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Transition Study Notes Flashcards

1
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What is Blocking?

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A process of holding signals at ‘STOP’ to prevent train movements from entering a section of line.

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A Bulletin is….

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A numbered instruction, printed or handwritten, issued by the Officer Controlling Train Running (OCTR).

*Daily Information Bulletins have a letter

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What is the first duty of all Rail Personnel?

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The first and most important duty of all Rail Personnel is to provide for the safety of Rail Personnel and the Public.

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What is an Absolute Signal?

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A signal that must not be passed at ‘STOP’ without the authority of Train Control or the Signaller as provided for in the Safe Working Rules.
- Stop and Stay Signals
- Block Entry Boards
- Station Entry Boards

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A Permissive Signals is?

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A signal that is normally controlled by the passage of rail traffic and may be passed without the authority of a Train Controller or Signaller as provided for in the Safe Working Rules.

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What is a Pilot?

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A qualified person who ensures the safety of a rail vehicle by guiding the Locomotive Engineer.

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What is a Signaller?

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The person who directly controls signals within an interlocked station.

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When circumstances occur which are not provided for in the rules and regulations…

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Rail Personnel must be guided by their own judgement, bearing in mind the importance of safety in the discharge of their duty.

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Defects on trains which need to be reported…

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D – Dragging Equipment
I – Insecure Loads
S – Sticking Brakes
S – Sliding/ skidding wheels
H – Headlight or tail end signals incorrectly displayed
A – Any other dangerous conditions
D – Damaged Pantograph
O – Overheated axle boxes/ wheel bearings
W – Wheels derailed
S – Signs of smoke or fire

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If a defect is observed…

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  • Stop the train
  • Advise Train Control Immediately
  • Advise Train Crew Immediately
  • Investigate and rectify the defect if possible
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Unusual weather conditions

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Level 1 - Severe weather warning= Normal Speed
Level 2 - Adverse weather restriction= Speed restriction of 40kph or less.
Adverse is worse

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Rail Personnel are NOT fit for duty if they…

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  • Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Have any illness or condition (mental or physical) which affects:
    S – Safety
    C – Co-ordination
    A – Alertness
    R – Reaction
  • Are insufficiently rested
  • Suffer any illness or condition which may impair vision or hearing or lead to sudden incapacity.
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All signals must be complied with unless?

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It is likely to lead to danger or it is obvious the route has been incorrectly set.

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Rail Personnel engaged on duty connected with the line must be…

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Prepared for the running of trains at any time, in any direction and without prior advice.

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Temporary Speed Restrictions are notified by?

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  • Speed Restriction Advice issued by KiwiRail
  • En-route by Train Control over the radio
  • Station staff at terminating station
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16
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Mobile phones, tablets and non-company approved devices must be…

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  • Turned off or switched to silent mode (or Flight Mode)
  • Stored out of visual range and arm’s reach
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17
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The LE must IMMEDIATELY call Train Control or the Signaller when?

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D – Detained at a signal at STOP when the reason is unknown.
J – Just before moving off after being stopped or delayed by any failure, accident or other incident.
D – Detained at a “Protected Work Area” and unable to contact the RPO by radio.
R – Required to setback in a section or within station limits.
A – A signal is displaying an imperfect indication
W – When a train is stopped or delayed by any failure, accident or other unusual incident.
U – Unable to complete a journey through a section because the rail vehicle is disabled.
U- Upon any ETCS emergency brake activation

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18
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No person or tools shall come closer than …

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2 metres

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19
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The Train Control Emergency Phone is…

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0800 808 400

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20
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Auckland Electrified Area

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  • All lines between Pukekohe and Swanson
  • 25,000 Volt A.C Electrified Area
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21
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An Electric Services Limit Board…

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Defines the limit for an electrically powered MPU

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22
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Rail personnel may communicate directly with Train Control by…

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  • Cab Radio
  • Telephone/mobile
  • Handheld Radio
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23
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Train disabled in Station Limits scenario…

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  • Operator of the disabled unit, relief unit and the Signaller must all come to a clear understanding as to how the line will be cleared.
  • Once the above is agreed the signaller will give authority to the operator of the relief unit to pass the signal concerned at STOP.
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24
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Who is in charge of the train and responsible for its safe running?

