Dispatching in Zentralstellwerk Karlsruhe Hbf - Revision history

ErwinL: /* Track Lengths */

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Track Lengths

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	{{TrackLengths:TableDetailsRK\|EN\|Karlsruhe Hbf}}		{{TrackLengths:TableDetailsRK\|EN\|Karlsruhe Hbf}}

			== Auto fleeting ==

	{{Autofleet:TableDetailsRK\|EN}}		{{Autofleet:TableDetailsRK\|EN}}

Charlie: /* Remarks */

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Remarks

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	=== Remarks ===		=== Remarks ===
	* All additional traffic options can be activated/combined with each other, even ~~wenn~~ this would be somewhat unrealistic.		* All additional traffic options can be activated/combined with each other, even when this would be somewhat unrealistic.
	* When the traffic-codes for relieving Gbf and closing the line RKHA are active ~~together~~, the freight trains from Gbf which are due to relieve Gbf, are not running at all		* When the traffic-codes for relieving Gbf and closing the line RKHA are active simultaneously, the freight trains from Gbf which are due to relieve Gbf are not running at all.
	* Additional traffic can be deactivated again only five minutes after its activation.		* Additional traffic can be deactivated again only five minutes after its activation.
	* Deactivating the additional traffic code "Relieving Gbf" could lead to freight trains showing up twice in the event such trains are already on the panel. Same train might appear from Gbf as well.		* Deactivating the additional traffic code "Relieving Gbf" could lead to freight trains showing up twice in the event such trains are already on the panel. Same train might appear from Gbf as well.

Charlie: PDF names in English.

2016-09-20T02:09:12Z

PDF names in English.

Charlie: /* Addtional traffic Karlsruhe Hbf (Activate by Fax) */

2016-09-19T20:55:15Z

Addtional traffic Karlsruhe Hbf (Activate by Fax)

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	All trains are diverted via the northern tracks towards RKDU. Trains coming from the north will have delays of approx. 15 minutes. The dispatcher has to make sure that departing trains from Hbf, which normally run into the direction of RKHA, are correctly routed towards the northern tracks to RKDU.		All trains are diverted via the northern tracks towards RKDU. Trains coming from the north will have delays of approx. 15 minutes. The dispatcher has to make sure that departing trains from Hbf, which normally run into the direction of RKHA, are correctly routed towards the northern tracks to RKDU.

	=== ~~Reliefing~~ Gbf ===		=== Relieving Gbf ===
	(Entlastung Gbf)		(Entlastung Gbf)

	To ~~relief~~ the Gbf, freight trains which are normally not handled overthere, will be routed via Hbf. The dispatcher has to take care of the ~~divergion~~ for freight trains from RETL or RFM (disable the auto fleeting). There are two lists (''PDF's RETL Gz Umleitung bzw. RFM Gz Umleitung'') which lists the trains that can be diverted via Hbf.		To relieve the Gbf, freight trains which are normally not handled overthere, will be routed via Hbf. The dispatcher has to take care of the diversion for freight trains from RETL or RFM (disable the auto fleeting). There are two lists (''PDF's RETL Gz Umleitung bzw. RFM Gz Umleitung'') which lists the trains that can be diverted via Hbf.

	=== Other Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===		=== Other Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===
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	=== Remarks ===		=== Remarks ===
	* All additional traffic options can be activated/combined with each other, even wenn this would be somewhat unrealistic.		* All additional traffic options can be activated/combined with each other, even wenn this would be somewhat unrealistic.
	* When the traffic-~~code Reliefing~~ Gbf and ~~Total closure~~ line ~~towards~~ RKHA are active together, the freight trains from Gbf which are due to ~~relief~~ Gbf, are not running at all		* When the traffic-codes for relieving Gbf and closing the line RKHA are active together, the freight trains from Gbf which are due to relieve Gbf, are not running at all
	* Additional traffic can be deactivated again only five minutes after its activation.		* Additional traffic can be deactivated again only five minutes after its activation.
	* Deactivating the additional traffic code "~~Reliefing~~ Gbf" could lead to freight trains showing up twice in the event such trains are already on the panel. Same train might appear from Gbf as well.		* Deactivating the additional traffic code "Relieving Gbf" could lead to freight trains showing up twice in the event such trains are already on the panel. Same train might appear from Gbf as well.


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Charlie: /* Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) */

2016-09-19T20:48:29Z

Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr)

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	To provide even more variety while on duty as a dispatcher, some additional traffic – trains not planned on regular base - is included in the timetable.		To provide even more variety while on duty as a dispatcher, some additional traffic – trains not planned on regular base - is included in the timetable.

