AUTO & LEADING EDP OPERATION

Question 1

What happens, when in AUTO, and doors are not enabled in a station?

Answer 1

The station won’t be serviced

Question 2

If CCC calls you during a safety critical operation at DCP or EDP, what are your options?

Answer 2

Stop procedure and pick up or wait, by finishing the procedure then pick up

Question 3

Give me 4 ways to remain alert so that you don’t fall victim of auto-pilot?

Answer 3

1. Opening windows
2. Standing if working from the Leading EDP
3. Moving around the train
4. Making personalised announcements

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Train Dispatch Corridor?

Answer 4

To identify the area to be checked during the train dispatch

Question 5

Tell me the elements that make up a Train Dispatch Corridor?

Answer 5

1. 0.88m from the train body
2. The gap between the platform and the train
3. The full length of the train
4. At least the height of the doors

Question 6

How should you monitor the platform from Leading EDP?

Answer 6

1. Observe the platform as you approaching the station
2. Once docked, monitor the TDC continually using mirrors or monitors (Z- scan)
3. Once RTD, check all doors from top to bottom and TDC
4. Make announcements for people to stand clear and when safe close the doors

Question 7

What are the purpose of TRAIN SAFETY CHECKS?

Answer 7

The final check carried out before pressing CTD at the DCP or START train at leading EDP

Question 8

What are 5 things you MUST consider when doing TRAIN SAFETY CHECKS?

Answer 8

1. All doors are closed
2. Nobody is trapped in the doors e.g. clothing
3. Nothing is trapped on or touching the outside of the train
4. There are no risks on the platform that could affect the safe the departure of the train
5. It is safe to depart the train

Question 9

What are 3 you take into account when a passenger is in the train the dispatch corridor?

Answer 9

1. Proximity and behaviour when close to the train prior to dispatch
2. The demographic of the passenger
3. Vulnerable persons (including under the influence)

Question 10

Name 4 other behaviours you would consider when carrying out a train safety checks

Answer 10

1. People running towards the train
2. People running along the edge of the platform
3. Trying to open the doors when already closed
4. Standing very close to the platform edge

Question 11

What should you do if you see anybody within or enter the TDC that may pose a risk to safe dispatch?

Answer 11

1. STOP IMMEDIATELY
2. Restart when safe
3. You must do FULL TRAIN SAFETY checks must be completed before train dispatched

Question 12

EXPLAIN A DOOR PROCEDURE AT DCP IN AUTO

Answer 12

1. When at a station, open passenger door and energise DCP
2. Monitor TDC continually, observing passengers
3. Once RTD received, visually check full length of the platform
4. Visually check inside the train for passenger alighting
5. Make announcements asking customers to stand clear of doors
6. When Safe to do so, press COD, observing all doors close correctly
7. Once doors closed carry out TRAIN SAFETY CHECKS
8. When safe to do so, press CTD
9. Once PSA door closed, check ADC illuminated
10. Turn key to “N” position
11. As train moves off, hold key in N for 10 seconds
12. If Passenger alarm is sounded within 10 seconds, STOP THE TRAIN

Question 13

STATE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD PERFORM LEADING EDP OPERATION

Answer 13

1. Operational restrictions
2. Passenger loadings
3. Observing the tracks for safety reasons

Question 14

EXPLAIN LEADING EDP OPERATION DUE TO PASSENGER LOADINGS

Answer 14

1. Remove keys from LOCAL and close EDP cover
2. Go to nearest DCP to get a full view of the platform
3. Carry out full door procedure from DCP
4. Return to leading EDP on completion of door procedure
5. This includes the 10 seconds

Question 15

EXPLAIN COMPULSORY LEADING EDP OPERATION

Answer 15

1. Remove keys from Local and close EDP cover
2. Go to the nearest DCP to get full view of the platform
3. Carry full door procedure at DCP
4. Apply INHIBIT at DCP
5. Open EDP cover and select LOCAL
6. Recheck the TDC to ensure it is safe to depart
7. When safe to do so clear INHIBIT at EDP

Question 16

Name 5 things that could be seen at platform issues

Answer 16

1. Reduce lighting or no lighting
2. Damage to infrastructure
3. Too much littler or spillage
4. Anti-social behaviour
5. Vulnerable passengers

Question 17

What 4 pieces of equipment must Platform Dispatcher have on them?

