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Route Knowledge MCA Flashcards

1
Q

Where are the sidings NOT in the Metrol Controlled Area?

A

Melbourne Yard and North Melbourne Wash
Burnley A siding
Burnley Stabling Siding

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What are the Terminating Locations in the Metrol Controlled area?

A

FSS (all platforms)
SSS (8a, 9-12)
SKN
Macaulay Sidings/ Mainline

North Melbourne Sidings
(Not updated in courseware old boundary was up FLEM br. Down Macaulay)

VPK (no longer MCA)
CHL (no longer MCA)

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3
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What are the Stabling Locations in the Metrol Controlled Area?

A

Laybys
North Melbourne Sidings
Macaulay Sidings

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4
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What Route Indicator is required to enter 8A at SSS?

A

Home signal 520 must be at proceed and displaying an 8 route indicator

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5
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Which of the yards have WSA points?

A

Macauley Stabling Sidings
North Melbourne Sidings

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6
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How is Burnley A station siding accessed?

A

From BLY station platform 4,
It can hold 1 x 6 car train

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7
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What is the speed on the Metro and Freight Bypass?

A

40km/h

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8
Q

What route indicators are required to enter the Metro Freight and Bypass from the viaducts and to get into Melbourne Yard?

A

An illuminated G at home signal 723 on the down through viaduct line to enter the East/West By-pass and then an illuminated M on signal MYD541 to enter the yard.
Take a W for the wash! At the wash DO NOT TAKE ANY OTHER ROUTE INDICATOR

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9
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What route indicator is required to enter the North Melbourne Shunting neck (sidings)?

A

An illuminated letter K from platform 6, at NME must be displayed to be routed to the Down Broadmeadows Suburban line.

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10
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What route indicator is required to exit the Metro and Freight Bypass to the viaducts?

A

A RIGHT illuminated arrow
➡️ from signals SSS526/ 528 is required to proceed to the Metro and Freight Bypass.
Then they can be routed to FSS, via the Up thru suburban or CFD Viaduct loop lines.

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11
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What is the speed through the wash?

A

5km/h

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12
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What is the speed through the light repair centre?

A

5km/h

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13
Q

How many trains can be stabled at Burnley Sidings and any Metro Business risk there?

A

Roads 1,2 & 3 can hold 2 x 6 cars each.
3 x MBR -cleaning platforms adjacent to the road.

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14
Q

How are the Burnley stabling sidings accessed?

A

Located off Glen Waverley line, GW route indicator from platform 3 or 4

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15
Q

What is the speed at Southern Cross Platform 8A?

A

25km/h

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16
Q

Metrol Signalling outside of Metrol Controlled Area

A
  • Burnley Station and Sidings (BLY GP)
  • Sunshine to Albion (Sunbury Lines)
  • Moreland -Batman, Gowrie, and Upfield (Upfield line).
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17
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What authority is required to set back in Metrol Controlled Area between East Richmond and Burnley/ Burnley sidings ?

A

Verbal Permission from the SNC

(The move is personally supervised)

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18
Q

What Authority is required to set back Between Jolimont & CHL?

A

A train Authority

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19
Q

What safe working system is the whole of the Metrol Controlled area?

A

Double line ABS

*Except -
CHL / CCL viaduct & Loop
BLY viaduct & loop
NTH viaduct & loop
CFD viaduct & loop

Loop

Metro & Freight Bypass (RRLC area)

THEY ARE Bi-Directional ABS

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20
Q

What does R route indicator indicate?

A

Regional non-electrified lines
Must never take this route

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21
Q

What does a G route indicator indicate?

A

Goods lines (can be electrified)

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22
Q

What does W route indicator indicate?

A

Works siding ( North Melbourne Unwired)

except for North Melbourne Wash -
it means WASH

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23
Q

What does a B route indicator mean?

A

Burnley

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24
Q

At Richmond Junction, from FSS, which lines can diverge to the Burnley local line, or a CFD group line?

