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1
Q

How could you receive a train authority?

A
  • handed
  • dictated
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2
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When would you need/use a TA?

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  • there is an obstruction
  • assisting a disabled train
  • safeworking system failures
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3
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How many TAs must a driver carry minimum?

A

15

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4
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What must a driver do if they’re being relieved whilst on a TA?

A
  • hand TA to relieving driver
  • advise them of the contents and they must verify it with the TC
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5
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How do you verify a TA?

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  • read the entire contents of the TA back to the signaller
  • must write:
    • verified
    • date
    • time
    • signature
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6
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What must be done if a TA is filled out incorrectly?

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Must be cancelled and a fresh on issued

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7
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Can you alter/amend a TA?

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Not normally, only in the MURL

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8
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What must you write when cancelling a TA?

A
  • cancelled
  • time
  • date
  • signature
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9
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If the arriving location is protected by another train when setting back, how far must the stationary train be from the limit if where the wrong line move will go?

A
  • Minimum 100m
  • can’t be done inside the MCA
  • overseen by the senior network controller
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10
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When setting back, how far out do you stop?

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  • 100m before the outermost set of points/platform
  • verbal permission from signaller to enter station limits
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11
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What are a drivers actions when arriving at the signal box in the advance?

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  • follow signal aspects
  • authority to enter could be a proceed aspect on the signal/authority from controlling signaller
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12
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Who will cancel the TA if it is at a locally or remotely controlled location?

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  • locally -> controlling signaller
  • remotely -> driver
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13
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What must you tell the signaller once you’ve arrived at the location?

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That the train has arrived complete

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14
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What is the purpose of a DCPM?

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  • enable points to be renotely operated by the signaller; or
  • in case of failure, allow the driver/C.E. to operate them under instruction from the signaller
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15
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What are the 2 levers on the DCPM?

A
  • selector lever (smaller one)
  • hand throw lever (bigger one)
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16
Q

What key unlocks the levers on the DCPM?

A

5P

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17
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What are the 2 positions of the selector lever?

A
  • motor
  • hand
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18
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What is the purpose of the hand position on the selector lever of a DCPM?

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  • prevent remote operation of the points
  • protect the train by holding signals governing the move at stop
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19
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What are the 2 positions of the hand throw lever?

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  • normal
  • reverse
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20
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What are 2 ways to secure points?

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  • point clips
  • hand locking bars
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21
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If a driver has operated the DCPM, can another driver come through and operate them again?

A

Yes

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22
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What is the purpose of EHPMs?

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  • enable points to be remotely operated by the signaller; or
  • in case of failure, allow a driver or C.E. to operate the points under the instruction of the signaller
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23
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Where is the only location with EHPMs a driver can operate?

A

Cranbourne yard

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24
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What are the 3 parts of the EHPM?

A
  • red directional lever
  • power/manual switch
  • pump handle socket
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25
Q

What are the 2 positions of the power/manual switch?

A
  • power
  • manual
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26
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What are the 3 positions of the red directional lever?

A
  • normal
  • centre
  • reverse
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27
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What is the purpose of the pump handle/socket?

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Used to pump the points until they’re in the required position

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28
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If a driver operates the EHPMs, can the next driver come along and operate them again?

A

No, after first operation points will be clipped and locked and only a signal technician can use them after that

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29
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Which driver opens hand operated siding gates?

A

First driver to depart in the morning

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30
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Which driver closes the hand operated siding gates?

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Last driver to arrive

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31
Q

How are hand operated siding gates number?

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If looking at them from outside the siding:
- left gate = gate 1
- right gate = gate 2

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32
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What warning devices are used during siding operations?

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  • safety banner
  • red flag
  • safety tag
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33
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If any warning devices are present in a siding, can a driver raise the pantographs and start their prep?

A

No, don’t start prep

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34
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From which end do you start a prep?

A

The end from which the train will be driven when departing the siding

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35
Q

Which trains are booked out when there is a banner on the road in a siding?

A

Any train behind the banner

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36
Q

Who do you report faults to?

A

TC

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37
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What are the first things you look for when arriving at the train for a prep?

