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Mixed Flashcards

1
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What are the types of Route indicators?

A

*Feather
*Illuminated letter
*Illuminated arrow
*Painted arrow
*Theatre type
*Dual Gauge route indicator

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2
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How is a signal diagram read?

Where is Flinders street?

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Like a Map

Flinders street is on the LEFT

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3
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What are the types of Train stops?

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*Automatic
*Fixed
*Speed proving (generally set to 25km/h)

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4
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What is the procedure if the Trip is irregularly operated NOT in the vicinity of a signal?

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*Stop the train
*Check for derailment
*Make a TEC call
*Make a PA announcement
*Look for any obvious cause
*Reset the trip valve
*Proceed with EXTREME CAUTION to the next fixed signal
*Submit an incident report

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5
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What is the procedure if the Trip is irregularly operated in the vicinity of a HOME or DWARF signal?

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*STOP the train
*Check for derailment
*Call the controlling signaller
*If signaller can’t be reached, make a TEC
*Make a PA announcement
*Act under instructions from Controlling signaller or Train controller

If no communication:
as above, but don’t more under any circumstances, continues trying to contact, adopt Train Overtime procedure

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What is the procedure if the Trip is irregularly operated in the vicinity of an AUTOMATIC signal?

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*STOP the train
*Check for derailment
*Make a TEC
*Make a PA announcement
*Act under instructions from Train controller, do NOT proceed until instructed
*Once authorised, proceed as per S3R1

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7
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How is a driver advised that a signal will be out of use?

How can you physically see it’s out of use?

What must a driver do?

A

*Safe working Circular
*Weekly operation notice (WON)

Will be extinguished with a black cross or a black bag across the front

A driver must disregard the signal

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8
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What speed must a terminal (dead end) platform be approached at?

What speed is required when assisting a train and the brake is controlled from the leading motor?

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*25km/h from the start of the platform

*40km/h when assisting a train (controlled from front)

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9
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What speed is required for:
*Passing trailing points that are normally passed in the trailing position
*Shunting movements
*Pushing trains (rescuing)
*All movement within a siding
*Any wrong line movement when passing over a level crossing

A

All 15km/h

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10
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What is a speed board?

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*Yellow reflective board with black lettering
*Indicates a permanent speed reduction
*Restriction ends when the front of the train passes the next fixed signal (unless stated otherwise)
*Can also be used to indicate max speeds over level crossings
*Locations will be made known by Safety Circulars

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11
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When must a driver reduce speed to the indicated speed on a CURVE board?

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Before entering the curve
Normal speed can be reduced once the whole train is clear of the curve

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12
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What are the two WOLO levels?
What do they indicate?

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  1. WOLO 80 (line specific)
    Temp between 38 and 41
    Must not exceed 80km/h
  2. WOLO 70 (whole network)
    Temp over 42
    Must not exceed 70km/h
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13
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Can private ‘give way to trains’ level crossings be found on farmland?

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Yes

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14
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What does ‘active control’ and ‘passive control’ mean in relation to level crossings?

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Active control= flashing lights, bells, boom gates that are activated when a train is near

Passive control= only fixed warning signs (no bells or booms) that rely on the used to look for approaching trains

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15
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What are the three types of whistle boards?

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  1. Normal type
  2. Healthy state indicator
  3. Predictor board
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16
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Where is a normal whistle board (white cross) located?
What must a driver do?

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400m on the approach to a level crossing

The Driver must:
*Sound a long whistle at the board and then again prior to the level crossing
*Observe the level crossing is activated
*Observe the level crossing is clear of any obstructions (cars, people)

17
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What does a Healthy state indicator whistle board do? (Yellow cross)

A

It has a white flashing light to indicate that the level crossing is working and activated

18
Q

What does a Predictor Board (Black cross in a black circle) indicate?

A

That a driver must not increase speed until after the train has entered the level crossing

19
Q

What must be done if two trains are approaching a level crossing at the same time?

A

Sound the whistle constantly until both trains have reached the crossing

20
Q

What information is to be given to the train controller if a level crossing is defective?

A

The name of the level crossing (on whistle board)
The description of the fault
NEVER ENTER AN UNPROTECTED LEVEL CROSSING

21
Q

If the train has been cautiously moved within 3m of a level crossing to activate the crossing, after waiting for the crossing to be active, what speed may the crossing be passed?

A

15km/h until the leading cab of the train is clear of the crossing

22
Q

What are level crossing key switched used for?

Can the key be taken out when disabled?

A

*Used for extended delays
Faults, ill passengers, failure of circuitry

*NO, the key must stay in

23
Q

How far away from a Tramway square is an advance warning “Tram square ahead” sign located?

When must speed be reduced by?

When does normal speed resume?

A

200 metres from the tram square

Speed must be reduced at the speed restriction sign “TRAM SQUARE”

“End tram square” sign

3-car= 80m
6-car= 160m

24
Q

What way are Coasting, Series and Series Parallel?

A

Coasting= horizontal
Series= Right hand
Series parallel= left hand

25
Q

What does a section board indicate?

A

The end of a signalled area

26
Q

What does TWPS indicate on a signal?

A

Track Protection and Warning System is fitted to the signal to stop PAE or excessive speed events for V/lines (stops the train)

27
Q

What does the blue nutrigrain sign indicate?

A

Advanced warning on a multi-PAE signal ahead

28
Q

What do Terminal stop boards indicate?
Where are they located?

A

The end of overhead traction in 15m
Must stop 3m or more prior

29
Q

What do Departure instruction boards in sidings indicate

A

Important detail to be completed before exiting a siding eg.number to call

30
Q

Can you pass a Limit of Shunt board?

A stopping indication marker

A

NO

NO

31
Q

What are the three. categories of PAE’s?

A

Cat A- completely missed

Cat B- actively tried to prevent, but couldn’t stop in time

Cat C- rollback, within a yard, anything no listed in A or B

32
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What information will need to be provided to the senior network controller after a PAE?

A

*Name and employee number
*Shift number
*Leading motor car number
*TDN
*Location
*Signal number
*Estimated distance past signal
*Whether the brake has been applied
*Fitness for duty (fatigue)
*Any other questions asked

33
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Two types of evacuations?

A

Controlled and emergency

34
Q

Where can station emergency evacuation procedures be found?

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Posted in prominent locations in building or siding fences
Intranet

35
Q

What is done if passengers attempt to self evacuate?

A

Warn of dangers over PA
Make a REC
Treat as emergency

36
Q

How is an evacuation performed in the city loop?

A

Station master of officer of control will come to assist
Head counts

37
Q

When should drivers look back to ensure the train is following safely?

A

Straight sections
Long sweeping curves

38
Q

What voltage does the TRAM system run on?

A

600v DC

39
Q

Does Absolute Block Working:
Start at an absolute signal
End on any signal that is working?

A

Yes

Signals and Safeworking (14 decks)

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