Railway Fundamentals 01 - General Duties Flashcards
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If you fail to sign on for duty and can’t be contacted, what will you be marked as?
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AWOL
Absent Without Leave
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Who do you report to when you are unfit for work?
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DAO - Driver Allocation Officer
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What is the preferred minimum notification period if you need to call in sick/absent?
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2 hours
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As a trainee on course consolidation phase, what is the process to sign on? (3)
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- Call DAO - 9610 7631
- Provide Name, Employee No, Sign On & Sign Off times
- Confirm with DAO that you are a trainee and advise OJT name you are rostered to work with
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What do you need to advise the DAO if you are rostered on for other duties?
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You need to advise that you are on Special Duties
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What equipment do you need to carry while on Duty? (15)
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All of the Above
- Safety Vest
- Mobile
- Controller Keys
- HCMT access card
- Tri-key
- Validated Protec Cliq (Abloy) 5P, V29P, 28P keys
- X-trapolis park brake key
- Pen
- Hard copy paper of shifts
- TMM book
- Multi Prep Docket book
- 15 Driver Relief Authority & Train Authority
- 15 Alternative Proceed Authorities
- Watch
- Torch
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How are notices distributed to drivers? (2)
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- Paperlite App
- Physical Noticeboards at all sign on locations
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What do Principal Drivers do? (3)
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- 24hr help desk to provide drivers support
- Conduct Assessments on trainee drivers
- Conduct Audits on Qualified Drivers
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Who can you obtain clarification from regarding policies, procedures and processes?
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Principal Drivers
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What do you need to do to ensure you follow correct procedures for passenger safety at departure? (3)
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- Properly release saloon doors
- Not prematurely close doors on passengers and their belongings
- Not depart ahead of time
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What is the Driver Duty of care? Safety (3)
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- Safety to themselves
- Safety to the public
- Safety to the Collegues
12
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What legislation is a driver required to comply with under the duty of care? (3)
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- OHS Act 2004
- Transport Act Section 29
- 1994 Book of Rules & Operating Procedures
13
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When will the rosters be posted for the next week?
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Thursdays
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What information is available on the Front Page of the Roster Book? (13)
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- All of the Above -
- Times drivers are rostered for relief
- What to do if relief N/A
- Need to Prep and stable a train
- What platform trains depart at
- Station name abbreviations
- Train & vehicle accidents
- Phone numbers
- Basic train running times
- Time allocations for Outstations
- Time allocations for FSS
- Off Roster
- Availability guidelines
- Return distances from FSS
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Is the Drive Roster Book an essential tool to allow drivers to be at work, on time and to be aware of work allocated throughout the day?
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Yes
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What are the key roles of a Duty Manager? (3)
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- Co-ordinate injury management of drivers & other staff
- Manage drivers after traumatic events and incidents
- Provide management presence after hours
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Who do you report trips, slips & falls to?
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Duty Manager
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What are DAO’s responsible for? (4)
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- Ensuring all trains have drivers allocated to them
- Re-allocate drivers when there are network disruptions
- Inform drivers of altered runs and platform changes
- Implement roster & shift changes on short notice
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What do you need to do when handing over a train? (2)
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- Advise the condition of the train and any defects that will impact operation
- Inform the Relieving Drive of any Safety Critical documentation
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What happens if the relief driver is on the opposite end of the platform, do you have to complete a handover?
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The relieved driver is not required to go to the other end to inform the driver unless time permits or it’s of a Safety Critical Nature.
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Who do you contact if the relief driver is not there?
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DAO
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Can you leave a train unattended?
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No - contact the DAO
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If you are the relieving driver, what do you need to ensure? (2)
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- Be in position at the time and location required by the roster
- Inspect Train Malfunction Messages (TMM) and Cab notices
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How can a driver confirm they are operating to the scheduled timetable?
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Observing the departure time on the Drivers Display Unit on the train.
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When can you observe the departure time on the Drivers Display Unit?
When it's safe to do so.
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What does a Driver need to ensure they do when operating a train? (3)
- Keep a good look out
- Pay attention to & obey all fixed, hand, detonating and flag signals
- Observe their train is following safely behind at all times
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If a train is stopped other than at a signal, what is the Drivers duty?
That no one is attempting to board or alight from the train before proceeding.
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If you are stopped at a platform that you were not scheduled to stop at and the fixed signal is showing STOP, what must you ensure before you proceed? (2)
- Fixed signal is at PROCEED
- Checked to ensure no one is attempting to board or alight the train
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What must you do in poor visibility when it comes to approaching fixed signals?
Approach them cautiously.
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What is one of the only time you can complete an unauthorised stop?
If a Track Maintenance inspector is conducting track patrol duties and needs to detrain. It's done from the leading can area between stations.
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What is a drivers responsibility at a junction?
That the correct route is set at the junction.
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What do you need to do if the fixed signal is not at PROCEED at least 15 seconds prior to the right departure time? (Siemens & Xtrap)
Reverser is placed into the neutral position and contact Signaler as to reason for delay.
