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Title: Stage 6 Coupling
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Created: 2010-12-12
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    • Side 3
    • This Portion Has The Following Topics :
    • Headlight Instructions
      Whistle Instructions
      Low Pressure Flag
      Coupling Trains
      Attatching Trains
      Dividing Trains
      Scharfenberg Transition Coupler
    • Headlight Instructions –
      During daylight hours -
      At what locations should headlights be switched to low beam?
    • City Underground Loop, West Richmond tunnel, passing beneath Federation Square, arriving or passing through Southern Cross.
    • Headlight Instructions – During daylight hours -
      At what locations should headlights be switched to high beam?
    • (S.E.N.D.H.B.) Sunshine to Sydenham; Eltham to Hurstbridge; Newport to Werribee; Dandenong to Pakenham and Cranbourne; Heidelberg – Rosanna passing through the tunnel; Broadmeadow - Craigieburn.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      During darkness or inclement weather -
      At what locations should headlights be switched to low beam?
    • All locations except where high beam is used.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      During darkness or inclement weather -
      At what locations should headlights be switched to high beam?
    • The same locations where high beam is used during daylight. (S.E.N.D.H.B.) Sunshine to Sydenham; Eltham to Hurstbridge; Newport to Werribee; Dandenong to Pakenham and Cranbourne; Heidelberg – Rosanna passing through the tunnel; Broadmeadow - Craigieburn
    • Headlight Instructions –
      Dimming instructions -
      If the headlight is on high beam when must it be switched to low beam?
    • When approaching a station where the train is scheduled to stop , when standing within station limits, Approaching trains in opposite directions, until the leading cabs have passed each other.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights during daylight -
      How must the train be driven in low beam areas?
    • Normal white marker lights are to be illuminated, normal line speed. Except 50kph through City Underground Loop and West Richmond tunnel.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights during daylight -
      How must the train be driven in high beam areas?
    • Normal white marker lights are to be illuminated, normal line speed with no reduction in speed.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      What is required when headlights are found to be defective?
    • Train Malfunction Message must be submitted.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      What are the speed restrictions?
    • Normal white marker lights are to be illuminated; 50kph between stations or crossing loops; 15 kph over level crossings, through stations and yards.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      What should the driver do at level crossings?
    • Take all possible precautions to ensure the safety of level crossing prior to passing over such crossing this would include suitable use of the train whistle.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      Can the train remain in service with 1 working headlight?
    • Yes. There are no speed restrictions when 1 headlight is working.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      Can the train remain in service with no working headlight?
    • No. Train must travel according to the defective headlight speed restrictions (50kph in section, 15kph level crossings, yards, stations etc.), and then run to a maintenance facility so repairs may be effected.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      Can motor units be reversed to restore the headlights?
    • Providing it does not delay the train.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      Can a hand lamp or torch be used as an emergency light?
    • No. Not in any circumstance.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      With defective headlights and working marker lights during darkness -
      Can the train equipped with an emergency light be worked an normal speed?
    • No. Not in any circumstance.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      What is special about Comeng motors 301M to 359M regarding headlights?
    • If the motor alternator (MA) on the leading motor carriage fails both headlights will fail to operate. On 360M onwards only 1 headlight will fail to operate.
    • Headlight Instructions– What happens to a train with defective headlights AND marker lights during darkness?
    • Train must be removed from service at the first possible opportunity. Passengers are de trained and the train shunts to the first available siding, unless the consist can be altered so that another M car with working headlights can be put at the front of the train.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      What colour marker lights must be displayed on the train and where?
    • 2 white marker lights on the front of the train, and 2 red marker lights on the rear of the train.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      How are the emergency tail lights operated on a -
      Comeng train?
    • A sealed switch next to the local park brake in the van area. This switch operates the battery powered emergency tail light.
    • Headlight Instructions –
      How are the emergency tail lights operated on a -
      Hitachi train?
    • A portable battery powered emergency light is padlocked to a bracket on the floor in the van area. The light is placed on a bracket at the rear of the train.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      How should the whistle sound?
    • Distinct and in proportion to the distance at which it is to be heard.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      When operating a train when should a whistle always be sounded?
