Sector 3 Road Knowledge Granville - Penrith/Richmond

Question 1

What are the terminating stations between Granville and Emu Plains?

Answer 1

Granville, Parramatta, Seven Hills, Blacktown, St. Marys, Penrith, Emu Plains

Question 2

Where are the fixed reds located between Granville and Emu Plains

Answer 2

Country end platform 5 at Blacktown, country end platform 1 Emu Plains

Question 3

What signage is on the fixed red at Blacktown?

Answer 3

This signal must not be passed at stop without authority of the signaller

Question 4

What is the system of safe-working on the down west main between Granville and Harris Park?

Answer 4

RVDS Two way running

Question 5

Which platform/s can you terminate on at Parramatta?

Answer 5

Platform 3 and 4 (up and down direction)

Question 6

If you accept a turnout signal at platform 4 Seven Hills which platforms can you arrive on at Blacktown?

Answer 6

Platforms 1, 2 and 3

Question 7

When tabled to go to Penrith what assurance do you require before accepting the turnout signal at Seven Hills platform 4?

Answer 7

You need assurance the loop road at Blacktown is clear.

Question 8

What are the PONR for the Richmond branch line on the down main and suburban?

Answer 8

Down main - BN 21 M or 3rd signal after Seven Hills

Down sub - BN 29 S or 4th signal after Seven Hills

Question 9

Which platform/s can you terminate on at Blacktown in the down direction and return directly on the Up?

Answer 9

Platforms 1 – 6

Question 10

When travelling on the down suburban at Seven Hills how would you terminate on platform 5 at Blacktown and return on the up?

Answer 10

Cross over to the up suburban at the 4th signal after Seven Hills BN29S and travel in the wrong direction to Blacktown platform 5 change ends and return on signal

Question 11

Which platform/s can you terminate on at Blacktown in the up direction and return directly on the down?

Answer 11

Platforms 1 - 2 coming from Marayong

Platforms 3 - 4 coming from Doonside

Question 12

Which platform/s at Blacktown will allow you to proceed to Richmond?

Answer 12

Platform 1 and 2

Question 13

Which roads in Blacktown yard are unwired?

Answer 13

No 2 goods siding and perway sidings

Question 14

Under what conditions can you enter No 1 and 2 storage roads at Blacktown coming from Marayong?

Answer 14

The train must be piloted by a standards officer

Question 15

Which platform/s can you terminate on at Seven Hills in the down direction and how do you return on the up?

Answer 15

Platform 3, shunt towards Blacktown clear of signal BN 12 DS and return on the clearance of the signal

Question 16

Which platform/s can you terminate on at Seven Hills in the up direction?

Answer 16

Platforms 1 and 2

Question 17

Which platform/s can you terminate on at St. Marys?

Answer 17

Platforms 1 and 2 - both directions

Platforms 3 and 4 - in the down

Question 18

When is the pushbutton pressed on signal 33.5 approaching Penrith?

Answer 18

In an emergency when authorised by the signaller.

Question 19

When can you stable a train in the ‘through road’ No. 1 down siding at Penrith?

Answer 19

Only in an emergency

Question 20

Is propelling permitted from Penrith down yard to the down main towards Emu Plains?

Answer 20

Yes, only with signallers authority

Question 21

Can trains on the up main from Emu Plains access the down yard at Penrith?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Which roads are unwired in Penrith yard?

Answer 22

No 1 and 2 up siding

Question 23

Which platform/s at Penrith can you proceed into the car siding from?

Answer 23

Platforms 1 and 2

Question 24

Can you go directly from the car sidings at Penrith to Emu Plains?

Answer 24

Yes 2 and 3 car siding only

Question 25

Signal GE 470 on the up west suburban at Westmead is the PONR for which 3 locations?

Answer 25

Y Link Terminating at Parramatta and Granville ASY/AMC

Question 26

What is the system of safe-working between Blacktown and Schofields?

Answer 26

RVDS Double line Two way running

Question 27

How do trains on the down branch at Quakers Hills terminate at Schofields and return in the up direction?

Answer 27

Platform 1 - Cross over at the 4th signal after Quakers Hill SS5DR change ends return Platform 2 - Change ends and return on the up or down branch

Question 28

What are the single sections on the Richmond branch line?

Answer 28

Schofields to Riverstone Riverstone to Mulgrave Mulgrave to Clarendon Clarendon to Richmond

Question 29

If a home/starting signal fails in the single line sections on the Richmond line what authority do you need to proceed?

Answer 29

SPA or Pilot staff working (staff currently removed)

Question 30

If travelling on a SPA what else may you need?

Answer 30

CAN form (level crossing gates may not be operating properly)

Question 31

Where do the West suburban lines start and finish?

Answer 31

Up west suburban- From St Marys platform 2 to Granville platform 1 Down west suburban - From Granville platform 2 to St Marys platform 3