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Detention of Trains & GSMR Flashcards

1
Q

What is the preferred method of contact?

A

GSMR

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2
Q

What GSMR in cab equipment is there?

A

Head unit, telephone and speaker

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3
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How is GSMR activated?

A

By energising desk, GSMR turns on automatically

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4
Q

What must you do to ensure that your train can be traced?

A

Register the GSMR

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5
Q

How do you register the GSMR?

A

Headcode and 3 digit signal number

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6
Q

What is a platform alius plate?

A

Provides correct registration code/wildcard

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7
Q

What are the wildcard codes?

A

996/998

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8
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Can you register with a wildcard without permission?

A

No, the signaller must authorise this

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9
Q

Can unregistered trains continue?

A

Yes as long as ‘GSMR-GB’ is displayed- this confirms core functionality is available

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10
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Can you continue unregistered without permission?

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No, the signaller must give permission to continue without registering your GSMR

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11
Q

How might the signaller get the attention of an unregistered train?

A

Via an area broadcast stating headcode

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12
Q

Can unregistered GSMRs still receive emergency calls?

A

Yes

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13
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What does it mean if you receive a ‘duplicate’ message? What are your actions?

A

Another train is using the headcode- try again and then contact signaller

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14
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How do you de-register a GSMR?

A

Press registration button again or remove key from desk

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15
Q

If you remove your key but you wish to retain the headcode, what are your actions?

A

Click tick to retain headcode on GSMR

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16
Q

What are your actions if you accidentally de-register the GSMR?

A

re-register with headcode and current signal number

17
Q

What type of point to point GSMR calls are there?

A

Normal or urgent calls
DSD alarm calls
Berth-triggered broadcast call

18
Q

How do you make a normal or urgent call?

A

Via call signaller or ‘SIG’

Both people can speak at once

19
Q

What is a DSD alarm call?

A

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

20
Q

What is a berth-triggered broadcast call?

A

Pre-recorded message when train enters a selected berth- acknowledged by ST when received and understood.

21
Q

Which calls do you have to acknowledge via ST?

A

Emergency call
Berth triggered broadcast call
Area broadcast call

22
Q

What types of group calls are there?

A

Railway Emergency Calls
Broadcast Area Calls
Shunting Group Calls

23
Q

What is an emergency call?

A

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.

24
Q

What is a broadcast area call?

A

Pre-recorded message to trains in a specific area

25
Q

What is a shunting group call?

A

Conference call with multiple drivers/shunters

26
Q

What type of calls take priority over normal calls?

A

Urgent and emergency

27
Q

What type of calls take priority over emergency calls?

A

None- emergency calls take priority over all calls

28
Q

What other type of calls can be set up in non-normal circumstances?

A

Cab to cab with assisting train when a train has failed

29
Q

If driving from other than the leading cab, how must the two drivers communicate?

A

Via bell buzzer only

30
Q

What signage may you receive if contact signaller won’t connect you to correct signaller?

A

Telephone number provided with ‘SG’ with cross through it

31
Q

How should you inform the signaller that you are at a stand?

A

Obvious reason- wait 2 mins
No obvious reason- press SG immediately
If signaller tells you to await signal, contact every 5 mins

32
Q

If there is signage with a number on it telling you how long you should wait before contacting signaller, what must you do?

A

Obey these signs

33
Q

If 0 on sign telling you how long to wait, how long do you wait?

A

Contact signaller immediately.

34
Q

If the GSMR is unavailable, what is the preferred order of other comms?

A

SPT (unless limited clearance), SPT on other line, then lineside phone, then signal box, then mobile (last resort)

35
Q

If you need to use your mobile phone, what must you do?

A

Inform control via conductor if using mobile phone- confirm desk is de-energised before using

36
Q

If you are being route conducted, who is responsible for communicating with the signaller?

A

The route conductor who will then pass instructions onto the driver

37
Q

What does a white diamond sign mean?

A

No telephone provided but presence of train known to signaller via track circuits

38
Q

What does a white diamond sign with telephone number mean?

A

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.

Train Driver (31 decks)

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