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The LE/Operator

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25
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What is required before the LE can move the train?

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  • LE must not start to move the train until they have received correct movement authority from Train Control or the Signaller.
  • Right Of Way (two bells) from Train Manager must also be obtained.
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26
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Passenger trains, where possible, must stop clear of?

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  • Bridges which are not completely decked and provided with foot walks on both sides of the line.
  • Tunnels
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Prevention of Driver distraction

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  • LE must not participate in an attempted conversation where it is unsafe to do so.
  • Conversations must be brief and confined to essential, urgent or operating matters.
  • Drivers must inform persons travelling in the cab when conversation is not appropriate, eg approaching signals, speed restrictions, platforms, compulsory stop boards etc.
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28
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Except in emergencies, EMUs must be driven from…

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…the leading cab in the direction of travel.

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29
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Propelling of vehicles on the Main Line

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  • Complete a radio check with the Pilot.
  • Commence and maintain radio communication with Pilot.
  • If communication is lost with Pilot STOP the train immediately.
  • Maximum speed when propelling is 25kph.
  • Frequent use of the horn.
  • STOP before entering level crossings, check pedestrians and road traffic are clear or stopped (then max 10kph until fully obstructing crossing)
  • STOP before movement passes platforms, checking people are clear before passing through.
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30
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Relief train to be sent into section…

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The Operator of the disabled train must advise Train Control of the failure and agree the direction relief will arrive from.

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31
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The Operator of the disabled train must…

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  • Proceed on foot in the direction from which the relief will arrive and locate the first of the following beyond the train:

F – Full kilometre peg
H – Half kilometre peg
T – Tunnel portal
S – Signal
M – Mainline Points
L - Level crossing meterage
T – Traction pole meterage
S – Station platform

  • Continue a further 200 metres beyond this location and place 3 detonators 10 metres apart on both rails.
  • Advise Train Control details of the trains location and confirm whether detonator protection has been established.
  • Remain at the detonators, maintaining a safe distance of at least 50m, until the relief train arrives.
  • Pilot the relief train to the disabled train.
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32
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Three position signals indicate?

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  • Permissible speed
  • Give advanced information about the next signal ahead
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33
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6 Classes of fixed signals (HI-ODDS)

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H – Home Signals
I – Intermediate Signals
O – Outer Home Signals
D – Directing Signals
D – Departure Signals
S – Shunting Signals

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34
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Home Signal (Station Limits)

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A Home Signal is provided to authorise entry to a station.

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35
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Outer Home Signal (Station Limits)

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Fixed signals located outside a home signal

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36
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Shunting Signal (Station Limits)

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Control the passage of trains and shunting movements within station limits.

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37
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Directing Signal (Station Limits)

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Used in stations for the purpose of directing trains to the various platforms, sidings or positions to which the signals apply and for protecting those lines.

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38
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Departure Signal (Block Sections)

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Control the entry into a block section where movements are signalled in both directions.
*Equipped with R Light.

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39
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Intermediate Signal (Block Sections)

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Provided in block sections to divide the line into shorter sections and control entry of trains into those sections.
*Equipped with A Light.

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40
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Station Limits

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Includes all lines within the Home Signal or, where provided, Outer home Signal on each line controlled by the Signaller or as otherwise defined on S&I Diagrams.

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41
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Shunting Limits Boards…

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Mark the limits for shunting purposes in accordance with details defined on S&I Diagrams or Local Instructions.