A

Any train from Platform 3-13 at FSS OR from all lines to each other except for BLY THROUGHS

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25
Q

What is the speed restriction between Fed Square to CHL?

A

55km/h

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26
Q

Which areas are controlled remotely by the WESTERN CONTROL Panel outside the Metrol Controlled area?

A

Through sunshine suburban viaduct
UFD
SKN
FSY
SUN
ALB

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27
Q

Which additional areas are controlled remotely by BLY control panel that are outside the Metrol Controlled area?

A

Burnley station and Sidings

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28
Q

What route indicators can you get on Platform 2 (DOWN) at NME?

A

E
U
W
& further down at MPCJ you get arrows :
⬅️
➡️
(They forgot to put an F indicator)

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29
Q

What route indicator must trains routed from Viaduct lines receive to proceed to platforms 9-14 & road 10A to SSS?
Where will an illuminated G route trains to?

A

Letter ‘M’

A ‘G’ will route trains for the Metro and Bypass track towards Melbourne Yard and NME Wash

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30
Q

What are the names of the two Metro Freight and Bypass lines ?

A

The East and West Bypass Lines
ABS Bi- directional SWS (Safe working system)

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31
Q

What are the speeds on the East/West Bypass lines to MYD and wash?

A

40km/h

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32
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What is the speed restriction from SSS to CHL, CFD or BLY MURL?

A

60km/h

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33
Q

What is the speed restriction from SSS to NME Junction?

A

65km/h

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34
Q

What are the names of the 3 sets of tracks located in the downside of NME from SSS?

A

Up through and Down through suburban lines
(Plat’s 5 NME & 14 SSS - usually Will & Werr serves)

Down Main & Up Main Suburban lines
(Plat’s 3 NME UP, & 11& 12 SSS DOWN - usually SUY services)

Down East and Up East Suburban
( Plat’s 1 NME UP & 10, 10A & 11 SSS DOWN - usually CGB & UFD services)

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35
Q

What route indicator must you take for the WASH?

A

W
No other indicator can be taken as they are all unwired areas!

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36
Q

What route indicator do we take in an UP direction on MFB (Melbourne Freight & Bypass) ?

A

A right arrow ➡️ YES

(Left arrow takes you to unwired track)

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37
Q

Which areas does RRLC panel control?

A

Metro Freight By-pass track
MYD
North Melbourne Wash
(from GRM to MYD)

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38
Q

What is the speed for diverges between SSS & Latrobe St Bridge?

A

30

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39
Q

What is the speed restriction between Franklin st. Junction/Dudley St. On the Mains & Throughs?

A

40km/h

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40
Q

SSS platform 9. Where does it take you?

A

CHL LOOP

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41
Q

SSS Platform 10. Where does it take you?

A

BLY LOOP
East Suburban line DOWN

Lay-by Sidings can also be accessed

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42
Q

SSS Platform 11. Where does it take you ?

A

East Suburban
& Main Suburban

Lay-by sidings can also be accessed

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43
Q

SSS Platform 12. Where does it take you?

A

CFD loop
& DOWN MAIN suburban

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44
Q

SSS Platform 13. Where to?

A

UP THROUGH ONLY

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45
Q

SSS Platform 14 Where to?

A

Down through suburban only

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46
Q

SSS road 10a goes where?

A

East Suburban line in DOWN direction

Lay-by Sidings can also be accessed

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47
Q

Between FSS & RMD, which lines can access the BLY LOCAL lines?

A

CFD LOCAL
CFD THRU
SPECIAL LINES
SANDRINGHAM LINES

(All can access except BLY THRU)

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48
Q

What is the diverge speed at RMD plat 1 & 2 ?

(CFD THRU & Sandringham line)

A

25km/h

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49
Q

Where is there a feather type route indicator and where does it take you?

