Railway Telecom Circuits and Reporting

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What is the primary mode of communication for emergency reporting from field/divisional control room to Zonal control room?

By common shared folders in network

By other convenient electronic IT platforms

By E-Mail

By telephone (correct)

What is the purpose of having up-to-date network diagrams available for ready reference?

To facilitate quick fault identification and resolution (correct)

To plan for future network upgrades

To monitor system performance

To analyze past faults

What is the responsibility of PCSTE regarding communication between field telecom staff and Zonal control room?

To monitor the communication network

To approve the mode of regular communication (correct)

To report faults to the Zonal S&T Control Room

To manage the Zonal control room

What is the purpose of having a Divisional level NMS of Various Networks?

To monitor network performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Zonal S&T Control Room?

To coordinate with Divisional Fault Control Rooms Signup and view all the answers

What should be available in the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms to trace faults in various Telecom systems?

Proper flow diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having hotline communication between various Telecom Fault Control Rooms?

To facilitate communication for swift fault resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional Fault Control Rooms?

To report their daily positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SrDSTE/Co's approval in the context of fault reporting?

To approve the mode of regular communication to be followed by field telecom staff Signup and view all the answers

What type of reports are compiled by the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room?

Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Communication System Performance Reports Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of emergency reporting from the field?

Telephone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of liaisoning with RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers at the Divisional level?

To provide additional telecom facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mobilising additional telecom resources in case of emergencies?

To meet site requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a uniform MIS Program in every Telecom Fault Control Room?

To ensure transparency of Data Transmission between Fault Control Rooms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Disaster Management Plan in the Control Room?

To detail out the action to be taken in emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Telephone Nos. with Designations of concerned RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers officials be kept?

In the Divisional Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of establishing Fault Control Procedures in Railway Telecommunication Networks?

To meet the demanding requirements of Indian Railways in the 21st Century Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks co-exist in a typical Railway Telecom Network scenario?

Transmission, Switching, and Data Networks/Others Signup and view all the answers

Who mans the Zonal S&T Control Set-up in a general shift?

SSE/JE (Telecom) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Zonal S&T Control Set-up?

It is established for the entire Zonal Railway Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up?

To handle telecom faults at the Divisional level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of network in a Railway Telecom Network scenario?

Public Address System Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of Fault Control Procedures in Railway Telecommunication Networks?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of a typical telecom fault control set-up on a Railway?

Both Zonal S&T Control Set-up and Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up Signup and view all the answers

Who advises the Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments during emergencies?

Zonal S&T Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Zonal S&T Control Room in case of emergencies?

To function as an Emergency Telecom Control Room Signup and view all the answers

Who monitors the Fault Control Room round-the-clock?

Adequate number of Senior Section Engineers (Telecom)/ Jr.Engineers (Telecom) and Technicians assisted with helpers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up?

To monitor all telecom networks over the Division Signup and view all the answers

What facilities shall be provided for satisfactory functioning of the S&T Control Rooms?

AUDIO/VIDEO conference facilities with Divisions and Railway Board Signup and view all the answers

Who is in direct control of the Zonal Telecom Fault Control Room?

Dy.Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer (Tele) Signup and view all the answers

What type of emergencies may consist of according to the content?

Major Rail Accidents, Cyclones, Breaches Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Zonal S&T Control Room during emergencies?

To monitor the situation and advise the Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments Signup and view all the answers

Where should PRS data circuits, Inter-Railway or Inter Division Administrative Trunk Circuits, and Control Hotlines be reported immediately on their occurrence?

Zonal Telecom S&T Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a uniform Application Program loaded on Computers in every S&T Control Room at Zonal Levels?

To ensure transparency of Data Transmission between Fault Control Rooms of the Divisions Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compiling Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Telecom System Performance Reports of the Railway?

Zonal S&T Control Room Signup and view all the answers

During emergencies, what additional function is assigned to the Zonal S&T Control Room?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Disaster Management Plan?

To detail out the action to be taken in emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of S&T Control in emergency situations?

To ensure minimum essential telecom needs with divisions and zones are provided at the accident site Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Disaster Management Plan be prominently displayed?

Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping Telephone Nos. with Designations of concerned RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers officials up-to-date in the Control Room?

To liaise with RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers at Hqs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room?

To compile reports on telecom system performance Signup and view all the answers

What should SrDSTE/Co approve in the context of fault reporting?