Answer 17

1. Radio
2. PSA Key bunch
3. Hi-Viz
4. PSA notebook

Question 18

EXPLAIN TRAIN DISPATCH USING PLATFORM STAFF

Answer 18

1. Train dispatcher must be at leading end of the platform
2. Dispatcher must acknowledge VO by raising one hand
3. Dispatcher must observe TDC continually
4. When train receives RTD, dispatcher must decide when to give VO indication to close doors
5. Dispatcher must make announcements advising to stand clear
6. Dispatcher must give VO signal to close doors by raising one hand with thumb up or display paddle showing CLOSE DOORS
7. VO must do announcement to stand clear of doors
8. Once doors are closed and ADC illuminated, VO must give dispatcher one raised hand signal
9. Train dispatcher must complete train safety checks before advising it is safe to depart
10. If safe to depart, dispatcher will raise both hands with both thumbs up or show a paddle displaying DEPART TRAIN
11. VO will acknowledge by raising one hand after pressing START
12. Dispatcher must keep paddle up or both raised hands with thumbs up until the train is out of the confines of the platform
13. VO must be ready press emergency button within 10 seconds of leaving platform

Question 19

What would be your initial steps if NO ADC at a station?

Answer 19

1. Re-enable platform side doors and check platform train interface looking for obstructions
2. Make announcements and close doors

Question 20

If the initial actions fail when NO ADC at a station, what should you do next?

Answer 20

1. Place INHIBIT and walk to affected door
2. Log in notebook
3. If no obstruction, contact CCC and explain ADC issue
   3a. If faulty doors found, contact CCC and give: LOCATION, VEHICLE NUMBER, DOOR NUMBERS AND NATURE OF FAULT
4. If fault found, isolate doors
   4a. if not fault found, CCC will advise you to check PERH/PERV

Question 21

NAME 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN MONITORING TRAIN PERFORMANCE

WHAT WOULD YOU IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY?

Answer 21

1. Slippery surface
2. Excessive rubbish or spillages
3. Bodily fluids
4. Broken glass bottles or broken windows
5. Abnormal noises or smell

REPORT TO CCC IMMEDIATELY

Question 22

1. WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IF YOUR TRAIN IS NON-STOPPING AT STATION/S?
2. WHAT ARE THE CCC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS SCENARIO?

Answer 22

1a. Must be at leading EDP
1b. If customers on board must make announcements
1c. Max speed if in AUTO/ATP MANUAL is 50kph
1d. Must sound horn for 2 seconds on approaching station

2. To advise you of all the station/s that will be non-stopping

Question 23

1. WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN WRONG ROADING?
2. WHAT ARE THE CCC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS SCENARIO?

Answer 23

1a. Must be at leading EDP and remain there until train has door correctly and doors have enabled
1b. Sound horn on approach
1c. Door procedure must be carried out DCP
1d. If continuing WRONG ROAD, apply INHIBIT when ADC ON, return to EDP and clear INHIBIT before departing

2. CCC must advise you if it is one station or more

Question 24

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE?

Answer 24

To ensure that there are no customers on board when entering the depot, siding or CROSSHARBOUR HEADSHUNT

Question 25

NAME THE LOCATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. HEADSHUNTS 2. SIDINGS 3. SERVICE INTO TVA AT BED FROM 4 SERVICE INTO TVA AT POD FROM

Answer 25

1. BANK AND CROSSHARBOUR 2. TOG, ROV, CAT, STR 3. BEC & GAR 4. POP & ALS

Question 26

EXPLAIN OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE - NORMAL AUTO OPERATION

