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Signal / Safeworking Gaps Flashcards

1
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Hand signals:
What two hand signals by night have the same waving green light.

A

Ease up
Move towards towards slowly

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TFP:
What steps must a driver take upon exploding ATW’s? (5 answers)

A

Reduce speed
Long whistle
MAD button
Look out for inner flaggy
Prepare to stop.

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3
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What does a green flag or light hand signal indicate?

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All clear (proceed)

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4
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TFP:
When receiving the steady green hand signal, what speed can the resume?

A

Resume track speed or speed of last signal

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5
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What does a waved green hand signal indicate and what speed must be done?

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Caution
Max 25km

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6
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What is the INNER SUBURBAN TFP setup?

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Outer flag = 2 fixed signals
No ATWS
Inner flag = 100m from point of work

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7
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What is the SUBURBAN TFP setup?

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Inner flag = 3 fixed signals OR 1200m OR signal box
ATWS = x3 10m apart
Inner flag = 200m

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What is the COUNTRY TFP setup?

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Outer flag = 2000-4000m OR 3 fixed signals OR signal box
ATWS = 3x 10m apart
Inner flag = 200m

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9
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When can a train resume normsl speed after passing a normal short (or normal) board?

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When front of train has passed the board.

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10
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When a permanent way board displays different speeds, what does the P and G indicate?

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P = passenger
G = freight/goods

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11
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Trip valve irregularly operates NOT in vicinity of a signal (8 answers)

A

Stop
Check derailed
TEC
PA
Look for obvious cause
Reset trip valve
EXTREME CAUTION to next fixed sig
Incident report

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12
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Trip valve irregularly operates IN VICINITY of a home or dwarf - COMMS AVAILABLE (6 answers)

A

Stop
Check derailed
Call signaller
TEC call to TC if can’t contact signaller
PA
Act under instructions from CS or TC

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13
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Trip valve irregularly operates IN VICINITY of home or dwarf - NO COMMS (6 answers)

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Stop
Check derailed
PA
Continue contacting CS/TC
Do not move until authorised by CS/TC
TOTS

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14
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Tripping in vicinity of automatic signal - COMMS (6 answers)

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Stop
Check derailed
TEC call to TC
PA
Do not proceed until TC instructed
R1S3

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15
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Tripping in vicinity of automatic signal - NO COMMS (6 answers)

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Stop
Check derailed
PA
Continue contacting CS/TC
Do not proceed unless TC instructed
TOTS

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16
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What type of whistle must be sounded at the whistle board?

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Long whistle

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17
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Where are the advance warning tram square speed signs placed?

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200m prior to tramway square

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18
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When must you reduce the speed of the train for the designated tram speed sign?

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Prior to arriving at the speed restriction at the level crossing

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19
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Where are the 3 car and 6 car tramway clearance signs located

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3 car = 80m
6 car = 160m

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20
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When can you resume normal speed after a tramway square?

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When the drivers cab has passed the clearance sign it means the rear of the train has passed the square

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21
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Two position home, dwarf and disc display what aspects?

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Stop
Proceed

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22
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Distant signals display what aspects?

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Caution (yellow over yellow)
Proceed (green over yellow)

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23
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Siding dwarf and calling on signals display what aspects?

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Normal (extinguished)
Proceed (yellow)

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24
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2 position home signal

2 position home signal
A

Points set
Track ahead clear
Speed is track speed or speed as required
Next signal unknown

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25
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Distant signal

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Aspect = caution
Indicates that a home signal in the section is displaying stop
Speed = Slow down to precautionary speed and prepare to stop.

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26
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Procedure with distant signal defective at CAUTION (2 answers)

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Treat as safest aspect = caution
No ATWS

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27
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Defective distant signal at PROCEED (4 answers)

A

Light obscured
Hand signaller
2 ATWS
Red hand signal

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28
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Speed when calling on is at PROCEED

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Cautiously

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29
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Disc signal at proceed

A

Points set
Track may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown

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30
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Two position dwarf at proceed

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Points set
Track may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown

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31
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Siding dwarf at proceed

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Points set
Track ahead may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown

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32
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Information to give signaller when detained at a signal (3 answers)

A

TDN
Signal post number
Position of train

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33
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Home signal defective at proceed
(4 answers & 4 answers)

A

Hand signaller =
Obscure light
2 ATWS
Red hand signal
Inform driver

Driver =
PA
Receive correct authority from CS to pass defective signal
Extreme caution

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34
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Disc and dwarf defective at proceed (3 answers & 2 answers)

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Hand signaller =
Obscure light
Red hand signal
Inform driver

