Special speeds

Question 1

How can a driver be notified of changes in speed restrictions on the network?

Answer 1

• WON
• Circulars

Question 2

What are the general train running speeds used on the Metro Trains network?

Answer 2

• Extreme caution
• Max speed 25
• As per signal aspects
• 40
• Track speed
• 15

Question 3

Describe a Speed Board?

Answer 3

A square yellow reflective board with black numerals which indicates maximum speed permissible.

Question 4

Describe a curve board?

Answer 4

Yellow with black numbers and pointed at one end the pointed end indicates the direction of the curve. .

Question 5

For how long does a curve board speed restriction apply for?

Answer 5

Until the whole train is clear of the curve

Question 6

Describe when a WOLO 80 would be introduced?

Answer 6

It’s triggered when Rail temperatures reach 55°C and rising.

Question 7

Describe Permanent Way boards?

Answer 7

They are boards that are used to indicate temporary speed restrictions within the track environment.

Question 8

Describe when a WOLO 70 would be introduced?

Answer 8

It’s triggered when rail temperatures reach 58°C and is rising.

Question 9

Caution boards and normal short boards are how many metres away from Work?

Answer 9

Both 200m

Question 10

Warning boards and normal boards are how many metres away from the Work?

Answer 10

1200m