Class 395 Introduction

**Reminder: This is for TSW2, TSW3 changed this introduction.**

Welcome to driver training. Here, you’ll be driving a southeastern class 395 javelin.

During this brief introduction we will go through critical driving control and passenger operations. When you’re ready, climb aboard to get started.

Take a seat in the Driver’s position, this is where you’ll be spending most of your time.

to activate the control desk, insert the master key and set to the ON position.

The reverser is use to activate the driving cab and determine the directions of travel.

In normal operation, this unit draws the electricity from external sources such as DC third rail line east of Ebsfleet international, and AC overhead wire between London and Ebsfleet international. As we’re in a third rail part of the route, press the pan up shoes down button to lower the pickup shoes so that we can connect to the power. You can confirm this has worked by verifying the LINE light is lit.

the main circuit breaker need to be used to allow power to reach the entire train. Close the MCB now by pressing the pan up and shoes down button again and confirm the MCB/VCB light goes out.

Take a quick glance of the platform to ensure is safe before unlocking the doors.

It’s time to get going, set the doors to lock.

For this introduction, you’ll be driving as far as Stratford international.

This train uses a DRA or driver reminder appliance. This is a safety system which ensures the power cannot be applied to the train and prevent driver from running through the red signal. Before departure, this’ll need to be unset.

This train’s ready to depart, release the brake and apply small amount of throttle to get moving.

coasting is a method to efficiently maintain speed and reduce motion stress and maintenance requirements.

Keeping the speed limit is important. If you begin to overspeed, apply a small amount of brake force by moving the throttle/brake handle into the braking range to slow down.

You’re now approaching Ebbsleet international. So, apply a small amount of brake force to achieve a comfortable and safe stop.

Take a quick glance of the platform to ensure is safe before unlocking the doors.

this section of the line features changeover in power and signaling as we switch from a 3rd rail beneath us to the overhead wire that are now above us. We’re also switch from miles an hour to kilometers an hour speed, an TVM in-cab signalling will be in use from here.

To begin the power changeover, set the reverser to the neutral position.

Now hold the CTRL button to raise the 3rd rail shoes and then raise the pantograph. When you’re going the other way, use the DC button to switch to the 3rd rail for eastern leg of a journey.

Next, press the pan up shoes down button to raise the pantograph.

Finally, press the pan up shoes down button to close the circuit breaker and ensure power reach the entire train. You can check that this has happen by validating the MCB/VCB light had gone out.

nicely done, you’re in good shape to continue your journey..

proceed to the next stop at Stratford international unguided this time and see how you get on.

good work, that’s conclude all the basic of operating this train.