COMMS Flashcards
What are the highest priority Calls?
REC calls
What are the second highest priority calls?
TEC calls
What are the steps for transmitting a REC or TEC call?
“Emergency emergency emergency”
TDN, origin/destination, location
Nature of emergency
Required response
ID any hazards
What do the 4 digits of a TDN represent?
First digit - destination/service type
Second digit - city loop or direct
Third and forth digit - up or down
What does an odd numbered TDN mean?
Train is a down service
What does an even numbered TDN mean?
Train is an up service
How do you operate signal post telephones?
Unlock and open the case door
Raise the handset
Wait for controller/signaller to answer
What does the 5 in an internal phone number become for external calls?
9610
What does the first digit 1 in an internal phone number become in an external phone number?
9619
Where are the Flinders Street Operation Telephones?
At each end of every flinders street platform
What does the blue light mean for a platform telephone?
The phone should be answered by any on duty driver when possible
How do you use a Flinders Street Operation Telephone?
Unlock the cabinet with 5P key
Lift handset
Press appropriate button (metrol or Flinders st control room)
What is a MURL Telephone?
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop phone
Where are MURL phones located?
Every 150m in the MURL tunnels
What does a blue light flashing in the MURL mean?
Metrol needs to contact the driver
What are the steps after seeing a blue flashing light in the MURL?
Bring the train to a stand using normal braking
Contact signal control panel via DTRS or signal post phone
What is the primary communication form in the cab?
Fixed/portable DTRS
Are non metro trains connected to the DTRS?
No