A
  • no banners, flags or tags
  • right motor numbers
  • right roads
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38
Q

How can a driver be notified of which train they’re docking?

A
  • paperlite
  • DAOs/fleet allocation at sign on
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39
Q

What should a driver do if the train allocated and the information provided don’t correlate?

A

Enquire with the DAOs

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40
Q

How short of a buffer/baulks/other trains should you stop when stabling?

A

1-2m

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41
Q

Who must you contact before moving within a siding?

A

Controlling signaller

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42
Q

Which direction do you walk when doing a train prep?

A

Clockwise

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43
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What must you do when entering a siding with hand operated points?

A
  • stop before the points and ensure they’re set for an empty road
  • after stabling, set the points for an empty road for the next driver
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44
Q

What are the 2 types of hand operated points?

A
  • willets spring activated (WSA)
  • coates cushion weighted (CCW)
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45
Q

What 4 markers can be used when stabling a train?

A
  • 1-2m short of buffers/baulks/other stabled trains
  • white painted sleepers with cats eyes
  • don’t encroach on walking path in front
  • orange pole -> nudge with front of train
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46
Q

What is the maximum speed when setting back?

A

Extreme caution

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47
Q

What is the maximum speed when propelling?

A

15km/h

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48
Q

How far short of a level crossing must you stop when doing a wrong line move?

A

3m

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49
Q

What must you do if comms are lost when setting back/propelling?

A

Stop the train

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50
Q

What 3 ways can drivers communicate on a comeng?

A
  • bells
  • DTRS motor car number call
  • whistle codes (same as bell codes)
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51
Q

What 3 ways can drivers communicate on siemens/x’trap?

A
  • cab to cab
  • DTRS motor car number call
  • whistle codes
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52
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What is your authority to setback within the MCA and within the MURL?

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  • MCA (above ground) -> verbal from controlling signaller and must be overseen by the senior network controller
  • MURL (underground) -> TA, controlling signaller only
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53
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What must you do when setting back in the MURL with a TA?

A
  • stop at every intermediate home signal
  • ensure number of intermediate home signal is on the TA
  • cut out/raise leading trip and run on secondary circuit until signal governing the exit from the MURL
  • max 15km/h
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54
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What must you do when arriving at the exit when setting back in the MURL?

A
  • stop train at home signal controlling exit from the MURL
  • advise area controller the train has arrived complete
  • cut in leading trip valve before proceeding (run on primary circuit again)
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55
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What 2 instances can you set back with a verbal authority?

A
  • within station limits
  • inside MCA (excluding MURL)
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56
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What is your authority to setback in ABS or ATC?

A

TA

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57
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If you are travelling on a TA and now have to set back, what is your authority?

A

A fresh TA

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58
Q

Can a TA be amended in the MURL?

A

Yes

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59
Q

What is the object of single line working?

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  • when one line of a double line system is closed to normal traffic due to track repair or an obstruction
  • allows trains to run either direction on a normally one directional track
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60
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What is your authority to enter the single line section during single line working?

A
  • Pilot’s authority
  • they will show you the pilot’s form
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61
Q

What position will the signal governing the entrance to the single line section be at?

A

Sleeved at stop

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62
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How do you identify the pilot during single line working?

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  • red sleeve with the word ‘pilotman’
  • red flag tied around arm
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63
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What information is provided by the pilot?

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  • exact location of single line working
  • must allow each driver to read the pilot’s form
  • pilot will authorise the driver to pass the signal fixed at stop controlling the entrance to the single line section
  • if the driver is going to be despatched or accompanied
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64
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What is your authority to exit the single line section?

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  • signal showing a proceed aspect
  • hand signaller acting under the signallers instruction
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65
Q

What speed must you travel during single line working?

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  • reduced speed cautiously (no signals)
  • as per signal aspects and reduced speed cautiously
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66
Q

How must you set up your train when running on the non-signalled direction during inclement weather, during darkness or when passing through tunnels?

A
  • red marker lights on the front
  • hazard lights if fitted
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67
Q

What are a drivers actions if their train becomes disabled during single line working?

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  • contact TC
  • declare train disabled
  • advise TC if pilot is on train
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68
Q

Can a driver cancel a DRA once it’s been dictated to the TC?

