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GSM-R Flashcards

1
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What is the “ST” button used for?

A

Acknowledge

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2
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What is the “SG” button used for?

A

Standing at signal.

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3
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What does “REC” stand for?

A

Railway Emergency Group Call

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4
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What is the yellow button used for?

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Urgent call to the signaller.

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5
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What’s the symbol with the 2 phones and a number 1 in the middle used for?

A

Call signaller.

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6
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What’s “Pending Registration” feature used for?

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Enables the train to be prepared to registered when the GSM-R network becomes available.

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7
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What is the company wild card and what is it used for?

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Code is 997 and it’s used when there are registration problems.

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8
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What’s the downside of using a wild card?

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You won’t be able to contact the signaller as normal so you’ll need to contact the signaller via the phonebook. You must always confirm you’re talking to the correct signaller when using the phonebook.

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9
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How do you pre-register a train?

A

Via the MU button and using the company wild card.

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10
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What’s the procedure if you’re having registration issues?

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  1. Make 2 attempts
  2. Contact the signaller using phonebook and make another attempt.
  3. Contact the signaller if still not working and the signaller will tell you to use the company wild card.
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11
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When is it acceptable to have an unregistered train?

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Following unsuccessful attempts when given authorisation from the signaller provided “GSM-R GB” is displayed.

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12
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How can the signaller contact you if driving an authorised unregistered train and how do you then make contact with the signaller?

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Via a broadcast call, the signaller will gain your attention by using your headcode. Then you will contact the signaller via the Network Rail phonebook.
(REC will work as normal)

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13
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If you have network issues, what do you do?

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If stuck on “Searching Networks” contact signaller via phonebook. There’s an option to manually select the network via “MU>Settings>Select Network” If “Network?” Is displayed then manually select the network.

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14
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What are the call types?

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  1. Point-to-point calls
  2. Group calls
  3. Urgent calls
  4. Cab-to-cab calls
  5. REC calls
  6. Phonebook calls
  7. Misrouted calls
  8. DSD alarm calls
  9. PA calls
  10. Broadcast calls
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15
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What are the 4 point-to-point calls?

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  1. Normal/Urgent
  2. DSD alarm
  3. PA
  4. Berth triggered
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16
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What’s a “berth-triggered” call?

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Pre-recorded, received when train enters a selected berth. Must be acknowledged by pressing “ST” button.

17
Q

What’s a PA call?

A

It’s where the signaller can use the train’s PA system. Used for example when the signaller suspects the driver is incapacitated and there is no guard on the train.

18
Q

What are the 3 types of group calls?

A
  1. REC
  2. Broadcast area
  3. Shunting group
19
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What are the 3 types of group calls?

A
  1. REC
  2. Broadcast area
  3. Shunting group
20
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What situations would you use cab-to-cab calls?

A
  1. Trains coupled in tandem
  2. Working trains with locos at both ends
  3. Assistance from the rear 🍑 (failed train)
  4. Assistance from the rear 🍑 (when banking authorised in SA)
  5. Driving traction from other than the leading cab.
21
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What’s the REC procedure?

A
  1. Alarm sounds “Stop, Emergency!”
  2. Bring the train to a stand
  3. Press ST button
  4. Signaller: “This is a REC, I repeat, this is a REC from signaller at ___ to all trains in the ___ area”
22
Q

What happens if a driver forgets to release the PTT button?

A

The lead signaller can override this.

23
Q

What do you do if you get a misrouted call?

A

If advised there are network issues in the area, contact signaller by using the NR number or the number in the PON.

24
Q

What’s a DSD alarm call and what should you do if you have one?

A

Activated if master switch is in forward or reverse and no action is taken to reset the DSD.
If you get this call then inform the signaller that it was triggered in error.

25
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What’s a DOO?

A

Driver only operated passenger train.

26
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What are the 5 types of broadcast calls?

A
  1. Berth-triggered
  2. Cell-based group
  3. General
  4. Advisory
  5. Acknowledged (safety)
27
Q

Why would you receive an advisory broadcast call?

A

For things such as congestion/delays.

28
Q

Why would you receive an acknowledged (safety) broadcast call?

A

Poor rail conditions
Animals on the line
Defective emergency indicators
Unusual events such as overcrowding on the platform

29
Q

What are the types of text messages you could receive?

A
  1. Standing at signal 🚦
  2. Contact signaller
  3. Contact train operator control
  4. Wait…
  5. Acknowledge (safety)
  6. Messages between signal boxes.
30
Q

What does “DCP” mean?

A

Driver’s control panel

31
Q

What does “TD” mean?

A

Train describer.

32
Q

What does “TRN” mean?

A

Train reporting number (headcode)

33
Q

What are the short dial codes?

A

1200 = Signaller
1300 = OC (operations control)
1400 = ECO (electrical control operator)

34
Q

What numbers do you use to register the train?

A

Headcode
Last 3 digits on alias plate.

35
Q

What numbers do you use to register the train?

A

Headcode
Last 3 digits on alias plate.

36
Q

What’s the procedure after hearing “end of REC”?

A

Proceed at caution until the next signal and then proceed as normal obeying all signals.

37
Q

What should you do if the REC ends suddenly but the signaller doesn’t say “end of REC”

A

Stay at a stand and do not contact the signaller, wait for further instructions.

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