Driver =
Follow hand signals
Obtain correct authority from CS

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35
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Automatic signal defective at proceed

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Hand signaller =
Obscure light
2 ATWS
Red hand signal
Inform driver

Driver =
PA
R1S3
Extreme caution to next signal

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36
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Home, disc, or dwarf signal reverting to stop before passing (4 answers)

A

Stop prior to signal
PA
Contact CS or TC
Obtain authority to pass

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37
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Automatic signal reverting to stop before passing (3 answers)

A

Stop prior to signal
Contact TC
R1S3

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38
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Wrong routing procedure

A

STOP prior =
Contact CS

Stop after =
Act under TC/CS instructions
Setback with authority
Continue wrong route to terminate

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39
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Passing a signal at STOP protecting a tramway level crossing authority

A

Signallers Caution Order

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40
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Illuminated letter A
REMOTE / METRO CONTROLLED AREA / COMMS

A

Contact - Area control
They will switch in and place to proceed
Or issue a SCO

No comms = protect train

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Illuminated letter A
LOCAL / WITH COMMS

A

Whistle
Contact CS
Contact TC if no answer to ascertain if signaller on duty

If signaller on duty = will authorise movement

If not on duty = TC instructed driver to check points and give verbal authority
Exchange names

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42
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Illuminated Letter A
LOCAL / NO COMMS

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Whistle
Contact CS - radio/phone/emergency button on platform
Cab unattended procedure
Go to signal box
Observe sign
Driver check points
R1S3
Call TC
Incident report

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43
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Illuminated letter A
REMOTE / NO COMMS

A

TOTS

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44
Q

What position does the 5P key need to be in before removing

A

Normal

45
Q

Where is the P located on a co-acting signal?

A

After the number

46
Q

ATC Home Departure / dwarf on SLS exceptions and authorities

A

2 exceptions
Defective = ALWAYS ATCSCO
Ass. Disabled Train = ALWAYS TA

47
Q

ATC Home Arrival / Intermediate home exceptions and authorities

A

1 exception
Defective
Points = SCO
No points = Verbal

48
Q

ATC dwarf in station limits authorities and exceptions

A

Defective - verbal

49
Q

What authority do you need to proceed past a non-signalled SLS

A

Modified ATCSCO with reference to home signal removed

50
Q

ABS Home signal exceptions and authorities

A

3 exceptions
Defective =
Points SCO
No points verbal

SLW = pilot

TCNLSC = Verbal and green hand signal or C/E to pilot

51
Q

ABS dwarf and disc exceptions and authorities

A

2 exceptions
Defective = Verbal
SLW = Pilot

52
Q

Automatic signal exceptions and authorities

A

R1S3
Driver to authorise

Assisting disabled train = pilot or special instructions from rail safety manager

53
Q

R1S3 steps

A

Assume track is damaged, obstructed, occupied NEVER DEFECTIVE

PA
Call # and provide: TDN, Signal no., motor no., name
Extreme caution
If another train in section, ascertain line.
If on my line, stop, wait until moving, follow at safe distance.
Stop if distracted

54
Q

Train authority uses (3 answers)

A

Obstruction
Ass disabled train
Safeworking system failures

55
Q

TA verification

A

Required if
- driver did not directly receive TA from TC or CS
- relief driver taking over

Call TC and provide:
TA #
Serial #
Date
Time
Instructions.
Write “verified”

56
Q

Disabled train rescue - What speed does the relief driver do when rescuing from the rear on ABS/ATC/MURL

A

Signal aspects

57
Q

What authority is needed to rescue disabled train from rear/advance on ABS/ATC/MURL?

A

Train Authority

58
Q

How do you pass a home departure signal sleeved at stop into SLS when rescuing disabled train? (rear/advance)

A

Train Authority

59
Q

What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the rear on ABS?

A

Signal aspects

60
Q

What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the advance on ABS?

A

Reduced speed until 2km from disabled train, stop, 15km/h to driver.

61
Q

What speed when rescuing disabled train from the advance on Bi-ABS or ATC?

A

Signal aspects (extreme caution) R1S3

62
Q

What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the advance in the MURL?

A

15km

63
Q

What authority to pass the home signal at stop to rescue disabled train from the advance on ABS/BI-ABS/ATC

A

TCNLSC = verbal and/or green hand signal from CS & c/e to pilot

64
Q

If obstruction in MURL what is authority to setback, what is procedure?

A

TA with home signals
Raise trip
Stop at each signal and check

65
Q

If line is obstructed what speed is required to setback? (2 answers)

A

Abs, atc, bi abs = 25km (ext caut)
Murl = 15km

66
Q

In SLW and line obstructed?

