Revision Questions General

Question 1

When must a driver make PA announcements?

Answer 1

Junctions
Express
Terminal
Pre departure announcement (30s before departure)
Altered stopping conditions
Transposals at FSS
Service delays
Service disruption
Incidents preventing passengers from alighting and exiting station

Question 2

When should a driver answer a PEI?

Answer 2

When safe to do so but in a matter of urgency

Question 3

After how long would the PEI time out?

Answer 3

90 seconds
Driver will have to make enquires via PA announcement

Question 4

When may a driver perform modified cab unattended procedure when leaving the cab?

Answer 4

• Assisting passengers with special needs
• Platform infrastructure cannot be viewed for any reason
• inspecting front of train for correct set up
• other duties as required

Question 5

What needs to be done on a full cab unattended procedure?

Answer 5

• Advise passengers of the delay via PA system of required
• Secure train from unauthorised movement
• Exit and secure the cab from unauthorised entry
• Perform the necessary duties
• Return to cab

Question 6

What type of warning devices could be protecting a train that maintenance staff are working on?

Answer 6

• Safety Banners
• Red flag
• Downer personal LOCKED OUT padlock or clasp
• Downer in cab blind MAINTENANCE banner
• Danger Men at Work label in the leading motor cab

Question 7

Time allocation for preps?

Answer 7

Question 8

From which cab does a driver begin their prep?

Answer 8

From the motor car that the train will be driven from

Question 9

What does a yellow flag on the front of the train mean?

Answer 9

Cleaner is on train
• Place cleaner flag in secondary holder on below holder not on path
• Start prep normally
• Inform cleaner that you are starting prep and what time it is due to dock
• Release doors after raising Panto so cleaner can exit

Question 10

If a saftey banner is found on the train you are supposed to prep or yellow flag and no clear found who do you call?

Answer 10

Fleet

Question 11

If the driver wanted to escalate the category of a fault they have booked what would they do?

Answer 11

Contact the PD’s

Question 12

When a driver has completed a prep that they are not docking, what must be done before they leave the train?

Answer 12

Place a prep docket in the open end or up end cab of a siding that can be departed in either direction

Question 13

How long does a driver get to do their pre departure checks when a different driver has prepped their train?

Answer 13

3 minutes

Question 14

When is it the drivers responsibility to detrain passengers prior to shunting/Stabling?

Answer 14

• When the train has to shunt in the opposite direction
• When stabling at a platform
• Under Driver in charge conditions

Question 15

What is the time allocation for a 6 car stable?

Answer 15

8 minutes

Question 16

What must be checked while changing ends during a stable?

Answer 16

• Missing or severely damaged brake blocks or equipment
• Trip cables, trip, couplers, hoses, and train cables are secure
• Graffiti / vandalism including shattered or broken windows
• Unsecured equipment or other faults that will impact train operation for the next peak service
• Signs of air leaks

Question 17

On arrival at the trailing end during a stable, what is the first thing a driver must check?

Answer 17

Trailing motor must be IN CLEAR of any adjacent track

Question 18

After stabling, what information must be relayed and to who?

Answer 18

Notify fleet of the siding, track and motor numbers if the consist

Train control of any defects that have been identified via TMM

Question 19

When dividing at a platform, how far short of the 6 car mark do you stop the train?

Answer 19

1 metre short

Question 20

When attaching trains at platforms or in the yard, how far short does the second 3 car stop from the first 3 car train?

Answer 20

1 metre

Question 21

After attaching two units and 2 drivers are available, what test must always be done?

Answer 21

A continuity test

Question 22

When operating on high beams, when must the lights be dimmed?

Answer 22

• On approach to stations scheduled to stop at
• On viewing an approaching train (whether on Broad or Standard gauge) until the leading cabs / locomotives have passed each other.
• Standing within station limits

Question 23

How is an emergency whistle done?

Answer 23

The sound should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate to the distance at which the warning is required to be heard

Question 24

After how long does a driver need to report late running?

Answer 24

3 minutes

Question 25

What is the boundary of the sterile zone?

Answer 25

• Richmond
• Jolimont
• North Melbourne
• Southern Cross