up trains)
What is the timetable for the direction of the northern group for the underground loop?
What is the timetable for the direction of the Burnley group for the underground loop?
How many lines does the Murl consist of?
4
Are the Murl lines Bi-directional?
Yes.
Are the post phones in the Murl recorded?
Yes.
When the Home signals in the underground loop are displaying a MEDIUM SPEED WARNING aspect, what will happen?
It will engage Speed Proving Automatic Train Stops.
