Detention of Trains & GSMR

Question 1

What is the preferred method of contact?

Answer 1

GSMR

Question 2

What GSMR in cab equipment is there?

Answer 2

Head unit, telephone and speaker

Question 3

How is GSMR activated?

Answer 3

By energising desk, GSMR turns on automatically

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Register the GSMR

Question 5

How do you register the GSMR?

Answer 5

Headcode and 3 digit signal number

Question 6

What is a platform alius plate?

Answer 6

Provides correct registration code/wildcard

Question 7

What are the wildcard codes?

Answer 7

996/998

Question 8

Can you register with a wildcard without permission?

Answer 8

No, the signaller must authorise this

Question 9

Can unregistered trains continue?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Can you continue unregistered without permission?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Via an area broadcast stating headcode

Question 12

Can unregistered GSMRs still receive emergency calls?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

How do you de-register a GSMR?

Answer 14

Press registration button again or remove key from desk

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Click tick to retain headcode on GSMR

Question 16

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

Answer 16

re-register with headcode and current signal number

Question 17

What type of point to point GSMR calls are there?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

How do you make a normal or urgent call?

Answer 18

Via call signaller or ‘SIG’

Both people can speak at once

Question 19

What is a DSD alarm call?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What is a berth-triggered broadcast call?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Which calls do you have to acknowledge via ST?

Answer 21

Emergency call
Berth triggered broadcast call
Area broadcast call

Question 22

What types of group calls are there?

Answer 22

Railway Emergency Calls
Broadcast Area Calls
Shunting Group Calls

Question 23

What is an emergency call?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

What is a broadcast area call?

Answer 24

Pre-recorded message to trains in a specific area

Question 25

What is a shunting group call?

Answer 25

Conference call with multiple drivers/shunters

Question 26

What type of calls take priority over normal calls?

Answer 26

Urgent and emergency

Question 27

What type of calls take priority over emergency calls?

Answer 27

None- emergency calls take priority over all calls

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Cab to cab with assisting train when a train has failed

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Via bell buzzer only

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Telephone number provided with 'SG' with cross through it

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Obey these signs

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Contact signaller immediately.

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

The route conductor who will then pass instructions onto the driver

Question 37

What does a white diamond sign mean?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What does a white diamond sign with telephone number mean?

Answer 38

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.