Train Running And Timetabling

Question 1

What must be used as the primary means of communication between the Operator and Train Control?

Answer 1

Main Line VHF Radio

Question 2

Trains running on a branch line retain their service number in accordance with the _____

Answer 2

Trains running on a branch line retain their service number in accordance with the direction of travel on the Main Line.

Question 3

First digit indicates the _____

Answer 3

First digit indicates the route.

Question 4

Second digit indicates the _____

Answer 4

Second digit indicates the line.

Question 5

Third and fourth indicate the _____ and direction of travel, even numbers are _____ services and odd numbers are _____ services.

Answer 5

Third and fourth indicate the individual service number and direction of travel, even numbers are UP services and odd numbers are DOWN services.

Question 6

Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the (NIMT) North Island Main Trunk:

Answer 6

Papakura to Britomart via Glen Innes

Question 7

Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the (NAL) North Auckland Line:

Answer 7

Westfield Junction to Swanson via Newmarket

Question 8

Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the Auckland Newmarket Line:

Answer 8

Newmarket to Britomart

Question 9

Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the (OBL) Onehunga Branch Line:

Answer 9

Penrose Junction to Onehunga

Question 10

Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the (MBL) Manukau Branch Line:

Answer 10

Wiri Junction to Manukau

Question 11

Provide the first digit of the service number (AM and PM if applicable) for the Manukau services via GI

Answer 11

4 (AM), 5 (PM)

Question 12

Provide the first digit of the service number (AM and PM if applicable) for the Papakura services via NMT:

Answer 12

1

Question 13

Provide the first digit of the service number (AM and PM if applicable) for the Swanson services via NMT:

Answer 13

8 (AM), 9 (PM)

Question 14

Provide the first digit of the service number (AM and PM if applicable) for the Onehunga services via NMT:

Answer 14

6

Question 15

Train services numbers are _____ long.

Answer 15

Train service numbers are 4 digits long.

Question 16

When is a train heading in the UP direction?

Answer 16

Travelling towards Otiria.

Question 17

What is the maximum speed of all movements other than Main Line or Industrial Line?

Answer 17

25 km/h

Question 18

AOR passenger services must not be dispatched ahead of time, except when?

Answer 18

When authorised by Train Control.

Question 19

How are alterations to S&I diagrams advised?

Answer 19

By bulletins and be updated in Local Network Instructions.

Question 20

Maximum Line Speed of the NIMT:

Answer 20

110 km/h

Question 21

Maximum Line Speed of the NAL:

Answer 21

90 km/h

Question 22

Maximum Line Speed of the OBL:

Answer 22

90 km/h

Question 23

Maximum Line Speed of the MBL:

Answer 23

70 km/h

Question 24

Digit 2 for the NIMT:

Answer 24

2

Question 25

Digit 1 for the NAL:

Answer 25

1

Question 26

Exxx means what?

Answer 26

Empty EMU

Question 27

On weekends, the 2nd digit designates the day of travel no matter the route. What is the digits for Sat / Sun?

Answer 27

5 for Saturday, 7 for Sunday

Question 28

[S] Inside of a Square Board?

Answer 28

All Trains Stop Board

Question 29

O—|—O ?

Answer 29

Axle Counter

Question 30

( r ) Small R inside of a circle?

Answer 30

Request for Signal

Question 31

Circle inside of a Square with an R?

Answer 31

Restricted Speed Signal

Question 32

—||— ?

Answer 32

CTS2 points

Question 33

( E ) inside of a circle?

Answer 33

Electrified Road

Question 34

===== (Red track line)

Answer 34

Electrified Track

Question 35

[E L] EL inside of a square board?

Answer 35

Electric Services Limit Board

Question 36

M ‘XX’ inside of a board?

Answer 36

Medium Speed Board