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What is required for a person to legally drive a train?
What is required for a person to legally drive a train?
- Sufficient driving experience
- A valid certificate of competency (correct)
- Knowledge of the train's mechanical systems
- Certification from a mechanic
How many round trips must a loco pilot complete before independently operating a train?
How many round trips must a loco pilot complete before independently operating a train?
- Three round trips (correct)
- Four round trips
- Five round trips
- Two round trips
Who is responsible for examining trains before they are offered for service?
Who is responsible for examining trains before they are offered for service?
- The train conductor
- Any train attendant
- A competent person from the rolling stock/electrical maintenance department (correct)
- The engineer operating the train
Which type of train is classified as a Mail/Express/Passenger Train?
Which type of train is classified as a Mail/Express/Passenger Train?
What kind of account do Ultrasonic and other track testing trains fall under?
What kind of account do Ultrasonic and other track testing trains fall under?
Which of the following is NOT included under the Engineering Account?
Which of the following is NOT included under the Engineering Account?
What is the purpose of the examination before a train is deemed ready for service?
What is the purpose of the examination before a train is deemed ready for service?
Which type of train is specifically designed for emergency situations?
Which type of train is specifically designed for emergency situations?
Which of the following is NOT a category of trains mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a category of trains mentioned?
What type of trains primarily carry both passengers and freight?
What type of trains primarily carry both passengers and freight?
What action is required for unscheduled trains?
What action is required for unscheduled trains?
Who is responsible for laying down when a train must be ready for departure?
Who is responsible for laying down when a train must be ready for departure?
What is one of the pre-departure functions required before a passenger train leaves the starting station?
What is one of the pre-departure functions required before a passenger train leaves the starting station?
How long before its scheduled departure should a long-distance passenger train generally be placed on the platform?
How long before its scheduled departure should a long-distance passenger train generally be placed on the platform?
What must every Loco pilot verify before departing from the starting station?
What must every Loco pilot verify before departing from the starting station?
What should a Loco pilot do if brake power is found to be inadequate?
What should a Loco pilot do if brake power is found to be inadequate?
Which of the following is NOT a pre-departure function for passenger trains?
Which of the following is NOT a pre-departure function for passenger trains?
What is typically included in the train examination document for departure?
What is typically included in the train examination document for departure?
In case of changes to a scheduled passenger train, what is necessary?
In case of changes to a scheduled passenger train, what is necessary?
What must be done with the rake of a passenger train before departure?
What must be done with the rake of a passenger train before departure?
What must a loco pilot declare before being allowed to operate a train independently?
What must a loco pilot declare before being allowed to operate a train independently?
Which component is specifically examined to ensure train safety before offering it for passenger service?
Which component is specifically examined to ensure train safety before offering it for passenger service?
What category do military special trains, such as troop trains, fall under?
What category do military special trains, such as troop trains, fall under?
What is a requirement for the competent staff issuing a certificate of safety tests?
What is a requirement for the competent staff issuing a certificate of safety tests?
What type of trains are classified under miscellaneous accounts aside from workmen’s specials?
What type of trains are classified under miscellaneous accounts aside from workmen’s specials?
What is a characteristic of commuter trains classified under traffic account?
What is a characteristic of commuter trains classified under traffic account?
Which type of trains would be categorized under engineering account for maintenance functions?
Which type of trains would be categorized under engineering account for maintenance functions?
What is the purpose of ultrasonic and other track testing trains?
What is the purpose of ultrasonic and other track testing trains?
What kind of trains are referred to as mobile hospitals on wheels?
What kind of trains are referred to as mobile hospitals on wheels?
Which parameter is NOT a focus during the examination of trains by competent staff?
Which parameter is NOT a focus during the examination of trains by competent staff?
What is the required action if a scheduled passenger train must be canceled or delayed?
What is the required action if a scheduled passenger train must be canceled or delayed?
Which of the following responsibilities falls on the Loco pilot before train departure?
Which of the following responsibilities falls on the Loco pilot before train departure?
What must be ensured regarding the rake of a passenger train before it is placed on the platform?
What must be ensured regarding the rake of a passenger train before it is placed on the platform?
