Faults - Generic Flashcards by Joshua Ellul

What are the two classifications of faults?

Persistent
Intermittent

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What are the 4 fault identification methods?

Sight
Hearing
Touch
Smell

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When is the Principal Driver Help Desk open?

24/7

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What fault documentation must be carried at all times?

Train Malfunction Message Book (TMM)
Fault Warning Notice Book
Fault Warning Notice Stickers
Temporary Door Locking Device (Cable Ties)
Door Not in Use Stickers

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When completing a TMM, what is issued by the Train Controller?

Fault Category
Fault Reference Number

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Which copy of the TMM is placed in the TMM Clip?

The Pink copy

(Green copy remains in the Drivers TMM Book)

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What are the 4 Fault Categories?

Maintenance
Serious
Critical
Remarshalled

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What is the maximum time given for a Maintenance Fault to be rectified?

90 days

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What are the 4 sub-categories of Serious Faults?

Serious
Serious Priority
Serious End Run
Serious Return Run

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When is the latest a train with a Serious Fault can be removed from service?

The last service of the day

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When is the latest a train with a Serious Fault can be removed from service?

The last service of the day

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What must be done if a train in service has a Critical Fault?

Passengers detrained and Shunted out

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What is a Rectified in Running Fault?

A Fault that occurs but is rectified by the driver or a train system

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What is a Remarshalled Fault?

A Fault that occurs in a Leading or Trailing motor and then is Remarshalled into a Centre motor

(This allows the train to stay in service)

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What Faults are Fault Warning Notices used for?

Bogies isolated
Air bag deflated
Lateral sway fault
Red EC/ Yellow TECHAV isolated on a Lead/Trailing motor
Doors isolated

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What Faults which require Fault Warning Notices have a speed restriction?

Bogies isolated
Air bag deflated
Lateral sway fault

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Where are Fault Warning Notices placed?

The End cabs (Lead and Trailing)

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If a Fault requiring a Fault Warning Notice has a speed restriction, what else has to be placed in the end cabs?

Fault Warning Stickers

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If a train with a Fault Warning Notice is divided, what does the driver need to do?

Make sure the Fault Warning Notices are placed in the new Lead and Trailing Cabs

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Where are the Whistle Isolating Cocks on a XTRAP?

Auxiliary Pnuematic Panel
A side cabinet (VICERS Whistle Cocks)

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What must be done if a Whistle is sounding continuously?

The Whistle Lever must be operated rapidly several times (This may free the valve if it’s stuck open)

(If this doesn’t fix fault, Whistle Isolating Cock must be closed by driver)

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If the Whistle fails to sound, what must the driver do?

The Whistle Lever must be operated rapidly several times (This may free the valve if it’s stuck closed)

(If this doesn’t fix fault, Whistle Isolating Cock must be inspected)

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What must be done when a train has a Whistle failure while in service at a Platform?

Driver must check mirrors after closing the doors to depart and re-open doors if passengers are indicating intention to board the train

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What speed must a train do if the Whistle fails while in service?

Reduce Speed Cautiously

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If the Whistle fails what speed must a train do through YARDS, STATIONS or NEAR EMPLOYEES/PERSON NEAR THE LINE?

15km/h

If the Whistle fails what must the driver do at Level Crossing?

Alternate the Headlights between High Beam and Low Beam (Speed = Reduce Speed Cautiously)

If a train has a Whistle Failure during Preparation what could be done?

Train could be Remarshalled

If the Tone of a Whistle is too low what must be done?

If the whistle is considered to still be effective, the train can run as normal

What happens to the Headlights when the Master Controller is placed in Forward?

Headlights automatically turn on

What happens if only 1 Headlight is defective on a train?

Train can remain in service without restriction (Book a TMM)

If Headlights are Defective during the Day, what speed can it travel?

Normal track speed (Except in MURL and West Richmond Tunnels = 50km/h)

If both Headlights are defective and it’s in the hours of darkness, what is the procedure?

1. Contact Train Control, detrain and shunt out 2. Maximum speed of 50km/h 3. Maximum speed of 15km/h through Level Crossings, Yards and Stations 4. White maker lights on front 5. Frequent use of the Whistle

If both Headlights are defective and it’s in the hours of darkness, what is the Fault Category?

Critical Fault (Once shunted out the train may be Remarshalled)

If the train has locked wheels/axle what is the maximum speed?

5km/h

Can the train be moved forward if the Leading axle is jammed?

What is being Sandwiched?

Being rescued from the advance when locked wheels/jammed axle are the Leading wheels/axle

When a train must be skidded clear of a section who attends the area?

- Track Maintenance Representative (Infrastructure Personnel) - Flagman (to protect the line)

If the Track Maintenance Representative (Infrastructure Personnel) isn’t there when your train is in the affected area, what happens?