A

Special instructions from rail safety manager

67
Q

If rescuing derailed train on SLW?

A

Act under instructions

68
Q

If rescuing disabled train on SLW and pilot is on disabled train what is authority to pass the home signal at stop and enter section? (Rear/advance)

A

TA + verbal from CS

69
Q

What is authority to rescue disabled train and pilot is not on disabled train

A

Written instructions from TC

70
Q

Who states the direction to protect a disabled train?

A

TC

71
Q

How many tunnels in MURL?

A

4
Caulfield
Northern
Burnley
Clifton Hill/City Circle

72
Q

How many portals on caulfield MURL loop?

A

3

73
Q

How many portals on Northern MURL loop?

A

3

74
Q

How many portals on Burnley MURL loop?

A

2

75
Q

How many portals on City circle clifton Hill MURL loop

A

3

76
Q

Is there LSC in the murl?

A

No

77
Q

MURL defective signal - route line displayed procedure

A

Driver inspects points
Contact AC to advise points correct
SCO - transmitted (name exchange)

78
Q

MURL defective signal - no route line displayed procedure

A

Full cab unattended
Inspect points
Hand locking bar
Advise AC
SCO

79
Q

MURL defective signal - Points not set for normal route procedure

A

Full cab
Inspect points
Hand locking bar
Advise AC
SCO
Proceed wrong route

80
Q

MURL - defective signal not protecting points

A

Verbal

81
Q

Automatic block working object

A

To prevent more than one rail traffic movement being in the section of track between the defined absolute block working limits at the same time.

To prevent rail traffic movement from entering defined ABW limits whilst a proceeding rail traffic movement is occupying the defined limits

82
Q

Contact wire heights

A

Minimum under bridges = 4.4m
Maximum = 6m
Normal average = 5m

83
Q

What voltage does the tramway system operate under?

A

600v DC

84
Q

If a driver finds a banner flag or tag on a train due to be prepped, who must they call?

A

DAO or Fleet

85
Q

If a dock will be delayed due to a significant fault found, who must you call?

A

Controlling signaller

86
Q

Which hand operated Point machine must be held by a competent employee?

A

Coates cushion weighted

87
Q

What are the two siding protections for derailment

A

Hayes derail and catch points

88
Q

Who’s responsibility to open and close siding security gates?

A

First train to depart in AM opens
Last train to arrive in siding closes

89
Q

SLW pilot on disabled train authority to rescue train? (Signals and no signals)

A

TA

90
Q

Rescuing disabled train ATC Home departure signal sleeved at stop - how do you pass and what speed?

A

Extreme Caution (R1S3), then travel as per signal aspects to signal protecting disables train

91
Q

Set back authority and speed in MURL

A

TA / 15km

92
Q

Set back authority and speed in metro controlled area

A

Verbal from senior network controller / extreme Caution

93
Q

Set back authority and speed in station limits

A

Verbal / extreme Caution

94
Q

Set back authority and speed in outside station limits

A

TA / extreme Caution

95
Q

Which point machine would driver always lock after use?

A

EHPM

96
Q

ABS derailed/obstructed/disabled - What scenario would mean home signal could not be placed at proceed?

A

If it’s protecting the disabled train. TCNLSC to proceed.

97
Q

ABS d/d/o - how far does train do extreme Caution to when when returning?

A

100 to puter facing points

98
Q

What class of signals can be considered absolute?

A

Home disc dearf

99
Q

Where does absolute block working start and end

A

Start = absolute signal
End = absolute OR nominated clearance point

100
Q

What is object of Absolute Block Working

A

Prevent more than one train in absolute block section

101
Q

Hiw can drivers be informed of signal irregularities?

A

CAN or Radio

102
Q

What are the defined station limits of ABS?

A

First auto after DH or if no DH first auto after AH

103
Q

If section is known the be occupied, should driver perform R1S3?
What is reason yes?

A

No but yes under special instructions

104
Q

In TCNLSC what distance will competent worker be standing f

A

500m

105
Q

ATC Coupled up and returning in rear, what can relief driver be asked to do?

A

Ensure DCPM is in hand position.

Can be asked to inspect and shift points on all ATC no matter circumstance.

106
Q

Can you ever amend a TA?

A

Yes only when setting back/returning rescue in MURL and TA with home signals has an incorrect or missing signal.

107
Q

Train rescue - how do you know which direction to protect train and which direction to depart

A

TC - advise protection
TA - advise depart

108
Q

If boom gate level crossing failure of equipment, what speed when going through?

A

15km until leading cab passed through

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