	* On 11 / 12-7-2015 there is a station event at the main station. On Saturday several historic trains will be arriving, which will be stabled in the stabling yard Ostgruppe for exposition until their return trip on Sunday. In addition, there are shuttles between Bruchsal and Karlsruhe Hbf and between Rastatt and Karlsruhe Hbf. These shuttles ~~beginand~~ end at the stabling yard Ostgruppe. The services for this event are indicated with BF in the field Remarks.		* On 11 / 12-7-2015 there is a station event at the main station. On Saturday several historic trains will be arriving, which will be stabled in the stabling yard Ostgruppe for exposition until their return trip on Sunday. In addition, there are shuttles between Bruchsal and Karlsruhe Hbf and between Rastatt and Karlsruhe Hbf. These shuttles begin and end at the stabling yard Ostgruppe. The services for this event are indicated with BF in the field Remarks.
	* On 7-2 and 15-8-2015 a special train for ~~soccer supporters~~ is running between Dortmund and Freiburg.		* On 7-2 and 15-8-2015 a special train for sports fans is running between Dortmund and Freiburg.
	* Every third Wednesday of the month, the V 320 001-1 (BR 232) of the company Wiebe arrives here, departing the Thursday after with some departure wagons. This also applies for the months of August to December, although in reality the locomotive was taken out of service on 2nd August 2015.		* Every third Wednesday of the month, the V 320 001-1 (BR 232) of the company Wiebe arrives here, departing the Thursday after with some departure wagons. This also applies for the months of August to December, although in reality the locomotive was taken out of service on 2nd August 2015.
	* During the week of 14 to 20-9-2015 there is some regular traffic of service and maintenance trains to and from Karlsruhe Hbf. As a result, some additional extra shunt movements in the area of Hbf will take place. Additionally, this will also give some shunt movements between Hbf and Gbf via track 060. During such shunting operations there may be no other shunt movements (i.e. turning around) on track 060. As the simulation does not announce trains from Gbf, those movements are listed in the PDF ~~“Fahrten~~ vom Gbf über Gleis 060" as a ~~replacment~~.		* During the week of 14 to 20-9-2015 there is some regular traffic of service and maintenance trains to and from Karlsruhe Hbf. As a result, some additional extra shunt movements in the area of Hbf will take place. Additionally, this will also give some shunt movements between Hbf and Gbf via track 060. During such shunting operations there may be no other shunt movements (i.e. turning around) on track 060. As the simulation does not announce trains from Gbf, those movements are listed in the PDF "Fahrten vom Gbf über Gleis 060" as a replacement.

	All those additional trains can be activated with the traffic code "Zusatzverkehr" by fax at any time.		All those additional trains can be activated with the traffic code "Zusatzverkehr" by fax at any time.

Charlie: /* Stabled trains at program start */

2016-09-19T20:43:14Z

Stabled trains at program start

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	=== Stabled trains at program start ===		=== Stabled trains at program start ===

	When starting a simulation, certain locomotives, ~~wagons~~ or complete trains will be stabled on the tracks where they should be located at that time in accordance with the timetable.		When starting a simulation, certain locomotives, cars or complete trains will be stabled on the tracks where they should be located at that time in accordance with the timetable.

	This could be trains, which have arrived recently and are to be combined with an arriving train which is scheduled to arrive after the start of the simulation. When playing with delays, it may happen that an already stabled train shows up again as a delayed train. Since the delays are randomly generated in the simulation, it is impossible to take this into account. For such cases, the delayed train should be cancelled.		This could be trains, which have arrived recently and are to be combined with an arriving train which is scheduled to arrive after the start of the simulation. When playing with delays, it may happen that an already stabled train shows up again as a delayed train. Since the delays are randomly generated in the simulation, it is impossible to take this into account. For such cases, the delayed train should be cancelled.

	The same could happen for trains stabled in the stabling yards. Please check the list of stabled trains at program start (by means of the notepad) and check the announced trains with their remarks closely.		The same could happen for trains stabled in the stabling yards. Please check the list of stabled trains at program start (by means of the notepad) and check the announced trains with their remarks closely.



	=== Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===		=== Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===

Charlie: /* Movement orders */

2016-09-19T20:37:54Z

Movement orders

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	=== Movement orders===		=== Movement orders===

	All movement orders which are to be carried out on the platform, ~~haven’t~~ been assigned to a specific track number. This allows the dispatcher to react flexibly, where necessary. The movement orders are then also carried out in the event that the train is guided to another track.		All movement orders which are to be carried out on the platform, haven't been assigned to a specific track number. This allows the dispatcher to react flexibly, where necessary. The movement orders are then also carried out in the event that the train is guided to another track.

