Out Of Course (Part 7)

Question 1

What is the EBS and what does it do?

Answer 1

• Emergency Brake Switch
• When activated it allows the brakes to be released even when break safety loop is interrupted
• Brakes will only be controlled by the driver; no other systems will work

Question 2

Protocol when EBS is activated in a single unit train?

Answer 2

• Reach clear understanding with the driver on how you will stop train in an emergency
• Inform customers to contact train staff in an emergency
• Stay in saloon and stay visible

Question 3

Protocol if EBS activated on Multi-Unit Train?

Answer 3

• Reach clear understanding with the driver on how you will stop a train in an emergency
• Move all passengers to the forward unit and advise they can contact the driver in an emergency
• Sit in the forward Cab of the rear unit ready to press GSMR Red Button and apply Emergency brake & parking brake if train uncouples

-DCM would be contacted if the train uncouples

Question 4

What’s does TIS mean and what does it do?

Answer 4

• Traction Interlock Switch
• When activated the driver can take power and accelerate the train even if the doors are presenting as open

Question 5

Protocol when TIS (Traction Interlock Switch) is activated?

Answer 5

• Close all doors and physically check all doors on both sides from inside the train
• At all station stops, physically check all doors that have been released are now closed
• Reach a clear understanding with the driver on how ready to start signal will be made as bell buzzer will not work when TIS is activated