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Signals - Level Crossing and Trackside Signs Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of Level Crossings?

A

Railways Level Crossings occur where a railway line is by a road or path on one level, without the use of a bridge or tunnel

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What are ACTIVE CONTROL Level Crossings?

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Means that flashing lights, bells and/or boom gates operate when a train approaches a level crossing

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What are PASSIVE CONTROL Level Crossings?

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Means that the level crossing has only fixed warning signs with no bells, flashing lights or boom gates

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What are the types of Level Crossings?

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  • Boom gate level crossing
  • Pedestrian and bicycle level crossing with active control
  • Pedestrian and bicycle level crossing with passive control
  • Tramway level crossings
  • Warning Lights only
  • Private “Give way to trains” level crossing on farmland (Hurstbridge line)
  • Some locations there is a provision for staff to cross
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5
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What causes boom gates at Level Crossings to open and close?

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Track Circuitry

(The train short circuits the track section when entering/exiting past signals)

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6
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What causes a variation regarding Level Crossing Activation Points?

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  • Track speeds
  • Platform prior to the crossing
  • Platforms after the crossing
  • Signalling circuitry
  • Signaller activation
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7
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Why would the Signaller activate “Express Mode”?

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For trains running empty services

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8
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What is a Flashing Light Repeating Side Light?

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A White or Red flashing light on the side of the boom gate

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What is the purpose of a Flashing Light Repeating Side Light?

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Indicates to the driver that the Level Crossing warning devices are active and functioning

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10
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Must the driver always observe White Flashing Repeating Lights?

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Yes, where possible

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11
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What are the 3 types of Whistle Boards in the Victorian Network?

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  • Normal type
  • Healthy State Indicator type
  • Predictor Board type
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12
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How far away are Normal Whistle Boards from Level Crossings?

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400 metres

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13
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What is the correct side of a Normal Whistle Board?

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The White side

(The back is painted black)

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What must a driver do when passing a Whistle Board?

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  1. Sound a long whistle
  2. Observe the Level Crossing activities (if equipped)
  3. Observe the crossing is clear of vehicles, pedestrians, and any other obstruction
  4. Sound a long whistle prior to entering the crossing
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What is a Healthy State Indicator Whistle Board?

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A yellow cross board with a white flashing light fitted to warning drivers if the crossing is working correctly

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16
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If a Healthy State Indicator Whistle Board is defective who should drivers inform?

A

Train Control at Metrol

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17
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What must drivers do when they reach a Predictor Board?

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Not increase speed until the train has entered the Level Crossing

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What must a driver do if another train is approaching a Level Crossing at the same time?

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Sound the Whistle continuously until both trains have reached the crossing

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What is the definition of a Long Whistle? (DIDRA)

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The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration, or repetition appropriate at which the warning is required to be heard

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What is an Emergency Whistle?

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A series of short, urgent blasts on the train whistle

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21
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Should a driver see danger at a Level Crossing, you must?

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  • Apply Emergency Brake
  • Sound a Continuous Whistle
  • Report the incident immediately to Train Control
22
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Who should a Defective Level Crossing be reported to?

A

Train Control at Metrol

23
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When reporting a defective Level Crossing to the Train Controller, you must?

A
  • Stop the train if the Level Crossing isn’t activated
  • Give the name of the Level Crossing (located on the Whistle Board)
  • Describe the fault
24
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What should be done if a train on an opposing line is approaching an inoperative crossing?

A

REC call to warn the train

25
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If approaching a Level Crossing, it is observed that protection equipment hasn’t operated, you must?

A
  • Attempt to stop the train prior to the crossing (Emergency Brake if necessary)
  • Sound an Emergency Whistle
  • Report the failure to Train Control immediately
  • REC call to warn other trains
26
Q

Can a train ever enter an Unprotected Level Crossing?

A

No

27
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If a train comes to a stand prior to a Level Crossing with failing equipment, the driver must?