A

RMD platform 1

• to UP SHM towards FSS (normal speed sig)

• to CFD THRU (feather lit @ 45°)

• to CFD LOOP (feather lit @ 90°)

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50
Q

Where does this take you? (RMD Plat 1)

A

via CFD THRU into LOOP
25km/ h for diverge thru points

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51
Q

Where does this take you? (RMD Plat 1)

A

CFD THRU LINE

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52
Q

Where does this take you? (RMD Plat 1)

A

Straight down SANDY line towards FSS

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53
Q

At JLI (Jolimont) on the UP what route indicators are there and where do they take you?

A

⬅️ Direct to FSS
➡️ CCL/ CHL LOOP (through high speed points 65km/h)

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54
Q

Which loop line is the only line that can be routed back to FSS ?

A

CHL/ CCL
(Max 40km/h for the diverge within the loop)

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55
Q

What is the speed limit from NME junction to South Kensington?

A

80km/h

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56
Q

NME to SSS from which platform?

A

At NME Plat’s 1 & 3 (must have a ⬅️ )
& Plat 5

57
Q

NME to FSS via LOOP which Plat’s?

A

1 & 3 taking a ➡️ illuminated arrow

58
Q

Which platforms can take you to Kensington/Cragieburn from NME?

A

All platforms
(5 & 6 will use the Broadmeadows Suburban Lines)

59
Q

How are caution orders delivered when conversations are recorded?

A

TRANSMITTED

Caution orders are Dictated when conversion is NOT recorded. (Signaller dictates the contents to the driver who records instructions onto a CO)

60
Q

What are the signal control panels at Metrol?

A

CFD
CHL
BLY
NTH
WEST
These control panels operate the lines, viaducts and loops for their group.
The Northern Group utilises both the Northern Panel & the Western Panel.

61
Q

Do drivers operate main line points in the MCA?

A

No

only a signal Maintenance technician will attend and secure the points

62
Q

Special Instruction Signals (caution orders) how are they delivered in the MCA and what are the exceptions??

A

All places have special Instructions (caution orders are handed or transmitted)

Except for (Not in MCA)

Brighton beach
Elsternwick
Sandringham
(They are only HANDED here)

63
Q

Can drivers be asked to operate points in the RRLC area?

A

Yes

when there is no point detection on the signal panel the driver may be instructed to do so

64
Q

What is the speed NME junction to UFD?

A

80km/h

65
Q

What is the speed from NME junction to KENSINGTON

(Or NKT) ?

A

65km/h

66
Q

What is the speed from NME junction to Sth Kensington?

A

80km/h

67
Q

How are caution orders delivered in the RRLC area?

A

Transmitted or Handed

68
Q

What platform can trains access when docking out of BLS?

A

They can only access Pl 1 at BLY station

69
Q

How is BLS accessed by foot?

A
  • exit out of the station to Swan St
  • cross northern side of Swan St
  • walk East to Madden Gve
  • cross over Swan St. at the traffic lights
  • enter via walking path and gate
70
Q

How to terminate at platform 8A SSS?

A
  • Arrive from Up East Suburban line
  • receive a proceed and an ‘8’ at sig. 520

Must stop at MTM STOP sign (near the end)
(An ‘M’ will take you to roads 10, 10a or 11. A ‘7’ takes you to an unwired track)

71
Q

What aspect must you receive when departing platform 8A (sig. 529)?

A

🔴
🟢

Clear Medium Speed

(Normal routing will diverge to sig. 509 OR 507 which must display an ‘M’ to take you to the East Suburban Line at the layby sidings)

72
Q

Which side of the train at the layby siding must not be accessed for train prep?

A

The running line side

73
Q

How is the lay by siding accessed on foot?

A

The walking path is located on the west end of pl 12.

74
Q

When is SSS closed to public and how must we access Layby sidings at these times?

A

0200 - 0430
Contact DAO for taxi requirement
(Located outside by a/h entrance to SSS)
Contact security control room at SSS with est. arr. time

75
Q

How do we access MYD sidings by foot?

