Train Controllers must:
make sure that Signalling equipment is operated safely;
respond to equipment failures and Warning alarms promptly;
o this includes reporting all equipment failures and faults to the relevant
Infrastructure representative.
make sure accurate time is maintained and used;
maintain accurate and timely information on the Train Control Diagram on actual
and anticipated Rail Traffic movements, Work on Track Authorities and methods;
not engage in any activity that distracts their attention from their Safeworking duties,
or that may distract others in Train Control;
Authorise and issue Proceed Authorities and Work on Track Authorities;
as necessary, introduce methods of Special Working;
as necessary, provide Rail Traffic details to affected Train Controllers and other
Workers; and
promptly report incidents and breaches of PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures
to their supervisor and affected Operator’s Representatives.
Where Authorities are being issued manually, the Train Controller must cross-check
with the Train Control Diagram and other Authorities issued.
Train Controllers must complete the transmission, verification and recording of each
Authority, Work on Track Authority and method before commencing any other activity.