If you’re a driver, signaller or maintainer, here are some quick checklists to keep you up to speed with GSM-R – your role is critical to its success
Checklist for drivers
Your role is critical to the success of the GSM-R System. Here’s a quick checklist to keep you up to speed.
Know the system
- User training
- Driver handbook “How to use GSM-R”
- Handy reference guide
- Software delta training
Speak to your local competence development team, Driver Trainer and Driver Manager
Quick tips
- Are you looking at the correct sign? If you can’t see it, report it
- Maximum 2 initial registration attempts. Registration is important, but don’t hold back your journey
- Don’t register too early. Know your local arrangement with the signaller
- Check head code is correct. A single incorrect digit has a big impact
- Blank screen? Don’t switch off. Follow Bulletin 34 or 38 to get it up and running quickly
- Spurious REC calls – mistakes happen. Talk to the signaller to let them know what has happened
- Handy tip for REC calls – Keep calm, press talk, release to listen
Help make it better
Report any issues to the signaller
Checklist for Signallers
Your input is essential to making the GSM-R System successful.
Know the system
Refer to the signaller guide “The Rule Book”
Quick tips
- Don’t interpose too late. Know your local arrangement with drivers
- Check digits. Any interpose error means failed registration attempts by drivers
- Wrong number? Forward the call for the driver
- Spurious REC calls. Shut the call down quickly with the right voice protocol
- REC calls. Own the call. Follow the process
Help make it better
Report any issues using your fault reporting process