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Safeworking books 1 - 4 Flashcards

1
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What two methods a Train Authority be received by a driver, and what are the circumstances of each method?

A
  • Handed by Signaller at a locally-controlled location
  • Dictated to a driver when at a remotely-controlled location
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What are the two exceptions to requiring a Train Authority if a train is required to return to the rear due to obstruction?

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  • Within station limits
  • Within Metrol-controlled area (not MURL)
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3
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What are the three scenarios that might require a Train Authority?

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  • Obstruction
  • Assisting a disabled train
  • Safeworking system failure
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4
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According to the 1994 Book of Rules, how must a Train Authority be completed by a driver? (6)

A
  • Black or blue ink
  • Block letters
  • On prescribed form
  • No erasures/alterations/abbreviations
  • Brief and clear
  • Only essential info
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5
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Train Authorities must contain the: (11)
(Don’t have to memorise whole list, but good to be familiar)

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  • Train Authority number
  • Date
  • Time
  • TDN
  • Number/class lead motor
  • Transmission location
  • Train destination
  • Further details
  • Train Controller’s name
  • Repeated back OK time
  • (In case of rescue, location and length of disabled train and direction of rescue)
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6
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What must a driver do if the instructions on a Train Authority are unclear?

A

Confer with the Train Controller

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7
Q

How many Train Authorities must a driver cary?

A

15

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8
Q

When would a driver need to verify a Train Authority? (2)

A
  • Driver does not receive a Train Authority from the Train Controller/Signaller directly
  • A relief driver is sent out to relieve another driver on the train
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9
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How does a Driver demonstrate on their Train Authority form that it’s been verified?

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They must write the word VERIFIED, and note the time, date and their signature on the face of the form

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10
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When it is necessary to use a train to protect a return rescuing “wrong-line” train on a Train Authority, where is the protecting train to be placed?

A

100m from the limit of of where the wrong-line movement will go

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11
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Who oversees/issues the Train Authority outside the Metrol-controlled area if a train is performing a “wrong-line” rescue and needs to be protected by another train?

A

Senior Network Controller

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12
Q

When a rear-rescuing train arrives at the location signal box, how far must it be stopped before the outer-most set of points?

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100m

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13
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If a train travelling on a Train Authority also becomes disabled, what would the next relief driver need?

A

The original Train Authority would need to be cancelled, and a new Train Authority issued.

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14
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When acting under a Train Authority, can the Train Controller ask you to change direction mid-manoevre?

A

Yes, but you would need to cancel that Train Authority and receive a new one

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15
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Who can authorise a train driver to operate Dual Control Point Machines (DCPMs) or Electro-Hydraulic Point Machines (EHPMs)?

A

The Controlling Signaller or Train Controller

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16
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Can a driver authorise themselves to operate Dual Control Point Machines?

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No

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17
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If a driver is instructed to use DCPMs, who is responsible for securing them afterwards?

A

The driver

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18
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What can happen if the driver fails to secure DCPMs after use?

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Gunzals will play with them and cause an accident

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19
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What is the objective of the DCPMs and EHPMs? (2)

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  • Enable points to be operated either remotely or by a signaller
  • In case of failure, to allow a driver or Competent Employee to operate points
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20
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What are the two levers on DCPMs?

A
  • Selector Lever (smaller)
  • Hand Throw Lever (bigger)
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21
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What are the two positions on a DCPM Selector lever, and what do they control?

A
  • Motor
  • Hand

The Motor position provides the signaller remote control of the points, and prevents manual operation

The Hand position prevents remote operation of points in event of a failure, and holds the signals governing movement of the points at Stop.

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22
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What are the two positions on a DCPM Hand Throw Lever, and what do they indicate?

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  • Normal (Points set for main line)
  • Reverse (Points set for diverging track)
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23
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With DCPM, where must the Selector Lever be placed in order for the Hand Throw Lever to be manually operated?

A
  • Hand
24
Q

Under DCPM, what are the Normal positions of the Selector and Hand Throw levers?

A
  • Motor (Selector)
  • Normal (Hand Throw)
25
Q

When a DCPM is placed in the “Hand” position, what happens to all the signals applicable to that point machine?

A

They will be secured in the Danger position

26
Q

What is the function of a Hand Locking Bar and where can they be located?

A

It secures point blades from moving.
Located in centre of track on sleeper, or adjacent to point machine

27
Q

What padlock is used on Hand Locking Bars?

