Detention of Trains & GSMR Flashcards
What is the preferred method of contact?
GSMR
What GSMR in cab equipment is there?
Head unit, telephone and speaker
How is GSMR activated?
By energising desk, GSMR turns on automatically
What must you do to ensure that your train can be traced?
Register the GSMR
How do you register the GSMR?
Headcode and 3 digit signal number
What is a platform alius plate?
Provides correct registration code/wildcard
What are the wildcard codes?
996/998
Can you register with a wildcard without permission?
No, the signaller must authorise this
Can unregistered trains continue?
Yes as long as ‘GSMR-GB’ is displayed- this confirms core functionality is available
Can you continue unregistered without permission?
No, the signaller must give permission to continue without registering your GSMR
How might the signaller get the attention of an unregistered train?
Via an area broadcast stating headcode
Can unregistered GSMRs still receive emergency calls?
Yes
What does it mean if you receive a ‘duplicate’ message? What are your actions?
Another train is using the headcode- try again and then contact signaller
How do you de-register a GSMR?
Press registration button again or remove key from desk
If you remove your key but you wish to retain the headcode, what are your actions?
Click tick to retain headcode on GSMR
What are your actions if you accidentally de-register the GSMR?
re-register with headcode and current signal number
What type of point to point GSMR calls are there?
Normal or urgent calls
DSD alarm calls
Berth-triggered broadcast call
How do you make a normal or urgent call?
Via call signaller or ‘SIG’
Both people can speak at once
What is a DSD alarm call?
30 secs of no foot on DSD with train not in neutral - alarm sounds
60 secs of no response from driver- urgent call from signaller
No response to urgent call- signaller PA to train
What is a berth-triggered broadcast call?
Pre-recorded message when train enters a selected berth- acknowledged by ST when received and understood.
Which calls do you have to acknowledge via ST?
Emergency call
Berth triggered broadcast call
Area broadcast call
What types of group calls are there?
Railway Emergency Calls
Broadcast Area Calls
Shunting Group Calls
What is an emergency call?
Multi-party call (only talk if pressing PTT), screen shows ‘busy’ when someone is talking, must state ‘this is an emergency call’, immediately stop via emergency brake and press ST when message heard and understood. When signaller confirms end of call, proceed at caution unless otherwise instructed.
What is a broadcast area call?
Pre-recorded message to trains in a specific area
What is a shunting group call?
Conference call with multiple drivers/shunters
What type of calls take priority over normal calls?
Urgent and emergency
What type of calls take priority over emergency calls?
None- emergency calls take priority over all calls
What other type of calls can be set up in non-normal circumstances?
Cab to cab with assisting train when a train has failed
If driving from other than the leading cab, how must the two drivers communicate?
Via bell buzzer only
What signage may you receive if contact signaller won’t connect you to correct signaller?
Telephone number provided with ‘SG’ with cross through it
How should you inform the signaller that you are at a stand?
Obvious reason- wait 2 mins
No obvious reason- press SG immediately
If signaller tells you to await signal, contact every 5 mins
If there is signage with a number on it telling you how long you should wait before contacting signaller, what must you do?
Obey these signs
If 0 on sign telling you how long to wait, how long do you wait?
Contact signaller immediately.
If the GSMR is unavailable, what is the preferred order of other comms?
SPT (unless limited clearance), SPT on other line, then lineside phone, then signal box, then mobile (last resort)
If you need to use your mobile phone, what must you do?
Inform control via conductor if using mobile phone- confirm desk is de-energised before using
If you are being route conducted, who is responsible for communicating with the signaller?
The route conductor who will then pass instructions onto the driver
What does a white diamond sign mean?
No telephone provided but presence of train known to signaller via track circuits
What does a white diamond sign with telephone number mean?
No telephone provided but presence of train known to signaller via track circuits.
If GSMR unavailable, can be contacted on number provided.
Driver may only leave can to use lineside phone to contact the signaller in an emergency or if told the adjacent line is blocked.
