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What document governs the opening of new stations, whether in an existing line or as part of a new section?
What document governs the opening of new stations, whether in an existing line or as part of a new section?
What type of cable is recommended for communication systems in new sections?
What type of cable is recommended for communication systems in new sections?
What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?
What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?
What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?
What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?
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What is the recommended type of telephone system in controlled sections?
What is the recommended type of telephone system in controlled sections?
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What is the purpose of providing Phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
What is the purpose of providing Phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
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What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
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Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?
Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?
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What is the advantage of using BSNL phone with Caller ID?
What is the advantage of using BSNL phone with Caller ID?
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What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
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What is the alternative option for landline BSNL phone if it is not feasible?
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Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?
Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?
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What type of communication arrangements shall be provided at new stations for certain officers?
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What type of phone shall be provided in electrified territory?
What type of phone shall be provided in electrified territory?
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What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?
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What is the purpose of providing gate phone?
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What shall be connected by suitable means to the divisional exchange?
What shall be connected by suitable means to the divisional exchange?
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What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
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What shall be provided with suitable power supply, power backup and proper protective arrangements?
What shall be provided with suitable power supply, power backup and proper protective arrangements?
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What manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
What manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
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What is the primary reason for extending S&T DG supply to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
What is the primary reason for extending S&T DG supply to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
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What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
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What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
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What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?
What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?
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What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
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What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?
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What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?
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What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
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What is the primary reason for providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?
What is the primary reason for providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?
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What is the purpose of providing GPS/Precision Platform clocks in stations?
What is the purpose of providing GPS/Precision Platform clocks in stations?
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What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?
What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?
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Who will be provided with communication arrangements through CUG/Railway auto phone/control phone?
Who will be provided with communication arrangements through CUG/Railway auto phone/control phone?
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What type of network shall be provided at important stations?
What type of network shall be provided at important stations?
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What is the purpose of providing gate phone?
What is the purpose of providing gate phone?
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What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
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What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?
What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?
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What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?
What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?
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What arrangement shall be provided at new stations for Officer/SSE/JE/Technician and ASM office?
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What is the purpose of providing Telecom equipment with suitable power supply and power backup?
What is the purpose of providing Telecom equipment with suitable power supply and power backup?
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Which manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
Which manual governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
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What is the primary purpose of providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?
What is the primary purpose of providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?
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What is the recommended power supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
What is the recommended power supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
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What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
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What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?
What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?
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What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
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What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?
What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?
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What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
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What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?
What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?
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What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
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What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?
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What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?
What is the primary consideration for planning communication systems in new sections?
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What is the recommended type of communication arrangement for sidings?
What is the recommended type of communication arrangement for sidings?
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What is the purpose of providing phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
What is the purpose of providing phone communication to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
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What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
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What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
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What type of communication arrangement is provided at new stations?
What type of communication arrangement is provided at new stations?
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What is the primary consideration for communication arrangements at a new station?
What is the primary consideration for communication arrangements at a new station?
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What type of cable is recommended for underground communication systems in new sections?
What type of cable is recommended for underground communication systems in new sections?
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What is the purpose of providing BSNL phone with Caller ID at new stations?
What is the purpose of providing BSNL phone with Caller ID at new stations?
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What is the governing document for the opening of new stations?
What is the governing document for the opening of new stations?
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What type of communication systems are planned for new sections?
What type of communication systems are planned for new sections?
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What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?
What factors influence communication arrangements at a new station?
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What type of telephone system is recommended in controlled sections?
What type of telephone system is recommended in controlled sections?
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Why are phone communications provided to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
Why are phone communications provided to all manned level crossing gates controlled from the station?
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What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
What is the recommended power supply for 25W VHF sets?
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Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?
Who decides the mode of communication in sidings?
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Why is BSNL phone recommended with Caller ID?
Why is BSNL phone recommended with Caller ID?
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What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
What is the purpose of building adequate capacity in communication systems?
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What is the purpose of providing communication arrangements with sidings?
What is the purpose of providing communication arrangements with sidings?
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What type of communication arrangements are made at new stations?
What type of communication arrangements are made at new stations?
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What is the alternative option if landline BSNL phone is not feasible?
What is the alternative option if landline BSNL phone is not feasible?
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What type of communication arrangements shall be provided at new stations for certain officers?
What type of communication arrangements shall be provided at new stations for certain officers?
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Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?
Where shall telephone exchanges be provided according to the content?
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What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
What arrangement shall be provided in a new section for block working?
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What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?
What provision shall be made for telecom circuits/network?
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What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?
What type of phone facility may be provided at new stations if feasibility exists?
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What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?
What type of cable shall be laid for SSP/SP/TSS for SCADA working?
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What shall be connected by suitable means to the divisional exchange?
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What shall be provided with suitable power supply, power backup and proper protective arrangements?
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What governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
What governs the provisions for additional communication facilities in new electrified sections?
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What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
What is the recommended voltage supply for telecom equipment to avoid multiplicity of power supplies?
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What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
What type of power supply arrangement can be provided for all telecom equipment together, if -48 V DC supply is not feasible?
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What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
What is the purpose of providing separate duct arrangement for all Telecom cables on platforms of stations?
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What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?
What is the minimum capacity of fuse/MCB required for AT supply to telecom equipment in electrified sections?
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What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
What is the recommended method for dressing up and covering Telecom Equipment cables in station areas and buildings?
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What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?
What is the primary purpose of using data-logger/NMS for telecom power supply?
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What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?
What facilities are to be provided depending on the requirement of the station as per the latest Railway Board’s guidelines?
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What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
What should be extended to OFC/Telecom Room in electrified sections?
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What is the primary reason for providing lightning and surge protection arrangements for communication equipment and power supply units?
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What is the additional monitoring feature recommended for telecom power supply?
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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.