A
  • Sound a whistle
  • Move train cautiously within 3 metres of the crossing to activate the circuit
  • Stop the train once the Level Crossing protection equipment has started to operate
28
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Once Level Crossing protection equipment is fully operation and crossing is clear, the driver must?

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  • Ensure Saloon lights are operational
  • Sound a Continuous Whistle until the Leading Cab is clear of the crossing
  • Proceed across crossing at maximum 15km/h until the Leading Cab has cleared the crossing
  • Once Leading Cab is clear of crossing, the train can resume normal operation
29
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If a train can’t stop prior to a Level Crossing with failing equipment, the driver must?

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  • Continue to sound an Emergency Whistle
  • Flash the headlights between High and Low Beam
  • Use any means to warn Vehicles and Pedestrians
  • Contact Train Control immediately
30
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If a Home or Dwarf Signal protecting a Level Crossing is defective, the driver must?

A

Contact the Controlling Signaller

(Signaller must ensure the Level Crossing equipment is operating prior to giving authorisation)

31
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If an Automatic Signal protecting a Level Crossing is defective, the driver must?

A

Rule 1 Section 3

(The driver must ensure the Level Crossing equipment is operating prior to proceeding)

32
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If a driver is Operating in the Wrong Direction through a Level Crossing, they must?

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  • Stop short of the Level Crossing
  • Cautiously move towards the crossing until the protection equipment starts to operate
  • Stop the train
33
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When doing Single Line Working over a Level Crossing, the driver must?

A

Ensure a Competent Worker is activating the crossing

34
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When doing Single Line Working over a Level Crossing, the Competent Worker must?

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  • Be on alert for trains approaching in the wrong direction
  • Activate the Level Crossing protection equipment prior to the train arriving
  • Stand in plain view of the approaching train (in P.O.S)
  • Exhibit “All- Right” hand signal
35
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When doing Single Line Working over a Level Crossing, the driver must travel at?

A

15km/h

36
Q

Which keys are used in Key Switches at stations to manually place the Signal at Stop at Level Crossings?

A
  • 5P Key
  • Alboy Key (High Speed Point Key)
37
Q

What Signals can Key Switches apply to?

A
  • Home
  • Automatic
38
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When will the Key Switch be operational for Home Signals at that location?

A

When the location is in Fleeting mode (Switched Out)

39
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What class of Signal are Key Switches generally used for?

A

Automatic Signals

40
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What happens when the Key Switch is put the Normal position for an Automatic Signal?

A

Signal is at Proceed

41
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What are the common markings on a Key Switch?

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  • N (Normal) or Proceed (Vertical Position)
  • R (Reverse) or Stop or Boom Disable (2 or 10 o’clock position)
42
Q

When can the key not be able to be removed from a Key Switch?

A

When the Key Switch is placed in the Reverse position

43
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Once the key is removed from a Key Switch, how long does it take for the Level Crossing Equipment operate and the signal to go to Proceed?

A

Up to 3 minutes

44
Q

What are 6 reasons Level Crossing Protection Equipment are disengaged?

A
  • A train fault on your train or further down the line
  • Unruly passengers
  • An ill passenger on your train or further down the line
  • Track Maintenance operations
  • Track Circuitry failures
  • Other delays for an extended period
45
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What is the purpose of Tramway Square Speed Signs?

A

To advise drivers of the designated speed for a Tramway Crossing

46
Q

Where is a Tram Square Ahead sign located?

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200 metres prior to the Tram Square

47
Q

Where is a Tram Square sign located?

A

At the Tram Square

48
Q

Where is a End Tram Square 3 Car Only sign located?

A

80 metres after the Tram Square

49
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Where is a End Tram Square sign located?

A

160 metres after the Tram Square

50
Q

What do Limited Clearance Markers indicate?

A

Trackside Infrastructure has limited clearance from the train

51
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What do Terminal Stop Boards indicate?

A

The Overhead will run out in 15 metres

52
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What must drivers do when they see a Terminal Stop Board?

A

Stop at least 3 metres before it

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