OPERATING RULES B

Question 1

Name 3 ways rail employees communicate directly with train control.

Answer 1

Radio
Telephone
Handheld radio

Question 2

True or False - All Train conversations are recorded

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Rule 99b When a proceed indication cannot be obtained to authorise a relief movement within station limits the signaller must .

Answer 3

• Ensure operators of the disabled ,relief unit and signaller have a clear understanding as to how the line will be cleared
• Once agreed upon the Signaller will give authority to the driver of the relief unit to pass the signal concerned at stop

Question 4

Rule 104 states Who is responsible for the safety of the train

Answer 4

The LE or driver

Question 5

What authorities must be received before departing a passenger platform .

Answer 5

The LE must get correct authority from train control /signaller
On passenger trains the TM must give the driver ROW (2bells)

Question 6

Rule 111 states Passenger trains must try not to stop in the following .

Answer 6

On bridges that don’t have a decked walkway and in tunnels

Question 7

Rule 117 states that as an LE you must not distract another driver when?

Answer 7

You must not attempt unnecessary conversation unless it is essential or concerning operating matters.
Approaching signals
Nearing speed restrictions
Approaching Compulsory Stop Boards

Question 8

Rule 119 states Your train has been disabled and a relief train has been arranged to assist
What are your minimum requirements?

Answer 8

You must ensure you are securely coupled
Ensure your air brake and coupling head are engaged
You must perform a brake test
After the brake test you MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION BEFORE MOVING

Question 9

Except in an emergency EMU’s must be driven from the ?

Answer 9

Leading cab in the direction of travel

Question 10

What’s the max speed allowed when propelling a train

Answer 10

25 km/h

Question 11

When propelling through a platform what must an LE do?

Answer 11

Stop train before platform
Check that platform is clear
Use your horn frequently
Don’t exceed 25km/ when passing platform

Question 12

What must a LE do when passing a Level Xing?

Answer 12

Stop before the level xing
Check the way is clear
Use horn frequently
Proceed @ 10 km/h until crossing is obstructed.

Question 13

The max speed in a level xing is?

Answer 13

10 km/h

Question 14

When propelling and radio coms is tested the driver/pilot must?

Answer 14

Complete a radio check
Commence and maintain radio coms
Ensure you stop if coms is lost

Question 15

A passenger train may only carry ?

Answer 15

Hazardous substances required in connection with operation of the train

Question 16

What happens when a loco engineer is made aware of a failing level xing ?

Answer 16

Immediate arrangements are made to protect the level xing

A speed restriction of 10km/h is placed

Question 17

Your train is disabled in a blocked section

Give the steps required to protect your train!

Answer 17

The operator of the disabled train must advise TC of the units failure and agree on the direction relief will arrive from.
Operator must proceed on foot in direction from where relief train is coming and locate one of the following
1-Full or Half peg
2-Tunnel Portal
3-Signal
4-Mainline Points
5-Traction Pole Meterage
6-Level Xing Meterage
7-Station Platform
-Proceed another 200 m and place 3 detonators 10 m apart on both rails
-Advise TC of position of disabled train and inform them of detonator protection
-Maintain 50 m safety distance
-Pilot relief train when it arrives