A

5p

28
Q

When can a driver use a Hand Locking Bar?

A

When instructed to do so by Controlling Signaller or Train Controller

29
Q

To operate a Hand Locking Bar, a driver must: (6)

A
  • Be instructed to do so
  • Ensure points are laying correctly
  • (if necessary) have Reactive Track Access
  • Unlock hand locking bar with 5p
  • Lift bar against point blade to hold it in position
  • Padlock the locking bar in its new position
30
Q

What does EHPM stand for?

A

Electro-Hydraulic Point Machine

31
Q

Where is the manual on a EHPM located?

A

Under the lid

32
Q

What three mechanical things will be found under the lid of an EHPM

A
  • Power/Manual switch
  • Red directional controller
  • Pump handle socket
33
Q

Where can the pump handle/point clip be found?

A

In a nearby labelled cabinet or secured to a nearby sleeper

34
Q

What are the two positions on a Power/Manual Switch, and what do they do?

A
  • Power – allows remote operation of points for normal running
  • Manual – holds associated fixed signals at Danger and allows for manual operation of points
35
Q

What are the three positions on a Directional Control Lever?

A
  • Normal
  • Centre
  • Reverse
36
Q

When authorised, how does a driver operate the EHPM? (5)

A
  • Open hinged lid and read instructions
  • Move Power/Manual switch for Manual
  • Move the Directional Control Lever as required and hold in positon
  • Insert pump handle/pull from socket
  • Pump handle until points fully locked
37
Q

Once a driver has manually operated the EHPM, should a driver return the Power/Manual switch to Power?

A

No, this must be performed by a Signal Maintenance Technician

38
Q

Where might a driver encounter EHPMs?

A

Cranbourne sidings

39
Q

When are Point Clips required to be used?

A

When facing movements are required over points when there is no point-detection available

40
Q

How does a driver secure EHPM manually operated points once they are in position? (4)

A
  • Move pump handle to vertical/remove handle
  • Leave Power/Manual switch in Manual
  • Close hinged lid and secure w/ 5p padlock
  • Apply handlocking bar
41
Q

What is the term “Set Back” used to describe?

A

When a train needs to be driven back in the direction it has come

42
Q

When propelling within a “set-back” manoeuvre, what is the maximum speed a driver is able to propell?

A

15km/h

43
Q

What is the maximum speed allowed when a driver is setting-back over trailing points that are now facing points?

A

15km/h

44
Q

What are the two scenarios that might require a Propelling Set-Back, and what is required to be in the leading cab?

A
  • leading cab driving controls are defective
  • during authorised shunting or zigzag movement

There must be a Competent Employee in leading cab

45
Q

When Propelling during a set-back movement, what must a driver do if they lose communication with the leading cab?

A

Stop immediately

46
Q

In a Siemens, X’Trap or HCMT, what are the three methods of cab-to-cab communication?

A
  • Cab-to-cab intercom
  • DTRS MCN Radio Call
  • Whistle codes
47
Q

Whose permission must be granted before any set back movement may occur within the Metrol-Controlled area*?

(*excluding Jolimont to Clifton Hill (Mernda) or Westgarth (Hurstbridge))

A

Senior Network Controller at Metrol

48
Q

Who has been voted Most Fittest of Class 217 for four weeks in a row?

A

KT

49
Q

If a driver is required to set back within the MURL, what block will be applied and who applies it?

A

Track Block Command, applied by the Area Controller

50
Q

When setting back within the MURL, what authority is needed and who will authorise it?

A

Train authority, dictated by the Area Controller (authorised by the Senior Network Controller, I think)

51
Q

What performing a set-back within the MURL, what must a driver do: (4)

A
  • Stop at every Intermediate Home signal
  • Ensure the number of each Intermediate Home Signal is included on the Train Authority
  • Cut out/raise the leading trip (run on secondary circuit)
  • Ensure speed is no faster than 15km/h
52
Q

What must a driver do when exiting the MURL whilst setting-back? (3)

A
  • Stop at the Home Signal that controls the exit
  • Advise the Area Controller that the train has arrived complete
  • Cut in the leading trip
53
Q

What authority is required for a driver when they are setting-back within Station Limits?

A

Verbal authority from the Signalling Controller

54
Q

What speed is allowed when setting-back (non-propelling)

A

Extreme caution

55
Q
A

Metro Traineeship (31 decks)

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