RECIEVING AN EMERGENCY CALL

Question 1

When a driver of another train makes an emergency call and you hear the broadcast message to stop your train, once at a stand, what button must you press on the GSM-R radio?

Answer 1

The ST button.

Question 2

What does the ST button tell the signaller?

Answer 2

It lets the signaller know you’ve come to a stand with your train.

Question 3

You must not speak over the emergency call report to report that you are at a stand. True of false?

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

During an emergency call, when received by another driver, when can you speak?

Answer 4

You can only speak if you have information related to the accident, or if the signaller requires you to speak.

Question 5

When does the emergency call end?

Answer 5

When the signaller states “this is the end of the railway emergency group call.”

Question 6

When can you proceed after an emergency broadcast call?

Answer 6

Once the call has terminated and if your train is not affected by the incident.

Question 7

How would you proceed with your train if your vehicle was not affected by the accident or emergency?

Answer 7

Proceed at caution up to the next signal capable of showing a stop aspect/indication and obey the aspect/indication as shown.