Comms Flashcards
When should a DTRS cab radio be tested?
- When performing a train preparation
- Suspected Radio Faults
- after a DTRS radio fault has been rectified by the driver
How long will radio and PA be available in the event of a power loss?
Approx 2 hours via an uninterrupted power supply.
Who do safety critical communication protocols apply to and when must they be adhered to?
They apply to you and at all times
What is this button for?
This is the menu button
What is this button for?
Public Address Announcements
What is this button for?
Area Controller / signal control panel at Metrol
What is this button for?
Train Controller
What is this button for?
DAO
What is this button for?
Cab Volume Down
What is this button for?
Can Volume up
What is this device?
A Portable Radio
What is this?
Train Cradle
Where is the Train Cradle located?
The Left Hand Side in all drivers cabs
Where should The Portable Radio be when you are driving the train?
Inserted into The Train Cradle
What is this device called?
Cab Fist Radio
What is this button?
REC button
What is this button?
TEC button
What is this button?
Brightness
What is this button?
Acknowledge (not in use)
What is this button?
Phonebook
What is this button?
TDN registration/de-registration
What is the best way to engage in active listening?
- Pay Attention to the words they are saying
- don’t allow yourself to become distracted
What is a priority 0 call?
A REC emergency call
What is a priority 0 call?
A REC emergency call
What happens if a driver is making a TEC call and a REC call is initiated?
They will be disconnected from the TEC call as calls of a higher priority override calls of a lower priority.
All calls are automatically what?
Logged and recorded
What is the primary communication device between train drivers and train controllers, area controllers and signallers?
DTRS
Are Non-Metro trains connected to the DTRS?
No.
What happens if a driver receives an SMS on their DTRS that isn’t from Metrol?
It must be reported to the Train Controller.
Should a call from the DTRS fail to connect?
It must be reported as a fault.
The train radio is the primary source of communication. What is the secondary source?
The allocated mobile phone.
When should you operate your DTRS system?
When it is safe to do so.
Calls from TC, AC and signallers to the fixed train phone will automatically answer after how long?
Approximately 4 seconds.
Calls from TC, AC and signallers to the portable radio will automatically answer after how long?
Approximately 2 seconds.
When must drivers respond to calls?
When it is safe to do so.
You may respond to a call using the hands free facility and ask the calling party to what?
Standby.
When the radio is powering up the screen will display what?
- Initialising
- Powering up/Testing
- Testing
- Test Complete
How do you know when the fixed cab radio is connected to the network?
When the network name Metro appears on the screen.
What happens if the network name is not present on the screen and you are unable to enter your TDN?
The driver must inform the TC at Metrol and advise them of their mobile phone number.
What is a DRS?
Disaster recovery site, which is used in the event of an emergency at Metrol.
After how long will a TD number time out and automatically de-register?
After approx 4 hours.
The driver must take the portable radio from the cradle when?
- performing fault finding and rectification tasks
- preparing a train
- dealing with an on train emergency
- carrying out emergency actions to protect an obstructed line
- carrying out duties associated with rescue of a failed train
The driver must take the portable radio from the cradle when?
- performing fault finding and rectification tasks
- preparing a train
- dealing with an on train emergency
- carrying out emergency actions to protect an obstructed line
- carrying out duties associated with rescue of a failed train
How do you unlock the keypad on your portable radio?
Press the * button, then in quick succession the OK button.
How do you unlock the keypad on your portable radio?
Press the * button, then in quick succession the OK button.
Portable radio shortcut 1?
Train controller.
Portable radio shortcut 2?
Area controller.
Portable radio shortcut 3?
Area Controller.
Portable radio shortcut 9?
TEC
How do you cancel diversion? (TDN)
Press menu and choose option 4.
How many seconds does it take to initiate a REC call when pressing the REC button?
0.5 seconds
1 minute
With extreme caution
10 seconds
Duty Manager
What does PD mean?
Principle driver.
What does LTR mean?
Local Train Radio.
What is the Radio Test number?
849801
Emergency from DTRS?
90000
What does DAO mean?
Driver Allocation Officer
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Why are phonetic words the way the are?
No two words sound alike and only two words have 1 syllable.
Phonetics
Phonetics
If you are unsure when listening on a call what should you do?
Ask!
What type of key unlocks telephone cabinet?
5P (turn 360 degrees)
What must you always do when you are finish with a signal post or Ops phone?
Hang up and lock the box to avoid unauthorised use.
Where are telephones located in the loop tunnel?
Every 150 metres.
Station Staff
What are the two main types of risk assessment?
Qualitative & Quantitative
