Signal / Safeworking Gaps Flashcards
Hand signals:
What two hand signals by night have the same waving green light.
Ease up
Move towards towards slowly
TFP:
What steps must a driver take upon exploding ATW’s? (5 answers)
Reduce speed
Long whistle
MAD button
Look out for inner flaggy
Prepare to stop.
What does a green flag or light hand signal indicate?
All clear (proceed)
TFP:
When receiving the steady green hand signal, what speed can the resume?
Resume track speed or speed of last signal
What does a waved green hand signal indicate and what speed must be done?
Caution
Max 25km
What is the INNER SUBURBAN TFP setup?
Outer flag = 2 fixed signals
No ATWS
Inner flag = 100m from point of work
What is the SUBURBAN TFP setup?
Inner flag = 3 fixed signals OR 1200m OR signal box
ATWS = x3 10m apart
Inner flag = 200m
What is the COUNTRY TFP setup?
Outer flag = 2000-4000m OR 3 fixed signals OR signal box
ATWS = 3x 10m apart
Inner flag = 200m
When can a train resume normsl speed after passing a normal short (or normal) board?
When front of train has passed the board.
When a permanent way board displays different speeds, what does the P and G indicate?
P = passenger
G = freight/goods
Trip valve irregularly operates NOT in vicinity of a signal (8 answers)
Stop
Check derailed
TEC
PA
Look for obvious cause
Reset trip valve
EXTREME CAUTION to next fixed sig
Incident report
Trip valve irregularly operates IN VICINITY of a home or dwarf - COMMS AVAILABLE (6 answers)
Stop
Check derailed
Call signaller
TEC call to TC if can’t contact signaller
PA
Act under instructions from CS or TC
Trip valve irregularly operates IN VICINITY of home or dwarf - NO COMMS (6 answers)
Stop
Check derailed
PA
Continue contacting CS/TC
Do not move until authorised by CS/TC
TOTS
Tripping in vicinity of automatic signal - COMMS (6 answers)
Stop
Check derailed
TEC call to TC
PA
Do not proceed until TC instructed
R1S3
Tripping in vicinity of automatic signal - NO COMMS (6 answers)
Stop
Check derailed
PA
Continue contacting CS/TC
Do not proceed unless TC instructed
TOTS
What type of whistle must be sounded at the whistle board?
Long whistle
Where are the advance warning tram square speed signs placed?
200m prior to tramway square
When must you reduce the speed of the train for the designated tram speed sign?
Prior to arriving at the speed restriction at the level crossing
Where are the 3 car and 6 car tramway clearance signs located
3 car = 80m
6 car = 160m
When can you resume normal speed after a tramway square?
When the drivers cab has passed the clearance sign it means the rear of the train has passed the square
Two position home, dwarf and disc display what aspects?
Stop
Proceed
Distant signals display what aspects?
Caution (yellow over yellow)
Proceed (green over yellow)
Siding dwarf and calling on signals display what aspects?
Normal (extinguished)
Proceed (yellow)
2 position home signal
Points set
Track ahead clear
Speed is track speed or speed as required
Next signal unknown
Distant signal
Aspect = caution
Indicates that a home signal in the section is displaying stop
Speed = Slow down to precautionary speed and prepare to stop.
Procedure with distant signal defective at CAUTION (2 answers)
Treat as safest aspect = caution
No ATWS
Defective distant signal at PROCEED (4 answers)
Light obscured
Hand signaller
2 ATWS
Red hand signal
Speed when calling on is at PROCEED
Cautiously
Disc signal at proceed
Points set
Track may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown
Two position dwarf at proceed
Points set
Track may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown
Siding dwarf at proceed
Points set
Track ahead may be occupied
Speed at reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown
Information to give signaller when detained at a signal (3 answers)
TDN
Signal post number
Position of train
Home signal defective at proceed
(4 answers & 4 answers)
Hand signaller =
Obscure light
2 ATWS
Red hand signal
Inform driver
Driver =
PA
Receive correct authority from CS to pass defective signal
Extreme caution
Disc and dwarf defective at proceed (3 answers & 2 answers)
Hand signaller =
Obscure light
Red hand signal
Inform driver
Driver =
Follow hand signals
Obtain correct authority from CS
Automatic signal defective at proceed
Hand signaller =
Obscure light
2 ATWS
Red hand signal
Inform driver
Driver =
PA
R1S3
Extreme caution to next signal
Home, disc, or dwarf signal reverting to stop before passing (4 answers)
Stop prior to signal
PA
Contact CS or TC
Obtain authority to pass
Automatic signal reverting to stop before passing (3 answers)
Stop prior to signal
Contact TC
R1S3
Wrong routing procedure
STOP prior =
Contact CS
Stop after =
Act under TC/CS instructions
Setback with authority
Continue wrong route to terminate
Passing a signal at STOP protecting a tramway level crossing authority
Signallers Caution Order
Illuminated letter A
REMOTE / METRO CONTROLLED AREA / COMMS
Contact - Area control
They will switch in and place to proceed
Or issue a SCO
No comms = protect train
Illuminated letter A
LOCAL / WITH COMMS
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
Illuminated Letter A
LOCAL / NO COMMS
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
Illuminated letter A
REMOTE / NO COMMS
TOTS
What position does the 5P key need to be in before removing
Normal
Where is the P located on a co-acting signal?
