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Rpute Knowledge WERRIBEE/ WILLIAMSTOWN Flashcards

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1
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What speed from North Melbourne Junction - Newport Sth (KP12)?

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80

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What speed from Newport Sth - Werribee?

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115

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Speed from ALTJ - ALT?

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65

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Speed from ALT - LAV?

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80

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Speed from LAV - Werribee?

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115

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Speed from Newport - Williamstown?

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80

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Speed at Giffard st level crossing?

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50

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Where is bi- directional ABS on Werribee line?

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Between Newport South Junction & Altona Junction

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Where is ATC on Werribee line?

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From ALT junction to Werribee

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Where can drivers be asked to do points on Werribee line?

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At any unattended ATC locations:

Altona Junction
Westona &
Laverton

And at Newport South as a special instruction

LAWNs

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What additional duties does the signaller at Newport carry out?

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Train Controller duties from Altona Junction to Aircraft

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How is Footscray controlled?

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Uncontrolled location
Home signals on Platforms 5 & 6 are in fleeting mode unless Annett key is removed.

When key is removed signals will be at Danger

If needed WSCP can switch in

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Who does points at Williamstown?

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Drivers may be asked to operate DCPM points

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Who controls SKN?

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WSCP @ Metrol remotely controls SKN but it can be switch out.
(Metrol)

*If detained without an illuminated A contact WSCP

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At Footscray, which platforms take you to and from WERRIBEE & WILLIAMSTOWN?

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Platforms 5 & 6

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Are drivers permitted to operate Annett key @ FSY?

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No

A competent employee can with permission from WSCP @ Metrol

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How to DOWN terminate at FSY

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  • ARR PL6
  • CH/ ends w C/E
  • PUSH DOWN b/y ANNETT key locked crossover
  • Drive to Pl 5 with GREEN HAND SIG. once points are set
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How to UP terminate at FSY?

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ARR pl 5
CH/ ends on plat
When points are set GREEN hand sig. will be displayed
Drive down through crossover

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Where does Newport control?

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NPT & NPT W/shops & sidings
ALTJ
WTO
LAV.
WILLIAMSTOWN

LAWN & W

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How are we routed to Williamstown & Altona Junction/ Werribee?

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Normal aspect - Williamstown
Medium aspect- ALTJ / WER

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How do we DOWN terminate @ NPT?

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ARR pl 2
CH/ends
go UP with asp

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How to UP terminate from WER @ NPT?

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ARR Pl 1
CH/ ends
Go down w asp

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How to UP terminate coming from WILLIAMSTOWN @ NPT pl 1 ?

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ARR pl 1
SHUNT into ALT sidings
CH/ ends (in b/w roads 1 & 2 OR in 3 car train)
Redock into pl 2

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How to UP TERMINATE from Williamstown pl 2 @ NPT?