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What do you need to do if the fixed signal is not at PROCEED at least 15 seconds prior to the right departure time? (Comeng)
Reverser is placed into the OFF position and contact Signaler as to reason for delay.
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When do you have to report a delay and who to?
- Over 3 minutes
- TC
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What are the extra risks when running an empty car on the line? (4)
- Restrictive signal aspects
- Pedestrians and vehicle unaware of the unscheduled service
- Potential for PAE (Proceed Authority Exceeded)
- Potential for loss of concentration
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What are the times when Station Staff will ensure the train is clear of passengers and give the driver the All-Right hand signal? (3)
Running Empty Cars
- At FSS
- At locations where the train will be departing in the same direction
- When the driver of the arriving train is relieved at the opposite end
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If station staff give you the All-Right signal to indicate that the train is clear of passengers, what must you ensure?
That you have the PROCEED signal before moving the train.
Station staff will give you the signal to advise the train is empty, not when you are able to move it.
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When does a Driver need to ensure a train is empty? (3)
- When they are changing ends and shunting in the opposite direction
- Stabling at a platform
- Train related fault - eg critical fault and no station staff available
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On average, for a train that's stopping all stations, what speed will it approximately be travelling at?
40km/h
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If you are following a train while empty, what speed should you travel at?
40km/h or half of the track speed
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If you are running an empty train, what must you obey while driving the train?
Act under any signal aspects encountered.
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When a track is clear, you aren't following any trains and the signal aspects are consistently Clear Normal Speed, how fast can you travel?
- At or near track speed but being fully aware that any signal may be displaying a different aspect
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When do you have to exercise caution when driving an empty train? (3)
Around:
- Stations
- Pedestrian Crossings
- Level Crossings
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What can you do to help reduce the risk of an accident occurring when driving an empty train through stations, pedestrian and level crossings? (3)
- Use a long whistle
- Put headlights on High Beams
- Reduce the speed of the train
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How long do you have to hold the release button for the doors so that they open?
2 seconds
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When a train is stopped at a station with a fixed signal at DANGER, what must you do? (3)
- Place the reverser to OFF or NEUTRAL
- Ensure the brakes are applied
- Ensure the Marker Light switch is set to White
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When stopping at a station, what is the colour of the rectangle painted on the platform for an UP train?
Yellow
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When stopping at a station, what is the colour of the rectangle painted on the platform for an DOWN train?
White
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Who is responsible for initiating right time departures of trains when there is no assistance of platform staff?
Driver
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What type of stop do you need to make if you are moving out of the platform and notice a dangerous situation or observe a STOP handle signal?
Emergency Stop and ascertain the situation.
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When can you leave after an emergency stop has been completed?
(moving out of the platform and notice a dangerous situation or observe a STOP handle signal)
When it is safe to do so or on receipt of ALL RIGHT hand signal and PROCEED aspect is shown at the signal.
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When can you start the departure sequence?
15 seconds before the scheduled departure time.
- Check Proceed aspect is on signal
- Look along the train
- If no passengers are entraining or detraining close saloon doors
- Depart
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Can platform staff assist with departing trains?
Yes, they will advise when all passengers are clear of the doors and provide and ALL RIGHT hand signal.
Does not mean you can leave, need to check the signal first for Proceed Aspect.
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What will platform staff do if they need to hold or stop a train?
- STOP hand signal will be shown (RED flag or light)
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If Platform staff have given a STOP hand signal, when can a driver leave?
When the ALL RIGHT hand signal is given but need to ensure PROCEED aspect is given as per the signals.
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Can you re-release the doors if they have been closed for departure? (2)
- Only when there is a dangerous or emergency situation
- Whistle is defective
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When do you complete a FULL cab unattended procedure? (3)
- Assisting passengers with special needs boarding using the secondary saloon doors
- When a driver is required to be more than 3 meters from the front of the train
- When leave the train on a platform
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When do you complete a Modified cab unattended procedure? (2)
- Assisting passengers with special needs using the first saloon door
- Remaining within the vicinity of the cab (within 3 meters)
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How do you define the vicinity of the cab in unattended CAP procedure?
Within 3 meters of the front of the train and only when assisting Passengers with special needs to the rear of the first saloon door.
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Who should you contact if the Home Signal is a STOP position and is causing a delay?
Controlling Signaller
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If Platform Staff fail to conduct PA announcements, can you delay the departure of the train?
No
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If a train is running ahead of schedule and you are being held to time by fixed signals, can you move the train from it's original stopping point on the platform?
No, you need to wait until the fixed signal is placed to PROCEED or when authorised to move by the Signaller.
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At what locations are there White Departure Indicator Lights? (3)
- FSS Platform 14
- Showgrounds (Up Trains)
- Flemington Racecourse Platforms 1 & 2
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What do Lights OFF on a White Departure Lights mean?
Train not to depart.
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What do Lights ON in STEADY mode on a White Departure Lights mean? (3)
- Passenger requirements are completed.
