Train Operations Flashcards

1
Q

What is the horn signal for a fire/dangerous goods leak?

A

6 short

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2
Q

What is the horn signal when danger exists?

A

3 short or continuous

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3
Q

What is the horn signal for a whistle board?

A

1 long

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4
Q

What is the horn signal when two rail vehicles in multi-line areas approach a level crossing simultaneously?

A

Continuous until on the crossing

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5
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What is the horn signal when setting back?

A

2 short

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6
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What is the horn signal after being detained at CSB (Compulsory Stop Board)

A

1 short

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7
Q

You must only dim your headlights and ditch lights when it is in accordance with the following conditions:

A
  • Within yards or depots;
  • At night when adjacent to public roads where there exists a risk of motorists being blinded from the headlights being on full;
  • When approaching another rail vehicle on an adjacent line, provided you can see that the line ahead is clear and no level crossing intervenes;
  • When crossing with other rail vehicles.
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8
Q

When propelling after a radio test has been carried out a pilot must?

A

Agree on the frequency of radio calling with the operator.

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9
Q

If communication with the pilot is lost, what are you required to do?

A
  1. Stop the train;
  2. Tell TC;
  3. Wait for TC to provide instructions before moving.
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10
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When propelling on the main line, what must the pilot do before Passing a Platform?

A

Stop the movement before the platform and check that people are clear before calling the movement past the platform.

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11
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You encounter a flooded area of the track, what are the rules that apply to an EMU with regard to driving through the area?

A
  • If flood water is flowing and likely to dislodge ballast then stop the train and wait for further instructions from TC;
  • Flood water that is still, or water up to the top of the rail head, maximum speed is 10 km/h;
  • Above the rail head then stop the train and wait for further instructions from TC.
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12
Q

Identify the 8 locations you can use as a location of your train for the Safe Working Authority (SWA)?

A

Think acronym BTPLTFMS (Bridges, Tunnels, Platforms)

B ridges
T unnels
P latforms
L evel Crossings
T raction pole meterages
F ull km peg
M ainline points
S ignals

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13
Q

Once you have identified the location, describe the placement of detonator protection:

A
  1. 200m from breakdown location
  2. 3 detonators opposite each other on each rail
  3. 10 metres apart
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14
Q

Your train is disabled and a relief EMU has been arranged to assist your train to the next station. After attaching a locomotive to a stationary rail vehicle, what must you ensure?

A

You must ensure they are correctly coupled.

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15
Q

Your train has become disabled in a block section:
1. Who do you contact?
2. What do you agree on?
3. What direction do you proceed in?

A
  1. TC
  2. The direction relief will arrive from.
  3. Proceed on foot in the direction from which the relief will arrive.
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16
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Your EMU is disabled inside station limits and a proceed instruction cannot be obtained to authorise a relief movement. What do you do?

A
  1. Signaller must talk with the operator of the disabled unit and the relief locomotive, and come to a clear understanding of how the line will be cleared.
  2. The Signaller will then give the operator of the relief locomotive authority to pass the signal concerned at stop.
17
Q

Glossory Term: What is a Pilot?

A

A qualified person who ensures the safety of the rail vehicle by guiding the operator.

18
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring the train has been prepared for safe operation?

A

The Operator

19
Q

Passenger trains, where possible, must not stop in or on what?

A

In tunnels and on bridges that are not completely decked and provided with footwalks on both sides.

20
Q

Except in an emergency, EMUs must only be operated from the…

A
  1. Leading Cab;
  2. In the direction of travel.
21
Q

You must ensure that headlights are always illuminated on…

A

Full, in the direction of travel on the main line.

22
Q

What is the maximum propelling speed?

A

25 km/h

23
Q

On completion of laying the protection, what are you required to do next?

A
  1. Tell TC that protection has been established;
  2. Maintain a safe distance of at least 50m from the detonator protection;
  3. Pilot the relief train to the disabled train.
24
Q

As an Operator, what are your responsibilities with regard to RTO01 4.2 Operator Distraction?

A
  1. You must not initiate or participate in any conversation in a driving cab when it is unsafe;
  2. You must tell the other driving cab occupants to stop the conversation if it is inappropriate or could impact the safe operation of the train.
25
Q

When propelling on the main line, what must the pilot do before obstructing a level crossing?

A
  • Stop the movement and check that pedestrians and the road traffic are clear;
  • Not to exceed the maximum speed of 10km/h until the crossing is fully obstructed.