Safeworking books 1 - 4 Flashcards
What two methods a Train Authority be received by a driver, and what are the circumstances of each method?
- Handed by Signaller at a locally-controlled location
- Dictated to a driver when at a remotely-controlled location
What are the two exceptions to requiring a Train Authority if a train is required to return to the rear due to obstruction?
- Within station limits
- Within Metrol-controlled area (not MURL)
What are the three scenarios that might require a Train Authority?
- Obstruction
- Assisting a disabled train
- Safeworking system failure
According to the 1994 Book of Rules, how must a Train Authority be completed by a driver? (6)
- Black or blue ink
- Block letters
- On prescribed form
- No erasures/alterations/abbreviations
- Brief and clear
- Only essential info
Train Authorities must contain the: (11)
(Don’t have to memorise whole list, but good to be familiar)
- Train Authority number
- Date
- Time
- TDN
- Number/class lead motor
- Transmission location
- Train destination
- Further details
- Train Controller’s name
- Repeated back OK time
- (In case of rescue, location and length of disabled train and direction of rescue)
What must a driver do if the instructions on a Train Authority are unclear?
Confer with the Train Controller
How many Train Authorities must a driver cary?
15
When would a driver need to verify a Train Authority? (2)
- Driver does not receive a Train Authority from the Train Controller/Signaller directly
- A relief driver is sent out to relieve another driver on the train
How does a Driver demonstrate on their Train Authority form that it’s been verified?
They must write the word VERIFIED, and note the time, date and their signature on the face of the form
When it is necessary to use a train to protect a return rescuing “wrong-line” train on a Train Authority, where is the protecting train to be placed?
100m from the limit of of where the wrong-line movement will go
Who oversees/issues the Train Authority outside the Metrol-controlled area if a train is performing a “wrong-line” rescue and needs to be protected by another train?
Senior Network Controller
When a rear-rescuing train arrives at the location signal box, how far must it be stopped before the outer-most set of points?
100m
If a train travelling on a Train Authority also becomes disabled, what would the next relief driver need?
The original Train Authority would need to be cancelled, and a new Train Authority issued.
When acting under a Train Authority, can the Train Controller ask you to change direction mid-manoevre?
Yes, but you would need to cancel that Train Authority and receive a new one
Who can authorise a train driver to operate Dual Control Point Machines (DCPMs) or Electro-Hydraulic Point Machines (EHPMs)?
The Controlling Signaller or Train Controller
Can a driver authorise themselves to operate Dual Control Point Machines?
No
If a driver is instructed to use DCPMs, who is responsible for securing them afterwards?
The driver
What can happen if the driver fails to secure DCPMs after use?
Gunzals will play with them and cause an accident
What is the objective of the DCPMs and EHPMs? (2)
- Enable points to be operated either remotely or by a signaller
- In case of failure, to allow a driver or Competent Employee to operate points
What are the two levers on DCPMs?
- Selector Lever (smaller)
- Hand Throw Lever (bigger)
What are the two positions on a DCPM Selector lever, and what do they control?
- Motor
- Hand
The Motor position provides the signaller remote control of the points, and prevents manual operation
The Hand position prevents remote operation of points in event of a failure, and holds the signals governing movement of the points at Stop.
What are the two positions on a DCPM Hand Throw Lever, and what do they indicate?
- Normal (Points set for main line)
- Reverse (Points set for diverging track)
With DCPM, where must the Selector Lever be placed in order for the Hand Throw Lever to be manually operated?
- Hand
Under DCPM, what are the Normal positions of the Selector and Hand Throw levers?
- Motor (Selector)
- Normal (Hand Throw)
When a DCPM is placed in the “Hand” position, what happens to all the signals applicable to that point machine?
They will be secured in the Danger position
What is the function of a Hand Locking Bar and where can they be located?
It secures point blades from moving.
Located in centre of track on sleeper, or adjacent to point machine
What padlock is used on Hand Locking Bars?
5p
When can a driver use a Hand Locking Bar?
When instructed to do so by Controlling Signaller or Train Controller
To operate a Hand Locking Bar, a driver must: (6)
- Be instructed to do so
- Ensure points are laying correctly
- (if necessary) have Reactive Track Access
- Unlock hand locking bar with 5p
- Lift bar against point blade to hold it in position
- Padlock the locking bar in its new position
What does EHPM stand for?
Electro-Hydraulic Point Machine
Where is the manual on a EHPM located?
Under the lid
What three mechanical things will be found under the lid of an EHPM
- Power/Manual switch
- Red directional controller
- Pump handle socket
Where can the pump handle/point clip be found?
In a nearby labelled cabinet or secured to a nearby sleeper
What are the two positions on a Power/Manual Switch, and what do they do?
- Power – allows remote operation of points for normal running
- Manual – holds associated fixed signals at Danger and allows for manual operation of points
What are the three positions on a Directional Control Lever?
- Normal
- Centre
- Reverse
When authorised, how does a driver operate the EHPM? (5)
- Open hinged lid and read instructions
- Move Power/Manual switch for Manual
- Move the Directional Control Lever as required and hold in positon
- Insert pump handle/pull from socket
- Pump handle until points fully locked
Once a driver has manually operated the EHPM, should a driver return the Power/Manual switch to Power?
No, this must be performed by a Signal Maintenance Technician
Where might a driver encounter EHPMs?
Cranbourne sidings
When are Point Clips required to be used?
When facing movements are required over points when there is no point-detection available
How does a driver secure EHPM manually operated points once they are in position? (4)
- Move pump handle to vertical/remove handle
- Leave Power/Manual switch in Manual
- Close hinged lid and secure w/ 5p padlock
- Apply handlocking bar
What is the term “Set Back” used to describe?
When a train needs to be driven back in the direction it has come
When propelling within a “set-back” manoeuvre, what is the maximum speed a driver is able to propell?
15km/h
What is the maximum speed allowed when a driver is setting-back over trailing points that are now facing points?
15km/h
What are the two scenarios that might require a Propelling Set-Back, and what is required to be in the leading cab?
- leading cab driving controls are defective
- during authorised shunting or zigzag movement
There must be a Competent Employee in leading cab
When Propelling during a set-back movement, what must a driver do if they lose communication with the leading cab?
Stop immediately
In a Siemens, X’Trap or HCMT, what are the three methods of cab-to-cab communication?
- Cab-to-cab intercom
- DTRS MCN Radio Call
- Whistle codes
Whose permission must be granted before any set back movement may occur within the Metrol-Controlled area*?
(*excluding Jolimont to Clifton Hill (Mernda) or Westgarth (Hurstbridge))
Senior Network Controller at Metrol
Who has been voted Most Fittest of Class 217 for four weeks in a row?
KT
If a driver is required to set back within the MURL, what block will be applied and who applies it?
Track Block Command, applied by the Area Controller
When setting back within the MURL, what authority is needed and who will authorise it?
Train authority, dictated by the Area Controller (authorised by the Senior Network Controller, I think)
What performing a set-back within the MURL, what must a driver do: (4)
- Stop at every Intermediate Home signal
- Ensure the number of each Intermediate Home Signal is included on the Train Authority
- Cut out/raise the leading trip (run on secondary circuit)
- Ensure speed is no faster than 15km/h
What must a driver do when exiting the MURL whilst setting-back? (3)
- Stop at the Home Signal that controls the exit
- Advise the Area Controller that the train has arrived complete
- Cut in the leading trip
What authority is required for a driver when they are setting-back within Station Limits?
Verbal authority from the Signalling Controller
What speed is allowed when setting-back (non-propelling)
Extreme caution