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42
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All Trains Stop Boards

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  • STOP the train.
  • Do not pass unless correct authority has been received in accordance with ROC and Local Instructions.
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43
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Catch Points are used for…

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Runaway trains

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44
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Safety Points are used for…

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Crossing loops and sidings to prevent entering mainline

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45
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Double Unit Signals with two multi aspect or two search lights (or mixture of both) are provided…

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  • Where one or more lines diverge from the mainline.
  • At junctions
  • Where a reduction to medium speed is required.
  • Where a warning to reduce to medium speed is required.
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46
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All Red Stop

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Shunt signal calls

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47
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Signal calls

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48
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Medium Speed

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(Red in the top, colour in the bottom)
- Train must not exceed 25kph unless authorised by a higher speed board, Dynamic Speed Indicator (DSI) or ETCS indicates a higher speed.
- Medium speed must be maintained until the train is clear of all points to which the signal applies.
- Should a lower speed be displayed on a DSI or ETCS, then the Operator must not exceed the speed displayed.

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49
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Low Speed

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  • Proceed cautiously at low speed (not exceeding 25kph).
  • Points are correctly set.
  • Prepared to find track occupied or obstructed.
  • Be ready to stop short of any obstruction.
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50
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Restricted Speed (ie R-Light) - actions you take & what circumstances you want see an illuminated R-Light.

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  • STOP, contact Train Control and ascertain the reason for the R light.
  • Proceed cautiously at restricted speed.
  • Prepare to find track obstructed or occupied.
  • Being able to stop short of an obstruction within half the clear distance of line that is visible ahead.
  • NOT TO EXCEED 40KPH

*R light indication is displayed when the departure signal is unable to be cleared due to
- Axle counter failure
- Disabled train in the section and assistance is being provided in the following direction.
- Stacking of trains (special events)
- When a unit aspect of a signal has failed, or is imperfectly displayed

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51
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Normal Speed

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(Colour top, red bottom)
Train must not exceed the speed laid down for the locality.

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52
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Signal classifications

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Absolute Signals
- Outer Home Signal
- Home Signal
- Directing Signal
- Shunting Signal

Permissive Signals
- Intermediate Signal

Departure Signals
- Departure Signal

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53
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Defective headlights/ ditch lights

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In a depot:
• If a failure occurs prior to entering service, another unit will be taken if available
• If the unit can not be replaced, the defect must be repaired by depot personnel before the unit is released for service.

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54
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Illness on route

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If the driver feels ill, for example stress or sickness:
-Train control must be contacted so alternative arrangements can be made

If the Driver is fatigued, they should not press-on regardless, but should advise Train Control so alternative arrangements can be made if necessary.

55
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Train unable to run at timetable speeds

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If for any reason a driver is unable to maintain timetable speed:
-They must inform Train Control of the problem as soon as possible, stating clearly the reasons and the procedure to be adopted under the circumstances.

56
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Rolling brake test

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As the train starts to move off, apply the brakes. The operator must feel the retardation as the braking system applies

Rolling brake test must be conducted at the following times:
• When moving a unit in any depot or stabling for the first time
• When moving a unit from any platform after start up for the first time
• After any consist size change. A single unit to double unit, or as a double unit split into single units
• After any continuity brake test.

57
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ETCS CSDE Safety System - unable to open doors procedure (try moving up to the 6-car mark beforehand)

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If CSDE system continues to prevent door release:
• Advise Train Control of the situation and that there will be a short train delay
• Advise TM to make PA that there will be a short delay in opening the train doors
• Contact a Driver Manager for authorisation to Bypass CSDE

58
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Reasons for doors not opening on a platform:

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Bypass operation (door release prevented)

• ETCS in staff responsible mode
• Post ETCS override
• Post ETCS reset
• ETCS isolated
• Post full unit shut down and restart
• Train out of position on platform ie not at correct stop position or mark for consist size
• Door or signal balise fault
• ETCS consistency error
• Post wheel slide event
• Zero speed fault
• Attempt to open doors non-platform side

59
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Low adherence mode is recommended when (activate only when moving to avoid accidentally resetting ETCS )

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• Moisture, condensation or ice can be seen on the ground/rail
• Windscreen wipers use becomes necessary
• The Driver feels it is necessary

60
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Progressive 75

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Progressive, gradual and smooth application of traction and braking.

