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1
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what aspects can a 2 position signal give?

A

stop and proceed

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2
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what aspects does a calling on signal have?

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normal and proceed

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3
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what movements do discs and dwarf signals control

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siding to siding
siding to running line
running line to siding
running line to running line

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4
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when reporting signals how do you refer to each light?

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A light
B light
C light

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5
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for ATC home departure can you increase track speed if you departed on a medium speed warning?

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no
but yes a clear medium or a clear low speed

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6
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how might you know if a signal has been taken out or put into use?

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circular notices, WON

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7
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do you need a SCO to protect a tramway crossing?

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yes the signaller has to adjust the overhead etc

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8
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why do signal boxes switch out?

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after/between the peak hours

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9
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what might you do if you stop at a home signal with no answer and no illuminated A?

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whistle, call sig, call TC, eventually go for a walk check the station check the signal box if sign is up inspect points, if set then rule 1 sec 3

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10
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how is a disc or dwarf protected when defective at proceed?

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obscured, flaggie

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11
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what do ATC home departures do?

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protect the single line section

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12
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what signals on ATC have low speed cautions?

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home departures have them to sidings but they cannot take you into the single line section

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13
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how does a driver exit a single line working section?

A

flaggie

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14
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if a home arrival on ATC is not protecting points?

A

verbal??

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15
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how many exceptions for an ATC dwarf into the single line section?

A

defective
rescuing a train
points are interlocked so that it cannot show low speed caution/calling on

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16
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if an intermediate dwarf within station limits how many exceptions?

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defective

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17
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driver duties prior to tripping for rule 1 sec 3

A

call the number
make PA
whistle before you move the train
trip
extreme caution

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18
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what details will you proved when calling the number for rule 1 section 3

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name
TDN
signal number
motor number

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19
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if you cannot call the number may you perform rule 1 sec 3

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yes and continue to call TC

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20
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what are the selector positions on DCPM

A

hand and motor

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21
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what are the hand positions on DCPM?

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normal and reverse

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22
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what do you do if you relieve a driver travelling on a TA?

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verify it by calling TC and endorsing it with time date signature

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23
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what do you do if a signaller hands you a TA?

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read it and sign the butt

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24
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what else must you do if you are cancelling a TA t a unattended location?

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tell TC it’s been cancelled/the time of cancellation

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25
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set back speeds propelling/ not propelling

A

propelling 15km
not propelling extreme caution

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26
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what should you display when setting back?

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red marker lights

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27
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what to do when approaching a station platform or signal box while setting back?

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do not come closer than 100m, make contact with signaller

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28
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once you have coupled successfully in the MURL

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you may travel as per the TA passing signals at stop with the trip raised until the exit signal the TA is complete and wait for a signal to take you into a platform

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29
Q

route line displayed defective signal

A

examine points and SCO

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30
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route line not displayed defective signal

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examine points, lock them, SCO (travel in wrong direction if that’s how the points were laid, we do not change them)

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31
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what do you do if you lose overhead in the MURL

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do not leave the cab
tell passengers not to leave the train
contact TC by any means

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32
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once you have declared a train disabled you must not

A

move it until the DRA is cancelled

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33
Q

how are TA’s given in the MURL

A

dictated

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34
Q

speeds rescuing in the MURL

A

already in- as per signal aspects

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35
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what is the speed for a coupled train in the MURL

A

15km/h

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36
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obstruction in then MURL, returning to the rear?

A

TA dictated by AC speed is 15km/h
trip is raised

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37
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what call if you derail in the loop?

A

TEC

38
Q

when relief is coming from the advance in the MURL what speed must they travel between each signal?

A

15km

39
Q

MURL authority to pass home signal at point of protection?

A

stop contact AC
confirm position of disabled driver
receive verbal permission

40
Q

in the MURL when passing signals at danger you must never exceed what speed?

A

15km/h to ensure you can read each signal number and match it to the TA

41
Q

what is your authority to pass intermediate home signals in the MURL

A

verbal from AC

42
Q

what is your authority to pass entry exit or junction protecting signals at danger in the MURL?

A

SCO

43
Q

what is the speed for single line working

A

reduced speed cautiously

44
Q

what must you display when doing a wrong line move for single line working?

A

red marker lights

45
Q

does a driver have to obey signal aspects if they are displayed during single line working?

A

yes

46
Q

what must the flaggie governing the exit to single line working display?

A

red until instructed to display green but signaller

47
Q

during single line working there will be three ATWs 10m apart and a flaggie on the track with obstruction 400m from the entrance to the obstructed track

A
48
Q

do you need a TA to rescue a disabled train on single line working?

