Procedures

Question 1

If required how would you lock out a passenger door?

Answer 1

• Make sure the affected doors are in the closed position
• use the T-Key to open the panel above the door, and turn the isolation cock to isolate the air supply
• use the T-Key on each door leaf (observe the out of use sign on the door- will flash if only 1 door leaf is locked and will go steady if both doors are locked)
• close the door panel and apply door out of use stickers (if available)
• check the TMS for correct door status (Yellow Triangle, and will show as a yellow fault)

Question 2

What is the coupling procedure on the 360?

Answer 2

• stop the train at 6ft (from the other unit)
• check the couplers on both units- ensure electrical boxes are closed
• ensure the doors are closed on both units- the key has been removed on the other unit
• draw forward to 2ft
• minimum power to couple
• as soon as the units are coupled- full service brake, master switch (N) neutral, set DRA
  (controls will be now be dead in the middle cab, and external lights will extinguish)
• Check TMS- will go blank at first, and then display the new 10 car configuration- acknowledge new configuration
• Turn headlight switch to off
• move master switch to off and remove key
• secure cab and make your way to the leading cab
  (when setting up leading cab remember to enter 10 car configuration on ATP)

Question 3

What is the uncoupling procedure on the 360?

Answer 3

• enter cab, check PBC in full service and DRA is set
• insert train key and turn to ON
• Press and hold ATP ON, master switch to (N) neutral
  (no AWS warning will sound)
• setup ATP (remember 10 car configuration)
• Press and hold the UNCOUPLE button
• cancel AWS warning horn, check TPWS panel and AWS sunflower
• acknowledge new configuration on TMS
• Master switch to (R) reverse, minimum power to set back 2ft- full service brake
• Check external lights on both units
  (if forming passenger service- release doors on right side)
• secure cab
• check both couplers, electrical covers are closed and no there is no abnormal air leaks

Question 4

What is the procedure if you are ask to do a train shutdown?

Answer 4

• Make a PA to the passengers and inform them the lights will go out while shutdown takes place
  (or detrain if required, and ensure doors are closed)
• Lower the pan (check line light extinguishes)
• press “battery off”
• Master switch to neutral and key out
  [ WAIT 20 SECONDS]
• Key in and master switch to (N) neutral
• press “battery on”
• ensure “low pan air” light extinguished
  [ Cancel AWS ]
• Pan UP, check line light illuminates
• setup cab- acknowledge configuration, (if Possible) full ATP setup, and carry main brake check
• Switch saloon lights on

Question 5

Explain the 110v DC cross feed procedure?

Answer 5

• Isolate the PAN on the defective unit- PAN down on drivers desk, use Pantograph locking handle and earthing switch in the ceiling of PTOSLW
• 357 MCB cupboard (opposite toilet in PTOSLW), turn the “synchron VCB” switch to “ISOL” position - this will desynchronise the VCB

[wait for assisting unit]

• disconnect batteries on defective unit by tripping the battery connectors (32-F10) MCB (357 MCB cupboard)

[assisting unit will couple up to defective unit]

• Check Battery Direct (BD), Battery Clean (BC), and Battery Normal (BN) MCBs haven’t tripped in both units
• press coupling contactor button on assisting unit (wall behind drivers seat)
• Press coupling contactor on defective unit
• check voltage indicator on defective unit- should now be receiving 110V, (but no traction/dynamic braking, no HVAC)

Question 6

Procedure for taking a train out of Hex (Part 1 depot to entering the train)

Answer 6

• Ensure Hi Vis is on, and use authorised walking route to HEX
• Head to Depot Controls office
• Check with the DC and/or allocation list and find out what the Train Unit number using the booked departure headcode
• Collect keys and defect book for the unit
• Check FFS certificate- ensure the date is valid, Unit number/ Headcode are correct, check faults, and ensure it is signed by the Depot Control- you must counter sign
  (take a photo of the Prep Certificates and send to driver reports)
• check the Mimic Board for the train location and ensure no trains are fouling points
• used authorised walking routes to get to the train
• check the train for ‘Not to be moved’ boards, pipes or scotch blocks attached
• ensure no one working on the train
• insert the T-key and enter the train

Question 7

Procedure for taking a train out of Hex (Part 2 inside the cab to leaving the depot)

Answer 7

• enter the train (3 point of contact)
• ensure no safety systems are not isolated (report to DC if they are and do not move the train)
• check the emergency equipment
• check TMS for train configuration
• check floor is not wet and no one working on the train
• Set up the cab
• Check hand held radio is charged and set to Ch. 1
• Contact DC
  “ Driver of unit 20X to Depot control over”
  “ Driver of unit 20X setup and ready to depart and await instructions over”
  “ to confirm I am authorised to proceed as far as the line is clear to SN6114/0”
• sound horn before moving
• check and set points trailing and facing
• proceed 5mph towards SN6114/0
• Set up GSMR
• When PLS clears proceed to SN152 (main aspect with U to SN144)
• Let depot control know you are leaving the depot

Question 8

What is the train disposal procedure?

Answer 8

• full service brake, neutral, DRA set
• release doors and detrain passengers
• switch to tail lights
• make PA informing passengers train out of service, check it’s safe to close doors
• close doors (interlock), don’t forget the GOP
• sweep the train ensure all passengers are off
• key in other cab
• pan down, check line light extinguishes
• batteries off
• move master switch to off
• exit cab and secure train