    • Before moving the train, the driver must sound the whistle to give warning and as far as possible establish that no person is on or near the locomotive.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      When should a driver sound a long whistle?
    • At any time where it may be deemed appropriate.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      When MUST a driver sound a long whistle?
    • Any time where it may be deemed appropriate; Approaching a station where the train is not stopping; When trains pass each other close to a level crossing; Passing a whistle board and again at the crossing; People are seen at a crib or open pedestrian crossing; Approaching or passing a station where shunting operations are in progress; Warning workers on or near the line or track maintenance staff of the approaching train; When entering and leaving a tunnel; Entering or leaving deep cuttings on a curve; Approaching a train that is standing, approaching or stopping on the opposite line; Challenging a signal at stop; Acknowledging a Red hand signal from station or signalling staff; Notifying a Competent Employee (CE) or station staff that train requirements are completed and the train is ready to depart; Before departing from a station platform.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals -
      What signal is used to indicate an emergency and when would it be used?
    • A succession of short sharp whistles. Used: To indicate that a train is out of control; To stop a train on an adjacent line if there is an obstruction; When the driver in a rear locomotive needs to attract the attention of the driver in the front locomotive.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals -
      What signal is used to indicate to the driver that it is safe to move forward?
    • 2 short whistles. The driver must acknowledge the signal before moving the train.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals - What signal is used to indicate to the driver that it is safe to set back?
    • 3 short whistles. The driver must acknowledge the signal before moving the train.
    • Whistle Instructions – Whistle Signals -
      What signal is used by the driver to recall a Competent Employee who is protecting the train when the Driver is ready to proceed?
    • 4 short whistles.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals -
      What signal is used by the driver to recall a Competent Employee to the front of the train?
    • 4 short whistles.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals -
      What signal does the driver use to indicate to track maintenance staff that there is a fire by the side of the line or on adjacent land.
    • 1 short - 1 long - 1 short whistle.
    • Whistle Instructions –
      Whistle Signals -
      What signal does the driver use to indicate that the train is divided and to acknowledge a green hand signal moved in a circle.
    • 1 short - 1 long - 1 short whistle.
    • Low Pressure Flag -
      When is the Low Pressure Flag located?
    • Is built into the Drivers console.
    • Low Pressure Flag -
      How is the Low Pressure Flag Identified?
    • LP Flag is a Red steel warning flag with the work STOP stamped out of it.
    • Low Pressure Flag -
      What is the function of the Low Pressure Flag?
    • It is designed to give the Driver an Audible and Visual warning that : the pressure in the main reservoir is falling below a safe level; the EP brake is inoperative due to a failure of the power supply.
    • Low Pressure Flag -
      How does the Low Pressure Flag operate?
    • When pressure in main reservoir is at a safe level and the electro magnet valve is energised the LP flag will not be visible. ; If failure occurs, causing main reservoir pressure to fall below 500 kPa, the warning flag will rise vertically and be visible. ; If failure of power supply to the EP brake system or the EP Circuit breaker trips, the magnet valve will be de-energised and exhaust the air supply to LP Flag to atmosphere. Causes audible warning of pressure being exhausted and the warning flag will rise vertically. ; If failure Flag no longer monitors main reservoir pressure. Frequently note of the main reservoir gauge and ascertain that the pressure does not fall below a safe level of 480 + or - 10 kPa.
    • Low Pressure Flag -
      Where is the Low Pressure Flag Isolating cock found on a Comeng train?
    • Behind the panel door in the crew compartment near the park brake bottom cock.
    • Coupling Trains -
      When and where are trains coupled?
    • The attaching of trains in yards and at platforms is normally timetabled; however day to day alterations may result in you being required to carry out these procedures on an unscheduled basis.
    • Coupling Trains -
      How far must you stop when two Comeng units are about to be attached?
    • Stop approximately THREE METRES short of the other unit.
    • Coupling Trains -
      What steps are taken prior to coupling two Comeng units?
