Rpute Knowledge WERRIBEE/ WILLIAMSTOWN Flashcards
What speed from North Melbourne Junction - Newport Sth (KP12)?
80
What speed from Newport Sth - Werribee?
115
Speed from ALTJ - ALT?
65
Speed from ALT - LAV?
80
Speed from LAV - Werribee?
115
Speed from Newport - Williamstown?
80
Speed at Giffard st level crossing?
50
Where is bi- directional ABS on Werribee line?
Between Newport South Junction & Altona Junction
Where is ATC on Werribee line?
From ALT junction to Werribee
Where can drivers be asked to do points on Werribee line?
At any unattended ATC locations:
Altona Junction
Westona &
Laverton
And at Newport South as a special instruction
LAWNs
What additional duties does the signaller at Newport carry out?
Train Controller duties from Altona Junction to Aircraft
How is Footscray controlled?
Uncontrolled location
Home signals on Platforms 5 & 6 are in fleeting mode unless Annett key is removed.
When key is removed signals will be at Danger
If needed WSCP can switch in
Who does points at Williamstown?
Drivers may be asked to operate DCPM points
Who controls SKN?
WSCP @ Metrol remotely controls SKN but it can be switch out.
(Metrol)
*If detained without an illuminated A contact WSCP
At Footscray, which platforms take you to and from WERRIBEE & WILLIAMSTOWN?
Platforms 5 & 6
Are drivers permitted to operate Annett key @ FSY?
No
A competent employee can with permission from WSCP @ Metrol
How to DOWN terminate at FSY
- ARR PL6
- CH/ ends w C/E
- PUSH DOWN b/y ANNETT key locked crossover
- Drive to Pl 5 with GREEN HAND SIG. once points are set
How to UP terminate at FSY?
ARR pl 5
CH/ ends on plat
When points are set GREEN hand sig. will be displayed
Drive down through crossover
Where does Newport control?
NPT & NPT W/shops & sidings
ALTJ
WTO
LAV.
WILLIAMSTOWN
LAWN & W
How are we routed to Williamstown & Altona Junction/ Werribee?
Normal aspect - Williamstown
Medium aspect- ALTJ / WER
How do we DOWN terminate @ NPT?
ARR pl 2
CH/ends
go UP with asp
How to UP terminate from WER @ NPT?
ARR Pl 1
CH/ ends
Go down w asp
How to UP terminate coming from WILLIAMSTOWN @ NPT pl 1 ?
ARR pl 1
SHUNT into ALT sidings
CH/ ends (in b/w roads 1 & 2 OR in 3 car train)
Redock into pl 2
How to UP TERMINATE from Williamstown pl 2 @ NPT?
ARR pl 2
CH/ ends
Go DOWN
ALTONA SIDINGS stabling procedures
2 sidings
Siding 1 - 1 x 6
Siding 2 - 1 x 3 (a thru siding can be used for goods rail traffic)
- has a HS & derail block & crowder at UP end to prevent a Metro train fouling the Goods lines.
- terminal 🛑 sign at Up end of 2 siding.
Acc from NPT (both platforms)
NPT SIDINGS AND WORKSHOPS
Sidings: LOW roads 3-8
HIGH ROADS roads 9-12 &
13 - 17 (can acc from UP or DOWN from NPTS)
W/shops sidings 1-6
(1,2 & 3 are 2 x 6 car)
Siding 4 - death star
ALL ROADS HOLD 1x 6 car trains
Unless otherwise specified
Acc both platforms at NPT station
NPT sidings shunting neck procedure
Train must arrive onto bitumen pad prior to signal in order to be activated
When arriving into neck Blue cats eyes with white sleepers for Stopping mark
What is the speed at NPS in foggy weather?
10
What is the rule regarding stopping mark at NPTW?
Non qualified Drivers must not pass stopping marks under any circumstances
Newport Workshops stabling procedures?
Sidings 1, 2 & 3 = 2 x 6 car
Siding 4 = 1 x 6 car
Sidings 5 & 6 = we don’t use
Where does a driver need to stop at Williamstown ?
So the cut out area is in line with the wheel chair access (as close as possibly to the bridge ahead)
Where does bi- directional safesystem begin?