After the number
ATC Home Departure / dwarf on SLS exceptions and authorities
2 exceptions
Defective = ALWAYS ATCSCO
Ass. Disabled Train = ALWAYS TA
ATC Home Arrival / Intermediate home exceptions and authorities
1 exception
Defective
Points = SCO
No points = Verbal
ATC dwarf in station limits authorities and exceptions
Defective - verbal
What authority do you need to proceed past a non-signalled SLS
Modified ATCSCO with reference to home signal removed
ABS Home signal exceptions and authorities
3 exceptions
Defective =
Points SCO
No points verbal
SLW = pilot
TCNLSC = Verbal and green hand signal or C/E to pilot
ABS dwarf and disc exceptions and authorities
2 exceptions
Defective = Verbal
SLW = Pilot
Automatic signal exceptions and authorities
R1S3
Driver to authorise
Assisting disabled train = pilot or special instructions from rail safety manager
R1S3 steps
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
Train authority uses (3 answers)
Obstruction
Ass disabled train
Safeworking system failures
TA verification
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”
Disabled train rescue - What speed does the relief driver do when rescuing from the rear on ABS/ATC/MURL
Signal aspects
What authority is needed to rescue disabled train from rear/advance on ABS/ATC/MURL?
Train Authority
How do you pass a home departure signal sleeved at stop into SLS when rescuing disabled train? (rear/advance)
Train Authority
What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the rear on ABS?
Signal aspects
What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the advance on ABS?
Reduced speed until 2km from disabled train, stop, 15km/h to driver.
What speed when rescuing disabled train from the advance on Bi-ABS or ATC?
Signal aspects (extreme caution) R1S3
What speed when rescuing a disabled train from the advance in the MURL?
15km
What authority to pass the home signal at stop to rescue disabled train from the advance on ABS/BI-ABS/ATC
TCNLSC = verbal and/or green hand signal from CS & c/e to pilot
If obstruction in MURL what is authority to setback, what is procedure?
TA with home signals
Raise trip
Stop at each signal and check
If line is obstructed what speed is required to setback? (2 answers)
Abs, atc, bi abs = 25km (ext caut)
Murl = 15km
In SLW and line obstructed?
Special instructions from rail safety manager
If rescuing derailed train on SLW?
Act under instructions
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)
TA + verbal from CS
What is authority to rescue disabled train and pilot is not on disabled train
Written instructions from TC
Who states the direction to protect a disabled train?
TC
How many tunnels in MURL?
4
Caulfield
Northern
Burnley
Clifton Hill/City Circle
How many portals on caulfield MURL loop?
3
How many portals on Northern MURL loop?
3
How many portals on Burnley MURL loop?
2
How many portals on City circle clifton Hill MURL loop
3
Is there LSC in the murl?
No
MURL defective signal - route line displayed procedure
Driver inspects points
Contact AC to advise points correct
SCO - transmitted (name exchange)
MURL defective signal - no route line displayed procedure
Full cab unattended
Inspect points
Hand locking bar
Advise AC
SCO
MURL defective signal - Points not set for normal route procedure
Full cab
Inspect points
Hand locking bar
Advise AC
SCO
Proceed wrong route
MURL - defective signal not protecting points
Verbal
Automatic block working object
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
Contact wire heights
Minimum under bridges = 4.4m
Maximum = 6m
Normal average = 5m
What voltage does the tramway system operate under?
600v DC
If a driver finds a banner flag or tag on a train due to be prepped, who must they call?
DAO or Fleet
If a dock will be delayed due to a significant fault found, who must you call?
Controlling signaller
Which hand operated Point machine must be held by a competent employee?
Coates cushion weighted
What are the two siding protections for derailment
Hayes derail and catch points
Who’s responsibility to open and close siding security gates?
First train to depart in AM opens
Last train to arrive in siding closes
SLW pilot on disabled train authority to rescue train? (Signals and no signals)
TA
Rescuing disabled train ATC Home departure signal sleeved at stop - how do you pass and what speed?
Extreme Caution (R1S3), then travel as per signal aspects to signal protecting disables train
Set back authority and speed in MURL
TA / 15km
Set back authority and speed in metro controlled area
Verbal from senior network controller / extreme Caution
Set back authority and speed in station limits
Verbal / extreme Caution
Set back authority and speed in outside station limits
TA / extreme Caution
Which point machine would driver always lock after use?
EHPM
ABS derailed/obstructed/disabled - What scenario would mean home signal could not be placed at proceed?
If it’s protecting the disabled train. TCNLSC to proceed.
ABS d/d/o - how far does train do extreme Caution to when when returning?
100 to puter facing points
What class of signals can be considered absolute?
Home disc dearf
Where does absolute block working start and end
Start = absolute signal
End = absolute OR nominated clearance point
What is object of Absolute Block Working
Prevent more than one train in absolute block section
Hiw can drivers be informed of signal irregularities?
CAN or Radio
What are the defined station limits of ABS?
First auto after DH or if no DH first auto after AH
If section is known the be occupied, should driver perform R1S3?
What is reason yes?
No but yes under special instructions
In TCNLSC what distance will competent worker be standing f
500m
ATC Coupled up and returning in rear, what can relief driver be asked to do?
Ensure DCPM is in hand position.
Can be asked to inspect and shift points on all ATC no matter circumstance.
Can you ever amend a TA?
Yes only when setting back/returning rescue in MURL and TA with home signals has an incorrect or missing signal.
Train rescue - how do you know which direction to protect train and which direction to depart
TC - advise protection
TA - advise depart
If boom gate level crossing failure of equipment, what speed when going through?
15km until leading cab passed through
