Platform Departure Process

Question 1

How long do you press Door Release Button to ensure all doors are opened/closed?

Answer 1

Two continuous seconds

Wait until solid blue light

Question 2

What colour are the 3 & 6 car markers on Up trains?

Answer 2

YELLOW

Question 3

What colour are the 6 car markers on Down trains?

Answer 3

WHITE

Question 4

What does the Driver do when they observe an emergency stop hand signal on departure?

Answer 4

Stop the train in EMERGENCY and ascertain the situation

Depart the train when safe to do so or on receipt of the Alright hand signal

Question 5

What is Signal Departure Sequence?

Answer 5

STDS

Signal - check for Proceed Aspect
Time - Check Dep time
Departure Checks
- Mirrors
- Doors
- Mirrors
- Steady light
- Whistle
Signal - observe Signal again
- Power
- Brakes (release on Coming)
- Mirrors

Question 6

When should you start Platform Departure Sequence?

Answer 6

15 seconds prior to scheduled departure time.

Question 7

How will station staff stop or hold a train?

Answer 7

STOP hand signal

They will advise driver of delay

Give Alright hand signal when safe to depart train.

(check for Proceed Aspect)

Question 8

When can Driver re-release doors for passengers?

Answer 8

Never …

Unless dangerous or emergency situation

or

Whistle on the train is defective

Question 9

What should the Driver do while stationary at a platform?

Answer 9

Ensure train brake is in the APPLIED position.

Only release when train is safe to depart

Question 10

What is a SPOT 9?

Answer 10

Procedure when Driver has to leave the cab to view the train because of defective SPOT Infrastructure

Question 11

What is the process to perform a SPOT 9?
(4)

Answer 11

Cab unattended procedure (Full or Mod)

Move to a location on the platform to view all doors

Close doors - from nearest cab

STDS

Question 12

What should you do if SPOT infrastructure is faulty?

Answer 12

Report it to TC

Location
Platform No.
Up or Down end (East or West)
3 or 6 car mark
No. of CCTV
Nature of fault

Question 13

When is a FULL Cab Unattended Procedure used (3)?

Answer 13

Assisting Special Needs Passengers at secondary doors.

When required to be more than 3m from front of train

When leaving the train on a platform

Question 14

When is a MODIFIED Cab Unattended Procedure used (2)?

Answer 14

Assisting Special Needs Passengers at Primary doors

Remaining within 3m of front of train.

Question 15

When must Driver report delays to TC?

Answer 15

In increments of 3 minutes.

Submit incident report at end of shift.

Question 16

Where are White Departure Lights found and how do they work?

Answer 16

FFS - Platform 14
Showgrounds (Up trains)
Flemington Racecourse (Platforms 1&2)

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Lights off - Train not to depart

Lights on in STEADY - Train can depart (if safe to do so)

Lights flash - Emergency Stop

Question 17

What do you do if you Stop Short of a Platform (6) ?

Answer 17

Don’t release doors - until all on p/form

Advise passengers via PA

Ensure passengers clear prior to moving

Sound a long whistle

Move train to stopping mark

Report the event to TC and fill in an Incident Report

Question 18

What do you do if you BELIEVE you will Overshoot a Platform (Aborted Stop) (6)?

Answer 18

Place brake into full service (normal)

Close to end of platform determine if first saloon door will be at platform

If overshoot imminent, release brake at a speed that will not bring the train to a stand

PA announcement - train unable to stop

Proceed to next station and stop - regardless of timetable

Report to TC and submit incident report

Question 19

What do you do if you DO OVERSHOOT a Platform (7)?

Answer 19

Don’t release doors

PA announcement - stand clear of doors

Confirm no passengers attempting to board

Sound long whistle

Proceed to next station and stop - regardless of working timetable

PA announcement - train was unable to stop

Report to TC and submit incident report

Question 20

If you believe you will Overshoot a platform and there is unprotected level crossing or Signal at Stop What do you do?

Answer 20

Apply Emergency Brake

Question 21

What happens when a Trainee Driver overshoots the platform by a single door?

Answer 21

OJT can stand in bulkhead door and control passengers.

Report incident to TSO-PDS helpdesk

Do TDIR

Question 22

What happens when a Driver Fails To Stop (3)?

Answer 22

Continue to next station regardless of working timetable

Make PA announcement - Train unable to stop

Report the event to TC and do TDIR

Question 23

When is it OK to use Emergency Brake?

Answer 23

Only when …

Signal at Danger at departure end of platform

When there is unprotected level crossing at departure end of platform.

Place brake to EMERGENCY until train brought to stand
Sound series of emergency whistles and switch headlights between HIGH and LOW beam.

Question 24

What happens when Driver makes Unscheduled Station Stop?

Answer 24

• PA announcement - inform of resumption of express conditions.

If fail to make PA announcement, must stop at next station and then make announcement.

Report to TC and do TDIR

Question 25

What are the 4 situations you need to report to TC in relation to stopping/missing stations?

Answer 25

Stopping short

Overshooting

Aborting

Failing to Stop

Question 26

When do Trains wait for buses?

Answer 26

Trains are not held for buses except …

when it’s the last service of the night.

Question 27

Where/When are pets allowed on trains?

Answer 27

Must be in leading saloon

Not allowed:
Prior 0930
Between 1600-1800

Passenger is responsible for cleaning up any mess.