Cab Unattended Procedures

Question 1

When must drivers perform cab unattended procedures?

Answer 1

1. Changing ends
2. Assisting special needs passengers
3. Leaving the cab for any reason

Question 2

What must a driver ensure when performing cab unattended?

Answer 2

The train must be secured to prevent unintended movement or unauthorized entry

Question 3

What is the FULL cab unattended procedure for Xtrap?

Answer 3

-PA (if necessary)
MC in COAST
-EMY brake applied status light & BC pressure at EMY (210)
-reverser in NEUTRAL
- marker lights to WHITE (unless Red is req’d)
- take controller all keys, portable radio
- lock cab door & windows

On RETURNING:
- reset trip
- marker lights to AUTO
- radio back in
- check TDN is transferred in fixed radio

Question 4

What is the changing ends procedure (cutting out)?

Answer 4

• MC to COAST
• ensure EMY brake applied status ind. light is on.
• note holding brake pressure increases to EMY brake pressure (cyl)
• RAISE trip
• marker lights to AUTO, saloon lights on, headlights off.
• switch off unnecessary equipment
• reverser NEUTRAL take controller key
• windows/ doors, blinds closed

Check rear: markers RED no headlights
Check cab & all doors are locked
Check along train for obvious defects
Check centre motors secure
Check pantos
Check lights on in all carriages
Check front for correct headboard & marker lights

Question 5

Modified cab unattended procedure

Answer 5

All the same as full cab except the only thing that is different is
You don’t take DTRS or lock doors

Question 6

Where must a special needs passenger be waiting if they wish to be assisted ?

Answer 6

Waiting at 3 or 6 car mark

• Unless an allocated space is not available
• to ensure access to unique facilities
  *to ensure passenger can board AND alight the train.

Question 7

How can a driver ensure passengers with special needs can reach their destination in times of disruption?

Answer 7

Driver will advise Metrol if any passengers will require further assistance

Question 8

When at a terminal location and detraining special needs passengers, how can a driver ensure relief driver doesn’t move the train before passenger exits the train ?

Answer 8

Driver push in the EMY stop button, then reset when finished

Question 9

What is cab unattended procedure for assisting passengers with special needs?

Answer 9

• release doors on plat side
• marker lights to WHITE
• master controller in COAST
• reverser NEUTRAL
• train radio volume up high
• Remove Controller key
• exit cab to platform get ramp out etc.
• define location of exit w passenger
• return ramp
• return to cab insert key
• reminder post it note with exit location
• marker lights AUTO
• reverser FORWARD
• close doors
• DEPART when safe