Sector 3 Road Knowledge Granville - Penrith/Richmond Flashcards
What are the terminating stations between Granville and Emu Plains?
Granville, Parramatta, Seven Hills, Blacktown, St. Marys, Penrith, Emu Plains
Where are the fixed reds located between Granville and Emu Plains
Country end platform 5 at Blacktown, country end platform 1 Emu Plains
What signage is on the fixed red at Blacktown?
This signal must not be passed at stop without authority of the signaller
What is the system of safe-working on the down west main between Granville and Harris Park?
RVDS Two way running
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Parramatta?
Platform 3 and 4 (up and down direction)
If you accept a turnout signal at platform 4 Seven Hills which platforms can you arrive on at Blacktown?
Platforms 1, 2 and 3
When tabled to go to Penrith what assurance do you require before accepting the turnout signal at Seven Hills platform 4?
You need assurance the loop road at Blacktown is clear.
What are the PONR for the Richmond branch line on the down main and suburban?
Down main - BN 21 M or 3rd signal after Seven Hills
Down sub - BN 29 S or 4th signal after Seven Hills
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Blacktown in the down direction and return directly on the Up?
Platforms 1 – 6
When travelling on the down suburban at Seven Hills how would you terminate on platform 5 at Blacktown and return on the up?
Cross over to the up suburban at the 4th signal after Seven Hills BN29S and travel in the wrong direction to Blacktown platform 5 change ends and return on signal
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Blacktown in the up direction and return directly on the down?
Platforms 1 - 2 coming from Marayong
Platforms 3 - 4 coming from Doonside
Which platform/s at Blacktown will allow you to proceed to Richmond?
Platform 1 and 2
Which roads in Blacktown yard are unwired?
No 2 goods siding and perway sidings
Under what conditions can you enter No 1 and 2 storage roads at Blacktown coming from Marayong?
The train must be piloted by a standards officer
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Seven Hills in the down direction and how do you return on the up?
Platform 3, shunt towards Blacktown clear of signal BN 12 DS and return on the clearance of the signal
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Seven Hills in the up direction?
Platforms 1 and 2
Which platform/s can you terminate on at St. Marys?
Platforms 1 and 2 - both directions
Platforms 3 and 4 - in the down
When is the pushbutton pressed on signal 33.5 approaching Penrith?
In an emergency when authorised by the signaller.
When can you stable a train in the ‘through road’ No. 1 down siding at Penrith?
Only in an emergency
Is propelling permitted from Penrith down yard to the down main towards Emu Plains?
Yes, only with signallers authority
Can trains on the up main from Emu Plains access the down yard at Penrith?
No
Which roads are unwired in Penrith yard?
No 1 and 2 up siding
Which platform/s at Penrith can you proceed into the car siding from?
Platforms 1 and 2
Can you go directly from the car sidings at Penrith to Emu Plains?
Yes 2 and 3 car siding only
Signal GE 470 on the up west suburban at Westmead is the PONR for which 3 locations?
Y Link
Terminating at Parramatta and Granville
ASY/AMC
What is the system of safe-working between Blacktown and Schofields?
RVDS Double line Two way running
How do trains on the down branch at Quakers Hills terminate at Schofields and return in the up direction?
Platform 1 - Cross over at the 4th signal after Quakers Hill SS5DR change ends return
Platform 2 - Change ends and return on the up or down branch
What are the single sections on the Richmond branch line?
Schofields to Riverstone
Riverstone to Mulgrave
Mulgrave to Clarendon
Clarendon to Richmond
If a home/starting signal fails in the single line sections on the Richmond line what authority do you need to proceed?
SPA or Pilot staff working (staff currently removed)
If travelling on a SPA what else may you need?
CAN form (level crossing gates may not be operating properly)
Where do the West suburban lines start and finish?
Up west suburban- From St Marys platform 2 to Granville platform 1
Down west suburban - From Granville platform 2 to St Marys platform 3
