Train Running & Timetabling Flashcards
What must be used as the primary means of communication between the Operator and Train Control?
Main line VHF radio
Trains running on the branch line retain their service number in accordance with the____?
Direction of travel on the Main Line.
Regarding the digits within the train numbering system across the Auckland Metropolitan Network, the first digit indicates the ______?
Route
Regarding the digits within the train numbering system across the Auckland Metropolitan Network, the second digit indicates the ______?
Line
Regarding the digits within the train numbering system across the Auckland Metropolitan Network, the third and fourth digits indicate the ____ and the direction of travel. Even numbers are____services and odd numbers are____services.
- Individual service number
- Up
- Down
Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network, define the route and limits of the NIMT?
Papakura to Britomart via Glen Innes
Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the NAL?
Westfield Junction to Swanson via Newmarket
Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the Auckland Newmarket Line?
Newmarket to Britomart
Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the Onehunga Branch Line (OBL)?
Penrose Junction to Onehunga
Within the Auckland Metropolitan Network define the route and limits of the Manukau Branch Line (MBL)?
Wiri Junction to Manukau
Provide the first digit of the service number (AM & PM if applicable) for the Manukau services via GIen Innes?
4 (AM)
5 (PM)
Provide the first digit of the service number (AM & PM if applicable) for the Papakura services via Newmarket?
1 or 2
Provide the first digit of the service number (AM & PM if applicable) for the Swanson services via Newmarket?
8 (AM)
9 (PM)
Provide the first digit of the service number (AM & PM if applicable) for the Onehunga services via Newmarket?
6
Train service numbers are____long?
4 digits
When is a train heading in the UP direction?
When travelling towards Otiria
What is the maximum speed of all movements other than Main Line or Industrial Line?
25kph
AOR passenger services must not be dispatched ahead of time, except when?
Authorised by TC
How are alterations to S&I diagrams advised?
Via bulletin
Maximum Line Speed of the NIMT?
110kph
Maximum Line Speed of the NAL?
90kph
Maximum Line Speed of the OBL?
90kph
Maximum Line Speed of the MBL?
70kph
Digit 2 for the NIMT?
2