- Speed is maximum 15km/h - Track Force Protection will be sent to assist (Flagman) (Speed = Reduce Speed Cautiously if TMR is there)

If the number of Bogies isolated equates to between 50% - 80% of braking available, what must be done?

- Book TMM, Fault Warning Notice and FWN Stickers - Speed is EXTREME CAUTION

If the number of Bogies isolated equates to less than 50% of braking available, what must be done?

Train must be Declared Disabled and Rescued

If the number of Bogies isolated equates to between 80% - 100% of braking available, what must be done?

- Reduce speed by 10km/h (Below 60km/h there is no speed restriction. Eg. Track speed = 65km/h, New speed = 60km/h)

If you get FDCL between stations, what is the procedure?

- Make PA (Passengers stand clear of doors) - Check mirrors - Reduced Speed Cautiously - Advise Train Control of situation - Stop at next station (If stopped before next station: - Reactive Track Access Request Form - Full Cab Unattended)

If you get FDCL stopping at a station, what is the procedure?

- Make PA (Advising of situation) - Full Cab Unattended (bring Keys, Portable DTRS, Door Not in Use Stickers) - Just before exiting Cab, re-release platform side doors and quickly close again - Check train for defective door - TEC call via Portable DTRS while inspecting (Fix door or if you can’t fix use Door Loop Bypass. If using DLB must Detrain and Shunt out)

How many Saloon doors can be isolated on a train?

1 per side per carriage

If a Cab Door is defective can the train remain in service?

Only if there is a Competent Employee onboard in the affected Cab

Can a train remain in service if a Saloon Window has an External Crack?

Yes, if the crack hasn’t penetrated the Safety Film

Can a train remain in service if a Saloon Window has an Internal Crack or the Safety Film has been penetrated, can it remain in service?

No (Unless there is a Competent Employee onboard to protect the affected area)

Where is the Safety Film on Saloon Windows?

5mm from the Window Rubber

Can you run your finger over a crack or break in a window?

Once a Driver completes a DRA, what must the take with them when they walk to the Point of Protection?

- Portable DTRS - Keys - Completed DRA - Torch/Red Flag

Can different train types be Electrically coupled?

What speed can a combined rescued train travel?

- Power/Brake from Lead Cab = Reduce Speed Cautiously - Brake from Lead, Power from other = 40km/h - Brake not from Lead Cab = 15km/h

How can drivers communicate when operating a combined train in a Rescue to apply power?

- Cab to Cab - DTRS - Green Hand Signal - All-right Hand Signal - Bell/Whistle codes

How can drivers communicate when operating a combined train in a Rescue to shut off power?

- Cab to Cab - DTRS - Red Hand Signal - Bell/Whistle codes - Rise in Brake Cylinder pressure - Reduction in Brake Pipe pressure

What defects can occur to a Pantograph?

- Worn/damaged Carbon Strips - Damaged Pantograph Heads - Damaged Pantograph Arms - Main Reservoir Air Leaks - Electrical defects - Terminal Stop signs - Disarranged Overhead Wires

What damage can occur to a Pantograph head?

- Broken wires - Damaged/Broken/Missing carbon strips - Damaged horns - Twisted/Bent/Damaged frame - Foreign objects entangled in the Pantograph head - Excessive Arching

Is excessive Arching an indication of a Pantograph defect?

Yes

What does End of Overhead Over Runs mean?

Terminal Stop Board

If the Overhead is disarranged the driver must?

- REC call to Train Control - Don’t exit the Cab - PA Announcement to inform passengers of situation

What should a driver when Coasting under Overhead Obstructions?

- STOP a sufficient distance before obstruction - PA Announcement - Pantograph Test - EMS in 1 (Online Holding Brake Inhibit) - Apply Traction power - Lower Pantos before obstruction - STOP train when clear (If failed to clear raise whichever Pantograph is cleared) and put EMS in 2 position - Incident report

What should a driver when Coasting under a Tramway Square?

- STOP prior to Home Signal at Danger - Receive a Signallers Caution Order - PA Announcement - Pantograph Test - Apply Traction power - Lower Pantographs - STOP when clear and raise Pantographs - Incident report

What train Pantographs are powered by Air?

- HCMT - Comeng

What train Pantographs are powered by Electricity?

- X’Trap - Siemens

Can Isolated Bogies still get Traction power?

Yes (They can’t brake though)

If a train has a cracked windscreen or broken windscreen wipers, what can be done?

The train can be Remarshalled

What colour flag does the OUTER FLAGMAN hold during TRACK FORCE PROTECTION?

Yellow Flag

What should a Driver do when they see a OUTER FLAGMAN/RUN OVER 3 ATW’s during TRACK FORCE PROTECTION?

- Reduce speed - Long Whistle - Look for Inner Flagman - Press MAD Button

What are the 5 C’s during a train rescue?

- Confer - Couple - Cancel (DRA) - Continuity - Contact (Train Control)

If the Pantographs are lowered, what type of Braking will the train have?

Electro Pneumatic (Friction)

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