MURL - Operations Flashcards
What is the safe working system that operates in the MURL?
Bidirectional, ABS
Where are the entry and exit points for the Caulfield LOOP?
2 x Richmond
1 x SSS
Where are the entry and exit points for the northern loop?
2 X North Melbourne
1 x FSS
When must trains, use the whistle regarding the MURL?
On entering or exiting
Or asper regular operational requirements:
Before departing station platform
Any movement from a stationary position
Emergency situation
Are there any low speed? Caution fitted to any signals in the MURL
No
(The ones that are there on the entry HS are not applicable to the MURL lines)
Which signals is the area controller able to control in the MURL?
Johnny DEPP : all signals that control
- Junctions
- Entry/Exit points
- DEParture Platforms
If a driver sees a blue light flashing in the MURL what must they do?
Stop the train using normal brake
Contact area controller
Or
open the phone cabinet, pick up the handset & press the RED button
Before leaving the cab to use the post phone within the MURL what must a driver ensure?
Cab unattended and Hi Vis vest
If a home signal that protects points is defective And the route line is displayed (on signaler’s panel) what can the area controller instruct the driver to do before issuing the correct authority?
to examine the points, ensure they are set for the correct movement
How is the signalers caution order issued for a defective home signals in the MURL.?
(Calls are Recorded)
Transmitted
Driver to exchange names with AC
If iHome signal protecting points in the MURL is defective at stop, and the signaller (AC) does not have the route Line displayed. What will they ask the driver to do?
Examine the points and operate the hand locking bar (where provided) and advise AC if no locking bar is installed
What authority does a driver need to pass a defective signal at stop in the MURL that is not protecting points.
Verbal authority from the AC
If the points are not set for the normal routing of the train, can AC authorize the driver to apply the hand locking bar on the points and the train to proceed along the incorrect route?
Yes
Once AC transmits a Signallers Caution Order as the authority to pass the defective signal at STOP
Can a driver authorize themselves to pass a signal at danger within the MURL?
No
They are all home signals
Who makes a decision to evacuate passengers in the MURL?
Are there any exceptions?
Train control
Except in an extreme emergency Where there is a risk to passenger safety or trains, likely to remain, stopped for an extended period of time
evacuation is a last resort