A

Via set of stairs (29p lock req.) to enter middle of footbridge from NME that leads into sidings

76
Q

When exiting the wash what route indicator must be received off the applicable dwarf sig.?

A

A letter ‘M’ to ensure routing to wired track (WEST BY PASS TRACK - East is unwired at some portions)

77
Q

Does the driver drive through the wash?

A

No

the wash plant driver will relieve arriving trains at the Dwarf or the wash.
If there is no relief driver in attendance, the train must be secured.

78
Q

On pl 2 CHL where does a driver go with a NORMAL SPEED aspect and a MEDIUM SPEED aspect?

A

NORMAL - routes to MERNDA

MEDIUM - routes to HURSTBRIDGE

79
Q

Who controls the MAIN lines at South Kensington?

A

SSCC
(Sunshine Signal Control Centre)

80
Q

Who controls the THROUGH lines at South Kensington?

A

WSCP

81
Q

How many trains fit in road 2 at MSS?

A

2 x 3 cars or a 6 car train

82
Q

Where are the limits of the Metrol Controlled area?

A

RICHMOND (CFD)
East Richmond (BLY)
Jolimont (CHL)
Sth Kensington (WERR/WILL/ SUY)
MPCJ (CGB)

Down Macaulay - Up Flem Br. (UFD)

  • Apparently UFD has changed to NME but not 100% has not been updated
83
Q

Which areas outside MCA are controlled by WSCP?

A

The Through Sunshine Suburban Viaduct
Upfield
South Kensington
Footscray
Sunshine
Albion

84
Q

Which area does Regional Rail Link control?

A

The Metro Freight and Bypass track
Melbourne Yard

85
Q

Which lines is the Northern Group comprised of?

A

Northern loop & viaduct
Through suburban viaducts
Upfield
Cragieburn
Racecourse
Sunbury
Werribee
Williamstown

86
Q

Murl access CHL / CCL ?

A

SSS Pl 9
Jolimont
FSS Pl 1,2 & 3 (city circle)

87
Q

MURL ACC BLY?

A

SSS pl 10
BLY throughs @ Richmond Junction

88
Q

MURL ACC CFD?

A

SSS Pl 12
CFD throughs & Locals @ Richmond Junction

89
Q

MURL Access NTH GP?

A

NME Pl 1 & 3 (East & Main Sub lines)
FSS Pl 4 & 5

90
Q

Where do BLY locals cross over BLY throughs?

A

Just prior RMD station

91
Q

What is the up diverging speed to FSS at BLY LOOP junction

A

65 km

(illuminated 65)
Or Up into loop which will have a normal speed aspect
(High speed points)

92
Q

At JLI what route indicators are displayed on the Up platform?

A

Illuminated arrows

Left ⬅️ FSS. RIGHT ➡️CCL

93
Q

How can you get to Footscray (Sunbury line) from NME?

A

Platforms 2 with an E
Platform 4 with an F or E

94
Q

How to get to SKN (WER/ WiL) from NME?

A

Plat 4 & 6 with an F

95
Q

How to get to KENSINGTON from NME

A

Platform 6 : K
Platform 2 & 4 : E

96
Q

How to get to UFD from NME ?

A

Plat 2 & 4 with a U

97
Q

Do drivers operate points in MCA?

A

No

98
Q

What is the boundary of the INNER suburban area?

A

Uo end of Richmond, Jolimont Nth melb.

& east west bypass lines b/w SSS & Melb yard

99
Q

Destinations / Platforms at FSS

A
100
Q

Where are 25km Speed Proving Trips in the Murl and when do they apply?

A

All intermediate Home Signals in the Murl
They apply when intermediate Home Signals have a Medium Speed Warning Aspect

101
Q

Between Flinders Street and Richmond stations, the SHM line merges with what other line

A

Specials

102
Q

What is the maximum speed between North Melbourne, Junction and Macaulay?