In most cases EMU train operation only requires up to 75% of available traction and braking capability.

61
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Cab conduct when moving a train

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Take charge when authorised person in the cab cause a distraction. It is your cab, politely ask them to cease or leave. If they continue or refuse, stop the train and inform Train Control.

A- Advise the cab rider if they are a distraction
B- Stop the train if the distraction persists

62
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Train Wash

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Wash
Side Wash
No Wash

63
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Wiri Depot Speeds

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  • Wash Plant - 3kph
  • Maintenance Facility (Inside CAF) - 5kph
  • Depot Roads- 10kph
  • Stabling Roads - 15kph
64
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Depot Shunting Limits

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Marks the limits for shunting purposes in accordance with details defined on S&I diagrams or local instructions.

65
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Derailer Indicator & CAD authorities

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Red= stop

Blue= derailer is down

Verbal authority from CAF for movements into/ exiting the maintenance facility.

Verbal authority from Wiri Ops and then verbal authority from CAF when exiting the facility.

66
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Traction current within CAF facility - Live & Dead

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Live - Green
Traction current is live in the maintenance facility on the line ahead

Dead - Red
The traction current in the maintenance facility is isolated on the line ahead

67
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All Trains Stop Boards

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Stop and check the way is clear, DO NOT pass unless verbal authority has been received from Wiri Ops.

68
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North Gate Indicators

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  • Depot SLOW 15 Board- Contact Wiri Ops by radio for further authority
  • All Trains Stop, red indicator- STOP, indicator is red
  • All trains stop, purple indicator- When Verbal authority from Wiri Ops has been received, the movement may proceed as far as the limit of the authority.
69
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Points Direction Indicator

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Blank: STOP
Arrow pointing diagonal: The points immediately ahead are set in the direction indicated by the arrow

70
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Route Set Indicators

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Blank: STOP do not move

Light illuminated: Verbal permission from Wiri Ops to proceed.
*When Verbal authority from Wiri Ops has been received, the movement may proceed as far as the limit of the authority.

71
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DOB- Depot Operating Bulletin (PINTO)

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P - Programmed possessions within the EMU Depot including protection arrangements
I - Isolations of the OHLE
N - New or altered instructions
T - Temporary speed restrictions
O - Operating incidents that have occurred in the past year within the Depot

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Handheld Radio

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73
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Radio protocol phrases and meanings

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Acknowledge - Tell me whether you have received and understood this message
Affirmative - Yes, I understand OR permission granted
Correction - An error has been made in this transmission (or pervious indicated transmission). The correct information is…..
How do you hear me? - How well can you understand my transmission?
I say again - I am repeating previous words or instructions because there is the possibility of miscommunication or details are important
Negative - No or permission denied
Over - My transmission is finished and I expect no reply from you
Out - The conversation is finished and I expect no reply from you
Read back - Please repeat my transmission as you received it
Roger - I have received all of your transmission
Say again - Please repeat your message
Standby - I am currently not ready to relay instructions; I will contact you with further information soon. Do not take any action.
That is correct - The information you have relayed or received is accurate

74
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Cab Radio Operations

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-To allow the VHF radio to scan, the microphone must be placed in the cradle and 2 Channel mode not selected.

-To activate an emergency, call on the VHF radio, press and hold the emergency button (red) for 2 seconds.

-You can only transmit for 60 seconds before the system will time out.

-All base calls to Auckland South Control (Channel 3) will be answered in the order received.

-Emergency calls will have priority over previously received base calls.

