Railway Communication Requirements
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What document governs the opening of new stations, whether in an existing line or as part of a new section?

  • Safety Requirements for Block Working
  • Communication Requirements for New Stations/Sections
  • Guidelines for Electrified Sections
  • Rules for opening of a Railway (correct)
  • What type of cable is recommended for communication systems in new sections?

  • Quad cable
  • Twisted Pair Cable
  • Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) (correct)
  • Coaxial cable
  • What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?

  • Availability of infrastructure
  • Availability of technicians
  • Meeting future communication requirements (correct)
  • Cost effectiveness
  • What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?

    <p>Electrified/Non-electrified section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended type of telephone system in controlled sections?

    <p>Control telephone (2-wire/4-wire/VoIP based)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing Phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?

    <p>For emergency communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?

    <p>Standby power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?

    <p>Railway Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using BSNL phone with Caller ID?

    <p>Accurate identification of callers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?

    <p>To meet the safety requirements of block working, TAWD, BPAC, TCAS, emergency requirements for accident communication etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative option for landline BSNL phone if it is not feasible?

    <p>FCT of any other service provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?

    <p>At important stations with a sizable establishment for railway working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication arrangements shall be provided at new stations for certain officers?

    <p>CUG/Railway auto phone/control phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of phone shall be provided in electrified territory?

    <p>TPC phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?

    <p>OFC and QUAD cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing gate phone?

    <p>For communication between Gateman and Station Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shall be connected by suitable means to the divisional exchange?

    <p>Telephone exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?

    <p>Communication arrangements for block working to suit the system of working to be followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shall be provided with suitable power supply, power backup and proper protective arrangements?

    <p>All the communication equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?

    <p>25KV AC traction manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for extending S&T DG supply to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?

    <p>To provide power supply to telecom equipment through separate fuse/MCB of suitable capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?

    <p>-48 V DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?

    <p>To maintain reliability and aesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?

    <p>Generating SMS alerts from suitable gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?

    <p>IPS type of power supply arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?

    <p>10 Amp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?

    <p>To monitor telecom power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?

    <p>Properly dressing up and covering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?

    <p>To protect against lightning and surge damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing GPS/Precision Platform clocks in stations?

    <p>To provide accurate timekeeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?

    <p>Railway auto phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will be provided with communication arrangements through CUG/Railway auto phone/control phone?

    <p>Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network shall be provided at important stations?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing gate phone?

    <p>For communication between Gateman and Station Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?

    <p>Communication arrangements to suit the system of working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?

    <p>OFC cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangement shall be provided at new stations for Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM office?

    <p>Communication arrangements through CUG/Railway auto phone/control phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing Telecom equipment with suitable power supply and power backup?

    <p>To ensure continuous communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?

    <p>25KV AC traction manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?

    <p>To prevent damage from electrical surges and lightning strikes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended power supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?

    <p>-48 V DC supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?

    <p>To maintain the reliability of the communication system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?

    <p>10 Amp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?

    <p>Properly dressing up and covering them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?

    <p>Generating SMS alerts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?

    <p>IPS-type power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?

    <p>One or more of the following facilities: GPS/Precision Platform clocks, PA systems for announcements, IPIS/Train/Coach Indication Boards, VSS/CCTV and WiFi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?

    <p>S&amp;T DG supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?

    <p>To monitor the power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?

    <p>Future communication requirements of the section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended type of communication arrangement for sidings?

    <p>Decided by the Railway administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?

    <p>To provide emergency communication in case of accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?

    <p>Standby power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?

    <p>To meet the safety requirements of block working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication arrangement is provided at new stations?

    <p>Both voice and data communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for communication arrangements at a new station?

    <p>Controlled or uncontrolled section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cable is recommended for underground communication systems in new sections?

    <p>Quad cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing BSNL phone with Caller ID at new stations?

    <p>To identify caller information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the governing document for the opening of new stations?

    <p>Rules for opening of a Railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication systems are planned for new sections?

    <p>Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) and/or modern cellular communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?

