Rail Traffic Crew Network Control Officer Quiz

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According to the process, who informs the NCO about perturbations requiring alterations to a service that has already commenced?

The Train Manager Officer (TMO)

The Train Control Leader (TCL) (correct)

The Rail Traffic Crew (RTC)

The Network Control Assistant (NCA)

When does the NCO update the existing service in the TMS?

Before the TCL informs them of perturbations

After the train service has been completed

After identifying the affected Train Number from the Planned Train Schedule (correct)

Before the train service has started

What does the NCO do after modifying the existing stopping pattern parameters of the service on the TMS ETG?

Informs the TCL and TMO of the changes

Validates the proposed service changes on the TMS ETG (correct)

Commits the changes to the service in the TMS immediately

Executes the modified service in the TMS ETG

What happens after the NCO commits the changes to the service in the TMS?

The TMS informs QR Systems of the changes Signup and view all the answers

Who communicates the changes of existing services to ITOPS/VR?

TMS (PIDS) Signup and view all the answers

What does the NCO do to resolve conflicts arising from the proposed service changes?

Resolves conflicts on their area only or accepts them Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TMO/MFF in the process described?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

What information does the TMS ETG display to the NCO after modifying the stopping pattern parameters?

The proposed changes to the service and its impact on other services Signup and view all the answers

What is the end condition described in the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a support information for the process?

Passenger announcement procedures Signup and view all the answers

Who modifies the TMS timetable when a train is changing platform?

NCO controlling the area Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in the text regarding the management of service templates within the TMS?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Train Control Leader (TCL) in the process of modifying a stopping pattern associated with a service?

The TCL is not mentioned as having a specific role in this process. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about communication between the Train Control Leader (TCL) and other actors is true based on the information provided?

No information is provided about communication between the TCL and other actors. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information given, when would the Train Control Leader (TCL) be involved in the process of modifying a stopping pattern?

There is no information provided about when the TCL would be involved in the process. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the communication responsibilities of the Train Control Leader (TCL) based on the information provided?

No specific communication responsibilities for the TCL can be inferred from the information provided. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information given, which of the following statements about the Train Control Leader's (TCL) role is correct?

The role of the TCL in the modification process is not specified. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about communication involving the Train Control Leader (TCL) is correct?

No information is provided about communication involving the TCL in the modification process. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rail Traffic Crew (RTC) Network Control Officer (NCO) TMS QRL Systems

NCO is informed by TCL of perturbations requiring alterations to a service that has already commenced
Train Service is present in the TMS and has already started
PIDS show train on published platform
Train Control Leader advises NCO, and TMO of service update request

Change Platform Guidance Scenario

NCO identifies the affected Train Number from Planned Train Schedule
NCO updates existing service in the TMS ETG
NCO selects impacted train service on the TMS ETG (predicted view) and selects the Change Platform/ Function
TMS ETG displays the Change Platform Window
NCO modifies the existing subset of stopping pattern parameters of the service on the TMS ETG
NCO validates the proposed service changes on the TMS ETG
TMS ETG displays the NCO of the proposed changes to the service and its impact on and conflicts with other services
NCO resolves conflicts on their area only or accepts them
NCO commits changes to service in the TMS
NCO executes the modified service in TMS ETG
TMS commits the service changes into the planned timetable
Modified service becomes visible on the TMS for all users
TMS informs QR Systems of the changes, Change Platform, to the existing Planned Train Schedule made by the NCO to accommodate changes to the service

A Day in the Life of the System Template 2: Change a platform Guidance Scenario Summary

Template 2: Change a platform is a guidance scenario for modifying a single train service only
The scenario applies to both ETCS Territory and RCS Territory
The ETG lockout period is a rolling window of 4 hours from the current time during which the TMS will reject any creation or update to a service that starts or runs through this lockout period

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Test your knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crew (RTC) Network Control Officers (NCO) and other network control staff. The quiz covers topics such as start conditions for operations, responding to perturbations, and managing train service updates.