75
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Unusual, irregular or absence of signals

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  • Unusual or irregular signals, or hands waved violently denotes danger and the need to STOP immediately.
  • The absence of a signal at a place and time where a signal is normally shown.
  • A signal imperfectly displayed, or the exhibition of a white light at a place where a green, yellow, red or purple should be, must be regarded as a danger signal.
  • A signal displaying any aspect not described in the rules.
76
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Caution when signals obscured

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  • The LE must be alert.
  • Trains must move under such control as will enable them to stop before passing the signal indication of which is not known.
77
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Headlights

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Motive Power Unit headlights and ditch lights must always be illuminated on FULL in the direction of travel on the mainline.

EXCEPTIONS:
- Within yards/depots.
- At night when adjacent to public roads where there is a risk of blinding motorists when the headlights are on FULL.
- When approaching another train on the adjacent line, provided the driver can see the line ahead is clear and no level crossings intervene.
- When crossing trains.

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Horn signals

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One short
- When starting after being detained at a Compulsory Stop Board.
- When recommencing forward movement within a Protected Work Area.

Three short blasts or continuous
- When DANGER exists or anticipated.
- ALL rail movements must immediately STOP.

One long
- When there is reason to believe the line may be obstructed (e.g approaching a level crossing)
- At Whistle Boards
- Approaching Compulsory Stop Protection, Inner Warning Boards and
- Where required by Safe Working Instructions.

One long continuous until on the crossing
When two trains in multi-line areas approach a level crossing simultaneously.

Two short
When setting back.

Six short repeated
If a fire or dangerous goods leak occurs in a rail vehicle or on railway premises.

79
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Information Bulletins

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Apply for the day(s) of operation only and include information on general daily instructions, running of extra trains and maintenance work.

80
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Types of Colour Light Shunt Signals

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Two position & three position

81
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Yellow light low speed signal on a fixed signal mast

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  • Attached to a signal mast directly below the light units of an Absolute Signal.
  • Displays a short range steady yellow light when at ‘proceed’ but normally doesn’t show any light.
  • A white triangular metal plate with a yellow border, displays a yellow light when illuminated.
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Green on Shunt

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83
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Yellow on Shunt

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84
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Stop on Shunt

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85
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Banner Indicators

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Mirror the signal ahead and used when the next signal is obscured from view. In some instances the diagonal (yellow) can also flash to indicate Advance Caution.

86
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Hand Signals

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Hand signals are only to be used when the radio communication is not available.

87
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Entering a Block Section - Levels of Authority

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Written
This authority is issued via Safe Working Authority (SWA).

Verbal
This authority is issued verbally.

Self Authorisation
This authority can be made by the operator after completing the prescribed actions.

SWA-01 to pass a failed Departure
SWA-02 to rescue a disabled train

If R light is illuminated, this is the movement authority

88
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Clearance of Limits of Authority

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The call is to be made when the movement is completely past the Departure or Block Entry Board.

Setting back clear of the Block Section
The call is to be made when the movement is completely past the Departure or starting signal to allow authorisation of an opposing or following movements.

Setting back short distances
When setting back movement has confirmed arrived at the setting back destination.

89
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Passing Departure Signals

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To pass when failed or imperfectly displayed
SWA-01 from Train Control.

To pass when failed- displaying R light aspect
R light aspect illuminated, proceed.
*The R light is the authority.

90
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More than one movement to set back

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Train Control must arrange for the trains to be coupled together, where practicable, for the setting back movement or for individual trains to set back.

91
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Authority to pass Intermediate Signals at STOP

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Absolute Signals not fitted with A light
Verbal from Train Control

Absolute Signal A light fitted but not illuminated
Verbal from Train Control

Permissive signals
Self-authorisation by operator provided movement is stopped at the signal for a minimum of 10 seconds.

92
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Setting back in a Block Section

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When proceeding through the block section and completely clear of station limits
- SWA-01 from Train Control.

Set back after entering station limits but has not cleared the block section for repositioning movement
- SWA-01 from Train Control.

Shunting or repositioning movement which has entered into a block section, requires to set back within station limits
- Movement in accordance with fixed signals.

