Formative - Comms Flashcards
What is primary comms device?
Fixed DTRS
If a REC call comes through, what must driver do?
Stop using normal brakes
Act on instruction
If REC call comes through and no comms, how long do we remain stationary and where do we move to?
60 seconds
Proceed with extreme caution to
- first fixed signals at stop
- first platform
- point of danger
- not in MURL
Procedures when making a REC
Emy, emy, emy
TDN
Origin to destination
Location
Nature of emergency
Required response
Hazards
How to access a signal post telephone
Open door with 5p key
Raise handset
Wait for TC or signaller to answer
When using a PABX phone what are the 2 shortcuts?
5 = 9610
1 = 9619
Where do the FSS phones go to?
FS control room or
TC
Distance between each MURL telephone?
150m
How to access MURL telephone
Open case
Press red button
If blue lights flashing in MURL what does this mean
Need to contact AC
Do we use the AK button on the DTRS?
No, must report to TC if we do
Calls on fixed and portable auto answer in how many seconds?
Fixed = 4
Portable = 2
Radio test number
849 801
Who do we report lost or stolen portable radio to?
Duty manager
Hiw to unlock portable
- > OK
How many seconds will portable screen turn off and seconds for it to lock
Screen off - 60s
Lock - 90s
Portable shortcuts for
TC
AC
REC
Tc - 1
Ac - 3
Rec - 9
When using a portable shortcut what button must be pressed to ‘send’
Left green button
Cab radio how to cancel diversion to portable
Menu + ‘4’
Portable how to register TDN
Right green twice then OK
How many hours until TDN auto deregistered on portable
4 hours
Portable how to deregister TDN
Yellow button x4
How to call emy services from fixed radio
90000
Portable how to make REC call
Top RED button x 2
Confirm via PTT in 2 seconds
Max comtinuous transmission for LTR calls
30 seconds
Fixed radio fault test
7 - test
5 - self test
✅️
3 times driver makes announcements if auto has failed
Junction stations
Terminal stations
Express running conditions
How often do we inform passengers of delays
Any delay over 2 minutes
Every 5 minutes after that
What must we do with train if we’re being relieved at other end and special needs passenger requires assistance getting off
Into emergency
How do we protect adjoining lines during incidents (6)
-REC call
-Emy Track Circuit Jumper cable (if overhead not dissaranged)
-High/low headlights
-Red markers on front
-Short sharp whistles
-Red flag on train
If retraining passengers during a non emergency, what is minimum requirement of staff
4 people
Dangerous goods what is deemed non bulk? (In litres)
1000l or less
Where is dangerous good documentation in a train and truck?
Train = leading loco in white vinyl bag
Truck = drivers right side
