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Traction - Generic Flashcards

1
Q

Max Speed entering a platform

A

50-55km

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2
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Max speed half way mark of platform

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30-35km

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3
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Variance in track conditions (4 answers)

A

Speed and gradient
Braking characteristics
Faults on trian
Isolated equipment

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4
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Can braking ability vary from each end of a set?

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Yes

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5
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When detained at a signal at stop, what must you do with the reverser and lights?

A

Reverser to off/neutral
Marker lights to white

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6
Q

When auto announcements fail, when must drivers announce? (3 answers)

A

Junctions
Express running at start
Terminal locations

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7
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What are some PA announcements drivers can make? (6 answers)

A

Pre-departure
Altered stopping conditions
Disruptions
Transposals
Delays (3 minutes)
When auto announcements fail

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8
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Full cab unattended is required when? (3 answers)

A

Beyond 3m
Assisting beyond 1st saloon door
Fault finding beyond 3m

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9
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Procedure when doing full cab unattended? (5 answers)

A

Advise metrol (TEC call)
PA if required
Secure train
Secure cab
Take portable DTRS with TDN entered

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10
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Modified cab is required when (4 answers)

A

Remaining in vicinity of cab
Vicinity defined as 3m or rear of first saloon door
Assisting special needs passengers not beyind 1st saloon door
Inspecting front of trai
Spot 9

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11
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Modified cab procedure (2 answers)

A

PA
secure train

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12
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When starting a preparation and you see a yellow flag, what do you do? ((4 answers)

A

Remove yellow flag
Place red flag
Fond cleaner and inform
Release all saloon doors

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13
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6 car post maintenance time

A

60m

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14
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6 car mainline prep time

A

37m

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15
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6 car pre movement prep time

A

18m

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16
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6 car pre dept prep time

A

3 mins

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17
Q

3 car pre dept prep time

A

3 mins

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18
Q

3 car post maintenance prep time

A

30 mins

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19
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3 car mainline prep time

A

20m

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20
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3 car pre movement prep time

A

10m

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21
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HCMT mainline prep time

A

40 mins

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22
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HCMT post maintenance prep time

A

NA

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23
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HCMT pre movement/revenue prep time

A

20 mins

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24
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Who provides docking sheets?

A

Fleet control

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25
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What will the docking sheet details include? (5 answers)

A

Siding number
Motor number
Prep (if mainline etc.)
Dock/TR time
TDN

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26
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How are drivers informed of a post maintenance prep (2 answers)

A

DAO’s or docking sheet

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27
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When are post maintenance preps conducted? (3 answers)

A

Following a scheduled maintenance exam
Major repairs (ex collision etc.)
Equipment failure (brakes etc.)

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28
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When is a pre movement prep required? (2 answers)

A

Conducted prior to entering mainline for revenue service when train has previously received a mainline or post maintenance prep that day.

When moving between melb yard & wash
Other locations = when moving but not entering/fouling a running line outside of defined stat lims

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29
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When is a mainline prep required and how long does it last?

A

Prior to entering mainline or revenue
Lasts 24 hours

30
Q

What are drivers required to bring with them when prepping a train? (5 answers)

A

portable DTRS (TDN)
Keys
TMM book
PPE
Torch

31
Q

When doing a multi prep, what must a driver do? (2 answers)

A

Advise DAO’s of TDN and roads
Place prep docket in cab

32
Q

When prepping in a yard and a delay is caused by a train fault, who must you contact?