93
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Authorisations at Interlocked Stations

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Pass any absolute signal governing entry to sections of track within station limits.
- Verbal from Signaller.

Setback within station limits (this includes movements that have not completely cleared station limits).
- Verbal from Signaller.

To pass a failed ‘Low Speed’ or ‘Arrow Indication’ (fitted to a loop departure signal) for movements not proceeding the block section.
- Verbal from the signaller
*After confirming the points are set for the intended movement and Train Control advised.

94
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Disabled Trains

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Pass Departure, starting or Intermediate Absolute Signal at STOP to recover a disabled train
- SWA-02 from Train Control.

Pass a Departure Signal displaying R light aspect to recover a disabled train.
- R aspect illuminated= Proceed.
- If not illuminated, SWA-02 from Train Control.

Pass an Intermediate Permissive Signal at stop to recover a disabled train.
- Self authorisation by operator provided movement is stopped at the signal for a minimum of 10 seconds.

95
Q

Compulsory Stop Board Setup

A
  • Advance Warning Board - 1500m from Compulsory Stop Board - caution, prepare to stop at the compulsory stop board ahead.
  • Inner Warning Board (Whistle Board) - 500m from Compulsory Stop Board - sound whistle when passing and prepare to stop at the CSB.
  • Compulsory Stop Board - 500m from the work area - Stop, and obtain authority from the RPO to pass the CSB and sound the horn before proceeding.
  • Work Area Begins & Ends Boards - indicates the boundary between a work area and its safety buffer zone.
96
Q

Compulsory Stop Board - Rules

A

You must:
- Stop at compulsory stop boards
- Cross-check the call sign on the board with the daily information bulletin (DIB)
- Contact the RPO showing on the call sign board for authorisation to pass the CSB.
*If unable to contact the RPO, the operator or driver must advise TC of the situation and await further instructions.

97
Q

If CSB are missing or not sighted at expected location…

A

When boards are not sighted at expected positions, the operator or driver must stop their train/ vehicle and establish contact with the RPO. The RPO will advise on what action to take.

If unable to contact the RPO, the operator or driver must advise TC of the situation and await further instructions.

98
Q

When shunting or terminating at either a station or siding within a CSP worksite, you must obtain further authorisation from the RPO…

A
  1. Before reversing direction, or
  2. Before re-entering the mainline, or
  3. When circumstances change.
99
Q

Permanent reduction of line speed

A
  • Permanent Speed Boards are erected to indicate the exceptions to authorised maximum line speed affecting all trains as shown in the RORP local Network Instructions. Unless ETCS indicates a higher speed.
  • Drivers must reduce speed of their train before it reaches the speed board and not exceed the indicated speed over the restricted area until the last vehicle is clear of the speed restricted area.
100
Q

Curve Boards

A

Curve Boards are rectangular and have a white background with black numerals showing the maximum speed in kph.

They are erected near the entrance of curves where a reduction in the maximum line speed applies.

If a reduction in speed of more than 15kph is required on the curve ahead, Curve Warning Boards are erected in advance of the curve board

101
Q

Temporary Speed Restrictions

A

Outer Speed Boards
Placed 1500m from the Inner Warning Board ‘C’ board or 1550m from the defective area.

Inner Speed Boards
C- Commencement Board, placed 50m before the start of the defective area.

T- Termination Board placed 50m after the defective area.

102
Q

Heat Restriction Boards

A

“Heat 40” 40kph speed restriction
*For various sections of track which could be at risk for possible misalignment during summer months will be included on separate Heat Restriction Bulletins.

Special 40kph Outer Speed Boards with their associated H and T boards will remain uncovered at all times.