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ARR pl 2
CH/ ends
Go DOWN

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ALTONA SIDINGS stabling procedures
2 sidings Siding 1 - 1 x 6 Siding 2 - 1 x 3 (a thru siding can be used for goods rail traffic) - has a HS & derail block & crowder at UP end to prevent a Metro train fouling the Goods lines. - terminal 🛑 sign at Up end of 2 siding. Acc from NPT (both platforms)
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NPT SIDINGS AND WORKSHOPS
Sidings: LOW roads 3-8 HIGH ROADS roads 9-12 & 13 - 17 (can acc from UP or DOWN from NPTS) W/shops sidings 1-6 (1,2 & 3 are 2 x 6 car) Siding 4 - death star ALL ROADS HOLD 1x 6 car trains Unless otherwise specified Acc both platforms at NPT station
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NPT sidings shunting neck procedure
Train must arrive onto bitumen pad prior to signal in order to be activated When arriving into neck Blue cats eyes with white sleepers for Stopping mark
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What is the speed at NPS in foggy weather?
10
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What is the rule regarding stopping mark at NPTW?
Non qualified Drivers must not pass stopping marks under any circumstances
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Newport Workshops stabling procedures?
Sidings 1, 2 & 3 = 2 x 6 car Siding 4 = 1 x 6 car Sidings 5 & 6 = we don’t use
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Where does a driver need to stop at Williamstown ?
So the cut out area is in line with the wheel chair access (as close as possibly to the bridge ahead)
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Where does bi- directional safesystem begin?
At signal NSP 164 @ NPT STH JN
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How will a driver pass the signal (210 & 212) at stop when there is a Failure of Points / detection at Altona Junction AND prior to inspecting the points?
Basic answer: Get an ATC SCO and then drive to points to check and operate DCPM to hand Long answer: Signaller may issue a ATC SCO prior to passing signal, then driver may endorse the caution order after being advised by signaller Driver can then drive to the points inspect and operates DCPM’s in normal weather conditions (Points are too far from signal on a bridge)
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Routing @ ALTJ
Down EAST line - ⬆️ to EAST line ⬅️ to ALT loop Down WEST line - to West Line - NORMAL speed asp To ALT loop - MEDIUM speed asp ATC HD (DOWN trains, EAST line) Low sp. caution on HD 220 is for unwired siding UP from Altona loop To West line - ⬅️ To EAST line - ➡️
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What authorities are required to pass defective signals at WESTONA (Altona loop) ?
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How to DOWN terminate at WESTONA?
ARR. Pl2 - CH/ ends w modified ATCSCO, DRIVE UP TO ALT OR PL 2 - CH/ ends, w C/e PUSH OUT b/h UP home arr. sig. 710 Drive to Pl 1 with asp.
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How to UP terminate at WTO ?
ARR pl 1 CH ends W a MOD ATCSCO, DRIVE DOWN to LAV
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Routes at LAVERTON
Pl 1 W - WEST LINE E - EAST LINE L - Altona LOOP PL 2. E & L Pl 3 L - LOOP
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Authority to pass UP signals at Laverton
If you’re going to Altona Loop Line: SCO as they are acting as intermediate home signal protecting points (they have HD signals further up near the single line ) To EAST/ WEST line: ATC SCO as they are now acting asHome departure signals
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How to DOWN EAST LINE terminate at Laverton
ARR PL 1 or 2 CH / end’s and go Pl 1 - 3 routes, pl 2 - 2 routes avail
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DOWN WEST line terminate at Laverton
ARR pl 1 ( there are 3 ways out) CH ENDS go w asp. EAST/ WEST or LOOP
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DOWN ALT LOOP line terminate @ LAV
ARR ANY PL CH/ ends Go w sig. according to departing platform
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Terminating UP WEST LINE at LAV
ARR pl 1 CH ends Go EAST or WEST line with ASP
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Terminating UP EAST LINE @ LAV
ARR Pl 2 OR 3 CH ends Go to EAST LINEONLY w signal aspects
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Terminating at AIRCRAFT DOWN ONLY
ARR pl 1 or 2 CH ends Drive in UP direction
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What must a driver be wary of at WERRIBBE on pl 3?
The signal on DOWN end of platform is with 3 metres of 6 car stopping mark not at the END of the platform and could result in a PAE
47
Where is the last location to diverge from the Main Suburban to the Trough Suburban to Werribee/ Williamstown?
Moonee Ponds Creek Junction
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How do we get to Werribee/ Williamstown from North Melbourne?
From platform 4 or 6 an illuminated letter ‘F’ is required
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Where do EAST / West lines begin?
From Altona Junction towards Werribee
50
What are the terminating locations on the WERRIBEE LINE?
South Kensington Footscray Newport Westona Laverton Aircraft Werribee Sean Fucks Nasty Women Living At Werribee
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The terminating locations on the Williamstown line?
South Kensington Footscray Newport Williamstown
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What are the Stabling locations on the Werribee and Williamstown lines?
ANN Altona sidings Newport Workshops sidings Newport Stabling Sidings (There are no stabling locations specific to the Werribee line)
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Where are high beams required on the Werribee line?
Between Newport and Werribee
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How do you DOWN terminate at Sth Kensington?
Arr pl 2 Ch/ ends Go up with aspect on dwarf & M indicator
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Can we terminate at Altona?
NO
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Who does points at Werribee?
Signaller
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Who controls Werribee?
Werribee
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Are there any stabling locations specific to the WERRIBEE line?
No
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Where is country track force protection from?
Altona Junction (via Mainline) * Altona loop operates under Suburban but still requires high beams.
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Who do we contact for failure of illuminated A at Footscray (signal at stop)?
WSCP ## footnote - they will check if key is out • If its in normal position the signaller will ask driver to inspect points are set • give VERBAL permission to pass according to R1S3 • exchange names

Signals, Safeworking & ROUTE knowledge METRO trainee Train driver (48 decks)

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