Revision Questions General Flashcards
When must a driver make PA announcements?
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
When should a driver answer a PEI?
When safe to do so but in a matter of urgency
After how long would the PEI time out?
90 seconds
Driver will have to make enquires via PA announcement
When may a driver perform modified cab unattended procedure when leaving the cab?
• 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
What needs to be done on a full cab unattended procedure?
• 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
What type of warning devices could be protecting a train that maintenance staff are working on?
• 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
Time allocation for preps?
From which cab does a driver begin their prep?
From the motor car that the train will be driven from
What does a yellow flag on the front of the train mean?
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
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?
Fleet
If the driver wanted to escalate the category of a fault they have booked what would they do?
Contact the PD’s
When a driver has completed a prep that they are not docking, what must be done before they leave the train?
Place a prep docket in the open end or up end cab of a siding that can be departed in either direction
How long does a driver get to do their pre departure checks when a different driver has prepped their train?
3 minutes
When is it the drivers responsibility to detrain passengers prior to shunting/Stabling?
• When the train has to shunt in the opposite direction
• When stabling at a platform
• Under Driver in charge conditions
What is the time allocation for a 6 car stable?
8 minutes
What must be checked while changing ends during a stable?
• 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
On arrival at the trailing end during a stable, what is the first thing a driver must check?
Trailing motor must be IN CLEAR of any adjacent track
After stabling, what information must be relayed and to who?
Notify fleet of the siding, track and motor numbers if the consist
Train control of any defects that have been identified via TMM
When dividing at a platform, how far short of the 6 car mark do you stop the train?
1 metre short
When attaching trains at platforms or in the yard, how far short does the second 3 car stop from the first 3 car train?
1 metre
After attaching two units and 2 drivers are available, what test must always be done?
A continuity test
When operating on high beams, when must the lights be dimmed?
• 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
How is an emergency whistle done?
The sound should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate to the distance at which the warning is required to be heard
After how long does a driver need to report late running?
3 minutes
What is the boundary of the sterile zone?
- Richmond
- Jolimont
- North Melbourne
- Southern Cross