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No

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69
Q

What is your authority to enter the section to assist the disabled train with the pilot onboard/not onboard the disabled train?

A
  • onboard disabled -> TA
  • not onboard disabled -> pilot’s authority with written instructions and pilot will accompany driver
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70
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What must the driver of the disabled train do if they have the pilot on board?

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  • dictate DRA
  • full cab unattended
  • take DRA, portable, red flag/torch
  • red marker lights on train
  • proceed to 500m/first fixed signal at stop
  • display red hand signal
  • inform TC train is protected
  • pilot will stay on train
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71
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What information must be on the TA for the assisting train when disabled on single line working?

A
  • which end the train will be taken to
  • that the pilot is on the train
72
Q

What aspect will the signal governing the entrance to the single line section be placed to when the assisting train is entering on the TA on ABS and ATC?

A
  • ABS -> proceed if possible
  • ATC -> sleeved at stop
73
Q

What speed will the assisting train do when assisting from the rear or advance during single line working obstructed?

A
  • reduced speed to 2km
  • 15km/h to the pilot
  • 15km/h to the disabled train
74
Q

What are the 5 C’s when an assisting train is relieving a disabled train?

A
  • confer
  • couple up
  • cancel DRA
  • continuity
  • contact TC
75
Q

What must happen if the pilot is at the wrong end of the section?

A

They must be transferred to the correct end

76
Q

What is your authority to pass the signal protecting the disabled train?

A
  • auto signal -> R1S3 with pilot from disabled train
  • home signal -> correct authority, low speed caution if available
77
Q

What are a drivers actions if they become disabled during single line working and there is NO COMMS?

A
  • PA announcement
  • stay on train if pilot is with you
  • continue to attempt to contact TC
  • TOS procedure
78
Q

What is a drivers actions if a train becomes derailed during single line working?

A
  • TEC call to TC to advise of the circumstances
79
Q

What are a drivers actions if the track ahead becomes obstructed during single line working?

A
  • contact TC -> they will contact rail safety manager
  • driver will receive special instructions to allow the train to return
80
Q

What is the driver of the relief train’s authority to relieve from the rear if on ABS:
- not in the section
- already in the section

A
  • not in the section -> TA
  • already in the section -> no TA needed, will be informed by the TC and told to stop until the disabeld train is protected
81
Q

What is the driver of the relief train’s authority to enter the section when assisting a disabled train on ATC?

82
Q

If a train is disabled on ABS, what aspect will the home signal allowing entrance to the section display?

A

Proceed, if possible

83
Q

What is the speed restriction for the assisting train when assisting from the rear on ABS?

A
  • as per signal aspects up to pilot
  • 15km/h to disabled train
84
Q

If the relief train is already in the section, and they are to proceed in the same direction after coupling, do they need a TA?

85
Q

What is the authority to enter the section if the relief train is coming from the advance on double line ABS?

A
  • TA
  • if no signal -> given verbal and/or green hand signal from signaller to proceed
86
Q

What is the speed restriction when the relief train is coming from the advance on double line ABS?

A
  • reduced speed to 2km
  • 15km/h to the pilot
  • 15km/h to the train
87
Q

What is the speed restriction when the relief train is coming from the advance on bidirectional ABS?

A
  • As per aspects -> will be at stop due to wrong line move and will have to pass as per R1S3
  • 15km/h from the pilot
88
Q

What must a driver do if they become disabled on ABS and there is NO COMMS?

A
  • PA announcement
  • full cab unattended
  • proceed to 500m or first fixed signal at stop
  • display red hand signal
  • if no position of safety -> TOS
89
Q

What are the 6 ways a driver can protect parallel lines if they are obstructing them if derailed?

A
  • REC/LTR call
  • ETCJC
  • red marker lights and red flag on front of train
  • flash headlights between high and low beam
  • series of short sharp whistles
  • all steps necessary to protect adjacent lines
90
Q

What are the speed restrictions for the relief train when assisting a disabled train from the rear/advance on ATC?

A
  • as per signal aspects to pilot
  • 15km/h to train
91
Q

What 4 tunnels make up the MURL?