Answer 26

1. Make OUT OF SERVICE announcement at penultimate station 2. Make OUT OF SERVICE announcement at TERMINAL STATION 3. Carry out door procedure at DCP (furthest car from entering depot etc) 4. Apply INHIBIT at DCP when ADC is lit 5. Walk to END DOOR furthest car from depot etc 6. Walk through the train to EDP facing depot etc 7. Ensure all customers have left the train 8. Any customers still on board let them out through CREW ACCESS DOOR (find out from CCC if CAD leads to SDO walkway before letting them out) 9. Carry out security checks and ensure no lost property 10. Once at Leading EDP, release INHIBIT and depart into depot etc. 11. Remain at leading EDP until train docks on TVA 12. Change radio channel and contact DC 13. Confirm location (TVA), leading vehicle number, signal number and aspect 14. Do not select E/S until DC has confirmed route into depot

Question 27

EXPLAIN OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE - LEADING EDP OPERATION

Answer 27

1. Make OUT OF SERVICE announcement at PENULTIMATE station 2. Make OUT OF SERVICE announcement at TERMINAL STATION 3. Remove keys from EDP, close cover and apply INHIBIT at DCP 4. Walk along the platform to the set of doors FURTHEST from entrance to depot etc 5. Walk to the END DOOR FURTHEST from the entrance to depot etc 6. Carry out door procedure, apply INHIBIT once ADC is lit 7. Walk to the END DOOR FURTHEST from the entrance to depot etc 8. Ensure all customers have left the train 9. Any customers on board to be let out through CREW ACCESS DOOR 10. Once at leading EDP, release INHIBIT and depart into siding

Question 28

When can the BANK 10 PROCEDURE take place?

Answer 28

1. Only required if in E/S MODE 2. Or if train has to be left in Bank Headshunt

Question 29

DESCRIBE BANK 10 PROCEDURE WHEN IN AUTO

Answer 29

1. When leaving SHADWELL make OUT OF SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 2. Arrive at BANK 10 in any vehicle 3. Check carriage visually by walking towards one of coupled ends 4. Check carriage visually through windows 5. Make announcement that train is OUT OF SERVICE 6. Carry out door procedure from vehicle you arrived in 7. Remain in the same vehicle into Headshunt 8. When in Headshunt make another announcement that train is about to return to Bank 9. Remain in same vehicle when returning to Bank 9 10. If less than 1 minute on PID, stay in same vehicle and depart 11. If more than 1 minute, you can change vehicle

Question 30

DESCRIBE BANK 10 PROCEDURE DUE TO PASSENGER LOADINGS (OPTIONAL EDP SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS FROM 2000)

Answer 30

1. Arrive at Bank 10 at Leading EDP 2. Do not change vehicles at Bank 3. Carry out door procedure from vehicle you are on 4. Depart into Bank Headshunt in same vehicle 5. Change vehicle either at Bank 9 or at Shadwell

Question 31

DESCRIBE BANK 10 PROCEDURE WHEN PERSONNEL IN BANK HEADSHUNT

Answer 31

1. Arrive at Bank 10 at Leading EDP 2. Carry out visual checks in from vehicle 3. Carry out door procedure at DCP in leading vehicle 4. Apply INHIBIT at DCP when ADC is lit 5. Return to leading EDP, clear INHIBIT and depart into BANK HEADSHUNT 6. Remain at Leading EDP until train arrives in Bank Headshunt 7. Change ends in Bank Headshunt

Question 32

What does ALL PANELS OFF mean and when is it generally used?

Answer 32

It means NO DRIVING MODE SELECTED, generally used for OUTSTABLING

Question 33

DESCRIBE HOW YOU WOULD OUTSTABLE A TRAIN

Answer 33

1. Once train is empty, ensure all doors are closed 2. With permission from controller select E/S 3. Wait 5 seconds 4. Remove keys 5. Leave train via crew access door 6. Secure train by placing INHIBIT AT DCP before leaving

Question 34

DESCRIBE HOW YOU WOULD RESET VOBC WHILST ON MAINLINE

Answer 34

1. Go to a set of doors close to any EDP 2. Carry out door procedure when safe to do so 3. With or without RTD 4. Once ADC is lit, apply INHIBIT at DCP 5. Carry out VOBC reset 6. The ZVD light may not extinguish on vehicle you are on 7. Return to DCP, clear INHIBIT and complete door procedure