Comeng General Traction

Question 1

Approaching and stopping at stations speed?

Answer 1

55km test
(50km actual)

Question 2

Braking considerations:

Answer 2

Speed of train
Type of train
Faults or isolated equipment
Visibility (inclement weather)
Curves

Question 3

Will braking be consistant after changing ends?

Answer 3

Never assume so

Question 4

PA announcements should be:

Answer 4

Clear
Consise
Not too Brief
Provide needed info

Question 5

PA announcements should be comprised of

Answer 5

• Time delay
• Whats happened and why
• Action or Alternate plan
• Apology

Question 6

Failure of Automatic annoucements

Failure of automatic announcements Driver responsible for manual PA announcements at:

Answer 6

• Junction stations
• express running
• terminal stations

Question 7

PEI once activated, alert will be active for

Answer 7

90secs

Question 8

Prep Procedures

Name the 3 types

Answer 8

1. Post maintenance (not on HCMT)
2. Mainline Prep
3. Revenue/Pre-movement

Question 9

P/M Prep 6 Car

Answer 9

• C,S,X 60min

Question 10

Mainline Prep 6 Car

Answer 10

37min

Question 11

Revenue/Pre-movement 6 Car C,X,S

Answer 11

18mins

Question 12

Pre-Dept prep

Answer 12

3 mins for all train types

Question 13

P/M Prep 3 car

Answer 13

30mins

Question 14

Mainline Prep 3 Car

Answer 14

20mins

Question 15

Pre-Movement/ Rev Prep 3 Car

Answer 15

10 mins

Question 16

HCMT Mainline Prep

Answer 16

40mins

Question 17

HCMT Rev/Pre-movement Prep

Answer 17

20mins

Question 18

P/M happens after:-

Answer 18

• Full scheduled exam in workshop
• Major repairs, ex-collision
• Safety critical equipment or Brake failure reapirs

Effective for the full service period, or up to 24 hrs

Question 19

Mainline Prep happens :

Answer 19

Prior to train entering mainline or revenue services for the first time each day.

Effective for the full service period, or up to 24 hrs

Question 20

Pre-Movement happens-

Answer 20

Prior to entering mainline when train has received P/M or Mainline prep earlier that day.

A train is to be transfered between MY and NM Wash

Question 20

Driver equipment during Prep:

Answer 20

• Portable radio with TD inserted
• All driver keys
• TMM Book
• Torch
• All PPE

Question 21

Stabling train, driver can be informend how?

Answer 21

• Roster/Slip
• Informed by DAO
• By TC via DTRS

Question 21

When stabling complete, who do you notify?

Answer 21

• F/C, of the siding, track and motor number, and train consist
• T/C of any defects that have been found via a TMM

Question 22

Stabling Train Time Allowences?

Answer 22

• 3Car - 4mins
• 6 Car- 8mins

Question 23

# VICERS What actions will reset the timer?

Answer 23

* Using the Master-Controller * Whistle * Pressing Vigilance button

Question 24

VICERS runs on?

Answer 24

110v DC

Question 25

VICERS flashing light and audible buzzer times?

Answer 25

* Flashing light 5secs * Audible buzzer- a further 5 secs

Question 26

# VICERS Timing Cycle 1-60km

Answer 26

45sec

Question 27

# VICERS Timing Cycle 61-95km

Answer 27

35secs

Question 28

# VICERS Timing Cycle 96-110km

Answer 28

30secs

Question 29

# VICERS Timing Cycle over 110km

Answer 29

25secs

Question 30

# VICERS Timing Cycle When train is stationary?

Answer 30

inactive

Question 31

Whistle codes (same as Bell codes) except for?

Answer 31

One short-One long-One short (Fire on adjacent line)

Question 32

Predeparture announcement at Origin Staion requirements?

Answer 32

* Happen 30secs prior to scheduled departure time * Include the destination full stopping conditions

Question 33

Altered Conditions or Delays, Manual PA Announcement during these times?

Answer 33

* Altered stopping Conditions * Train Transposals at FFS * Service Delays (when delay up to 2mins occurs, then 5 min intervals) * Service Disruptions * Incident preventing passengers from alighting and exiting saloon.

Question 34

All Faults with PA system must be reported how?

Answer 34

FMP (Fault Management Procedure)

Question 35

When PEI is used during an emergency resulting in delay, the Driver must

Answer 35

Submit an Incident repot prior to completion of shift.

Question 36

# Train Malfunctions found on a train preparation All Defects are to be submitted via TMM to TC

Answer 36

* ALL possible critical defects must be identified/rectifies/ or isolated during a prep * ALL possible criticle defects must be reported immediately to TC * Driver should not cause delays attempting to rectify SERIOUS and MAINTENANCE faults where the train will be fit for service

Question 37

# Stabling procedures At what locations and situations? | Detraining Passengers ## Footnote Staff checking train

Answer 37

* At FSS * Shuttle services at Camberwell and Newport * Driver of arriving train relieved at opposite end

Question 38

# Stabling procedures On all occasions the Driver must: | Detraining Passengers ## Footnote Staff checking train

Answer 38

* Make a PA announcement * Scan CCTV * Make further PA announcements or DDU auto announcements | Staion staff will give the 'All Right' Hand Signal ## Footnote Only then may the driver close the doors

Question 39

# Stabling procedures Driver to check train in the following situations? | Driver checking train

Answer 39

* When train has to shunt on opposite direction * When stabling at platform * Under Driver in charge conditions

Question 40

When stabling a train, the driver must:

Answer 40

* Ensure the points are set for vacant road * Stop as near to edge of yellow marked path way * if not pathway, **1-2m**from baulks, buffers, stables train * exit side B, walk CLockwise * Each cab checked for specific equifment relevant to train type | On arrival at trailing motor train must be 'in clear' of any adjacent tr