Heat restrictions areas for Auckland Metro 1000hrs – 2000hrs
- Drury Heats- Pukekohe to Puhinui (Manukau inclusive)
- Westfield Heats- Manurewa to Avondale (all lines inclusive)
- Swanson Heats- Avondale to Waitakere (Swanson)

Between 1000hrs and 2000hrs, must contact TC at the start of each service and establish if the heat restrictions are active

103
Q

Risks associated with the rail corridor (25000 TRACT)

A

When working on or near the track, whether you are a member of the train crew or a track worker, there are many risks and hazards to be aware of:

  • Moving trains
  • 25,000 volt overhead line
  • Uneven walking conditions (ballast)
  • Trip hazards including protruding rail and sleepers
  • Restricted view lines of approaching trains
  • Worksites
  • Trespassers (members of the public)
  • Animals
  • Weather (fog, ice, snow, heavy rain)
  • Clearance between tracks
104
Q

Train Collision

A
  • Stop train via emergency brake
  • Advise Train Control
  • Advise Train Manager of the incident
  • Attempt to determine the severity of the incident, ie:
    *Person
    *Vehicle on level crossing, occupied or unoccupied,
    *Debris placed on track
    *Stock
    *Unknown
    *Damage to train, object stuck under train.
105
Q

Providing assistance

A

Duties in relation to accidents and incidents
- Stop the rail vehicle as soon as safely practicable and ascertain whether a person has been harmed and,
- Ensure that all practicable assistance is rendered if a person has been harmed.

Actions after fatalities:
- Contact TC
- Contact Emergency Services via 111

106
Q

Driver undertakes an external train inspection

A
  • Drop Pantograph to electrically isolate EMU
  • Driver must wait a full 5 minutes before attempting to access or remove debris from under the train.
107
Q

Derailment

A

Press the emergency mushroom!!

  • Applies Emergency Brake
  • Drops the Pantograph
  • Emergency base call to TC
  • Respond to TC
  • Advise Train Manager and passengers
  • Reassure to help prevent an uncontrolled evacuation of the train.
  • Investigate
  • Do not evacuate the train until confirmation is received that the overhead has been isolated
  • Wait for RIC or other assistance if possible
  • Use your TARP cards.
108
Q

Unlawful disablement of train

A

Advise TC and Driver should call 111 and report that their train has been disabled and advise the specific location.

109
Q

Train disabled on the network, off platform

A

If your train has been disabled off a platform due to:

· Overhead issues (under/ over voltage, tripped supply, damaged pantograph or energy meter)

· Train fault

· Infrastructure issues (TC, signals, points etc)
*Advise TC
*Update Train Manager on the expected duration of the fault if known
*Refer to appropriate TARPs reference cards
*If possible, wait for RIC or other assistance
*Remember the 30/60/90-minute triggers (TARPS cards)

110
Q

TARPS

A

TARPs 0-30:
Decision point- Will power be restored in the next 60 minutes? If not, come up with a plan. (Start 90 min countdown)

TARPs 30-60:
Planning- Plan should be completed with the crew and TC should be informed of the plan.

TARPs 60-90:
Action- Manage safe evacuation. 90 minutes, emergency ventilation stops.

Always wait for assistance of the RIC and or Emergency Services.

111
Q

Position & Place of Safety

A

Position of safety:
The Position of Safety is the initial place passengers will gather during the evacuation process.

Place of safety:
Place of safety is a final gathering area outside the rail corridor.

112
Q

Platform evacuations HOT or NOT

A

Evacuate at the next platform EXCEPT:

DO NOT stop at or enter:
- Britomart
- Otahuhu
- Manukau
- Newmarket
- New Lynn
- Puhinui
- Panmure
- Kingsland (special events)

113
Q

Passenger Emergency Alarm activation

A

On or adjacent to a platform:
- Immediately apply the Emergency Brake via the T/B handle
- Advise TM of the PEA activation point
- Advise TC of event and potential delay.

114
Q

Illness while on route

A

If the driver feels ill:
Train Control must be contacted so alternative arrangements can be made.

If the driver is fatigued:
They should not press on regardless but should advise TC so alternative arrangements can be made if necessary.

