14 Duties

Question 1

Direct

Answer 1

Direct, re arrange and record movement of all trains

Question 2

Liaise

Answer 2

Liase with operators concerning train, crew and loco requirements

Question 3

Advise

Answer 3

Advise adjacent TC areas on how connecting services are running and obtain similar info on trains affecting their own desk

Question 4

Shunters

Answer 4

Maintain contact with shunters

Question 5

Customer Service Arrangements

Answer 5

Ensure customer service arrangements are carried out

Question 6

Hours

Answer 6

Monitor operator hours and consult any variation in crew/loco runs

Question 7

Failures

Answer 7

Initiate, manage and recover train and signal failures

Question 8

Incidents

Answer 8

Report all incidents and keep the NCM informed

Question 9

Plot

Answer 9

Plot bulletins, extra details and cancelled trains on diagrams

Question 10

Bulletin Issue/Update

Answer 10

Issue and update operating bulletins and temporary speed restrictions

Question 11

Maintenance

Answer 11

Authorise maintenance

Question 12

Police

Answer 12

Contact police in emergency situations

Question 13

Fire

Answer 13

Contact fire in service for any leaks, spills or damage to hazardous goods

Question 14

Performance

Answer 14

Maintain trains performance