Safeworking Flashcards
How does a driver receive Train Authority?
Handed ( if locally)
Dictated ( when Remotely )
How are Train authorities cancelled?
Writing cancelled across the form
Complete date and time
Signature across the form
How many Train Authority Forms does a driver need to carry at all times ?
Minimum 15 forms
Can you use a blank piece of paper for a Train Authority Form?
No its a legal document
When would a Driver need to verify a Train authority?
If not directly RECEIVED
If you are the RELIVING driver that is sent out
How is a Train Authority Verified?
It’s VERIFIED by the endorsement of the Driver by:
Using the word VERIFIED along with time date and signature across the front of the form
What must be done if there is a mistake on the Train Authority Form?
Start again as it is a legal document and no mistakes can be made
What are the purpose of Dual Point Machines?
- Enable points to be operated remotely by a signaller
- Or when there is a Failure to be operated manually to set the correct points.
What is the Purpose of the HAND position on a selector lever ?
To prevent remote controlled operation of the points
What is the purpose of the MOTOR position on a selector Lever ?
To Protect the train by holding the governing signals of the points at STOP
What are the two HAND thrower positions ?
Normal
Reverse
What is the Purpose of the Normal position on the hand thrower ?
Normal = Set the points for the mainline
What is the Purpose of the Reverse position on the hand thrower ?
Set the points for a diverging track
How are the Selector and Hand thrower secured ?
Padlock ( 5p key )
What is the Purpose of a Electro Hydraulic Point machine (EHPM)
- Enable points to be operated remotely by a signaller
- Or when there is a Failure to be operated manually to set the correct points.
What are the Two positions of the Power/Manual switch?
Power/Manual
What does the Power switch do ?
Allows REMOTE operation of the points
What does the Manual switch do?
Holds all fixed signals controlling the movement over the set of points to the DANGER position, also it allows the manual operation of the points.
What is the Directional Control levels purpose ?
To select the direction of the points
What does the Pump Handle do ?
Pumps the points until they are in the required position and are fully
HOME and LOCKED
How is the EHPCM operated ?
1) open the Hinged door with a 5p key
2) Move the POWER/MANUAL switch to Manual
3) Move Directional control lever to the required position
4) Pump the handle till its fully HOME and LOCKED
How do you secure the Points ?
Hand locking Bar
Point Clip
How do you secure the Points ?
Hand locking Bar
Point Clip
What Are The Setting Back Speeds?
Propelling = 15km
Setting Back = Extreme Caution
What is a Disabled Train ?
A train that has a SERIOUS defect that after fault finding can’t be MOVED under its own power.
What is a Drivers Relief Authority?
A Document filled out by the driver of the disabled train and DICTATED to train controller.
Once submitted the relief driver can only move the train.
What is a Train Authority?
Document Issued to authorise the relief train to enter the section to assist a disabled train from the REAR or the ADVANCE
What are the Steps when a Train is stopped in the section ?
-Secure the Train
- Contact Train Controller
- State the Circumstances and obtain Track access if required.
- Make a PA
What are the steps if you cannot rectify a fault after being stoped
Contact Train Controller via a TEC or REC
Declare the Train DISABLED
Name the Authority areas “.
ABS = Train Authority
ATC = Train Authority
Train working = Fresh Train Authority
Station Limits (within) = VERBAL
Metro controlled Area = Senior Network controller
MURL = Area Controller with a Train Authority
How can SET back movements be Controlled?
Fixed signals
Hand signals
Bells
Cab to cab
Intercom
Radios
What are the 3 ways to communicate in a Comeng train
110v DC bell system
DTRS motor car number call
Whistle Code
Name the communication way in a Siemens/ X Trap
Cab to Cab
DTRS mcm Radio call ( if possible)
Whistle Codes
What are the METROL controlled areas ?
Richmond
East Richmond
Jolimont
South Kensington
Moonee Ponds Creek Junctions
Macauley/ Flemington Bridge
Name the Bell Codes:
1 bell = call Attention
2 bells = Proceed
3 bells = set back
4 bells = call competent employee to the from
Series of bells = EMERGENCY stop
When in the MURL What are the steps a driver must do when Stopped at intermediate signals.
(Returning to the rear)
- STOP at every intermediate signal
- ENSURE the intermediate home signal is included on the train Authority
- Cut out / Raise the leading trip
- Max speed of 15km
When in the MURL What are the steps a driver must do when Stopped at EXIT
- Stop the train at the HOME signal controlling the exit of the tunnel
- Advise the AREA controller (signaller of METROL) the train has arrived complete.
- Cut in the Leading Trip value before proceeding on the aspect of the signal
What are the 5 c’s?
CONFER with other driver
COUPLE units together
CANCEL drivers authority
CONTACT tc or ac
CONTINUALLY test between both trains
What is the communication failure steps when there is a reserve available to use ?
- Full Cab unattended procedure
- Take portable train radio and RED hand signals
-Proceed to 500m or first fixed signal at STOP to the rear of the train
- Display RED hand signal
When communication has failed and there is no reserve to access what must a driver do ?
Stay inside the cab
Continue to attempt to contact Train Controller by any means necessary