A
  • caulfield
  • northern
  • burnley
  • clifton hill/city circle
92
Q

What direction does the caulfield loop operate?

A

Anti clockwise

93
Q

What direction does the northern loop operate?

A
  • clockwise <1300 weekdays and all day weekends
  • anti clockwise >1300 weekdays
94
Q

What direction does the burnley loop operate?

A
  • anti clockwise <1300 weekdays
  • clockwise >1300 weekdays and all day weekends
95
Q

What direction does the clifton hill/city circle loop operate?

96
Q

What instances would you use the train whistle in the MURL?

A
  • entering the MURL
  • exiting the MURL
  • departing the platform
  • moving from a stationary position
  • emergency situations
97
Q

What system of safeworking does the MURL operate under?

A

Bi directional ABS

98
Q

What are a drivers actions if detained at a home signal in the MURL?

A
  • contact area controller via DTRS or signal post phone
  • advise AC of:
    • TDN
    • signal post number
    • originating station
99
Q

What does a flashing blue light in the MURL indicate?

A

AC wants to contact the driver

100
Q

What are a drivers actions if they see a flashing blue light in the MURL?

A
  • stop train using normal brake application
  • contact AC via DTRS or post phone
101
Q

How do you use the post phone in the MURL?

A
  • open cabinet
  • pick up handset
  • press red button under phone box
102
Q

What will happen if there is a defective signal in the MURL protecting points?

A
  • route line displayed:
    • driver asked to inspect points and advise AC of their position
    • if points lying correctly -> AC will transmit SCO
  • no route line displayed:
    • driver asked to inspect points and lock using hand locking bar
    • AC will transmit SCO
103
Q

Can a driver be wrong routed in the MURL if the signal is defective and points are not set for normal routing?

104
Q

What are the 2 types of evacuation?

A
  • controlled
  • emergency
105
Q

Who is in charge/chief warden during an evacuation in the MURL?

A
  • station master; or
  • officer in charge
106
Q

After an evacuation in the MURL, when can a driver move the train?

A

When authorised by the TC

107
Q

What speed will the train stops go down in the MURL on medium speed aspects?

108
Q

How often are post phones in the MURL?

A

Every 150m

109
Q

How often are blue flashing lights in the MURL?

110
Q

What should a driver do if there is a loss of overhead in the MURL?

A
  • don’t leave cab
  • TEC call
  • PA announcement
  • keep passengers informed
  • no comms -> stay in cab
111
Q

What do the white indicator lights at the end of the platforms in the MURL mean?

A
  • illuminated -> no overhead
  • extinguished -> overhead on
112
Q

What is the speed restriction for the relief train if assisting from the rear in the MURL?

A
  • as per signal aspects to pilot
  • 15km/h to train
113
Q

What is the speed restriction for the relief driver when assisting a disabled train from the advance in the MURL?

A
  • max 15km/h -> wrong line move in a tunnel
114
Q

What is the maximum number of motor cars allowed to operate in the MURL?

115
Q

What notch must you power in if you have 5 or more motor cars powering when in the MURL?

A
  • comeng -> series
  • other sets -> low power notch
116
Q

What are a drivers actions if they are returning to the rear in the MURL and a home signal is not on the TA?

A
  • contact AC
  • they will amend the TA to include the home signal
  • pass the signal at stop
  • max 15km/h
117
Q

What safety system must you operate on when returning to the rear in the MURL?

118
Q

What are a drivers actions if derailed in the MURL?

A
  • secure train
  • act under AC instructions
119
Q

What are a drivers actions if they are disabled/derailed in the MURL and there are NO COMMS?

A
  • PA announcement
  • remain on the train
  • continue to attempt to contact TC
  • TOS procedure
120
Q

If you are disabled in the MURL, how far back do you go to protect your train?

A

1st fixed signal at stop

121
Q

Should you pass through an area that is affected by fire?

122
Q

How can you reduce risk when driving through fog?

A
  • reduce speed of train
  • approach signals with caution and assume they’re at stop
  • make frequent use of the whistle
123
Q

What is the speed restriction when water IS FLOWING and is >75mm ABOVE the rail head?

