S&I Mid Term Exam No.1

Question 1

You are approaching 203BI, both indicators are in the horizontal position. What does this mean to you and how would you proceed?

Answer 1

1. The next signal in advance, 203ABC Newmarket Down Home signal, is displaying an all red stop indication.
2. You must be prepared to stop at signal 203ABC accordingly.

Question 2

You are approaching intermediate signal L064 on the Up Main and the signal displays an advanced caution to stop indication. How would you proceed and where would you prepare to stop?

Answer 2

1. Proceed cautiously;
2. Be prepared to stop at signal 204ABC at all red stop.

Question 3

Describe station limits for Newmarket?

Answer 3

Includes the area between:
* Signals 204 & 206 - Up direction from the NAL;
* Signals 203 & 205 - Down direction from Auckland; and
* Signals 207 & 211 - Down direction from the NAL

Question 4

Signal 203ABC has failed and is displaying an all red stop indication. What authority do you require to pass the signal and how would you proceed after passing it at stop?

Answer 4

1. Verbal permission from the Newmarket Signaller is required to pass the signal.
2. Must also have confirmation that the points are correctly set for the intended movement.
3. After passing the signal at all red stop, the movement must travel at restricted speed, the operator being prepared to find and stop short of an obstruction, a displaced rail.

Question 5

You are the operator of a service destined for Britomart. Signal 210ABC displays a medium speed indication with the route indicator displaying WD. How would you proceed?

Answer 5

This is an incorrect route setting. Do not proceed and call the Newmarket Signaller to explain the above and await further instructions.

Question 6

If more than one movement in a block section is required to set back ___ ___ must arrange for the trains to be ___ ___ where practicable for the setting back movement, or for ___ ___ to be set back.

Answer 6

If more than one movement in a block section is required to set back Train Control must arrange for the trains to be coupled together where practicable for the setting back movement, or for individual trains to be set back.

Question 7

True or False
A western line train due into Newmarket may berth on Platform 4 at Newmarket?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the Classification of signal 220ABR?

Answer 8

Departure

Question 9

List the different Classes of signals found at Newmarket?

Answer 9

1. Home
2. Departure
3. Directing

Question 10

How would you pass signal 217ABR under the following circumstance?
a) Displaying an all red stop or imperfectly displayed?

Answer 10

1. SWA-1 from TC; or
2. R-light illuminated

Question 11

How would you pass signal 217ABR under the following circumstance?
a) To enter the Block Section to assist a disabled train?

Answer 11

1. SWA-2 from TC; or
2. R-light illuminated

Question 12

You have stopped at signal L075 between Newmarket and Greenlane displaying an ‘All Red Stop’ indication. The “A” light on this signal is illuminated. Describe what process you will follow to proceed from there and you become aware there is another train in the section?

Answer 12

1. Wait 10 seconds;
2. Proceed cautiously at restricted speed, prepared to find and stop short of an obstruction, a displaced rail;
3. If you notice a train stopped in the section ahead, stop a safe distance behind the train.
4. If you notice a train moving in the section, follow at a safe distance, maintaining sufficient braking distance at all times.

Question 13

You are stopped at 220ABR signal at Newmarket displaying an all red stop indication. You are advised that you are going to rescue another EMU at Grafton Platform. What authority/ies is/are required to allow this to happen? Describe in detail the procedure to follow in order to retrieve the disabled train and return it to Newmarket?

Answer 13

1. If the R-light can be displayed, this is your authority to proceed.
2. If the R-light cannot be displayed, a completed SWA-2 authority would be required to pass signal 220ABR.
3. Proceed at restricted speed.
4. Uplift pilot at location of protection.
5. After coupling up to the disabled train, a brake test needs to be completed.
6. If successful, contact TC and advise trains have been coupled and are ready to set back to Newmarket.
7. If the initial movement was authorised by an R-light, a SWA-2 will be issued at Grafton to setback from Grafton to Newmarket.
8. If the initial movement to Grafton was on a SWA-2 authority, TC will issue a verbal instruction to set back to Newmarket.
9. Signal 211ABC must display a proceed indication or a verbal authority must be issued by the Signaller before the train may pass it.
10. Once the disabled movement is fully within signals 220/222, TC must be advised that the train is clear of the Block Section and the SWA-2 may be cancelled.

Question 14

You are the operator of a train destined for Papakura. You have left Newmarket and whilst stationary at Greenlane, TC advises that there is an obstruction ahead and you have to return to Newmarket. There are no following trains. What authority is required and how would you return to Newmarket?

Answer 14

1. Liaise with TC;
2. Change ends;
3. Complete a SWA-1 to setback to Newmarket;
4. Travel at restricted speed;
5. Signal L066 is a permissive signal and may be passed by self-authorising;
6. Signal 206ABC is an absolute signal which can only be passed if a proceed indication is displayed or verbal authority from the Signaller has been received;
7. Once clear and inside the Departure signal authorising entry back into the block section, the SWA-1 can be cancelled with TC.

Question 15

You have passed signal 215ABR and the train comes to a standstill due to an unexpected fault. The last car of the train is still inside Newmarket Station limits. What authority/procedure is required to return to the Down Main Platform if you can drive the train from the other cab?

Answer 15

After changing ends, verbal permission from the Signaller is required to set back to the Down Main Platform.