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What are the duties of the driver if a train is stopped in a section due to accident, failure or obstruction? |
First ascertain if all adjoining tracks are clear from any obstruction. Immediately advise Train Controller of circumstances, exact location (km post or fixed infrastructure). Driver must not depart until receiving appropriate authority from the train controller, even if the issue can be rectified. |
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What are the duties of the Train Controller if a train is stopped in a section due to accident, failure or obstruction and what is the signaller advised of? |
Stop any following train and advise drivers on parallel or opposite tracks to stop or proceed with caution. Instruct signallers to place and maintain fixed signals at STOP on any obstructed lines. Inform driver of disabled train if there is a train following on the same track or approaching on parallel or opposite track. |
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What should a driver do any time a parallel or opposite track is obstructed? |
Contact Train Controller and advise if circumstances. Transmit urgent radio calls. If opposite track is ‘track circuited’ apply the emergency track circuit jumper cable-DO NOT use of overhead cables are disarranged or AXEL COUNTERS are in use. Place red lights or flags on front of train Switch headlights between low & high beam and activate hazard lights. Sound short short whistles. Protect the affected lines. The Train Controller will instruct the drivers of any following and approaching trains to STOP and prevent trains approaching on any parallel line. |
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What are the duties of the driver if a train is stopped in a section due to accident, failure or obstruction and there is no communication? |
Ensure parallel lines are protected. Make frequent urgent radio calls. If the driver is unsure if the following train has been stopped, they must: - secure the train - carry out the cab unattended procedure 1. Immediate vicinity (eg HEP fails) - reverser in receptacle - handbrake on 2. Station limits - reverser in ‘driver only box’ - handbrake on - tags on doors (work in progress signs) - cab locked - take radio - inform OIC of timeframe 3. Running lines - reverser in receptacle - handbrake on - cab locked - take radio - take off train communication - protect derailed train in the rear (500m or fixed signal at STOP) Train Controller will adopt overtime in section procedure. |
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What are the procedures to be followed when clearing the section? |
If a train is disabled in the section, a relief train may be required to enter the section and assist the disabled train to clear the section. The driver of the relief train must : - pass fixed signals at PROCEED - only pass signals at STOP with the correct authority - if no fixed signals, proceed at normal speed to a distance of 2km from the disabled train or if entering the section from a location in advance, proceed at reduced speed to a distance of 2kms from the disabled train - stop the train and endorse data logger (hit VC twice to mark chart) - proceed max 15km/h to driver - pick up driver, proceed max 15km/h to disabled train - drivers confer to couple trains - obtain DRA (drivers relief authority) and cancel it by writing CANCELLED and time, date and signature across face of form - conduct a continuity test - ensure train can be controlled by auto brake (MC test) - communicate with CW prior to moving disabled train - obtain permission from Train Controller prior to moving combined train The combined trains can then be moved in the direction stated on the train authority. |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering from the location in the rear and pushing to the station in advance? |
If the leading loco has air brake control, the relief train can propel at 40km/h. If the leading loco doesn’t have air brake control, the relief train can propel at 15km/h. |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering from the location in the rear and returning to the station in rear? |
The relief loco can haul the disabled loco back to the location in the rear at 100km/h. |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering from the location in the rear and pushing to the station in advance? |
If the leading loco has air brake control, the relief train can propel at 40km/h. If the leading loco doesn’t have air brake control, the relief train can propel at 15km/h. |
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What authority is required to return to the location in the rear? |
A train authority is required by a relief train to rescue a disabled train, however, if a train has already departed the signalling location in the rear towards the disabled train, the second train can provide assistance. A Train Authority is not required in this instance, as the relief train has already entered the section. However, if the disabled train is to be returned to the location in the rear, a train authority is required for that movement. |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering the section from the location in advance on the wrong line? |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering the section from the location in advance on the wrong line? |
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What is the speed when passing over a level crossing on the wrong line? |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering the section from the location in advance on the wrong line? |
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What is the speed when passing over a level crossing on the wrong line? |
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What is contained on a Drivers Relief Authority? |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering the section from the location in advance on the wrong line? |
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What is the speed when passing over a level crossing on the wrong line? |
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What is contained on a Drivers Relief Authority? |
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What authority is required when a train is to return on wrong line to the location in the rear due to natural causes? |
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What are the procedures for a relief train entering the section from the location in advance on the wrong line? |
When moving in the wrong direction, the driver must: - proceed cautiously, at reduced speed-V/Line area - travel at a speed of ‘extreme caution’-MTM area (same as R1S3) Frequently use the whistle |
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What is the speed when passing over a level crossing on the wrong line? |
When travelling on the wrong line, the train must not exceed 15km/h when passing over a pedestrian or road level crossing fitted with active level crossing equipment. If a hand signaller is present, they must operate the test switch and exhibit the alright hand signal to the driver. NB This does not indicate that the line ahead is clear. If a hand signaller is not present, the driver must stop the train with leading wheels approx 3m from the crossing. The driver must proceed cautiously until the approach circuits are activated and the level crossing equipment operates. The train must not proceed over the level crossing until the level crossing equipment is operating and all road and pedestrian traffic been stopped. Max speed 15km/h. |
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What is contained on a Drivers Relief Authority? |
A DRA is used by a driver when their train is stopped in the section due to an accident or failure, to allow another train to enter the section to render assistance. The relief driver will take charge of both trains once the relief authority is handed over. The information on the DRA includes: - location of train controller - TD # - originating and destination locations - section in which the train is disabled - location of disabled train - drivers signature, date & time - back of form for any details |
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What authority is required when a train is to return on wrong line to the location in the rear due to natural causes? |
A train authority is required for a train to return to the rear. The train authority is dictated to the driver by the train controller. The driver must not move the train until the train authority is received. The train must be driven from the leading end of possible. When approaching the location in the rear, the train must be stopped 100m from the station, platform or points and must not proceed until verbally instructed by the signaller or a PROCEED aspect is displayed. The train authority must be collected and CANCELLED by the signaller (or driver-time, date, signature) on completion of the wrong movement after the train has arrived complete. The train controller must be advised when the train authority is cancelled. |
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What is the procedure when more than one train is to return to the location in the rear? |
If more than one train is required to return on the wrong line to the location in the rear, a separate train authority must be issued to the driver of each train. A train authority must not be issued for a train to return to a location in the rear until the previous train has arrived complete at the location in the rear, and it’s train authority has been cancelled. |
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Where must passengers be detrained under normal conditions? |
On a platform. |
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Where can passengers be detrained under emergency conditions? |
In an emergency, passengers can be alighted away from a platform. With all safety precautions adhered to, ladders may be used to detrain passengers trackside. |
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What safety precautions must be adhered to? |
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What safety precautions must be adhered to? |
If possible, passengers must be detrained on the side away from an adjoining line, and instructed to stand clear of all other lines. Measures must be taken to stop any other trains on adjoining lines. Drivers must move passengers to a position of safety. |
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Why must drivers monitor the passing of trains? |
Drivers must monitor passing trains for irregularities and alert drivers by hand signals or train radio. |