    <p>Controlled/uncontrolled section, electrified/non-electrified section, and importance of departmental staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of telephone system is recommended in controlled sections?

    <p>2-wire/4-wire/VoIP based control telephone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are phone communications provided to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?

    <p>To ensure safety and efficient train operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?

    <p>Proper standby power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?

    <p>Railway administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is BSNL phone recommended with Caller ID?

    <p>To identify incoming calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?

    <p>To meet safety requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing communication arrangements with sidings?

    <p>To facilitate train operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication arrangements are made at new stations?

    <p>Control telephone, phone communication to manned level crossing gates, 25W VHF sets, and BSNL phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative option if landline BSNL phone is not feasible?

    <p>Railway auto phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication arrangements shall be provided at new stations for certain officers?

    <p>CUG/Railway auto phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?

    <p>At important stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?

    <p>Communication arrangements to suit the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?

    <p>Provision for Railnet with IP DSLAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?

    <p>Railway auto phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?

    <p>QUAD cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shall be connected by suitable means to the divisional exchange?

    <p>Telephone exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shall be provided with suitable power supply, power backup and proper protective arrangements?

    <p>Telecom equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?

    <p>25KV AC traction manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?

    <p>-48 V DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?

    <p>Separate IPS type of power supply arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?

    <p>To ensure reliability and maintain the aesthetic appeal of the station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?

    <p>10 Amp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?

    <p>Properly dressing up and covering them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?

    <p>To monitor the power supply and generate SMS alerts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?

    <p>One or more of the facilities like GPS/Precision Platform clocks, PA systems, IPIS/Train/Coach Indication Boards, VSS/CCTV and WiFi, or other facilities required by division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?

    <p>S&amp;T DG supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?

    <p>To protect the equipment from lightning and surge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?

    <p>Generating SMS alerts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Communication Requirements for New Stations/Sections

    • New stations/sections must follow the "Rules for opening of a Railway" for communication system planning.
    • Communication systems should use underground OFC and Quad cable, and/or modern cellular communication (GSM-R/LTE) suitable for Train Traffic Control.
    • Adequate capacity must be built in to meet safety requirements for block working, TAWD, BPAC, TCAS, emergency communication, and data communication for UTS, PRS, FOIS, COIS, Datalogger, SCADA, Control, VSS, and WiFi.

    Communication Arrangements at New Stations

    • Communication arrangements depend on:
      • Controlled/uncontrolled section
      • Electrified/non-electrified section
      • Importance in terms of departmental staff to be posted
      • Commercial classification of the station
    • Communication arrangements to be provided at new stations include:
      • Control telephone (2-wire/4-wire/VoIP based) in controlled sections
      • Phone communication to manned level crossing gates with voice logging facility
      • 25W VHF sets with standby power supply
      • Communication arrangements with sidings
      • BSNL phone or FCT of CUG with Caller ID
      • Railway auto phone facility with IP exchanges
      • Telephone exchanges with path redundancy
      • Communication arrangements for Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM office
      • TPC phones in electrified territory
      • Provision for telecom circuits/network for Railnet with IP DSLAM & LAN extender
      • OFC and QUAD cable for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working
      • Gate phone for Gateman and Station Master

    Additional Requirements

    • Additional communication facilities for new electrified sections should follow Chapter IV of the 25KV AC traction manual.
    • All communication equipment should have suitable power supply, power backup, and protective arrangements.
    • All equipment and power supply units should be properly earthed with lightning and surge protection arrangements.
    • Telecom power supply should be monitored through data-logger/NMS with SMS alerts to concerned section in-charges.
    • S&T DG supply should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room, and AT supply should be extended to telecom equipment in electrified sections.
    • Telecom equipment should preferably work on -48 V DC supply or have separate IPS type power supply arrangement.
    • Cables for Telecom Equipment should be properly dressed up and covered in station areas to maintain reliability and aesthetic.