When should a long-distance passenger train ideally be placed on the platform?
When should a long-distance passenger train ideally be placed on the platform?
Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-departure functions for a passenger train?
Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-departure functions for a passenger train?
What is the primary purpose of train ordering by CTNL?
What is the primary purpose of train ordering by CTNL?
In which situation is train advice explicitly required?
In which situation is train advice explicitly required?
What is a potential consequence of a Loco pilot failing to report inadequate brake power?
What is a potential consequence of a Loco pilot failing to report inadequate brake power?
Who plays a role in the preparation and readiness of trains for departure?
Who plays a role in the preparation and readiness of trains for departure?
What is included in the train preparation process regarding passenger boarding?
What is included in the train preparation process regarding passenger boarding?
What must be done if a scheduled passenger train needs to be canceled?
What must be done if a scheduled passenger train needs to be canceled?
How soon before departure should an important long-distance passenger train generally be on the platform?
How soon before departure should an important long-distance passenger train generally be on the platform?
What action is necessary from the Loco pilot regarding brake power before starting a train?
What action is necessary from the Loco pilot regarding brake power before starting a train?
Who is primarily responsible for setting the time a train must be ready for departure?
Who is primarily responsible for setting the time a train must be ready for departure?
What is included in the pre-departure functions for a passenger train?
What is included in the pre-departure functions for a passenger train?
What must a Loco pilot do if they identify a failure in the brake system during the feel test?
What must a Loco pilot do if they identify a failure in the brake system during the feel test?
What is the purpose of train advice before cancellations or changes in schedules?
What is the purpose of train advice before cancellations or changes in schedules?
What should be done regarding the rake of a passenger train before placing it on the platform?
What should be done regarding the rake of a passenger train before placing it on the platform?
What role does CTNL play in the context of train ordering?
What role does CTNL play in the context of train ordering?
Which of the following is NOT part of the train preparation process before a train departs?
Which of the following is NOT part of the train preparation process before a train departs?
What is the required action for a Loco pilot before operating a train independently?
What is the required action for a Loco pilot before operating a train independently?
Which type of trains is explicitly categorized under the Traffic Account?
Which type of trains is explicitly categorized under the Traffic Account?
What must be examined before a train is certified as safe for service?
What must be examined before a train is certified as safe for service?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a miscellaneous train?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a miscellaneous train?
Before a train can be offered for passenger service, which staff action is required?
Before a train can be offered for passenger service, which staff action is required?
What distinguishes mixed trains from other types of trains?
What distinguishes mixed trains from other types of trains?
What is the role of competent staff during the examination of trains?
What is the role of competent staff during the examination of trains?
Which type of trains is categorized as staff shuttles?
Which type of trains is categorized as staff shuttles?
Which category do cranes operate under in train classification?
Which category do cranes operate under in train classification?
What is one requirement for issuing a safety test certification?
What is one requirement for issuing a safety test certification?
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Study Notes
Train Operations
- A valid competency certificate is required for train drivers
- Loco pilots must be acquainted with the route before driving
- Loco pilots must complete three round trips on each section, including one at night, before driving independently
- Trains must be examined by competent personnel before being offered for service
- The examination ensures that all functions of the train and its carriages are working correctly, especially safety devices like brake systems and passenger alarms
- A certificate of safety test indicating the duration of its validity must be signed by the competent staff
- Trains are either scheduled or unscheduled and categorized by traffic and engineering accounts
- Traffic account trains include mail/express/passenger trains, commuter trains, military specials, parcel trains, goods trains, container trains, and mixed trains
- Other trains include exhibition trains and mobile hospitals on wheels
- Engineering account trains include ultrasonic track testing trains, material trains, track maintenance trains, wiring specials, and tower wagons
- Miscellaneous account trains include staff shuttles, water specials, workmen's specials, accident relief trains, accident relief medical equipment, and crane specials
- Scheduled passenger trains do not require train ordering, but advice is needed in case of cancellations, delays, or schedule changes
- Unscheduled trains require train advice
- Trains are ordered by the Control Traffic Network Liaison (CTNL) in conjunction with the Power Control and or the Lobby Supervisor
- The time at which a train must be ready for departure is determined by the Divisional Railway Manager or Senior Divisional Operations Manager
- Passenger trains must be placed on the platform with the required number of coaches well in time to complete pre-departure functions
- Pre-departure functions include loading mail, booked luggage, parcels, linen, pantry car provisions, watering, cooling AC coaches, displaying reservation charts, deployment of train staff, and attaching the locomotive
- Important long-distance passenger trains should be placed on the platform 30 or 15 minutes before departure, depending on the terminal layout
- Loco pilots must verify the adequacy of brake power as certified in the train examination document
- Loco pilots must conduct a "feel test" to ensure brakes respond to application
- In case of brake failure, the loco pilot must report to the control and bring the train to a stop
- The train can only move after the brake defect has been rectified
Train Operations
- Train operation requires a valid certificate of competency for the driver.
