SETTING BACK Flashcards
What is the speed of setting back when not propelling?
Extreme Caution
At what speed does A driver propel a train back with a competent employee in the rear?
15km/h
What is the authority required to set a train back outside of the METRO controlled area and beyond station limits on ABS ?
Train Authority
What is the authority required to set back on the ATC system from beyond station limits?
Train authority
What is the authority required to set back a train Within Station limits?
Signaler’s verbal authority
What does each bell code mean?
1 bell - Call attention
2 bells - proceed
3 bells - set back
4 bells - call c/e to the front
series of bells - EMERGENCY Stop
What does set back mean?
For the train to be driven back in the direction from where it has come
From which cab is the train to be driven and braked from when setting back?
Lead cab whenever possible
What is propelling or pushing?
When the driving and braking is performed from any cab, other than the lead cab
When would a driver be required to Drive the train from other than the leading cab?
- Lead cab, or driver controls, is defective
- During an authorized shunting movement, or authorized zigzag movement
What else is required in the lead cab to protect the move when propelling or pushing?
A competent Employee
What can be used as a means of communication instead of Bell codes?
Whistle
DTRS
Metro issued mobile
Cab to cab
Who supervise the setback movement within the MCA?
Senior network controller
What must the driver confirm with the senior network controller when setting back in the MCA?
That the train will not be moved until instructed to do so
When returning to the rear in the MURL, who will authorize the move and prevent any other train to enter?
Area controller
When returning to the rear, what will the area controller apply before issuing and dictating a train authority to the driver?
The track block command (so no other trains enter the loop)
When issuing a train authority, to the driver to return to the rear in the MURL, what must the area controller specify on the train authority?
The number of each intermediate home signal between the train, and the home signal to which the train will return
When returning to the rear-in the MURL, with the train authority, What must the driver do?
(5 answers)
Driver must stop at every intermediate home signal and check the signal numbers match those written on the train authority
Driver must raise the lead trip
15km/h max
Stop at the exiting Home Signal and Advise a see the train has arrived complete
Cut leading trip back in before proceeding on the signal aspect
When setting back in station limits, what does a signaler do to protect non-signalled moves when controlling movements in the area?
Ensure all signals protecting the wrong line move are secured at stop and all points are set and sleeved appropriately
Give verbal authority for the wrong direction move
What areas are within the MCA?
Areas from FSS To
South Ken (thrus & mains)
Moonee Ponds Creek Junction (easts)
Macaulay (upfield)
Richmond
Burnley & sidings
Jolimont
