2.1. COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Communications in the PTA Network must be:
 clear, brief and unambiguous;
 relevant to the task at hand; and
 agreed as to its meaning before being acted upon.
Communications may be spoken, written or electronic transmissions.
Communications must use the 24 hour system of time.
Communication equipment used for railway operations must be tested for correct operation:
 for Rail Traffic, prior to entry on to the PTA Network; and
 for Work on Track, prior to starting work.