At signal NSP 164 @ NPT STH JN
How will a driver pass the signal (210 & 212) at stop when there is a Failure of Points / detection at Altona Junction AND prior to inspecting the points?
Basic answer:
Get an ATC SCO and then drive to points to check and operate DCPM to hand
Long answer:
Signaller may issue a ATC SCO prior to passing signal, then driver may endorse the caution order after being advised by signaller
Driver can then drive to the points inspect and operates DCPM’s in normal weather conditions
(Points are too far from signal on a bridge)
Routing @ ALTJ
Down EAST line - ⬆️ to EAST line
⬅️ to ALT loop
Down WEST line -
to West Line - NORMAL speed asp
To ALT loop - MEDIUM speed asp
ATC HD (DOWN trains, EAST line)
Low sp. caution on HD 220 is for unwired siding
UP from Altona loop
To West line - ⬅️
To EAST line - ➡️
What authorities are required to pass defective signals at WESTONA (Altona loop) ?
How to DOWN terminate at WESTONA?
ARR. Pl2 - CH/ ends w modified ATCSCO, DRIVE UP TO ALT
OR PL 2 - CH/ ends, w C/e
PUSH OUT b/h UP home arr. sig. 710
Drive to Pl 1 with asp.
How to UP terminate at WTO ?
ARR pl 1
CH ends
W a MOD ATCSCO, DRIVE DOWN to LAV
Routes at LAVERTON
Pl 1 W - WEST LINE
E - EAST LINE
L - Altona LOOP
PL 2. E & L
Pl 3 L - LOOP
Authority to pass UP signals at Laverton
If you’re going to Altona Loop Line: SCO as they are acting as intermediate home signal protecting points
(they have HD signals further up near the single line )
To EAST/ WEST line: ATC SCO as they are now acting asHome departure signals
How to DOWN EAST LINE terminate at Laverton
ARR PL 1 or 2
CH / end’s and go
Pl 1 - 3 routes, pl 2 - 2 routes avail
DOWN WEST line terminate at Laverton
ARR pl 1 ( there are 3 ways out)
CH ENDS
go w asp. EAST/ WEST or LOOP
DOWN ALT LOOP line terminate @ LAV
ARR ANY PL
CH/ ends
Go w sig. according to departing platform
Terminating UP WEST LINE at LAV
ARR pl 1
CH ends
Go EAST or WEST line with ASP
Terminating UP EAST LINE @ LAV
ARR Pl 2 OR 3
CH ends
Go to EAST LINEONLY w signal aspects
Terminating at AIRCRAFT DOWN ONLY
ARR pl 1 or 2
CH ends
Drive in UP direction
What must a driver be wary of at WERRIBBE on pl 3?
The signal on DOWN end of platform is with 3 metres of 6 car stopping mark not at the END of the platform and could result in a PAE
Where is the last location to diverge from the Main Suburban to the Trough Suburban to Werribee/ Williamstown?
Moonee Ponds Creek Junction
How do we get to Werribee/ Williamstown from North Melbourne?
From platform 4 or 6 an illuminated letter ‘F’ is required
Where do EAST / West lines begin?
From Altona Junction towards Werribee
What are the terminating locations on the WERRIBEE LINE?
South Kensington
Footscray
Newport
Westona
Laverton
Aircraft
Werribee
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The terminating locations on the Williamstown line?
South Kensington
Footscray
Newport
Williamstown
What are the Stabling locations on the Werribee and Williamstown lines?
ANN
Altona sidings
Newport Workshops sidings
Newport Stabling Sidings
(There are no stabling locations specific to the Werribee line)
Where are high beams required on the Werribee line?
Between Newport and Werribee
How do you DOWN terminate at Sth Kensington?
Arr pl 2
Ch/ ends
Go up with aspect on dwarf & M indicator
Can we terminate at Altona?
NO
Who does points at Werribee?
Signaller
Who controls Werribee?
Werribee
Are there any stabling locations specific to the WERRIBEE line?
No
Where is country track force protection from?
Altona Junction (via Mainline)
- Altona loop operates under Suburban but still requires high beams.
Who do we contact for failure of illuminated A at Footscray (signal at stop)?
WSCP
- they will check if key is out
• If its in normal position the signaller will ask driver to inspect points are set
• give VERBAL permission to pass according to R1S3
• exchange names