- Ensure PROCEED aspect on fixed signal provided
- Train can depart
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What do Light change from steady and begin FLASHING on a White Departure Lights mean? (4)
- Driver makes emergency stop
- Understand why the emergency stop was called
- Once ready departure lights change back to STEADY mode to indicate you are able to depart
- Check PROCEED Aspect is given
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What happens if the front of the train has stopped beyond the departure lights in a Emergency Stop situation for White Departure indicators?
Station staff will provide the driver the ALL RIGHT hand single (using white flag/light) from the end of the platform
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If White Departure Lights are inoperative, who will advise if you can depart the platform?
Station staff will give the ALL RIGHT hand signal (white flag/light) from a prominent position on the platform
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What does Stopping Short on a Platform mean?
Train stops short of the appropriate stopping mark on the platform.
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Can you open the saloon doors if you stop short on a platform?
No
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What do you need to do if you stop short on a platform? (6)
1. Make PA announcement
2. Ensure passengers on platform are clear prior to moving the train
3. Sound a long horn prior to moving
4. Move the train to the appropriate stopping mark
5. Release the saloon doors
6. Resume normal running
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What do you need to do if you overshoot (Aborted Stop) stopping at a station?
Report the event to TC and fill in a Train Driver Incident Report.
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If you overshoot (aborted stop) a platform when a signal is at DANGER or a level crossing is unprotected at the departure end of a platform what do you need to do?
Every attempt to be made to stop prior to the signal or crossing including use of the Emergency Brakes
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What do you need to do if you overshoot a platform (think you are going to make it but go to far and stop) ?
Report the event to Train Controller and fill in a Train Driver Incident Report.
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Do you use the emergency brakes if you miss a platform? (3)
No unless:
- There is a Signal at DANGER at the departure end of the platform that they may overrun
- There is an unprotected level crossing at the departure end of the platform
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If you overshoot a platform and there is a Signal at DANGER at the departure end of the platform or an unprotected level crossing at the departure end of the platform, what do you need to do? (4)
Make all attempts to stop the train including use of the Emergency Brakes
- Place the brake controller handle into the EMERGENCY position
- DO NOT release the brake from the EMERGENCY position until the train has been brought to a stand.
If approaching a level crossing and boom barriers have not yet descended or are not fully descended, warn pedestrians and motorist by sounding a series of emergency whistles and switching the headlights continuously between HIGH and LOW beams.
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What type of incidents do you need to report relating to platforms? (4)
1. Stopping short of a platform
2. Overshooting a platform
3. Aborting a stop
4. Failing to stop at a platform
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How do you define a special needs passenger? (4)
A passenger who because of:
- age
- disability
- illness
- pregnancy
has a special need to travel in seat.
Includes the carer of that person so that they can provide continuing assistance.
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What legislation covers special needs passengers?
Transport (Ticketing and Conduction) Regulations 2005
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What type of special needs passengers or carers may require the use of the ramp?
People with:
- Wheelchairs
- Walking Frames
- Crutches
- Prams conveying kids
- Mobility Aids
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If you are assisting a special needs passenger with the use of a ramp, what can unattended process must you following?
Modified cab unattended procedure
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a Comeng & Xtrap?
Primary Saloon Doors 1 & 6 of the leading motor.
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a Siemens train?
Primary Saloon Doors 1 & 4 of the leading motor.
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a HCMT train?
Primary Saloon Doors 1 & 2 of the leading motor.
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a Comeng & Xtrap if the primary doors are unavailable?
Secondary Saloon Doors 2 & 5 of the leading motor
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a Siemens train if the primary doors are unavailable?
Secondary Saloon Doors 1 & 4 of the leading centre motor.
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What saloon doors are used to entrain passengers with special needs on a HCMT train if the primary doors are unavailable?
Secondary Saloon Doors 1& 2 DMp Car)
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Where can special needs passengers request assistance to Entrain on the platform?
3 or 6 car mark.
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What do you need to do to determine how a special needs person communicates to be able to determine where they are going?
- Establish how they say YES and NO
- Ask YES or NO questions
- Read out a list of station names in order until they say yes
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How do you remind yourself where a special needs person needs to stop?
Write it down on a sticky note and place it in a prominent position.
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What do you need to do on a Comeng when securing a terminating train and relief is at the opposite end when a special needs passenger is on board?
- Brake controller to be moved to the left in EMERGENCY until after the passenger has been assisted off and the cab is isolated
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What do you need to do on a Siemens, Xtrap & HCMT when securing a terminating train and relief is at the opposite end when a special needs passenger is on board?
- Emergency stop button must be activated until after the passenger has been assisted off and the can is isolated.
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What should you do if the ramp is found unserviceable? (2)
- Exchange it with a center motor ramp at the first opportunity
- Report as per the FMP
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If there is a train scheduled to connect with an arriving bus service and it's running late, do you hold the train so the passengers can make it?
No, unless it's the last service of the night.
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Who cleans up any mess their pet makes?
The passenger who owns the animal.
