MURL

Question 1

What Safe Working System does the MURL operate under?

Answer 1

Bi-directional ABS

Question 2

What are the 4 loops in the MURL?

Answer 2

Caulfield

Northern

Burnley

Clifton Hill/City Loop

Question 3

When must you use the whistle in the MURL?

Answer 3

Entering Tunnel

Exiting Tunnel

Before departing platform

Any movement from stationary position

Emergency situations

Question 4

Who controls the points and signals in the MURL?

Answer 4

Area Controller

Question 5

What type of signals are there in the MURL?

Answer 5

All signals are 3 Position Home Signals

Question 6

Can you have a Low Speed Caution Signal on a home signal in the MURL?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What Signals does the Area Controller have Control over in the MURL?

Answer 7

Signals at:

Entrance and exit to tunnels

Departure end of each platform

Junctions

Question 8

How are the rest of the signals (not controlled by AC) controlled?

Answer 8

They are Intermediate Signals controlled by the passage of trains and track circuits

(Homo-matics)

Question 9

Why will blue lights flash in the MURL?

Answer 9

If the AC needs to contact the driver

Question 10

If the blue lights in the MURL start flashing what do you do?

Answer 10

Stop the train using normal brake application and contact AC using either train radio or post telephone

Question 11

If a home signal protecting points is defective and the AC ascertains the route line is displayed/correct, what must the AC still instruct the driver to do?

Answer 11

The driver must still check the points to ensure they are properly set for the move

Probably apply the hand block ….

Question 12

If a home signal is defective in the MURL what authority is applied to pass it at STOP?

Answer 12

If it’s protecting points:
Signallers Caution Order

If it’s not protecting points:
Verbal (exchange names)

Question 13

When a home signal protecting points in the MURL is defective what is the procedure?

Answer 13

The Driver must:

Perform relevant cab unattended procedure

Examine points

Place and lock the hand locking bar to secure the points

Advise the AC - receive Signallers Caution Order

Question 14

When is evacuation of a train considered in the MURL?

Answer 14

As a last resort.

The safest place is usually on the train.

Question 15

What are the two kinds of evacuations?

Answer 15

Controlled

Emergency (Uncontrolled) - In Extreme circumstances when it is more dangerous to remain on the train.

Question 16

Do home Signals have a trip in the MURL

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

In addition to an Automatic Train Stop, what do Home Signals in the MURL also have?

Answer 17

Speed Proving Automatic Train Stops.

When Home Signal is displaying Medium Warning Aspect train must be below 25kmh at the trip to avoid activation.

Question 18

What does an illuminated white light at the end of a MURL platform indicate?

Answer 18

The overheads are down