A

80

103
Q

What is the maximum speed between Richmond and Burnley?

A

55

104
Q

What is the safe working system to use between Richmond and Burnley?

A

ABS

105
Q

What is the safe working system between Flinders Street and Clifton Hill?

A

ABS

106
Q

Who controls the points and signals within the Burnley sidings?

A

Burnley signal control panel

107
Q

At Burnley on the down end of platform three what kind of route indicator exists

A

Illuminated letters

108
Q

At Burnley how would a down train terminate, and return on the up ?

A

Via 3 or 4

Go into BLY sidings & redock on pl 2

Or

C/e in rear
push back past 337
redock pl 2

109
Q

At Burnley, which platform has access to siding a

A

Platform 4

110
Q

From Burnley sidings what platforms can be accessed at Burnley

A

1

111
Q

Who controls the points and signals at Southern Cross, arriving into platform 8?

A

Northern signal control panel

112
Q

At Southern Cross Station when arriving into platform eight if a failure of points occurs, can a driver be instructed to operate any points?

A

No, but they may be instructed to place a hand locking bar

113
Q

At Southern Cross Station, which tracks can allow access to the layby s?

A

10
10a
11

114
Q

Can a driver be instructed to operate points at the lay bys if there was a failure?

A

No, but they can place a hand locking bar

115
Q

What route indicators are displayed at the down end of North Melbourne platform two

A

E
U
W

116
Q

Who controls the points and signals at North Melbourne sidings

A

Western signal CP

117
Q

What kind of point machine is used at North Melbourne sightings

A

Will it spring activated?

118
Q

Operating restrictions at North Melbourne sightings

A

Driver operated points

Metro business risk on road 1 and 8
* (the cleaning platforms have been removed but courseware not updated)

119
Q

Which platforms at North Melbourne can access North Melbourne sidings

A

6 ONLY
‘ K ‘

120
Q

At North Melbourne what route indicator would a driver receive to access Macauley sliding

A

U

121
Q

Which roads at Macauley share a dwarf

A

3-7

122
Q

What does the red indicator light near the doors of the light repair center indicate

A

Doors not fully open

123
Q

What’s the safe working system for the Metro and freight bypass lines?

A

By directional ABS

124
Q

Can I driver be Instructed to operate the points on the Metro and freight bypass lines

A

Yes

125
Q

On Metro and freight bypass track divide into which lines?

A

East bypass track
West bypass track

126
Q

Signal MYD541 displays what indication required to access Melbourne yard or North Melbourne wash

A

M

127
Q

Signal SSS528 + SS526 need to display what indication to access Metro freight and bypass track (in an UP direction)

A

Right arrow
➡️

128
Q

On signal MYD741 what indication would a driver require to enter the shunting neck for the North Melbourne wash

A

W

129
Q

At signal MYD722 what indication would a driver require to depart in an up direction from the North Melbourne wash?

A

M

130
Q

Access to Burnley loop

BLY thrus or locals?

A

Thrus

131
Q

BLY LOOP ACCESS

A

RMD Junction - Bly throughs
SSS -platform 10

132
Q

Diverge speed at Franklin St., Bridge

A

40

133
Q

Victoria park terminate and return on the DOWN

A

Plat 2,
Ce drive B/y sig. 109
Push to plat. 1
Ch/ends

134
Q

Access siding, Victoria Park

A

Plat 1 ONLY

135
Q

Signal MYD 541 what letter to acc wash or yard ?

A

M

136
Q

Signal MYD 541 what letter to acc wash or yard ?

A

M

137
Q

Clifton Hill terminating up from hurstBridge

A

Plat 1
Ch ends
Go back

138
Q

Clifton Hill terminating up from hurstBridge

A

Plat 1
Ch ends
Go back

Signals, Safeworking & ROUTE knowledge METRO trainee Train driver (47 decks)

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