TFP And Permanent Way Signs Flashcards

1
Q

When are permanent way signs used?

A
  • Track Fault
  • Signalling Fault
  • Overhead line fault
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When is track protection required?

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  • Before maintenance works beginning on or within three meters of track
  • Before machinery is placed on track
  • Before ballast or other maintenance train remains stationary or moving slowly on running line
  • Before a rail is removed or re-laid
  • before an obstruction is placed on a running line
  • When the line is unsafe due to natural or other causes
  • Where workers cannot get to a position of safety
  • where required by an asset owner of mobile plant is operated near overhead wires
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What is the procedure after running over ATWs?

A
  • Sound whistle
  • Reduce Speed
  • Hit memory aid button
  • Keep a lookout for inner flag person and expect the hand signal to be at stop
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Q

What does a yellow hand signal by day or a yellow light by night indicate?

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Warning, displayed by outer hand signaller

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How far apart should ATWs be placed?

A

10 meters apart on the rail a sufficient distance from the point of works

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What does a waving green flag indicate and what is the procedure?

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Caution
Driver is to not allow the train to exceed 25km/h
Must observe the signaller at all times
If signaller goes out of sight the driver must stop

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7
Q

Where is the inner suburban area located for Track Force Protecton?

A
Up ends of:
Richmond
Jolimont
North Melbourne
East and West Bypass lines on Metro Freight Bypass
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What does the term up end mean?

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Up end is the closest end of platform from flinders Street

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9
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Are ATWs used in inner suburban track protection?

A

No only suburban and country locations

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Where should the outer flag signaller be located regarding inner suburban track protection?

A

2 Signals to the rear of the point of work and display a yellow hand signal

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What is the distance for the inner flag signaller in regards to inner suburban?

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100 Meters and may hold a green or red flag

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Where does the suburban area extend too from the up end of North Melbourne?

A
To the up signals at:
Broadmeadows
Upfield
St Albans
Williamstown
Laverton via Westona
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Where does the suburban area extend too from the up end of Jolimont?

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Home signals at:
Mernda
Hurstbridge

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Where does the suburban area extend too from the up end of Richmond?

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Up Home signals at:
Dandenong
Lillydale
Belgrave
Glenwaverly
Alamein
Frankston
Sandringham
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Where should the outer flag signaller holding a yellow flag be standing in regards to suburban trackforce protection?

A
  • 1200 meters from point of work
  • Third fixed signal
  • Signal box within 1200 meters
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16
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Where should the inner flag be standing in regards to suburban trackforce protection?

A

200 meters

17
Q

Where does Country area trackforce protection commence from?

A

Down end of

  • Altona junction via east and west lines to Werribee
  • St Albans to Sunbury
  • Broadmeadows to Craigieburn
  • Dandenong to Pakenham and Cranbourne
18
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Where should the outer flag signaller holding a yellow flag be standing in regards to Country area trackforce protection?

A
  • 2000m to 4000m from the point of work
  • Third fixed signal within 2000m-4000m
  • Signal box within 2000m-4000m
19
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Where should the inner flag signaller holding a red or green flag be standing in regards to Country area trackforce protection?

A

200 meters from the point of work

20
Q

If there are two conflicting warning boards speed, what speed should you follow?

A

Lesser of the two speeds

21
Q

How far away from a point of works is a warning board?

22
Q

How far away is a caution board from the point of renewal or repair?

23
Q

Explain what a caution board looks like?

A

Yellow disc with a red letter c. Below the sign is a rectangular sign with black numerals that indicate maximum speed between the caution and normal speed sign

24
Q

Describe a normal speed board?

A

White rectangular sign with NS in black letters

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How far after the points of work does an NS sign appear?
200m
26
When would a train driver use the N signs?
In the case of combined train cars exceeding 8 cars in length
27
How far is a normal board from the point of work?
1200m
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What would an irregularity be deemed as in regards to trackforce protection?
- damaged boards/signs | - ATWs without signallers in attendance
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What do you do when you notice irregularities in regards to track force protection?
- Sound a long whistle - Look our for any signs of track workers in the area - Report the occurrence to train control immediately
30
If permanent way boards show different speeds with a P or a G, what board do metro trains follow?
P
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When is the WON issued?
Every Tuesday
32
How far away is a tramway square advanced warning sign?
200meters
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When do you need to be doing the speed restriction at a tramway square crossing?
At the speed restriction sign just prior to the tramway square
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Where are the tramway squares?
Kooyong Glenhuntly Riversdale
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In regards of terminal stop boards, how far is it placed from the overhead?
15meters with the driver stopping 3 meters before it
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If a safety banner is found on or near a train, who does a driver call?
Fleet or DAO
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What reasons can the mad button be used?
Rule 1 section 3 Speed restrictions Arriving at platform on a warning aspect and the next signal is out of sight