Safeworking

Question 1

How does a driver receive Train Authority?

Answer 1

Handed ( if locally)

Dictated ( when Remotely )

Question 2

How are Train authorities cancelled?

Answer 2

Writing cancelled across the form

Complete date and time

Signature across the form

Question 3

How many Train Authority Forms does a driver need to carry at all times ?

Answer 3

Minimum 15 forms

Question 4

Can you use a blank piece of paper for a Train Authority Form?

Answer 4

No its a legal document

Question 5

When would a Driver need to verify a Train authority?

Answer 5

If not directly RECEIVED

If you are the RELIVING driver that is sent out

Question 6

How is a Train Authority Verified?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What must be done if there is a mistake on the Train Authority Form?

Answer 7

Start again as it is a legal document and no mistakes can be made

Question 8

What are the purpose of Dual Point Machines?

Answer 8

• Enable points to be operated remotely by a signaller
• Or when there is a Failure to be operated manually to set the correct points.

Question 9

What is the Purpose of the HAND position on a selector lever ?

Answer 9

To prevent remote controlled operation of the points

Question 10

What is the purpose of the MOTOR position on a selector Lever ?

Answer 10

To Protect the train by holding the governing signals of the points at STOP

Question 11

What are the two HAND thrower positions ?

Answer 11

Normal

Reverse

Question 12

What is the Purpose of the Normal position on the hand thrower ?

Answer 12

Normal = Set the points for the mainline

Question 13

What is the Purpose of the Reverse position on the hand thrower ?

Answer 13

Set the points for a diverging track

Question 14

How are the Selector and Hand thrower secured ?

Answer 14

Padlock ( 5p key )

Question 15

What is the Purpose of a Electro Hydraulic Point machine (EHPM)

Answer 15

• Enable points to be operated remotely by a signaller
• Or when there is a Failure to be operated manually to set the correct points.

Question 16

What are the Two positions of the Power/Manual switch?

Answer 16

Power/Manual

Question 17

What does the Power switch do ?

Answer 17

Allows REMOTE operation of the points

Question 18

What does the Manual switch do?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

What is the Directional Control levels purpose ?

Answer 19

To select the direction of the points

Question 20

What does the Pump Handle do ?

Answer 20

Pumps the points until they are in the required position and are fully
HOME and LOCKED

Question 21

How is the EHPCM operated ?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

How do you secure the Points ?

Answer 22

Hand locking Bar

Point Clip

Question 23

How do you secure the Points ?

Answer 23

Hand locking Bar

Point Clip

Question 24

What Are The Setting Back Speeds?

Answer 24

Propelling = 15km

Setting Back = Extreme Caution

Question 25

What is a Disabled Train ?

Answer 25

A train that has a SERIOUS defect that after fault finding can't be MOVED under its own power.

Question 26

What is a Drivers Relief Authority?

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

What is a Train Authority?

Answer 27

Document Issued to authorise the relief train to enter the section to assist a disabled train from the REAR or the ADVANCE

Question 28

What are the Steps when a Train is stopped in the section ?

Answer 28

-Secure the Train - Contact Train Controller - State the Circumstances and obtain Track access if required. - Make a PA

Question 29

What are the steps if you cannot rectify a fault after being stoped

Answer 29

Contact Train Controller via a TEC or REC Declare the Train DISABLED

Question 30

Name the Authority areas ".

Answer 30

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

Question 31

How can SET back movements be Controlled?

Answer 31

Fixed signals Hand signals Bells Cab to cab Intercom Radios

Question 32

What are the 3 ways to communicate in a Comeng train

Answer 32

110v DC bell system DTRS motor car number call Whistle Code

Question 33

Name the communication way in a Siemens/ X Trap

Answer 33

Cab to Cab DTRS mcm Radio call ( if possible) Whistle Codes

Question 34

What are the METROL controlled areas ?

Answer 34

Richmond East Richmond Jolimont South Kensington Moonee Ponds Creek Junctions Macauley/ Flemington Bridge

Question 35

Name the Bell Codes:

Answer 35

1 bell = call Attention 2 bells = Proceed 3 bells = set back 4 bells = call competent employee to the from Series of bells = EMERGENCY stop

Question 36

When in the MURL What are the steps a driver must do when Stopped at intermediate signals. (Returning to the rear)

Answer 36

1. STOP at every intermediate signal 2. ENSURE the intermediate home signal is included on the train Authority 3. Cut out / Raise the leading trip 4. Max speed of 15km

Question 37

When in the MURL What are the steps a driver must do when Stopped at EXIT

Answer 37

1. Stop the train at the HOME signal controlling the exit of the tunnel 2. Advise the AREA controller (signaller of METROL) the train has arrived complete. 3. Cut in the Leading Trip value before proceeding on the aspect of the signal

Question 38

What are the 5 c's?

Answer 38

CONFER with other driver COUPLE units together CANCEL drivers authority CONTACT tc or ac CONTINUALLY test between both trains

Question 39

What is the communication failure steps when there is a reserve available to use ?

Answer 39

- 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

Question 40

When communication has failed and there is no reserve to access what must a driver do ?

Answer 40

Stay inside the cab Continue to attempt to contact Train Controller by any means necessary