115
Q

Mandatory relief

A

Mandatory relief is provided for
- Level crossing accidents
- Trespasser collisions
- Instances of fatigue/ illness

116
Q

Trains running on Branch Lines

A

Trains running on a branch line retain the number allotted in accordance with the direction of travel on the mainline.

117
Q

Service number - 1st digit

A

Indicates the ROUTE (origin or destination of the train service)

118
Q

Service number - 2nd digit

A

Indicates the LINE that the train service is travelling on:
NAL= 1
NIMT= 2

*On the weekends the 2nd digit designates the day of travel no matter the route.
5= Saturday
6= Sunday

119
Q

Service number - 3rd & 4th digits

A

Direction of travel
UP Main- Travelling NORTH and is an EVEN number.
DOWN Main- Travelling SOUTH and is an ODD number.

3rd and 4th combined
Indicates the DIRECTION OF TRAVEL that your train service is heading. This is also your INDIVIDUAL SERVICE number.

EXXX= Empty EMU

120
Q

Trains departing ahead of scheduled time

A

Passenger services MUST NOT be dispatched ahead of time from timed stations EXCEPT when authorised by TC.

121
Q

Special events and extra train services

A

PSXX= Passenger shuttle (used during some special events)

W9XX= To/from Swanson (extra train during a special event)

122
Q

Maximum line speeds

A

Maximum line speeds on the following routes:

NIMT= 110kph
NAL= 90kph
OBL= 90kph
MBL= 70kph

123
Q

Turnouts (max speeds)

A
  • The speed of all trains through the curved roads of turnouts must not exceed 25kph unless a speed board/ ETCS authorising a higher speed is exhibited or shown in the schedule of maximum speeds.
  • All lines other than main lines and industrial lines.
  • The maximum speed of all movements on other than main lines and industrial lines must not exceed 25kph.
124
Q

During flooding, EMUs may only operate when?

A
  • the speed of the train is restricted to 10kph through the flooded area;
  • provided the track is safe and the top of the rail is clear of water.
125
Q

When communicating with TC for more than 60 seconds

A
  • The primary means of communication between the Driver and Train Control is the VHF radio.
  • You can only transmit for 60 seconds before the system will time out.
  • Release the Push To Talk button for 3 seconds to reset the timing circuit so the transmission can restart.
126
Q

Route limits of NIMT

A

Pukekohe to Britomart via Glen Innes

127
Q

Route limits of NAL

A

Westfield Junction to Swanson via Newmarket

128
Q

Route limits of Auckland-Newmarket line

A

Newmarket to Britomart

129
Q

Route limits of Onehunga Branch Line (OBL)

A

Penrose Junction to Onehunga

130
Q

Route Limits of Manukau Branch Line (MBL)

A

Wiri Junction to Manukau

131
Q

First Digits of Service Numbers

A

Manukau Services via GI: 4 (am) / 5 (pm)
Papakura Services via Newmarket: 1 or 2
Swanson Services via Newmarket: 8 (am) / 9 (pm)
Onehunga Services via Newmarket: 6

132
Q

Radio Procedures

A

-To allow the VHF radio to scan, the microphone must be placed in the cradle and 2 Channel mode not selected.

-To activate an emergency, call on the VHF radio, press and hold the emergency button (red) for 2 seconds.

-You can only transmit for 60 seconds before the system will time out.

-All base calls to Auckland South Control (Channel 3) will be answered in the order received.

-Emergency calls will have priority over previously received base calls.

133
Q

Radio Channels

A

17 - Wiri Depot
1 - Train to Train
1 - Track Workers
1 - Train Manager
3 - Middlemore to Paerata (incl Manukau Trench) - Akld Sth
6 - Middlemore to Newmarket (incl OBL) - Akld Central
8 - Newmarket to Swanson (incl Newmarket - Akld West
7 - Newmarket Tunnel, Purewa Tunnel, Auckland-Westfield via NIMT, Akld Station limits, Britomart Tunnel/Platforms

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