A

yes if the pilot is on the disabled train,
otherwise the pilot can pilot you to rescue the disabled train

49
Q

can you pass a signal at danger without the pilot of the disabled train?

A

yes with permission

50
Q

once the train is coupled after rescue on single line working

A

cancel the DRA
pilot to the front
call TC and get authority

51
Q

speeds for rescuing on single line either direction

A

to the train- reduced speed cautiously until 2km then 15km
must still abide signal aspects

52
Q

if the pilot is onboard a disabled train with no comms

A

you dont have to get out to protect it

53
Q

when setting back in the MURL what must you do at every signal

A

stop and check it is on the TA

54
Q

what is absolute block working?

A

the space between two controlled signal locations
between a controlled signal and nominated clearance point

55
Q

absolute block working

A

is implemented if there is a failure of the safe working system/automatic signals
or if they need to send maintenance vehicles

56
Q

absolute block signalling ATC

A

one end must be sleeved at stop

57
Q

who opens the hand operated gates?

A

the first train out

58
Q

who locks the hand operated gates?

A

the last train in

59
Q

when is a good time to observe your train is following safely?

A

long sweeping curves

60
Q

when is a bad time to observe your train following safely?

A

when on a warning aspect for practicing extreme caution

61
Q

front of train inspection

A

when switching ends or stabling, check marker lights and general condition

62
Q

checking the side of the train?

A

when switching ends observing general condition

63
Q

what is a roll by?

A

driving past another train to check it’s condition from the outside

64
Q

what adverse reaction might the network have to the cold?

A

broken rail
low adhesion powering and braking
excessive arcing

65
Q

what adverse events might hit weather have

A

buckled rail
damaged or sagging overhead
trackside fired

66
Q

what to do in case of fog

A

reduce speed
approach signals with caution assume stop if unviewable
frequent whistle
no high beam

67
Q

water over the railhead

A

if less than 75mil and not moving
once inspected and authorised 5km/h

68
Q

water below the rail head

A

if it is not flowing 15km/h
not permitted normal speed until inspected

69
Q

what does a banner flag or tag indicate

A

the train is being worked on and must not be switched on or moved

70
Q

if you go to prep a train and it has a banner flag or tag

A

call the DAO immediately do not touch the train

71
Q

who can remove a safety banner

A

the person who put it there

72
Q

what does a tag read?

A

men at work on the dash

73
Q

who else might you call if you can’t reach the DAO and you can’t prep ur train?

A

fleet control

74
Q

when prepping a train which end do you commence prep?

A

always the end you will drive from

75
Q

what else might a safety banner protect?

A

over head, you must never pass them

76
Q

when doing a train prep what must you check?

A

the motor numbers, if they are inconsistent do not prep the train you must call the DAO

77
Q

when can you move up to a TR point

A

on signallers instruction

78
Q

if there are multiple roads in a yard that share a dwarf what must you ascertain?

A

talk to other drivers to discover which train is leaving first, this is also why you do not move to a TR point until a signaller gives you the OK

79
Q

what is a block announcer?

A

it is a point that is read with an electronic signal which allows the signaller to change to a proceed aspect

80
Q

who’s responsibility is it that points lay for an open track in a siding

A

ours

81
Q

hand operated points in a siding what must you do after stabling you train?

A

set the points for a vacant road

82
Q

what are some methods of protecting sidings or protecting main lines from siding?

A

hayes derailer or catch points/slips

83
Q

if there is no yellow mark in a siding to indicate how far a train should stop- how far do you leave before a buffer or balk?

A

1-2m

84
Q

what is a metro business risk.

A

not making you prep a whole train if you physically cannot do so

85
Q

why does TR point stand for?

A

train registration?

86
Q

what is an emergency evacuation?

A

when it is less safe to stay on the train

87
Q

what is a controlled evacuation?

A

when there are 4 metro staff present
risk is minimised with procedure before evacuation comms are available minimal or no risk present

88
Q

what should you bring in an emergency evacuation

A

portable radio
red flag
torch

89
Q

what do you do if passengers leave the train on their own

A

REC call
warn and protect other lines
warn passengers of the dangers

90
Q

if there is continuous arcing what does it mean?

A

your pantos are the problem, if it’s just in one place it is the fault of the overhead

91
Q

how can you pass a tramway crossing with a signal at stop?

A

SCO follow instructions re: pantograph placement and speeds (train lined pantograph test)

singles wafe serking (4 decks)

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