SETTING BACK

Question 1

What is the speed of setting back when not propelling?

Answer 1

Extreme Caution

Question 2

At what speed does A driver propel a train back with a competent employee in the rear?

Answer 2

15km/h

Question 3

What is the authority required to set a train back outside of the METRO controlled area and beyond station limits on ABS ?

Answer 3

Train Authority

Question 4

What is the authority required to set back on the ATC system from beyond station limits?

Answer 4

Train authority

Question 5

What is the authority required to set back a train Within Station limits?

Answer 5

Signaler’s verbal authority

Question 6

What does each bell code mean?

Answer 6

1 bell - Call attention
2 bells - proceed
3 bells - set back
4 bells - call c/e to the front
series of bells - EMERGENCY Stop

Question 7

What does set back mean?

Answer 7

For the train to be driven back in the direction from where it has come

Question 8

From which cab is the train to be driven and braked from when setting back?

Answer 8

Lead cab whenever possible

Question 9

What is propelling or pushing?

Answer 9

When the driving and braking is performed from any cab, other than the lead cab

Question 10

When would a driver be required to Drive the train from other than the leading cab?

Answer 10

• Lead cab, or driver controls, is defective
• During an authorized shunting movement, or authorized zigzag movement

Question 11

What else is required in the lead cab to protect the move when propelling or pushing?

Answer 11

A competent Employee

Question 12

What can be used as a means of communication instead of Bell codes?

Answer 12

Whistle
DTRS
Metro issued mobile
Cab to cab

Question 13

Who supervise the setback movement within the MCA?

Answer 13

Senior network controller

Question 14

What must the driver confirm with the senior network controller when setting back in the MCA?

Answer 14

That the train will not be moved until instructed to do so

Question 15

When returning to the rear in the MURL, who will authorize the move and prevent any other train to enter?

Answer 15

Area controller

Question 16

When returning to the rear, what will the area controller apply before issuing and dictating a train authority to the driver?

Answer 16

The track block command (so no other trains enter the loop)

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

The number of each intermediate home signal between the train, and the home signal to which the train will return

Question 18

When returning to the rear-in the MURL, with the train authority, What must the driver do?
(5 answers)

Answer 18

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

Question 19

When setting back in station limits, what does a signaler do to protect non-signalled moves when controlling movements in the area?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What areas are within the MCA?

Answer 20

Areas from FSS To

South Ken (thrus & mains)
Moonee Ponds Creek Junction (easts)
Macaulay (upfield)
Richmond
Burnley & sidings
Jolimont