GSM-R Flashcards
What does GSM-R stand for
Global System for Mobile communications - Railway
On the GSMR what does the tick button mean
Accept, answer calls and accept entries
On the GSMR what does the X button mean
Reject or cancel
On the GSMR what does the MU button mean
Menu button, access the GSMR menu
On the GSMR what does the book button mean
TOC phone book, access phone book
On the GSMR what does the SG button mean
Standing at signal, inform the signaller you are stationary at a signal
On the GSMR what does the ST button mean
Acknowledge that a broadcast has been received and confirm your train is at a stand after a REC has been made
On the GSMR what does the button with a compass shape and a + symbol mean
Increase brightness and scroll right
On the GSMR what does the button with a compass shape and a - mean
Decrease brightness and scroll left
What does the up arrow mean on the GSMR
Move up through the menu, or volume up
What does the down arrow mean on the GSMR
Move down through the menu, or volume down.
What does the left-right arrow in an box mean on the GSMR
Registration / de-registration and power on/off
What does the button with back to back telephones with a 1 in between,mean on the GSMR
1-1 call with the signaller, non urgent call
What does the big red button mean on the GSMR
Emergency group call, speak directly to the signaller, all trains in the area with come to a stand
What does the yellow button with SIG mean on the GSMR
Urgent call to the signaller
Where can a list of wild card numbers for the GSMR be found
Sectional appendix
Where do you get your location code for the GSMR from
Use the last 3 digits from the starting signal. Or wildcard from sectional appendix 99x
How do you get your registration code for GSMR
Head code + location code = registration code
What is an Alias plate
Where there is no signal or If there is confusion over what number to enter a Alias plate will be provided to register the GSMR
What instructions may you be given during GSMR radio network failure.
To not exceed 100mph and 60 through effected area
When can you use the GSMR while the train is in motion.
When passing a message regarding immediate movement of the train that can’t wait till the next stop.
Responding to a “contact signaller” or “contact control” message
In any emergency
What must you do if you receive a REC GSMR call
Bring the train to a stand, confirm stopped with ST button, listen to message.
Remain at stand until signaller has stated entire broadcast
After phrase “end of railway emergency group call” if you haven’t been told to remain at stand, you may proceed at caution to the next stop signal
On the GSMR what does the T button mean
Test GSMR
What does REC stand for when talking about GSMR
Railway Emergency (group) Call
What is EMRs GSMR wild card number
997
If you’ve been stood at a red signal for 2 mins or more what should you do
Press the SG button on GSMR
If trying to contact the signaller on GSMR when should you use the phone book option
When you are travelling using a wildcard to register the GSMR
When can you set up the GSMR while moving
Never, GSMR must always be set up at while at a stand, preferably before the journey starts
After receiving a REC when can you start moving again
Only if you’ve been told to by the signaller or you’ve heard “end of railway emergency group call”
Then proceed at caution to the next signal
When moving after an emergency call what must you do
Only move if you’ve been told to do so by the signaller, then proceed at caution to the next signal at a speed where you can stop if you discover and obstruction, or red signal,obeying all instructions given
What are the 4 different types of point to point calls
Normal calls + urgent calls
Driver safety device alarm
Public address calls
Berth triggered broadcast calls
What must you do if you receive a Berth triggered Broadcast call
Listen
Understand
Acknowledge (press ST on GSMR)
Follow any instructions
What are the 3 different types of Group calls
Railway emergency group call REC
Broadcast area call
Shunting group calls
What are the 5 types of GSMR broadcast calls
Berth-triggered broadcast call
Cell-based group broadcast call
General broadcast calls
Advisory broadcast calls
Acknowledged broadcast calls
What should you do if a GSMR call fails or is dropped
Report any instance of call failures or dropped calls to the signaller
How do you test the GSMR
Press the T button
Or
Perform an echo test, type 1900 and press tick
