Route Indicators

Question 1

What are the 7 types of Route Indicators used on the Metro Trains network?

Answer 1

• feather type
• dual gauge route indicator
• illuminated letters
• theatre type
• painted arrows
• illuminated arrows
• signal aspects

Question 2

How is a Feather Indicator read?

Answer 2

A row of white lights will illuminate to indicate the route to be taken.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Line Indicator?

Answer 3

To indicate to the Driver which signal is for which line.

Question 4

What is a driver’s responsibility if noticing they will be wrong routed?

Answer 4

• attempt to stop the train before the signal
• communicate with the signaller or the train controller
• receive the new aspect and route indication

Question 5

Can signal aspects indicate the set route?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

What does a V indicate on a dual gauge indicator?

Answer 6

Broad gauge

Question 7

True or false? painted letters are classed as route indicators.

Answer 7

False.