A

0km/h -> you’re not going

124
Q

What is the speed restriction when water is NOT FLOWING and is <75mm ABOVE the rail head?

125
Q

What is the speed restriction when water is NOT FLOWING and is BELOW the rail head?

A

15km/h until inspected

126
Q

What are the 2 types of train evacuations?

A
  • controlled
  • emergency
127
Q

What are a drivers actions during a controlled evacuation at a platform?

A
  • advise TC
  • PA announcement
  • secure train
  • assist passengers with special needs
  • check train is empty
128
Q

What are a drivers actions during an emergency evacuation at a platform?

A
  • release doors on correct side
  • REC/TEC call
  • secure train
  • PA announcement -> passengers to evacuate immediately
  • protect other lines as required
  • get help to deal with the emergency
  • don’t use phone/DTRS if it is a bomb threat
129
Q

What are a drivers actions if there is emergency detraining trackside?

A
  • get to next platform if possible
  • REC call
  • ETCJC on adjacent lines
  • red marker lights and red flag
  • secure train
  • PA announcement
  • clearly state instructions
  • full cab unattended, take portable
  • evacuate passengers via cab doors
  • direct people to a position of safety
  • check train is empty (if safe to do so)
  • wait with passengers until other staff arrive
130
Q

What is the maximum time allowed for fault finding in the MURL and not in the MURL?

A
  • in MURL -> 10 minutes
  • out of MURL -> 25 minutes
131
Q

What is the minimum number of employees needed to attend an evacuation?

132
Q

What are a drivers actions if a train evacuation is initiated by a passenger?

A
  • warn them of the dangers and instruct them to stay on the train
  • if passengers leave train:
    • REC call
    • protect adjacent lines if needed
133
Q

What 3 things could a driver use to observe their train is following safely?

A
  • side mirrors
  • body side cameras with in cab CCTV
  • platform mounted mirrors and CCTV monitors
134
Q

What 4 instances should a driver inspect the train?

A
  • long sweeping curves
  • straight sections of track
  • departing platforms -> STDS
  • FDCL occurs during running
135
Q

What are the 4 types of inspections of the train can be done in running?

A
  • front of train
  • side of train
  • platform departure
  • roll by
136
Q

How far away from any live component of the overhead system must the driver remain?

137
Q

What is the purpose of a jumper feeder?

A

Connects one section of overhead to another section of overhead

138
Q

What are the 3 types of section insulators?

A
  • wood
  • porcelain
  • fibreglass
139
Q

What are the 2 types of tension structures?

A
  • spring
  • weighted
140
Q

What are a drivers actions if the pantograph is going to leave the overhead wire?

A
  • emergency brakes
  • lower pantos
141
Q

What should a driver do when there is a need for emergency traction power isolation?

A
  • REC/TEC call
  • who you are and where you’re calling from
  • state location of incident -> stanchion number
  • state any available contact numbers -> in case comms are lost
  • reason for power to be isolated
  • remain in contact until confirmed power is isolated
142
Q

What is your authority to pass a signal at stop at a tramway crossing?

143
Q

What is the object of absolute block working?

A
  • prevent more than 1 rail traffic movement being in the section of the track between the defined absolute block working limits at the same time
  • prevent a rail traffic movement from entering defined absolute block working limits whilst a preceding rail traffic movement is occupying the defines limits concerned
144
Q

When can the blocking command be removed during absolute block working?

A

Once the train has arrived complete at the other end of the block section

145
Q

What is the area/limits of absolute block working?

A
  • between 2 adjacent controlled signalled locations
  • between a controlled absolute signal and a nominated clearance point (designated auto signal) -> will have a handsignaller at the auto signal
146
Q

What is the speed restriction during absolute block working?

A

Reduced speed

147
Q

What is your authority to enter the block section during absolute block working?

A
  • verbal from signaller to pass entry signal at stop
148
Q

What safety system should you be operating on when travelling through a block section on absolute block working?

A

Secondary circuit up to the signal protecting the exit from the block section (should be showing a proceed)

149
Q

What is the object of CBTC?

A

Enforce safe operation of trains, and to provide overspeed protection of trains

150
Q

What is the area of CBTC?

