1
Q
If the Metro Go app is not working, how do you sign on?
A
Call Sign On DAO
State:
Name
Employee No.
Sign on time
Shift no.
Any other relevant information (OJT etc)
2
Q
If a driver is unfit for work, how much notice must they give? (If practicable)
A
2 hours
3
Q
If you fail to sign on and cannot be contacted what will you be marked as?
A
AWOL (Absent Without Leave)
4
Q
What are 3 important things you should do for passenger safety?
A
- Properly release saloon doors (push door button for 2 seconds)
- Don’t prematurely close the door on passengers/belongings
- Don’t depart trains ahead of schedule
5
Q
What legislation is a driver required to comply with under Duty of Care?
A
- OHS Act 2004
- Transport Act (Section 29)
- 1994 Book of Rules and Operating Procedures
6
Q
What day does the wall sheet for the next week come out?
A
Thursday
7
Q
What 4 roster books are available?
A
- Monday - Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
8
Q
Why is the roster book an essential tool?
A
Allows the driver to be at work on time and be aware of allocated work throughout the day.
9
Q
What are Duty Managers responsible for?
A
- Co-ordinating injury management
- Managing drivers are incidents
- Management presence out of hours
- Portable Radio defects or lost/stolen
10
Q
What is a DAO responsible for?
A
- Allocating drivers to trains
- Reallocate drivers when there are disruptions on the network
- Inform drivers of altered runs or platform changes
- Implement roster and shift changes at short notice
11
Q
If your relief driver isn’t in place when you arrive, who do you contact?
A
The DAO
12
Q
As a relieving driver, what is important for you to do when taking over a train?
A
- Handover with driver (if changing at same end)
- Be in position at the correct time/location
- Inspect TMM and Cab Notices
13
Q
When visibility is poor, how must drivers approach fixed signals?
A
Assume signal is at safest position (danger) until ascertaining otherwise
14
Q
What is the one exception for unauthorised stops?
A
Letting off Track Maintenance Inspectors between stations
15
Q
Who’s responsibility is it to ensure the correct route is set at a junction?
A
The Driver
16
Q
After X (amount of minutes), late running must be reported to Train Control @ Metrol.
A
X = 3 Minutes
17
Q
How many seconds before departure can you start STDS?
A
15 seconds
18
Q
If the signal at the station is at danger 15 seconds before departure, what must be done?
A
Contact the signaller to make immediate enquiries as to the reason for the delay.
19
Q
What are the dangers of running empty car services?
A
- Restrictive signal aspects
- Potential for PAE
- Pedestrians and vehicles unaware of unscheduled service
- Potential for loss of concentration
20
Q
When station staff are clearing the train of passengers, how will they signal the train is clear?
A
All right hand signal
21
Q
When does the driver clear the train?
A
- Changing ends and shunting in opposite directions
- Stabling at a platform (unattended)
- Train related fault (eg. Critical fault and no station staff available)
22
Q
When do station staff clear the trains?
A
- At FSS
- Locations where train will be departing in same direction
- Or the driver of the arriving train is relieved at the opposite end
23
Q
What 5 steps does a driver take to clear the train?
A
- PA System
- Check CCTV
- Auto Announcement
- Close doors
- Walk length of train
24
Q
What steps do drivers take when station staff are clearing the train?
A
- PA system
- CCTV
- Auto Announcement
- Wait for All Right hand signal from station staff
- Close doors
25
What does PAE stand for?
Proceed Authority Exceeded
26
How can the driver confirm they are operating to the scheduled timetable?
By the departure time in the DDU (Driver Display Unit)
27
What signals should drivers pay attention to?
Fixed Signals
hand Signals
ATWS (Detonators)
Flag Signals
28
When going around a curve or diverges, what should a driver do?
Observe in the mirrors that the train is following safely and looking for any defects, persons or objects protruding outside the train.
29
When stopped at a non scheduled platform due to a signal at STOP, what must a driver ensure?
That no one is attempting to board or alright before moving off, and that the signal has changed to proceed.
Also:
Marker lights to white
Reverser to neutral
30
What speed, on average does a suburban stopping all station train travel at?
40km/h
31
What speed should a driver running empty cars proceed at? (Following trains)
Slightly reduced speed until restrictive aspects are encountered.
Then reduce speed to 40km/h or half track speed.
32
When driving empty car and not following a train (the track is clear) what speed should the driver travel at?
When signals are consistently Clear Normal Speed the driver may travel at or near track speed.
But be aware that upcoming signs may display a different aspect.
33
When running empty car around stations/pedestrian crossing and level crossings, what can be used to reduce the risk of an accident?
Long whistle, high beam headlights and a reduction in speed.
34
When stopped at a station or at a signal fixed at STOP/DANGER, the driver must...
