Traffic lights, or rather trainline lights. Well before the train gets anywhere near the station it has lights that tell it to slow down, and stop. Depending on which lights are lit, depends on the drivers actions. Red and green are the same as normal road lights…
How do train drivers know when to close the doors?
The motor man and conductor can look out the window to make sure nobody was leaving or entering the train. In some stations mirrors and cameras help out. The key thing though is that the doors are equipped with travel detection so that if they cannot close they will reopen.
How do train drivers know when to change track?
The control centre chooses the track for the train. Usually the control centre knows which route the train is going to take. A computer is programmed with that route, and the computer tells the machines which way to push the blades.
How does a train braking system work?
The train brakes are released by admitting reduced and regulated main reservoir air pressure to the brake pipe through the engineer's automatic brake valve. A fully charged brake pipe typically operates at 70–90 psi (4.8–6.2 bar; 480–620 kPa) for freight trains and 110 psi (7.6 bar; 760 kPa) AAA for passenger trains.
How do train drivers know when to brake?
How do train drivers stay focused?
Eat a balanced diet. And drink mineral fluids, preferably water to keep your neurons to an optimal level. Research has shown that dehydration has an adverse effect on our short-term memory. It also inhibits our ability focus our attention.
Why do train brakes get activated?
Often, the first instance of a delay is a train's brakes activating, which in NYCT jargon is called Brakes In Emergency or BIE. All types of things can cause a train to go BIE: signal problems, debris on the tracks, tripping a signal timer, or even a passenger pulling the emergency brake.
How do Train drivers sleep?
Neither the conductor nor the engineer is allowed to sleep on the train. They must be awake and alert throughout their entire shift. So, where do they sleep? After their shift, conductors and engineers sleep either at home or in a motel at an away terminal.
What happens if a train crosses a red signal?
This is called as SPAD- Signal passed at Danger. Now the outcome of such an event is not very specific and can vary a lot. Possibilities: No loss or monetary damage, the loco pilot realizes his/her fault and brings the train to a halt before something disastrous happens.
Can train conductors listen to music?
Crews are not to listen to music while on duty … yet many crews bring radios all the time. Just don't get caught.