A

Controlling signaller

33
Q

Station staff to clear train (4 answers)

A

FSS
Shuttle services from Camberwell to Newport
Shunting in same direction
Relief driver at opposite end

34
Q

Driver to clear train (3 answers)

A

Shunting in opposite direction
Stabling at platform
Driver in charge conditions

35
Q

Detraining passengers procedure (6 answers)

A

PA
Scan CCTV
Close saloon doors
Secure train and cab
Wall internally/externally
Ensure passengers cleared

36
Q

6 car time to stable

A

8 mins

37
Q

3 car time to stable

A

4 mins

38
Q

Who can advise driver of stabling? (3 answers)

A

Indicated on slip/job
DAO
TC via DTRS

39
Q

If temperature is above 25⁰, what must you do when stabling train? (4 answers)

A

Pants raised
Vents on
Blinds down
Doors closed

40
Q

What are the positions of the VICERS key switch? (3 answers)

A

Operate
Isplate
Test (spring loaded)

41
Q

What does VICERS stand for?

A

Vigilance
Incident and
Critical
Event
Recording
System

42
Q

What power does VICERS run on?

A

110DC with battery back up

43
Q

What is VICERS task linked with? (4 answers)

A

Master controller
Whistle
Brake controller
Vigilance button

44
Q

What does VAV stand for and what train uses it?

A

Vicers activation valve - comeng

45
Q

What does VAR stand for and what train uses it?

A

VICERS activation relay- X, S, H

46
Q

With the vigilance button how long will the light illuminate and how kong will the buzzer sound for?

A

5 seconds each before emergency break activated

47
Q

How do you reset the VICERS after its been tripped?

A

Speed = 0km for 10 seconds
Push vicers button
Recharge brake pipe (c), reset safety loop (s, x, h)

48
Q

How long does the VAV operate for with no overhead?

A

5 minutes before activates

49
Q

Siding safety and evacuation information (5 answers)

A

All exit gates
At yard induction
The depot (intranet)
Depot buildings (noticeboards)
Any other signals wjthing the yard that may be relevant

50
Q

Who/what can inform you of the need to devide or attach?

A

DAO
Slip

51
Q

When must low beams be used?

A

In suburban areas (basically always)

52
Q

Long whistle definition

A

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

53
Q

When do you report late running?

A

3 mins

54
Q

Should the driver avoid moving the brake handle into the release position unless completely necessary?

A

Yes

55
Q

What are the three ways to access the PA

A

DDU
DTRS
Standalone PA microphone (primary)

56
Q

How long is the PEI active once pressed?

A

90 seconds

57
Q

What does a driver need to do if no response from passenger via the PEI?

A

Driver must investigate via CCTV
Contact TC if offence is in progress
If TC doesn’t respond, call 000.

58
Q

If PEI is deemed not an emergency do TC need to be called?

A

No

59
Q

Who to call if can’t find cleaner on the train?

A

Fleet

60
Q

Once a stable is complete, who do drivers contact?

A

Fleet

61
Q

Is the vigilance component of a non active cab active?

A

No, only active cabs

62
Q

Is the recording device active at all times?

A

Yes

63
Q

If the vicers system is isolated is the recorder still working?

A

Yes

64
Q

Timing cycle of the vigilance button (5 answers)

A

Inactive when train is stopped
1 - 60km = 45 seconds
61 - 95km = 35 seconds
96 - 110km = 30 seconds
Above 110km = 25 seconds

65
Q

If the vigilance button is pressed and held for 5 seconds what happens?

A

Emergency brakes apply

66
Q

How can the vicers key switch turn to operate after its been switched to isolate?

A

Pink maintenance key

67
Q

Does the vicers system perform a self test on train start up?

A

Yes

68
Q

What isnthe additional comeng task if the vicers system has activated and emergency brakes applied, and cannot be reset?

A

Turn the red EC isolating cock in addition to isolaye key switch.
If fault is located in a trailing motor then the yellow TECHAV isolating cock must be turned.

69
Q

When must highbeams be turned to low? (3 answers)

A

Approaching stations scheduled to stop
Viewing approaching train until leading cabs have passed
Standing within station limits

70
Q

Fire on adjacent track whistle code

A

1 short - 1 long - 1 short

71
Q

Speed when running empty cars?

A

40 or half the designated track speed

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