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[quote]QUOTE: Train orders have an overlapping protection built in. The dispatcher has a copy, the train authorized has a copy, any trains that will be interacted with will have a copy, and each operator (Telegrapher) copying will have a copy. In adition, each operator will repeat the order back to the dispatcher who will need to underline each word as it is repeated. That gives at least three chances to catch an error, and even more when other operators and trains are included.[/quote] <br /> <br />Assuming the train order is prepared correctly. <br /> <br />There have been instances of train orders being incorrectly issued (in conflict with other trains) by the Controller, and only being detected by other train crew listening in on open radio. Use of telephone would have reduced awareness amonst the crews operating trains, as they would not have heard the conflicting order being issued.
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