- Loco pilots must be familiar with the route and complete three round trips before operating independently.
- Each train undergoes a safety examination by competent personnel.
- The examination ensures all components, especially safety devices, function correctly.
- A safety certificate indicates the validity of the examination.
Train Classification
- Trains are categorized into scheduled and unscheduled.
- Scheduled trains adhere to the Working Time Table.
- Unscheduled trains require specific advice.
- Traffic Account: Classifies trains based on their purpose, including mail/express/passenger trains, commuter trains, military specials, parcel trains, goods trains, container trains, and mixed trains.
- Engineering Account: Includes trains for specific purposes such as track testing, material transport, and track maintenance.
- Miscellaneous Account: Encompasses staff shuttles, water specials, workmen's specials, accident relief trains, accident relief medical equipment, and crane specials.
Train Ordering
- Scheduled passenger trains do not require train ordering unless there are cancellations, delays, or schedule changes.
- Unscheduled trains need specific train advice.
- Train orders are issued by the Chief Train Controller (CTNL) in coordination with the Power Control and Lobby Supervisor.
Train Preparation
- The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) sets the readiness time for train departures.
- Passenger trains require a full complement of coaches, including reservation requirements, to be placed on the platform well before departure.
- Pre-departure activities include loading mail, luggage, parcels, linen, pantry car provisions, watering, cooling AC coaches, displaying reservation charts, deploying train staff, and attaching the locomotive.
- Long-distance passenger trains should ideally arrive on the platform 30 minutes to 15 minutes before departure, depending on terminal layout.
- Loco pilots must verify brake power adequacy and conduct a "feel test" before departure.
- Any brake-related issues must be reported to the control, and the train should remain stopped until the defect is rectified.
Train Operation Requirements
- Loco pilots must possess a valid certificate of competency.
- Loco pilots must be familiar with the route and complete three round trips, including one at night, before operating independently.
- Trains require examination by competent personnel from the rolling stock/electrical maintenance department to ensure all functions are working correctly.
- Trains are classified based on their purpose and schedule:
- Traffic Account:
- Mail/ Express/ Passenger Trains
- Commuter trains
- Military Specials
- Parcel trains
- Goods trains
- Container Trains
- Mixed trains
- Engineering Account:
- Ultrasonic and other track testing trains
- Material trains
- Track maintenance trains
- Miscellaneous Account:
- Staff Shuttles
- Water specials
- Workmen's specials
- Accident Relief Train (ARTs)
- Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARMEs)
- Crane Specials
- Traffic Account:
- Scheduled passenger trains do not require train ordering, only advice for cancellations, delays, or schedule changes.
- Unscheduled trains require train ordering by CTNL in conjunction with Power Control and/or Lobby Supervisor.
- Train readiness time is determined by the Divisional Railway Manager/SR.DOM.
- Passenger trains require preparation including:
- Loading of mails, luggage, parcels, and linen
- Pantry car provisions
- Watering and cooling of AC coaches
- Display of reservation charts
- Deployment of train staff
- Attaching of locomotive
- Passenger trains generally arrive at the platform 30 minutes or 15 minutes before departure, based on the terminal layout.
- Loco pilots must verify brake power adequacy before departure and conduct a "feel test" to ensure the brake system functions correctly.
- If brake system failures occur, the loco pilot must report to control and bring the train to a stop as directed.
- The train may only proceed after the defect is rectified.
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