Setting Back

Question 1

What ways are there for a driver to communicate with a competent employee in the other cab?

Answer 1

*110v DC bell system (Comeng)
*DTRS Motor Car number call
*Whistle codes

Question 2

Who must authorise a Set back movement in the Metrol controlled area?

Answer 2

Senior Network Controller

Question 3

What is the procedure for setting back in the MURL?
(Area controller, and Driver)

Answer 3

The Area Controller must:
*Stop any trains entering the loop
*Apply the Track Block Command before issuing and dictating a Train Authority
(Must specify the number of each home signal to be passed)

The Driver must:
*Stop at every signal, ensure it is included on the train authority
*Cut out/raise the trip (Operate on secondary circuit)
*Not exceed 15km/h
*Stop at the home signal controlling the exit, advise the Area controller
*Cut in the leading trip and proceed on the signal aspect

Question 4

When setting back within station limits what authority is needed?

Answer 4

Verbal authority from the controlling signaller

Question 5

What are the speeds when setting back?

Answer 5

Propelling= 15km/h
Setting back= extreme caution