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1
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Max Speed entering a platform

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50-55km

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Max speed half way mark of platform

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30-35km

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Variance in track conditions (4 answers)

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Speed and gradient
Braking characteristics
Faults on trian
Isolated equipment

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Can braking ability vary from each end of a set?

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Yes

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When detained at a signal at stop, what must you do with the reverser and lights?

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Reverser to off/neutral
Marker lights to white

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When auto announcements fail, when must drivers announce? (3 answers)

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Junctions
Express running at start
Terminal locations

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What are some PA announcements drivers can make? (6 answers)

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Pre-departure
Altered stopping conditions
Disruptions
Transposals
Delays (3 minutes)
When auto announcements fail

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Full cab unattended is required when? (3 answers)

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Beyond 3m
Assisting beyond 1st saloon door
Fault finding beyond 3m

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Procedure when doing full cab unattended? (5 answers)

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Advise metrol (TEC call)
PA if required
Secure train
Secure cab
Take portable DTRS with TDN entered

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Modified cab is required when (4 answers)

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Remaining in vicinity of cab
Vicinity defined as 3m or rear of first saloon door
Assisting special needs passengers not beyind 1st saloon door
Inspecting front of trai
Spot 9

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Modified cab procedure (2 answers)

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PA
secure train

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When starting a preparation and you see a yellow flag, what do you do? ((4 answers)

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Remove yellow flag
Place red flag
Fond cleaner and inform
Release all saloon doors

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6 car post maintenance time

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60m

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6 car mainline prep time

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37m

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6 car pre movement prep time

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18m

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6 car pre dept prep time

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3 mins

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3 car pre dept prep time

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3 mins

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3 car post maintenance prep time

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30 mins

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3 car mainline prep time

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20m

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3 car pre movement prep time

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10m

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21
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HCMT mainline prep time

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40 mins

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22
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HCMT post maintenance prep time

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NA

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HCMT pre movement/revenue prep time

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20 mins

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Who provides docking sheets?

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Fleet control

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What will the docking sheet details include? (5 answers)
Siding number Motor number Prep (if mainline etc.) Dock/TR time TDN
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How are drivers informed of a post maintenance prep (2 answers)
DAO's or docking sheet
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When are post maintenance preps conducted? (3 answers)
Following a scheduled maintenance exam Major repairs (ex collision etc.) Equipment failure (brakes etc.)
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When is a pre movement prep required? (2 answers)
Conducted prior to entering mainline for revenue service when train has previously received a mainline or post maintenance prep that day. When moving between melb yard & wash Other locations = when moving but not entering/fouling a running line outside of defined stat lims
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When is a mainline prep required and how long does it last?
Prior to entering mainline or revenue Lasts 24 hours
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What are drivers required to bring with them when prepping a train? (5 answers)
portable DTRS (TDN) Keys TMM book PPE Torch
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When doing a multi prep, what must a driver do? (2 answers)
Advise DAO's of TDN and roads Place prep docket in cab
32
When prepping in a yard and a delay is caused by a train fault, who must you contact?
Controlling signaller
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Station staff to clear train (4 answers)
FSS Shuttle services from Camberwell to Newport Shunting in same direction Relief driver at opposite end
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Driver to clear train (3 answers)
Shunting in opposite direction Stabling at platform Driver in charge conditions
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Detraining passengers procedure (6 answers)
PA Scan CCTV Close saloon doors Secure train and cab Wall internally/externally Ensure passengers cleared
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6 car time to stable
8 mins
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3 car time to stable
4 mins
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Who can advise driver of stabling? (3 answers)
Indicated on slip/job DAO TC via DTRS
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If temperature is above 25⁰, what must you do when stabling train? (4 answers)
Pants raised Vents on Blinds down Doors closed
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What are the positions of the VICERS key switch? (3 answers)
Operate Isplate Test (spring loaded)
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What does VICERS stand for?
Vigilance Incident and Critical Event Recording System
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What power does VICERS run on?
110DC with battery back up
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What is VICERS task linked with? (4 answers)
Master controller Whistle Brake controller Vigilance button
44
What does VAV stand for and what train uses it?
Vicers activation valve - comeng
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What does VAR stand for and what train uses it?
VICERS activation relay- X, S, H
46
With the vigilance button how long will the light illuminate and how kong will the buzzer sound for?
5 seconds each before emergency break activated
47
How do you reset the VICERS after its been tripped?
Speed = 0km for 10 seconds Push vicers button Recharge brake pipe (c), reset safety loop (s, x, h)
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How long does the VAV operate for with no overhead?
5 minutes before activates
49
Siding safety and evacuation information (5 answers)
All exit gates At yard induction The depot (intranet) Depot buildings (noticeboards) Any other signals wjthing the yard that may be relevant
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Who/what can inform you of the need to devide or attach?
DAO Slip
51
When must low beams be used?
In suburban areas (basically always)
52
Long whistle definition
The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration, or repetition appropriate to the distance at which the warning is required to be heard
53
When do you report late running?
3 mins
54
Should the driver avoid moving the brake handle into the release position unless completely necessary?
Yes
55
What are the three ways to access the PA
DDU DTRS Standalone PA microphone (primary)
56
How long is the PEI active once pressed?
90 seconds
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What does a driver need to do if no response from passenger via the PEI?
Driver must investigate via CCTV Contact TC if offence is in progress If TC doesn't respond, call 000.
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If PEI is deemed not an emergency do TC need to be called?
No
59
Who to call if can't find cleaner on the train?
Fleet
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Once a stable is complete, who do drivers contact?
Fleet
61
Is the vigilance component of a non active cab active?
No, only active cabs
62
Is the recording device active at all times?
Yes
63
If the vicers system is isolated is the recorder still working?
Yes
64
Timing cycle of the vigilance button (5 answers)
Inactive when train is stopped 1 - 60km = 45 seconds 61 - 95km = 35 seconds 96 - 110km = 30 seconds Above 110km = 25 seconds
65
If the vigilance button is pressed and held for 5 seconds what happens?
Emergency brakes apply
66
How can the vicers key switch turn to operate after its been switched to isolate?
Pink maintenance key
67
Does the vicers system perform a self test on train start up?
Yes
68
What isnthe additional comeng task if the vicers system has activated and emergency brakes applied, and cannot be reset?
Turn the red EC isolating cock in addition to isolaye key switch. If fault is located in a trailing motor then the yellow TECHAV isolating cock must be turned.
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When must highbeams be turned to low? (3 answers)
Approaching stations scheduled to stop Viewing approaching train until leading cabs have passed Standing within station limits
70
Fire on adjacent track whistle code
1 short - 1 long - 1 short
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Speed when running empty cars?
40 or half the designated track speed

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