    Communication Requirements for New Stations/Sections

    • New stations/sections must follow the "Rules for opening of a Railway" for communication system planning.
    • Communication systems should use underground OFC and Quad cable, and/or modern cellular communication (GSM-R/LTE) suitable for Train Traffic Control.
    • Adequate capacity must be built in to meet safety requirements for block working, TAWD, BPAC, TCAS, emergency communication, and data communication for UTS, PRS, FOIS, COIS, Datalogger, SCADA, Control, VSS, and WiFi.

    Communication Arrangements at New Stations

    • Communication arrangements depend on:
      • Controlled/uncontrolled section
      • Electrified/non-electrified section
      • Importance in terms of departmental staff to be posted
      • Commercial classification of the station
    • Communication arrangements to be provided at new stations include:
      • Control telephone (2-wire/4-wire/VoIP based) in controlled sections
      • Phone communication to manned level crossing gates with voice logging facility
      • 25W VHF sets with standby power supply
      • Communication arrangements with sidings
      • BSNL phone or FCT of CUG with Caller ID
      • Railway auto phone facility with IP exchanges
      • Telephone exchanges with path redundancy
      • Communication arrangements for Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM office
      • TPC phones in electrified territory
      • Provision for telecom circuits/network for Railnet with IP DSLAM & LAN extender
      • OFC and QUAD cable for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working
      • Gate phone for Gateman and Station Master

    Additional Requirements

    • Additional communication facilities for new electrified sections should follow Chapter IV of the 25KV AC traction manual.
    • All communication equipment should have suitable power supply, power backup, and protective arrangements.
    • All equipment and power supply units should be properly earthed with lightning and surge protection arrangements.
    • Telecom power supply should be monitored through data-logger/NMS with SMS alerts to concerned section in-charges.
    • S&T DG supply should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room, and AT supply should be extended to telecom equipment in electrified sections.
    • Telecom equipment should preferably work on -48 V DC supply or have separate IPS type power supply arrangement.
    • Cables for Telecom Equipment should be properly dressed up and covered in station areas to maintain reliability and aesthetic.

    Communication Requirements for New Stations/Sections

    • New stations/sections must follow the "Rules for opening of a Railway" for communication system planning.
    • Communication systems should use underground OFC and Quad cable, and/or modern cellular communication (GSM-R/LTE) suitable for Train Traffic Control.
    • Adequate capacity must be built in to meet safety requirements for block working, TAWD, BPAC, TCAS, emergency communication, and data communication for UTS, PRS, FOIS, COIS, Datalogger, SCADA, Control, VSS, and WiFi.

    Communication Arrangements at New Stations

    • Communication arrangements depend on:
      • Controlled/uncontrolled section
      • Electrified/non-electrified section
      • Importance in terms of departmental staff to be posted
      • Commercial classification of the station
    • Communication arrangements to be provided at new stations include:
      • Control telephone (2-wire/4-wire/VoIP based) in controlled sections
      • Phone communication to manned level crossing gates with voice logging facility
      • 25W VHF sets with standby power supply
      • Communication arrangements with sidings
      • BSNL phone or FCT of CUG with Caller ID
      • Railway auto phone facility with IP exchanges
      • Telephone exchanges with path redundancy
      • Communication arrangements for Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM office
      • TPC phones in electrified territory
      • Provision for telecom circuits/network for Railnet with IP DSLAM & LAN extender
      • OFC and QUAD cable for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working
      • Gate phone for Gateman and Station Master

    Additional Requirements

    • Additional communication facilities for new electrified sections should follow Chapter IV of the 25KV AC traction manual.
    • All communication equipment should have suitable power supply, power backup, and protective arrangements.
    • All equipment and power supply units should be properly earthed with lightning and surge protection arrangements.
    • Telecom power supply should be monitored through data-logger/NMS with SMS alerts to concerned section in-charges.
    • S&T DG supply should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room, and AT supply should be extended to telecom equipment in electrified sections.
    • Telecom equipment should preferably work on -48 V DC supply or have separate IPS type power supply arrangement.
    • Cables for Telecom Equipment should be properly dressed up and covered in station areas to maintain reliability and aesthetic.

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    This quiz covers the communication requirements for new railway stations and sections, including planning and implementation of communication systems.

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