800 IET

Question 1

Which of the following statements, about working outside a class 800 to resolve faults is correct? There may be more than one answer.

A. If requested by Hitachi maintenance control you must unlock and access small panels within inside side skirts to get at equipment.

B. If requested by Hitachi maintenance Control, you must unlock and examine under frame equipment.

C. You must be aware of sharp and/or hot surfaces when dealing with external train equipment.

D. When using your tablet outside a train, to access fault finding information, you must always be stationary and in a position of safety.

Answer 1

C. You must be aware of sharp and/or hot surfaces when dealing with external train equipment.

D. When using your tablet outside a train, to access fault finding information, you must always be stationary and in a position of safety.

Question 2

Which of the following could you do if you feel any aspect of your 800 competency needs developed? There may be more than one answer.

A. Access learning refresher materials

B. Ask for help from a driver standards manager

C. Ask for help from a lead driver

D. Hope for the best, the task doesn’t come up that often so it won’t matter

E. Ask for help from a member of the driver training team.

Answer 2

A
B
C
E

Question 3

Diagnosed the cause of an unsolicited 800 break application.
There may be more than one answer.

A Releasing the PAU foot switch for more than five seconds when a PAU is active.

B. Loss of air in a main air or breaking system.

C. Couple bottom pressed in a non-coupled cab

D. Failure to acknowledge a call for aid activation, within five seconds.

E. Operation of the door release button in the active car above 4mph

Answer 3

A
B
C
E

Question 4

When running a five car class 800 unit in electric mode put the following pieces of equipment into the correct order to describe the journey of electric through the train.

1. Vacuum circuit breaker (vcb2)
2. Main bus line
3. Transformer
4. Auxiliary electrical equipment
5. Pantograph
6. Auxiliary power supply
7. Vacuum circuit breaker (vcb1)

Answer 4

Pantograph
Vacuum circuit breaker (vcb1)
Main bus line
Vacuum circuit breaker (vcb2)
Transformer
Auxiliary power supply
Auxiliary electrical equipment

Question 5

The diagram below represents the vehicles of a five car 800 class unit.
Which of the vehicles have an auxiliary power supply?

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DPTS MES MES MEC DPTF

Answer 5

DPTS
DPTF

Question 6

The diagram below represents the vehicles of a five car 800 class unit.
Which of the vehicles have a main transformer?

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DPTS MES MES MEC DPTF

Answer 6

DPTS
DPTF
Remember NO transformer on a GU unit.

Question 7

The diagram below represents the vehicles of a five car 800 class unit.
Which of the vehicles have a Generating Unit (GU)?

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DPTS MES MES MEC DPTF

Answer 7

MeS
MeS
MeC

Question 8

True or false.

The train reset procedure does not have to be carried out from memory.

Performance support aids such as checklists can be used to avoid errors.?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The diagram below represents the vehicles of a nine car class 800 unit. Which of the vehicles have an auxiliary power supply (APS)?

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DPTS MeS MeS TpS MeS

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TS MeC MeF DPTF

Answer 9

DPTS (T & A)
TpS (T & A)
TS (APS only)
DPTF (T & A)

Question 10

True or false.

When exiting a class 800 car on the platform, the cab door will automatically locked behind you preventing an authorised access?

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True or false?

When a fire is detected in the generation unit (GU) and the cab is active, the fire suppression system will activate at any speed?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Which of the following could be risks that need to be managed when carrying out at train reset (aux off) on a class 800?

A. Communication equipment being unavailable
B. Saloon lighting going off.
C. Toilets not working
D. Internal doors/door buttons not working
E. External doors closing suddenly.

Answer 12

A
B
C
D
E

Question 13

What is the maximum number of seconds the driver should allow, between completing the AUX OFF and commencing the AUX ON procedure when carrying out a train reset?

Answer 13

30 seconds

Question 14

If the batteries are flat (for example, at the end of a Loadshedding sequence) and the unit will not AUX ON, which MCB must be tripped in both cabs to facilitate a flat battery start?

Answer 14

Bat low voltage
In the middle of the MCB row No 8

Question 15

What MCB, if tripped, would prevent the forward preparation, opening the nose-cone hatches?

Answer 15

Front hatch
No 7 in line of MCBs

Question 16

Which of the following statements about coupling up a class 800 unit is correct. There may be more than one answer

A. Doors can be released from the middle car once the couple button has been pressed

B. If the hill start button does not work correctly, the train wash mode can be deactivated to enable the automatic holding break.

C. The nose-cone should be opened when stopped at 6 feet from the other unit.

D. A safety announcement must be made prior to closing the doors and completing the coupling procedure.

E. There is no need to get out onto the platform to check the nosecone has retracted as long as the front preparation button is illuminated.

Answer 16

C. The nose-cone should be opened when stopped at 6 feet from the other unit.

Question 17

Which of the following buttons will take you to your screen that confirms the auxiliary power supply is working correctly?

