What is the Fault Response Procedure?
- Obtain auth to remove DDU cover to inspect systems
- Inspect TCMS to inspect any alerts or specific EB-activated
- Select Status/ Health Screen and determine if any issues or alerts are indicated
- If ATC or IOS tabs indicate alerts, press and take notes / capture photos of data log faults.
- Check reading on Air Pressure Guage
- Always take a photo of:
* Health Screen
* IOS alerts
*ATC Alerts
* Pressure Guage Panel
* Main Driver Screen
What must be included in a Fault Report?
- Train Location
- Affected Door
- Car Number
- Mode of Operation
- Bypass Switches Engaged
What is Heat Patrol?
Why, when and where is this done?
Duting extreme heat of 38°C or higher, a CJCT views the track from the forward travelling DTC to inspect track for misalligned track due to heat buckling.
Buckles only occur on Ballast Track, meaning heat patrol is only required betwen CHW & NTR, & BLV & CUD.
Reporting any affected track allows the TC to implement a 20kph speed restriction in afected areas.
What is the purpose of the Line Check Clear Procedure?
(Detailed procedure steps asked on another card)
Following a period on engineering work that exceeds 4 consequative hours, this procedure utilises one assurance train service of each day on both up & down line to verify the availability and functionality of Rolling Stock, Wayside and ATS systems.
How is the Line Check Clear Procedure carried out?
- TC will instruct the CJCT to stand at the lead end of train, and remove the DDU cover
- Unless TC instructs CJCT to key in and operate train, the train will operate in UTO mode.
- Speed restrictions may be implemented in highlighted areas for CJCT to conduct comprehensive checks.
- If it is necessary for CJCT to key in and operate in PM or RM modes, a second qualified worker must be provided to assist, performing a visual check along the rail corridor.
- CJCT keeps a lookout for unusual objects such as tools, equipment or persons.
- If an obstruction is sighted, CJCT must stop the train by either applying the EB on the DDU, or radio “Emergency Emergency Emergency”.
- Report any findings.
What is the Train Sweep Procedure?
What steps are required to complete a train Sweep?
When terminating trainsets. Train Sweep ensures no customers or lost property remains onboard before the train is sent to the yard for stabling or maintenance.
- Starting from DTC1, Door 2 of the train (PEB21) enter train and ensure no customers can be seen. Radio TC “TC1 please close the doors so I can begin sweep”.
- Sweep train, looking for customers, removing litter and lost property. Any spillage or issues take note to report to TC.
- At DTC2, Door 1 (PEB04) Radio TC “TC1 sweep has been complete, please open train doors so I can alight”
- CJCT must give the all-clear signal by raising arm vertically in the air, pointing away from the train. Likewise, all CJCT and CJCS staff assisting with the sweep along the platform will raise their arm to indicate no customers have boarded train. Any customers that have boarded in ewror must be asked to alight, and the ‘All Clear’ signal is given by each staff member again. (torches are provided in SMR to signal staff for night and low visibility conditions)
- Once clear, radio TC “TC1 the train is clear, please close the doors. Train is ready to return to the depot”.
- If a customer boards train, and the doors have closed, radio TC “RED LIGHT, OVERCARRY ON TRAINSET
What is the Base Staff required to Conduct a Train Sweep?
What is the secondary requirement?
Base: A CJCT to enter train and conduct sweep.
Secondary: A CJCS to remain on the platform to ensure no customers attempt to enter the train.
What does a Key Switch do?
What are types of key switches?
Removing a key switch from its receptacle prevents all UTO & PM operated train movements for the individual track or zone to be protected by the removal of the associated key.
NOTE: Removal of key switches will not protect workers from RM mode and other manually operated rail traffic movements.
SPKS - Staff Protection Key Switch
ZIKS - Zone Isolation Key Switch
CSKS - Co-Oporative Siding Key Switch
Where are the Epping Siding CSKS located?
Within wall-mounted boxes, one on each siding (Up Siding and Down Siding) at country end.
- One CSKS box is located adjacent to relevant PPI on elevated walkway
- The other is located in the ‘Back of House’ area
When activating the CSKS at Epping Siding (turning to ZONE PROTECTED and removing key) what colour will the light illuminate to indicate UTO and PM operated rail traffic is not autherised to move in the zone?
Green
Where are SPKS located?
What do they protect?
Maintenance Building / Depot
Protecting different areas within the maintence areas from UTO and PM controlled rail traffic.
Where are the ZIKS located?
What do they protect?
Maintenance Building
Protecting 8 pre-defined zones accross the yard to remove movement authority to UTO and PM controlled rail traffic.
What needs to be reported immediately?
Graffiti
Structural Defects
Spills
Trip Hazards
