SAFEWORKING Flashcards
What does set back mean?
Driving the train back In the direction of where it has come from
What does propelling mean?
Driving and braking from any cab except the leading cab
What are some routine or unplanned operations where trains may set back? (5)
- Zig zag shunting movements
- Obstruction of the track
- Due to an accident
- Wrong routed
- Any other dangerous situation
How can set back movements be communicated?
- Fixed signals
- Hand signals
- Bell/whistle codes
- Cab to Cab intercom
- Radio
All under authority of signaller or TC
What speed should you proceed over trailing points that are now facing points?
15km/h
What speed do you set back at when going over a level/pedestrian crossing?
15km/h
When propelling a train during a setback manoeuver who is in the leading cab?
A competent employer
What are the bell codes?
- Call Attention
- Proceed
- Set Back/reverse
- Call competent employee to the front
Series of bells. Emergency stop
What are the 3 main ways a driver can communicate with a competent employee on a comeng?
110V DC bell system
DTRS MCN call
Whistle codes
If at any time cab to cab communication is lost, what must you do?
Train must be stopped Immediately
What are the 3 main ways a driver can communicate with a competent employee on a Siemens/X’Trap?
Cab to cab intercom
DTRS MCN call
Whistle codes
What area is the Metro Controlled Area (MCA)?
Richmond
East Richmond
Jolimont
South Kensington
Moonee Ponds Creek Junction
Macaulay/Flemington Bridge
Who gives authority to set back in the Metrol Controlled Area?
Verbal authority from Controlling signaller (Area Controller), supervised by Senior Network Controller
How does the Area Controller prepare for you to set back in the Metrol Controlled Area?
All applicable fixed signals to STOP
Track block and point sleeves applied
When returning to the rear (set back in MURL), what must the driver do?
- Stop at every intermediate Home signal
- Ensure the signal number is included on Train Authority, if it isn’t contact AC
- Cut out/raise leading trip
- Ensure speed doesn’t exceed 15km/h
When at exit to MURL when returning to the rear, what must the driver do?
- Stop the train at the home signal controlling the exit
- Advise area Controller that the train has arrived completed
- Lower leading trip before proceeding on aspect of the signal
What authority do you need to set back in station limits (not MCA)?
Verbal authority from signaller
Given via radio, post telephone or in person
What speed do you proceed at when setting back?
Extreme Caution
What is the purpose of an Electro Hydraulic Point Machine? (EHPM)
- Enable points to be operated remote by signaller
- In case of failure, operated by driver/competent employee acting under instructions of signaller/TC
What is underneath the lid of a EHPM?
- POWER/MANUAL switch
- Red directional control level
- Pump handle socket with pump handle (or retractable handle, or at some locations it is stored in the vicinity)
What does POWER and MANUAL mean on the EHPM?
Power: allows remote operation for normal running
Manual: allows manual operation, holds all fixed signals controlling movement over points at danger
What are the 3 positions of the directional control lever on the EHPM?
- Normal
- Centre
- Reverse
What must be held when using the pump handle on EHPM?
The directional control lever must be held in position when using pump handle
When the switch is in POWER, what remains locked? (EHPM)
Directional control lever
How long do you pump the points with the EHPM?
Until the points are lying in the correct position, fully home and locked
What is the procedure for using the EHPM?
- Unlock padlock with 5p, open hinged lid and read instructions (if provided)
- Move switch to MANUAL
- Move directional control lever to required position and hold it there
- Pull pump handle from it’s socket or insert handle
- Pump handle until points are home and locked
How do you secure the EHPM after use?
- Move pump handle to vertical position, retract or remove handle
- Leave switch in MANUAL position
- Close lid and secure with padlock
- Apply hand locking bar
Who can restore the EHPM to power position and remove locking bar/point clip?
Signal Maintenance Technician
When are point clips used?
By competent employees/drivers to secure points. Used when facing movement are required over points when detection of points isn’t visible
What is the purpose of a Dual Control Point Machine? (DCPM)
- Enable points to be operated remote by signaller
- In case of failure, operated by driver/competent employee acting under instructions of signaller/TC