Train Trips and Route indicators Flashcards
Name the three types of Trips
Speed proving trips
Automatic train stops
Fixed train stops
Name some train stop irregularities
Defective automatic train stop
Automatic train stop damaged
Vandalised train stops
What is back tripping
When the trip on the trailing moto car is left activated which then sets off the trip on a bi direction track
Should you always make a TEC call when the trip is triggered
Yes
Name what you should always do when the trip has gone off in the vicinity of a signal?
Stop the train Ensure you are not detailed Make a tec call Make a pa announcement Do not proceed unless instructed by train control
How would signal aspects be used for route indicators?
A medium speed would be used for a diverging movement where a normal speed would be used for a train maintaining a straight route
What are line indicators?
They are painted letters on a board placed in a position corresponding to a particular signal. They are to prevent cross reading of signals
Where is the only feather indicator used?
Platform one at Richmond
What is a theatre type indicator?
They work like illuminated letters indicating the route (F for Footscray)
How fast are speed proving trips generally set across the network
25km unless stated otherwise
Name the type of route indicators?
Painted arrows Illuminated arrows Dual Gauge route indicators Feather type route indicators Illuminated letters Theatre types Signal aspects
What do you do if you trip mod section?
Check you haven’t derailed Contact train control via TEC call Make a PA announcement Look for any debris Reset the trip Proceed with extreme caution to the next signal Submit irregularity report