    • Driver must Apply and Isolate the air brake, apply the hand / park brakes. Proceed to the Scharfenberg couplers and ensure: Indicator lug is in the INCLINDED position; Electrical coupler lever is in the ELECTRICAL position; Main reservoir and brake pipe end cocks are open; Coupler’s seal are in good order. Enter the cab of the unit to be attached to ensure: hand / park brakes is applied; the brake valve is Isolated. De-train passengers. Close saloon doors. Return to the driving cab of the attaching unit, charge brake pipe and release the hand / park brake.
    • Coupling Trains -
      What is the procedure to couple once pre-couple steps have be done?
    • Driver must : When safe to attach, cautiously move the unit forward and attach to the other portion; Must attach at a speed that will not cause damage to either coupler; Look through the front windscreen to observe that both indicator lugs assume a LONGITUDINAL position; Brake pressure will drop as the air passage is established to the other unit; Driver in charge of the train is responsible for and must carry out Brake pipe continuity test; Lockup centre motors.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      How can a driver be advised of and attach?
    • The driver will be advised by a notation in the roster book, ATTACH PLAT 1ST UNIT or similar, if the train is the first 3 carriage train to arrive at a platform which will have another three carriage train attaching.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What must both three car trains show on their head boards at Flinders Street?
    • Must show a Flinders Street or City Loop headboard on the up journey.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures for the driver when the 1st train has been brought to a stand at the correct locations prior to attaching the 2nd unit?
    • The driver must bring the train to a stand on the end of the platform adjacent to the white six car mark painted on the platform coping. If the attaching unit is to arrive from the opposite direction, the first train to arrive must be stopped at the centre mark on the platform. This will ensure the second train will be able to fully enter the platform to detrain passengers.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What procedures must be followed 1st driver when the train is stationary at the appropriate mark?
    • Driver must: release the saloon doors; Make a PA announcement for passengers to disembark and listen for further platform announcements; Detrain passengers; when advised by station staff close the saloon doors; extinguish marker lights; apply & isolate the brake; raise trip, apply train lined spring park brake; Secure the cab and move to the rear motor carriage; apply park brake; check electrical coupler is level, is in the ELECTRICAL position and all seals and cocks are in good order and in their correct position.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      Once the procedures of 1st driver is completed what must that driver do?
    • If the platform is managed by the control room, the driver must advise the a station staff via the telephone provided at the East or West end of the platform that the train is secured and it is safe to admit the second train. If the control room does not manage the platform, the driver must advise the platform staff that the train is secured and it is safe to admit the second train.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains - (Unscheduled attaches)
      What procedures must be followed if a train has not stopped at the required location?
    • Platform staff must make arrangements for the train to be moved to the correct position after all passengers have detrained. Platform staff are responsible for advising the driver and the Train Controller. The train controller must ensure that the second train is not permitted to arrive until the movement has been completed. The driver must drive the train to the correct position on the platform and advise the platform staff when the train is secured and it is safe to admit the second train. Platform staff to advise T.C.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      hat is the authority for a driver to enter into an occupied section of track at a station for an attach?
    • If a Calling On or Low Speed signal is provided no verbal caution required from the Signaller. Where no Calling On or Low Speed and not track circuited the driver must be verbally advise by the Signaller about the occupied track prior to the signal being placed to PROCEED.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What distance must a train be stopped for another unit before an attach procedure?
    • The driver of the second train to arrive must bring the train to a stand approximately ONE METRE form the first train
    • Attaching Comeng Trains - (First driver)
      What must the driver ensure before attaching ?
    • Driver must: release the saloon doors; Make a PA announcement for passengers to disembark and listen for further platform announcements; Detrain passengers; when advised by station staff close the saloon doors; extinguish marker lights; apply & isolate the brake.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains - (Second driver)
      What must the driver ensure before attaching ?
    • On arrival of the second train the driver of the first train must check that the electrical coupling lever on the Scharfenberg coupler is in the ELECTRICAL position , seals and cocks are in good order and in their correct position. Must also supervise the attach and give the appropriate hand signals to the driver of the second train and check that the indicators on the Scharfenberg coupler move to the LONGITUDINAL position.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      At what speed must trains be attached?
