Procedures Flashcards
Steps for Investigating Faults & Handling Faults
Once the DDU is removed, the investigation begins.
With authority from TC, remove the DDU cover and inspect the TCMS screen to see if there are any alerts or specific EB listed - take a photo of the Main Driving Screen.
Select the “Train Health” screen and determine if there are any issues or alerts - take a photo.
If ATC or IOS tabs are blinking, this may assist in determining what is wrong. Press the blinking icon - take a photo
Check the Air Pressure Panel as air leaks can be a common cause of faults that do not show on the TCMS - take a photo
Fault Reporting what, when & how
CJCTs must report Train Faults or Failures as soon as possible using Intelex.
Where necessary, secure the area or follow the directions of TC or your COL
Fault Report what is urgent
1..Graffiti
2..Structural defects
3..Spills (major)
4..Trip Hazards
Fault Report what to include
1..Train Location
2..Affected Door
3..Car Number
4..Mode of Operation
5..Bypass Switches Operated
Heat Patrol - Track Misalignment
1..Only occur in Ballast Track
2..EC & TC instruct CJCTs to Heat Patrol when the temperature exceeds 38°
3..CJCTs should inspect NTR/CHW (Up & Down) and CUD/BLV (Up & Down) in the lead car to inspect misaligned tracks
4..Take photos or Videos of the affected areas & report immediately to the TC
5..EC & TC will a speed restriction (20km/h) on the affected zone. Trains can still travel in UTO. They may experience slight side to side movement.
Line Check Clear / Assurance
1..A line check clear is used to ensure the line is safe for traffic after engineering works during Engineering Hours or Possessions.
2..After works exceeding 4hrs, one service train on each line is used to verify the functionality of Rolling Stock, Wayside & ATS systems.
3..Assurance trains should run without passengers at normal or reduced speed with a CJCT onboard.
4..CJCTs should run assurance trains with the DDU off and High Beams on.
Train Sweep base requirement
One CJCT
Train Sweep secondary requirement
CJCT plus another staff member to ensure customers do not board when the doors are opened.
Train Sweep Procedure
1..Start at DTC1 Door 2 (PEB21).
2..Where available, the other staff member should remain on the platform at PEB21.
3..Request TC closes doors to allow you to complete the sweep.
4..Walk the train with purpose.
5..At DTC2 Door 1 (PEB04) advise the sweep is completed, there are no customers aboard, and request that doors be opened to allow you to alight the train.
6..Give the ALL CLEAR sign by raising your arm vertically and the other staff member at PEB21 should do the same.
7..Confirm with TC that the train is clear of customers, request that they close the doors and advise the train is OK to return to the yard/depot.
When sweeping at night or in low light, use a torch or iPhone torch to ensure the ALL CLEAR signal is received.
Passenger enters the train during sweep
Alert TC immediately by radio RED LIGHT OVERCARRY ON TRAINSET
TC will have you remove the customer and do a sweep again.
Key Switches Protection
RSR-MPR 708
Removing Key Switches will protect workers from trains operating in UTO or PM mode on the track or zone concerned.
This will not protect workers from manually operated trains.
SPKS
Staff Protection Key Switch.
Located in the Maintenance Building and yard/depot.
They are fitted with safe to proceed indicators.
The sign at the key switch location indicates the single track that is protected by the SPKS.
ZIKS
Zone Isolation Key Switch
Located in the Maintenance Building.
Each ZIKS protects one of 8 x zones.
The sign at the key switch location indicates the single track that is protected by the ZIKS.
CSKS
Co-Operative Siding Key Switch (Epping)
Located at both Epping Sidings
There is a key located in the CSKS box located in the Back of House area at the country end.
The CSKS is located in the Rail Corridor on the elevated walkway.