A
  • down direction -> plt. 5 + 6 at South Yarra to plt. 2 at Clayton
  • up direction -> plt. 1 at Clayton to plt. 5 at South Yarra
151
Q

What are the 4 types of signage on CBTC?

A
  • CBTC entry board
  • CBTC exit board
  • CBTC dark aspect board
  • CBTC block marker board
152
Q

Where can an alternative proceed authority (APA) authorise a train movement to?

A
  • next fixed signal
  • next CBTC block marker board
  • disabled train
  • buffer light
  • station
153
Q

What is the speed restriction for all movements under an APA?

A

Extreme caution

154
Q

When is an APA fulfilled?

A
  • movement is complete (transmitted APA)
  • contact signaller to fulfil once instructions are complete (dictated APA)
155
Q

When is an APA cancelled?

A
  • siganller has been assured and satisfied the movement hasn’t started
  • move is unable to be completed
156
Q

When would you verify an APA?

A
  • if the driver doesn’t directly receive the APA from the signaller
  • relief driver is sent out to relieve another driver on the train travelling under the authority of an APA
157
Q

What are the 6 Cs when rescuing a disabled HCMT?

A
  • confer
  • CBTC isolate
  • couple
  • cancel
  • continuity
  • contact
158
Q

What are the 5 bell/whistle codes?

A

1 - call attention
2 - proceed
3 - set back
4 - call competent employee to the front
Series of bells/whistles - emergency stop

159
Q

What are the 5 times a driver would do a TOS procedure?

A
  • failure of illuminated ‘A’ in a remote location with no comms
  • comms failure when disabled on single line working
  • comms failure ABS train disabled -> no POS to get out and protect train
  • no comms and loss of overhead in MURL
  • comms failure -> disabled/derailed in the MURL
160
Q

What power notch must be used if clearing the MURL with 5 or more motor cars powering?

A
  • comeng -> series
  • others sets -> low power notch
161
Q

What should you do if you are returning to the rear on a TA in the MURL and one of the signals is not on the TA?

A
  • contact TC
  • TC will amend TA to include the home signal
  • pass the home signal at stop
  • max 15km/h
162
Q

What safety circuit must you operate when returning to the rear in the MURL?

163
Q

What are a drivers actions if the train derails in the MURL?

A
  • secure train
  • act under instructions from AC
164
Q

If your train is disabled in the MURL, how far back to you go to protect it?

A

1st fixed signal displaying stop

165
Q

What must a driver do if they are disabled/derailed in the MURL with NO COMMS?

A
  • PA announcement
  • remain on the train
  • continue to attempt to contact TC
  • TOS procedure
166
Q

Can you pass through an area that is affected by fire?

167
Q

How would you drive to reduce risk when it is foggy?

A
  • reduce speed of train
  • approach signals with caution, assume they’re at stop
  • make frequent use of the whistle
168
Q

What is the speed restriction when the water IS FLOWING and is >75mm ABOVE the rail head?

A

0km/h -> You’re not going

169
Q

What is the speed restriction when the water IS NOT FLOWING and is <75mm above the rail head?

170
Q

What is the speed restriction if the water IS NOT FLOWING and is BELOW the rail head?

A

15km/h until inspected

171
Q

What are the steps for a controlled evacuation at a platform?

A
  • advise TC
  • PA announcement
  • secure train
  • assist passengers with special needs
  • check train is empty
172
Q

What are the steps for an emergency evacuation at a platform?

A
  • release doors on correct side
  • REC/TEC call
  • secure train
  • PA announcement
173
Q

If both ends of a line are obstructed during single line working, how far before the start of single line working is the red hand signal placed?

A

400m or as far as possible from the obstruction

174
Q

What will the flag signaller do at the entrance to the area of absolute occupation?

A
  • 3 ATWs 10m apart
  • red hand signal
175
Q

How far before the start of track force protection are ATWs placed?

A

Relevant to the distance they need to be heard, track speed and how far out it starts

176
Q

What is the maximum number of motor cars that can be powering when assisting a disabled train out of the MURL?

Cert IV in Train Driving (Metro Trains) (14 decks)

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