SWEEP TRAIN

Question 1

What is the purpose of SWEEP TRAINS

Answer 1

To ensure the likelihood of a collision with an object on the tracks to be eliminated or reduced by actively searching for hazards on the tracks

Question 2

Why is a PSA required to stand while at leading EDP?

Answer 2

To get a full unobstructed view of the tracks

Question 3

What is the speed you can do in the following when on a SWEEP TRAIN:

1. AUTO/ATPM
2. E/S AND PUSH MODE

Answer 3

1. 30KPH
2. 20KPH

Question 4

Name occasions when a SWEEP TRAIN is used

Answer 4

1. When a section of the track hasn’t been used in 2 hours
2. Following a loss of power or reports of trains striking an object
3. First train at the start of the service
4. Into Headshunts and sidings
5. Into unused platforms and terminals

Question 5

DESCRIBE THE SWEEP TRAIN PROCEDURE

Answer 5

1. CCC will give you start point and termination point for move
2. Required to stand at Leading EDP, remain alert, observe tracks and prepare to stop short of an obstructions
3. If you see an object that could cause collision stop the train, contact CCC using EMERGENCY BUTTON and say a) who you are, b) where you are c) what is the obstruction d) what you require
4. On completion of sweep, contact CCC and log in notebook

Question 6

If on SDO route when on a SWEEP TRAIN, what should you check?

Answer 6

First and last set of doors do not open

Question 7

When you’re on a SWEEP TRAIN due UNAUTHORISED PERSON ON TRACKS, what speed should you do?

Answer 7

20KPH in ATP MANUAL

Question 8

If you see an UNAUTHORISED PERSON DURING THE SWEEP, what should you do?

Answer 8

1. STOP THE TRAIN IMMEDIATELY
2. CONTACT CCC ON EMERGENCY CHANNEL
3. STATE WHO YOU ARE (RUN NUMBER), WHERE YOU ARE (LOCATION AND DIRECTION OF TRAVEL)
4. STATE HOW MANY PEOPLE
5. GIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION