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16 Cards in this Set
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What should you do if there is an irregularity in running? |
Irregularities must be reported at the earliest convenience, to train controller, by means of control radio or telephone. |
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Who is responsible for emergency management? |
First response processes occur in the following order: - train driver - second driver - conductor - on board services |
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What is the first response in an emergency? |
- Immediately report the incident to train controller, nearest signaller or call 000. - Provide critical incident information to the Senior Train Control Officer. - Ensure passenger/crew safety and keep them informed of the situation. - Confer with Senior Train Control Officer about the protection required for the train and the incident site. - Ensure First Aid assistance is provided to any injured persons by notifying Emergency Services via Train Control ASAP - Manage the incident, including preservation of evidence. |
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What information must be given to police at the scene of a level crossing accident? |
- full name, address, grade, departmental number - date of birth - length of service, including driving service - direction of travel of train - direction of travel of road vehicle - name and address of any known witness - warning devices operating or not operating at railway crossing |
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What information should the driver note for inclusion in written reports? |
- precise time and location - speed when vehicle seen - speed on impact - action taken by train crew to warn vehicle - action taken by train crew to stop the train - whether headlight was on LOW or HIGH beam - whether warning devices were operating - information conveyed to train controller - action taken by train crew to protect the train and/or other lines - damage to locomotive and/or train - the name number and location of the police officer attending the scene - mark the stopping point of the locomotive on the track for later measurement |
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What are the duties of the driver in warning drivers of oncoming trains of any obstruction to their line? |
Drivers must use the URGENT call procedure on the local radio. - a succession of short whistles - red marker lights - headlight flicked between high and low beam - red hand signals |
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What are the duties of the driver in warning drivers of oncoming trains of any obstruction to their line? |
Drivers must use the URGENT call procedure on the local radio. - a succession of short whistles - red marker lights - headlight flicked between high and low beam - red hand signals |
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What immediate action must be taken by the driver when a loss of brake pipe air occurs, other than from the automatic brake valve? |
- driver to look back and ascertain whether the train has derailed or divided and ensure train isn’t obstructing other lines |
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What action must the driver take after hitting livestock? |
Where possible the train must be brought to a stand to avoid hitting the livestock and that the use of the emergency brake may be required. If livestock is hit by a train, the driver must stop to inspect the loco and train for damage. * In particular the air brake equipment. |
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What information must be given to the Train Controller after hitting livestock on the line? |
- presence of livestock on or near line - exact location - number and general description of animals/persons - if the train collides with the stock - damage to the train - delay that may be caused |
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What are the drivers duties if the train hits a person on the line? |
- driver to make emergency application - whistle & headlight to alert persons - train to be secured & train controller notified NOTE: There is no obligation to provide first aid to any non-passengers. - press emergency call button to speak to train controller - ascertain seriousness of situation - if necessary ask train controller to arrange ambulance or doctor - site controller to record any passenger that is removed - train must not be removed until ambulance or police have attended and authority given - driver not to leave the scene - blood alcohol & drug testing required (can occur up to 3hours after incident) - record-time, location, speed, whistle, brake application, headlight low or high, info to train controller, crew actions |
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When there is an impending collision with a motor vehicle, what action must be taken by the driver? |
Driver must be alert to apply emergency brake. |
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What measures can be taken to relieve the shock and trauma suffered by the train crew following a level crossing incident? |
Trauma counselling. |
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What precautions must be taken at the scene, when overhead equipment is disarranged on or near the line? |
- report any damaged or disarranged equipment - use emergency brake - notify train controller using emergency button - protect obstructed lines, oncoming trains, use local radio, flick headlights, whistles |
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What are the drivers duties after the emergency brake equipment has been reset and the train is ready to depart? |
Driver to make an equalising brake application and release before departure to ensure there are no sticking brakes. |
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Who does the driver report the observation of a criminal offence to? |
If urgent, contact Centrol and request police presence. In extreme emergencies call 000. When an offence has occurred during a shift, train drivers are to complete a ‘Security Incident Reporting Form’ and submit to workforce controller. |
