TFP

Question 1

Permanent way signs are used to advise drivers that the normal line speeds have been reduced because of what kind of faults?

Answer 1

A track fault
A signalling fault
An overhead line fault
Any other engineering/maintenance requirement.

Question 2

What does a permanent way sign look like?

Answer 2

Reflectorized signs usually positioned on the left side of the track

Question 3

When is the WON issued?

Answer 3

Every Tuesday

Question 4

What are the 3 defined areas for TFP?

Answer 4

• Inner Suburban
• Suburban
• Country

Question 5

The inner suburban area is bounded by what areas?

Answer 5

Up end of Richmond
Up end of Jolimont
Up end of North Melbourne
The East and West Bypass lines between Southern Cross and Melbourne Yard

Question 6

Are ATWS used in the inner suburban area?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Driver on exploding ATWS must?

Answer 7

• Reduce Speed
• Sound a Long Whistle
• Push the Memory Aid Button
• Look Out for the Inner Hand Signaller

Question 8

What hand signals will the inner flagman exhibit?

Answer 8

Red Hand signal
Green Hand signal
Green hand signal waved side to side as required (indicates 25km/h)

Question 9

How many ATWS should be placed and how far apart when protecting country or suburban track?

Answer 9

3 ATWS, 10 metres apart on one rail of the line

Question 10

What should be done if the Memory Aid Device Malfunctions?

Answer 10

Report as as per FMP by TMM
Must not cause train to be delayed or cancelled

Question 11

What other reasons can the MAD Device be used?

Answer 11

• When passing Automatic Signals at STOP
• Temporary speed restrictions
• After arriving at a station when the previous signal was displaying a
  WARNING aspect and the signal ahead is not in clear view

Question 12

When a driver sights the lookout or workers they must?

Answer 12

• Sound a long whistle
• The Lookout will give an All Right hand signal to indicate that the workfare aware of approaching train

Question 13

If the alright hand signal is not given the driver must?

Answer 13

Reduce the speed of the train and sound the long whistle again

Question 14

What is a warning board and how far is it placed from point of damage?

Answer 14

A yellow Reflectorized board fishtailed on both ends with a Red “W” and required speed before passing caution board
They are placed 1200m from point of track damage.

Question 15

What is a caution board and how far is it places from point of damage?

Answer 15

It is a yellow reflectorized circular board with a Red letter “C”
Sign is 200 metres from point of work
Below the sign displays the max speed permitted between caution sign NS and N

Question 16

What is a normal short board and how far is is placed after point of work?

Answer 16

White Reflectorized sign with black letters “NS”
It’s is placed 200m after point of work
When front of train passes NS sign driver may resume normal speed

Question 17

What is a Normal board and how far is it placed from point of work?

Answer 17

White Reflectorized sign with black letter “N”
It is placed 1200m after point of work
All trains can resume normal speed after reaching “N”

Question 18

What is the setup for TFP in the country area?

Answer 18

Outerflag man: 3 fixed signals, 2000-4000m, signal box in rear.
3 x ATWS over 10m.

Innerflag man: 200m from work

Question 19

What is the setup for TFP in the inner suburban area?

Answer 19

Outerflag man:
2 fixed signals.
No ATWs.

Innerflag man: 100m from work

Question 20

What is the setup for TFP in the suburban area?

Answer 20

Outerflag man: 3 fixed signals, 1200m, signal box in rear.
3 x ATWS over 10m.

Innerflag man: 200m from work

Question 21

What do P and G stand for on a caution/warning board?

Answer 21

The maximum speed for the specific train type.
Passenger (us)
Goods