Consultation Between QR Network Train Controller and the Operator. The location of meal and personal needs breaks is to be determined by consultation between the QR Network Train Controller and the Operator's traincrew. Traincrew shall contact the Operator‟s Controller to request relief. If traincrew cannot establish communication with the Operator‟s Controller, the QR Network Train Controller shall be contacted and relief requested. It is the responsibility of the Operator‟s Controller to determine which Trains require relief prior to reaching their destination. Consultation is to take place between QR Network Train Controller and the Operator‟s Controller as to the most appropriate time and location to have the Train relieved at. Once this relief time and location has been agreed to it is the responsibility of the QR Network Train Controller to advise the Operator‟s Controller should the estimated time of arrival of the Train at the relief location vary by more than 15 minutes. It is the responsibility of the Operator‟s Controller to make all the necessary arrangements for traincrew relief. If a relief request is received from traincrew, the QR Network Train Controller shall record the request and advise the Operator‟s Controller. Upon receiving the relief request advice from the QR Network Train Controller, the Operator‟s Controller is to verbally acknowledge receipt. The Operator‟s Controller shall then consult with the QR Network Train Controller to advise of relief location. If the Operator‟s Controller alters the relief requirements or the relief arrangements become delayed after advice was given to the QR Network Train Controller, the altered information shall be passed onto the QR Network Train Controller. The Operator‟s Controller shall contact traincrew direct and advise of relief arrangements and if unable to contact traincrew direct, shall request the QR Network Train Controller to advise traincrew of relief arrangements. Where traincrew are rostered on “change jobs”, or are required to change enroute, it is the responsibility of the Traincrew to advise the QR Network Train Controller of their roster prior to entering the Nominated Network. It is the responsibility of the QR Network Train Controller to advise traincrew of the location of the change.