The mode of regular communication for reporting telecom gears Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping Telephone Nos. with Designations of concerned RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers officials up-to-date in the Control Room?

To liaise with service providers for additional telecom facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a uniform MIS Program in every Telecom Fault Control Room?

To ensure transparency of data transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of establishing Fault Control Procedures in Railway Telecommunication Networks?

To meet the demanding requirements of Indian Railways in the 21st century Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical telecom fault control set-up on a Railway?

Both Zonal S&T Control Set-up and Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up Signup and view all the answers

What is mobilised in case of emergencies according to the content?

Additional telecom resources Signup and view all the answers

Who mans the Zonal S&T Control Set-up in a general shift?

SSEs/JE (Telecom) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Disaster Management Plan be prominently displayed?

In the Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up?

To monitor faults at the Divisional level Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room compiling reports?

To communicate to the Zonal Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks co-exist in a typical Railway Telecom Network scenario?

Transmission, Switching, and Data Networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional Fault Control Rooms?

To facilitate communication between field telecom staff and Zonal control room Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Zonal S&T Control Room during emergencies?

To advise Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having a Network Monitoring System of all the Networks monitored by the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms?

To monitor and control various telecom networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect of Fault Control Procedures in Railway Telecommunication Networks?

Satisfactory maintenance of diverse Railway Telecommunication Networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having audio/video conference facilities with Divisions and Railway Board in the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms?

To facilitate communication and collaboration during fault control Signup and view all the answers

How do the Divisional Fault Control Rooms report their daily positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room?

By various electronic means such as telephone, common shared folders, email, and other convenient platforms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Zonal S&T Control Set-up?

To monitor faults at the Zonal level Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Zonal S&T Control Room during emergencies?

To advise the Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments during emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What should be available in the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms to trace faults in various Telecom systems?

Proper flow diagrams to trace faults in various Telecom systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional Fault Control Rooms?

To report daily positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication means can be used by the Divisional Fault Control Rooms to report their daily positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room?

Various electronic means such as telephone, common shared folders, email, and other convenient platforms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having up-to-date network diagrams of all the networks monitored available for ready reference in the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms?

To facilitate fault control and management Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Zonal S&T Control Room functioning as an Emergency Telecom Control Room?

To advise Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments Signup and view all the answers

Who is in direct control of the Zonal Telecom Fault Control Room?

Dy.Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer (Tele) Signup and view all the answers

What type of emergencies may consist of, according to the content?

Major Rail Accidents, Cyclones, and Breaches Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up?

To monitor all telecom networks over the Division Signup and view all the answers

What facilities shall be provided for satisfactory functioning of the S&T Control Rooms?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who mans the Zonal S&T Control Set-up in a general shift?

Three SSE/JE (Telecom) Signup and view all the answers

During emergencies, which Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms report their positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room?

Only affected Division(s) Telecom Fault Control Rooms Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Zonal S&T Control Room during emergencies?

To function as an Emergency Telecom Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Zonal S&T Control Room during emergencies?

Maintaining close coordination with the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a uniform Application Program loaded on Computers in every S&T Control Room at Zonal Levels?

To ensure transparency of Data Transmission between Fault Control Rooms of the Divisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room?

Maintaining close coordination with the Zonal S&T Control Room Signup and view all the answers

During emergencies, what additional function is assigned to the Zonal S&T Control Room?

Liaising with RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers at Hqs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Disaster Management Plan?

To detail out the action to be taken in emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of S&T Control in emergency situations?

Ensuring minimum essential telecom needs with divisions and zones are provided at the accident site Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Telephone Nos. with Designations of concerned RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers officials be kept?

In the Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Emergency Telecom Control Room?

To provide additional telecom facilities during emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fault Control Procedures for Railway Telecommunication Network

The chapter discusses Fault Control Procedures for Railway's Telecommunication Network at both Divisional and Zonal levels.
A typical Railway Telecom Network scenario consists of various types of networks, including Transmission, Switching, Data Networks, and others.

Typical Telecom Fault Control Set-up on a Railway

A typical telecom fault control set-up on a Railway consists of:
- Zonal S&T Control Set-up
- Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up

Zonal S&T Control Set-up

The Zonal S&T Control Set-up is manned by SSE/JE (Telecom) in a general shift.
Three SSE/JE (Telecom) shall be earmarked and should man the Zonal S&T Control set-up round-the-clock in case of emergencies.
The Zonal S&T Control Room also functions as an Emergency Telecom Control Room in case of emergencies requiring immediate telecom facilities/restoration.

Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up

The Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up monitors all telecom networks over the Division and is headed by a Senior Section Engineer (Telecom) in a general shift.
Adequate number of Senior Section Engineers (Telecom)/Jr.Engineers (Telecom) and Technicians assisted with helpers shall monitor the Fault Control Room round-the-clock.
All the Telecom Networks are monitored by the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room.

Fault Reporting

Faults in PRS data circuits, Inter-Railway or Inter Division Administrative Trunk Circuits, Control Hotlines from Zonal Hqs to Divisions shall be reported to Zonal Telecom S&T Room immediately.
Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Telecom System Performance Reports of the Division shall be communicated to the Zonal Telecom Fault Control Room.
A uniform Application Program shall be loaded on the Computers in every S&T Control Room at Zonal Levels to ensure transparency of Data Transmission.

Emergency Procedures

When the Zonal S&T Control Room functions as an Emergency Telecom Control Room, the Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms of the affected Division(s) shall report their positions to the Zonal S&T Control Room.
The Zonal S&T Control Room shall advise the Telecom Officials at HQs of the latest developments.
A Disaster Management Plan detailing out the action to be taken in emergencies shall be prominently displayed in the Control Room.

Office Tools/Telecom Facilities

Following Office Aids/Telecom Facilities shall be provided for satisfactory functioning of the S&T Control Rooms and Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms:
- AUDIO/VIDEO conference facilities with Divisions and Railway Board
- PC system with LAN connection, printer
- Network Monitoring System of all the Networks monitored
- Control patching facility
- Up-to-date network diagrams of all the networks monitored
- Proper flow diagram to trace faults in various Telecom systems
- Hotline Communication between various Telecom Fault Control Rooms

Fault Control Procedures for Railway's Telecommunication Network

In a typical Railway Telecom Network, various types of Telecom Networks co-exist, including: • Transmission: Optical Fibre Cable Network, Telecom Quad Cable Network, Local Area Networks, PIS Networks in a station, and CCTV Network • Switching: Electronic Telephone Exchanges and IP Telephone Exchanges • Data Networks/Others: Mobile Train Radio Communication system, VHF/UHF Simplex Trans-receivers, FOIS, UTN, Railnet, Data logger Network, and WiFi system

Typical Telecom Fault Control Set-up on a Railway

Consists of two components: • Zonal S&T Control Set-up (one for the entire Zonal Railway) • Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up (established in each Division of the Zonal Railway)

Zonal S&T Control Set-up

Manned by SSE/JE (Telecom) in a general shift
Functions as an Emergency Telecom Control Room in case of emergencies
Emergencies include: • Major Rail Accidents • Cyclones • Breaches
Reports to the Zonal S&T Control Room, which advises Telecom Officials at HQs of latest developments

Divisional Telecom Fault Control Set-up

Monitors all telecom networks over the Division
Headed by a Senior Section Engineer (Telecom) in a general shift
Adequate number of Senior Section Engineers (Telecom)/ Jr. Engineers (Telecom) and Technicians assisted with helpers monitor the Fault Control Room round-the-clock
Monitors all Telecom Networks, including: • Transmission Networks • Switching Networks • Data Networks/Others

Office Tools/Telecom Facilities at Divisional Telecom Fault Control Rooms

AUDIO/VIDEO conference facilities with Divisions and Railway Board
Divisional level NMS of Various Networks
PC system with LAN connection, printer
Network Monitoring System of all the Networks monitored
Control patching facility
Up-to-date network diagrams of all the networks monitored
Proper flow diagram to trace faults in various Telecom systems
Hotline Communications between various Telecom Fault Control Rooms

Procedure for Fault Reporting to Divisional Telecom Fault Control Room & its Functions

Reports faults through: • Telephone • Common shared folders in network • E-Mail • Other convenient electronic IT platforms
Compiles Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Communication System Performance Reports of the Division
Liaisons with RCIL/BSNL/MTNL/other service providers at Divisional level, if required
Mobilizes additional telecom resources as per site requirements
Displays a disaster Management Plan prominently in the Control Room

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This quiz covers the procedures for reporting PRS data circuits, administrative trunk circuits, and control hotlines in the railway system, as well as the preparation of telecom system performance reports.