    • Must attach at a speed that will not cause damage to either coupler.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What must the driver note on the coupler after a train has been attached?
    • Check that the indicators on the Scharfenberg coupler move to the LONGITUDINAL position
    • Attaching Comeng Trains –
      What must the driver do when the trains have been attached and is ready to depart?
    • Prior to the six car carriage train departing the driver with the assistance of the other driver must conduct a continuity test.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      How is a CONTINUITY TEST conducted once trains have been attached?
    • At the driving end: the driver must ensure that; Trip LOWERED, brake CUT IN, park brake APPLIED, brake controller is in the STEP 7 position of the EP brake. Assisting driver to observe from the centre motor that : Full EP brake cylinder pressure 245 +/- 5 kPa; Full brake pipe pressure 550 +/- kPa. Open Emergency valve for 15 seconds. Driver observes minimum 435 kPa, after observing rapid reduction in brake pipe pressure exit leading cab and wait for ALL RIGHT signal from assisting driver. Assisting driver to Close Emergency valve and observe B.P. pressure is restored to minimum of 435 kPa. Secure the cab, ensure other centre cab is secured; Give driver of the train the ALL RIGHT hand signal.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What must be conducted at all times when trains have been attached?
    • At all times when two trains are attached a brake pipe continuity test must be conducted.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      Attaching to a unit previously stabled or left running at an out station - What are the difference compared to attaching at Flinders Street or outstation to a unit stabled?
    • A stabled or at a siding the driver must stop approximately three metres short of the unit prior to coupling.
    • Attaching Comeng Trains -
      What is the process for attaching to stabled unit at an unattended terminus station?
    • A Competent Employee must be in attendance to control the movement. After the attach has been completed, the train must be stabled or prepared as per relevant procedures.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the initial procedure for dividing Comeng trains at Flinders Street by the Driver bringing the train to the platform?
    • Stop the train at the 6 car mark; Make a PA announcement to advise passengers to disembark and not to board the train until further advised; Perform cab unattended procedure; (Driver must) walk along the platform towards the centre motor carriage and ensure that all passengers have left the train. The two drivers in attendance to carry out the divide now confer and come to a clear understanding as to who is to depart first. If the departing trains have not yet been scheduled, the leading unit of the arriving six carriage train will be considered as the first to depart.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures to dividing Comeng trains at Flinders Street by Driver in charge of second unit to depart?
    • Must enter the centre motor carriage of the first unit to depart, apply park brake and set the headboard and marker lights as required. The driver must then walk to the opposite centre motor and after ascertaining from station staff and the other driver that all passengers have left the train: Close the doors; turn OFF the saloon lights; set the headboard and tail lights as required; place the reverser to the NEUTRAL position; Simultaneously press both uncouple buttons ( B.P. pressure must be below 250 kPa to uncouple); observe that the coupling indicators on the coupling head move to the INCLINED position.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures post dividing Comeng trains at Flinders Street by Driver in charge of first unit to depart?
    • Must ensure that the centre motor is now set up as a rear motor; walk to the front of the train; move the unit forward approximately 300 mm (12 inches) to ensure that the units physically separate; setup for One or Three car operation; switch on the saloon lights; release the saloon doors; indicate to station staff when the train is ready to take passengers, by giving the ALRIGHT hand signal.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures post dividing Comeng trains at Flinders Street by Driver in charge of second unit to depart?
    • Must ensure both motor cars are set up correctly as front and rear accordingly; set up for one or three car operation; switch the saloon lights on; release the saloon doors; indicate to station staff when the train is ready to take passengers, by giving the ALRIGHT hand signal. After the first train has departed, the driver of the second train may move the train to an appropriate position on the platform for passengers to board if required.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Dividing Comeng trains at Flinders Street and no station staff is in attendance what are the additional procedures?
    • Drivers must ensure that all passengers have left the train prior to commencing the divide. On the completion of the divide drivers must use the phone provided at the East and West end of the platform, to advise the control room that the train is ready to take passengers.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the initial procedures for dividing Comeng trains at Outstation platforms by the Driver bringing the train to the platform?