1. ECO driving
2. Event
3. Panto selection
4. Journey
5. Saloon status
6. Dual mode
7. Tractions status

Answer 17

7. Traction status

Question 18

Which of the following buttons will take you to the screen where you can select one unit to run on diesel and the other on electric (or vice versa) ?

1. ECO driving
2. Event
3. Panto selection
4. Journey
5. Saloon status
6. Dual mode
7. Tractions status

Answer 18

6. Dual mode

Note: GWR does NOT allow this

Question 19

Which of the following statements about working with maintenance Control to resolve a class 800 fault is true. There may be more than one correct statement.

A. The cut and run policy time limits are different for a class 800 than any other type of traction.

B. Due to the nature of the contract with Hitachi, you will need permission to take certain fault finding actions on a class 800 that you would normally just perform.

C. Calling maintenance control from the GSM-R phonebook put you straight through to Hitachi maintenance Control.

D. Once any intermediate actions are complete, the train is safely at a stand and you have contacted the signaller. You should refer to your tablet class 800 fault guide app.

Answer 19

B. Due to the nature of the contract with Hitachi, you will need permission to take certain fault finding actions on a class 800 that you would normally just perform.

Question 20

Many software faults on a class 800 will require a train reset, on the advice of Hitachi maintenance Control. However, if you experience issues with the train management system, which button can you use to avoid having to carry out a full train reset?

1. AUX off
2. Unit hatch close
3. Emergency light off
4. TMS reset

Answer 20

4. TMS reset

Question 21

Put the following steps in the correct order for a simplified class 800 coupling procedure.

1. Draw forward to 2ft, then draw forward and couple up
2. Release the doors on the correct side (if in passenger service)
3. Contact the driver in the front cab (if available) to confirm new formation.
4. Carryout a pull away / tug test
5. Stop at 6ft
6. Press the forward preparation and exit the cab to confirm
7. Press the blue couple button and check it illuminates

Answer 21

5. Stop at 6ft
6. Press the forward preparation and exit the cab to confirm
7. Draw forward to 2ft, then draw forward and couple up
8. Carryout a pull away / tug test
9. Release the doors on the correct side (if in passenger service)
10. Press the blue couple button and check it illuminates
11. Contact the driver in the front cab (if available) to confirm new formation.

Question 22

True or false?

When breaking on a class 800, setting a constant percentage using the braking percentage gauge, will guarantee the breaking action at your breaking point?

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which of the following statements about approaching and positioning a class 800 in the rear of signal at danger are correct?

There may be more than one answer

A. The class 800 should be positioned 20 m in the rear of a signal danger.

B. TPWS is specifically configured for a class 800 to allow for a tighter breaking curve closer to the signal,

C. If the driver assumes they can break harder and later towards a signal at danger, with a class 800, compared to other types of traction, there is an increased risk of a TPWS activation.

Answer 23

A. The class 800 should be positioned 20 m in the rear of a signal danger.

C. If the driver assumes they can break harder and later towards a signal at danger, with a class 800, compared to other types of traction, there is an increased risk of a TPWS activation.

Question 24

Which of the following pieces of equipment do you require for class 800 duties? There may be more than one answer.

A. Hexagonal lock key
B. Carriage key (T-key)
C. Kaba type 2 key
D. Abloy key

Answer 24

B. Carriage key (T-key)
C. Kaba type 2 key

Question 25

True or false? If information about a class 800 is not in the operational components manual, it is reasonable to assume that does not need to be assessed?

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Which of the following statements re: coupling problems are correct? There may be more than one correct answer. A. To manually open the nose-cone hatches the nose-cone lock bypass cock (NCLBC), must be operated from under the vigilance at the right hand side of the cab steps. B. To manually open the nose-cone hutches/the nose-cone lock bypass cock (NCLBC), must be operated from under the vigilance by the left-hand drivers side cab steps. C. If the forward preparation does not open the nose-cone and all relevant cocks and MCB’s are normal, there is another button elsewhere on the train that may solve this issue. D. If through train control cannot be established, It is necessary to complete the uncouple procedure before attempting to recouple. E. If there is any doubt as to the success of coupling, the units must be fully uncoupled and the coupling process started from scratch.

Answer 26

A. To manually open the nose-cone hatches the nose-cone lock bypass cock (NCLBC), must be operated from under the vigilance at the right hand side of the cab steps. E. If there is any doubt as to the success of coupling, the units must be fully uncoupled and the coupling process started from scratch.

Question 27

Which of the following can you do if you feel any aspect of your class 800 competency needs developed? There may be more than one answer. A. Access learning refresher material. B. Ask for help from a leading driver. C. Ask for help from a member of the driver training team D. Ask for help from a driver standards manager E. hope for the best the task doesn’t come up much so it won’t matter.

Answer 27

A. Access learning refresher material. B. Ask for help from a leading driver. C. Ask for help from a member of the driver training team D. Ask for help from a driver standards manager

Question 28

True or false. When exiting a class 800 cab, the cab door will automatically lock behind you, preventing unauthorised access?

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Assuming that no car is active and no fire is immediately detected, for how many minutes will the fire suppressant system monitor for the presence of a fire, after the manual fire suppressant switch is pressed?

Answer 29

15 mins

Question 30

If a call comes through on the cab audio communications panel or a passenger alarm unit, or an emergency egress handle is activated or an alert comes through on the TMS. The most important thing to remember is: A. Immediately prioritise responding to the alert as it could be an emergency, B. Stop the train immediately using the emergency brake then respond to the alert. C. Prioritise driving the train first and once under control beware of distractions from fixating on the alert.

Answer 30

C. Prioritise driving the train first and once under control beware of distractions from fixating on the alert.

Question 31

How many unsuccessful attempts should you make to couple, before contacting maintenance control for further advice?

Answer 31

Three (3) attempts

Question 32

Which of the following statements about smoke and fire detection are correct. There may be more than one correct answer A. No smoke detectors are fitted in the toilets. B. Fire detection systems are fitted in the location of the generator units (GUs). C. Smoke detectors are fitted in each vestibules. D. Fire detection systems are fitted in the location of roof mounted VCBs. E. Two smoke detectors are fed in each saloon. F. Fire detection systems are fitted in the location of the transformers.

Answer 32

B. Fire detection systems are fitted in the location of the generator units (GUs). C. Smoke detectors are fitted in each vestibules. E. Two smoke detectors are fed in each saloon. F. Fire detection systems are fitted in the location of the transformers.

Question 33

Which of the following statements re: class 800 brake fault are correct. There may be more than one correct answer. A. Operating the brake supply reservoir isolation clock (BSRIC) vents the brake cylinders for that vehicle B. Operating the brake supply reservoir isolation cock (BSRIC) is the preferred option for isolating brakes as it does not necessitate the operation of an emergency brake supply (EBS) in the active cab. C. Operating the brake cylinder isolation clock (BCIC) vents the brake cylinders for that vehicle D. Operating the brake cylinder isolation cock (BCIC) is the preferred option for isolating brakes as it does not necessitate the operation of the emergency brake supply (EBS) in the active cab

Answer 33

C. Operating the brake cylinder isolation clock (BCIC) vents the brake cylinders for that vehicle D. Operating the brake cylinder isolation cock (BCIC) is the preferred option for isolating brakes as it does not necessitate the operation of the emergency brake supply (EBS) in the active cab

Question 34

True or false: If you are the driver at the front of a formation of 800 class waiting for a portion to be detached, you can take the TMS reconfiguration to show a five car as assurance that the uncoupling procedure has been completed?

Answer 34

False.

Question 35

As well as the front hatch MCB, what else may have been tripped / isolated, that may prevent a nose-cone hatch opening?

Answer 35

Speed signal relay Nose-cone ISO cock (NCIC) - panel to the right of the drivers footwell

Question 36

True or false: When a fire is detected in a generation unit (GU) and a cab is active. The fire suppression system will activate at any speed?

Answer 36

True

Question 37

True or false: If the manual fire suppression switch is pressed, the fire suppression system will always activate immediately?

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Complete the following sentences using the options below: Load shedding can be caused if? A VCB is? All pantographs on a unit are? The supply from the overhead line equipment (OLE) is? The ATPs on the train are not? Answers: Down Not at correct voltage Open Not charging batteries

Answer 38

A VCB is OPEN All pantographs on a unit are DOWN The supply from the overhead line equipment (OLE) is NOT AT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE (Tolerance) The ATPs on the train are not CHARGING THE BATTERIES

Question 39

Which of the following statements about the division of two units at the cobblers are correct there may be more than one answer. A. The driver must obtain the personal authority of the signaller before making any movement to recouple. B. The driver must consult Hitachi maintenance control before attempting to recouple. C. The driver can be recouple the units if they stop 10mtrs of each other. D. The rear unit will stop but the front unit will carry on. E. The driver must ask the guard to get authority of the signaller before any movement to attempt re-coupling

Answer 39

A. The driver must obtain the personal authority of the signaller before making any movement to recouple. B. The driver must consult Hitachi maintenance control before attempting to recouple.

Question 40

Snow brake When is the snow brake available? A. Temperature is below 4’ B. CPBC is in brake C. Speed is more than 12mph D. Snow button has been pressed again E. Speed is less than 12mph F. After 30 mins of use G. CPBC is in power or coast H. External temperature is above 10’ for 4 mins

Answer 40

A. Temperature is below 4’ C. Speed is more than 12mph G. CPBC is in power or coast

Question 41

Snow brake (2) When is the snow brake NOT available/released? A. Temperature is below 4’ B. CPBC is in brake C. Speed is more than 12mph D. Snow button has been pressed again E. Speed is less than 12mph F. After 30 mins of use G. CPBC is in power or coast H. External temperature is above 10’ for 4 mins

Answer 41

B. CPBC is in brake D. Snow button has been pressed again E. Speed is less than 12mph F. After 30 mins of use H. External temperature is above 10’ for 4 mins