1. Ensure the train brakes are applied
2. Ensure the marker lights are set to white
3. Place the Reverser to Off/Neutral
35
What does a yellow stopping mark mean?
Up train
36
What does a white stopping mark mean?
Down train
37
What does STDS stand for?
S - Signal
T - Time
D - Departure checks
S - Signal/Second look
38
When leaving a station, if you become aware of any dangerous situation or a STOP hand signal what must a driver do?
The driver must stop the train with the Emergency Brake.
Do not depart until receipt of alright hand signal or instructed by TC
39
When platform staff are assisting with departure, how do they let you know the doors can be closed?
All Right Signal
40
Once saloon doors have been closed for departure, what are the two reasons they can be reopened?
Dangerous/Emergency situation
The train whistle is defective
41
If you cannot see the full length of the train and there is no viewing infrastructure, what procedure is used?
Platform Departure (Procedure A64455)
Platform Viewing Infrastructure - Not Viewable
42
Which procedure is used if you are assisting a passenger with special needs at the first saloon door or within 3 meters of the cab?
Modified Cab Unattended Procedure
43
When further than 3 metres from the cab Eg. Assisting a special needs passenger at the secondary saloon doors, what procedure is required?
Full Can Unattended Procedure
44
Can signals and signallers hold trains to schedule when the train is running early?
Yes, you must wait until the signal is at proceed or when authorised to pass by the signaller
45
Where are white departure indicator lights found?
Flinders Street platform 14, Showgrounds (Up train) and Flemington Racecourse platforms 1 & 2
46
If the White Departure Indicator Lights are OFF, what does this mean?
Train is not ready to close it's doors or depart
47
When the White Departure Indicator Lights are ON and STEADY, what does this mean?
Passengers have boarded, begin departure sequence (STDS)
48
When the White Departure Indicator Lights change from steady to flashing, it means?
Emergency Stop and ascertain why it was required.
When it is safe to depart the lights will return to steady.
49
If the Departure Lights are inoperative, how can the driver be advised it's okay to begin departure sequence?
The station staff must give the All Right Signal from a prominent position in front of the train.
50
What are the 4 Station Stopping errors?
1. Overshoot
2. Stopping Short
3. Aborted Stop
4. Fail to Stop
51
What is the procedure for stopping Short of a platform?
1. Do not release the doors until all the doors are positioned at the platform
2. Advise passengers of situation via PA
3. Ensure passengers on platform are clear before moving the train
4. Sound the long whistle
5. Move the train to the appropriate stopping mark
6. Report the event to TC and fill in an incident report
52
If you believe you will overshoot the platform, can you use the emergency brake?
No, you must use the normal brake unless an emergency arises.
53
What is an aborted stop?
When you are braking coming into a platform but an overshoot is imminent.
Stop braking and proceed to the next station.
Make a PA announcement
Report to TC and fill in an incident report
54
If a signal is at danger or a level crossing is unprotected and an overshoot is imminent, what should be done?
Every attempt is to be made to stop prior to the signal or crossing, including the use of the Emergency Brake
55
What is the procedure for an overshoot?
1. Do not release doors
2. Make a PA announcement to stand clear of the doors
3. Confirm no passengers are attempting to board or use door handles
4. Sound long whistle
5. Proceed to next station and stop (even if running express)
6. Make a PA to inform customers
7. Report to TC and fill out incident report
56
What is the procedure for a Fail to Stop?
1. Continue to next station (even if an express)
2. Make a PA announcement
3. Report to TC and fill in an incident report
57
What is the procedure for an Unscheduled Station Stop?
1. Make a PA announcement informing passengers of the resumption of express service
Note: if you forget to make PA announcement you must stop at the next station and make a PA announcement
2. Report to TC
58
What is the definition of a passenger with special needs? (as defined by Transport Regulations 2005)
A person who, because of age, disability, illness or pregnancy has a specific need to travel in a seat
Or
The carer of a person referred to above
59
Where are the primary doors on each train type?
Comeng/X'Trapolis - Doors 1 & 6
Siemens - Doors 1 & 4
HCMT - Doors 1 & 2
60
What are the secondary doors for each train type?
Comeng/X'Trapolis - Doors 2 & 5
Siemens - 1 & 4 (of LCM)
HCMT - 1 & 2
61
Buses are scheduled to follow the train time table however if a bus is running late trains must not be held. What is the one exception to this?
When it's the last service of the night
62
If a pet on the train makes a mess, who is expected to clean it up?
The owner
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COMMS64
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DOP+GEN61
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BAE + EMU53
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Customer Service13
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OH&S35
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SIGNALS97
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Safeworking36
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General Duties62
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Driver Operation Procedure0
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Comms COPY3
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Signals COPY72
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Driver Operation Procedure - DOP34
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Customer Service - CUS57
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General Duties - GEN62
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