    • Stop a Down train as near as possible to Down end of the platform ; Stop a UP train near as possible to relevant yellow mark; Make a PA announcement to advise passengers to disembark and not to board the train until further advised; Perform cab unattended procedure (raise trip, apply and isolate the brake); Close the saloon doors upon receiving an ALRIGHT hand signal.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures for dividing Comeng trains at Outstation platforms by Driver on the Flinders Street end of the train?
    • The driver is responsible for dividing the train. Must ensure that the centre motor is now set up as a rear motor; Walk to the front of the train; move the unit forward approximately 300 mm (12 inches) to ensure that the units have physically separated; set up for one or three car operation; switch the saloon lights on; release the saloon doors; indicate to station staff when the train is ready to take passengers, by giving the ALRIGHT hand signal.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What are the procedures post dividing Comeng trains at Outstation platforms by Driver of the second unit?
    • Must ensure that each motor is set up correctly prior to departing or shunting.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Who is responsible and who has to be in attendance for dividing Comeng trains at Outstation sidings?
    • The driver shunting the train into the siding is responsible for the dividing procedure and if required the stabling of the portion not required for service. When both portions are required for service both drivers must be in attendance before dividing is commenced.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What procedures are different for dividing Comeng trains at Outstation sidings?
    • When the train has been uncoupled the driver must proceed to the leading motor and divide the unit by moving ahead 300 mm (12 inches) then moving ahead ensuring that the two portions are separated by approximately 1 metre.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      What is the main problem when the Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions and the coupler door remaining open?
    • When the coupler door remain open in the COUPLED position electrical contacts are exposed. Drivers must take care to adopt the correct procedure to rectify this fault as the electrical contacts are still live in this position and pose a serious safety risk. The procedure can only be performed when two drivers are available.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      What are the first requirements when the coupler doors remain Open?
    • The driver must: first ensure that both 3 carriage units have their brakes applied and isolated and all park brakes applied; arrange to drive one of the units away from the other so the couplers are approximately three metres apart, this ensures that a safe working area is obtained.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      What is the process to move the train that has the couple doors open in the CLOSED position?
    • The driver must : lower both pantographs on that unit; allow time for all the MA’s to rundown and the DC supply light to extinguished; The assisting driver must now cautiously enter the pit from the platform side, being careful not to touch the exposed electrical contacts and close the main reservoir and brake pipe end cocks; assisting driver to return to the platform before the driver may raise the pantographs and drive the unit ahead from the front motor.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      What is the process once the train that has the couple doors open in the CLOSED position has been MOVED?
    • Once the unit has been driven 3 metres apart, the driver must apply and isolate the brakes, apply all park brakes and lower all pantographs; The assisting driver must return the main reservoir and brake pipe end cocks to the open position; the driver must enter the cab of the centre motor carriage with the open coupler doors and raise the pantographs.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      Couple doors open in the CLOSED position - What is the process to rectify the coupler malfunction once the trains has been moved apart?
    • On the unit with the coupler doors open in the CLOSED position the driver must: ensure brake pipe pressure is below 250 kPa; place the reverser to NEUTRAL position; assisting driver with switch stick cautiously enter the pit from the platform; assistant driver must cover the uncouple pneumatic connection mouthpiece hole with the WOODEN END of the switch stick and push it until it is flush with the coupler face ensuring mouth piece is sealed; assisting driver indicates to driver in cab to depress both uncouple buttons simultaneously until the coupler doors close. Driver to submit TMM.
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      Couple doors open in the CLOSED position - What are the additional requirements at Flinders Street?
    • The driver is not to enter the pit areas where adjacent running lines exist until authorised. The driver must contact the Train Controller 4 (Signaller) at Metrol . The T.C. will then ensure that no train enters or is the adjacent running line by applying the appropriate blocking commands and sleeving the appropriate signals. Once the T.C. is satisfied the lines are suitably blocked permission is granted to enter the pit. Once clear of the pit driver must advise the T.C..
    • Dividing Comeng Trains -
      Scharfenberg coupler malfunctions -
      When can the rip cord be used?
    • Rip cord is only to be used in emergency and only with normal effort. If this does not succeed, the rip cord should be locked up and not used.