	All other movement orders have fixed track-assignments. The purpose of this is that turning around will not be executed too early or on the wrong track, or that a train is stabled on the wrong track which causing that the next movement orders are not feasible. When the dispatcher chooses different tracks for turning around or for stabling, he should therefore also adjust the movement orders.		All other movement orders have fixed track-assignments. The purpose of this is that turning around will not be executed too early or on the wrong track, or that a train is stabled on the wrong track which causing that the next movement orders are not feasible. When the dispatcher chooses different tracks for turning around or for stabling, he should therefore also adjust the movement orders.


	=== Stabled trains at program start ===		=== Stabled trains at program start ===

Charlie: /* Remarks in the train overview */

2016-09-19T20:35:50Z

Remarks in the train overview

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	Movement orders between brackets mean that this movement order needs to be executed, but not by this train itself. This is often the case for trains that are waiting at the platform and wait for reinforcements. Drivers calling is common because of a the long wait. Simply answer these calls briefly. Such calls do not affect the operations at all.		Movement orders between brackets mean that this movement order needs to be executed, but not by this train itself. This is often the case for trains that are waiting at the platform and wait for reinforcements. Drivers calling is common because of a the long wait. Simply answer these calls briefly. Such calls do not affect the operations at all.

	The comment "> südl. GWB !!!" means that this train is to be sent via the ~~contra track (left hand running)~~ of the southern track pair Karlsruhe-Durlach.		The comment "> südl. GWB !!!" means that this train is to be sent via the wrong line of the southern track pair Karlsruhe-Durlach.

	=== Movement orders===		=== Movement orders===

Charlie: /* Departure times and steering numbers of ending trains */

2016-09-19T20:34:39Z

Departure times and steering numbers of ending trains

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	Trains out of the direction of RRA have a steering 1 at their arrival. This steering number will be taken over automatically when the train is changing its number and turning around.		Trains out of the direction of RRA have a steering 1 at their arrival. This steering number will be taken over automatically when the train is changing its number and turning around.
	When those trains are stabled as Rabt, and return back to the platform for their next service, this same steering number 1 will assigned to its new number as well. In both cases the dispatcher will have to assign the train number without an steering number ~~himself~~.		When those trains are stabled as Rabt, and return back to the platform for their next service, this same steering number 1 will be assigned to its new number as well. In both cases the dispatcher will have to manually assign the train number without a steering number.

Charlie: /* Movements to and from the Westgruppe */

2016-09-19T20:32:23Z

Movements to and from the Westgruppe

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	Trains coming from Stellwerk 6 are sent without being announced when the direction is set towards Hbf. If a driver has to stop in front of signal, he will contact you after some time via the radio. In case the direction is not set towards Hbf, the dispatcher of Stw6 will contact you before the departure time from the Westgruppe, and ask you to change the direction. This will cause a delay in departure from the Westgruppe of about two minutes. To avoid this, make sure the direction is set in time. When a required track is occupied for exits, the dispatcher Stw6 will call in and offer a train on a different track. <u>Always refuse</u> such requests, as it does not work and in reality it is mostly not possible either.		Trains coming from Stellwerk 6 are sent without being announced when the direction is set towards Hbf. If a driver has to stop in front of signal, he will contact you after some time via the radio. In case the direction is not set towards Hbf, the dispatcher of Stw6 will contact you before the departure time from the Westgruppe, and ask you to change the direction. This will cause a delay in departure from the Westgruppe of about two minutes. To avoid this, make sure the direction is set in time. When a required track is occupied for exits, the dispatcher Stw6 will call in and offer a train on a different track. <u>Always refuse</u> such requests, as it does not work and in reality it is mostly not possible either.

	When a train is to be sent towards stabling area West, you must first contact Stw6 to offer the train. Then select the correct train and the track In the communication dialog box. (Note: A train is only displayed in the dialog box when the train is stationary). The response from Stw6 sometimes refers to another train. Simply ignore this minor error. The direction is then set towards stabling yard by the dispatcher of Stw 6. When a train is already on its way from the Westgruppe, then depending on the location of the train, the train being offered will be refused or if it is accepted, the direction will be changed towards Stw6 as soon as the train from Stw6 has entered the main station.		When a train is to be sent towards stabling area West, you must first contact Stw6 to offer the train. Then select the correct train and the track in the communication dialog box. (Note: A train is only displayed in the dialog box when the train is stationary). The response from Stw6 sometimes refers to another train. Simply ignore this minor error. The direction is then set towards stabling yard by the dispatcher of Stw 6. When a train is already on its way from the Westgruppe, then depending on the location of the train, the train being offered will be refused or if it is accepted, the direction will be changed towards Stw6 as soon as the train from Stw6 has entered the main station.

	Unfortunately, the communication dialog box does not provide the possibility to offer multiple trains, which require quick succession towards the Westgruppe, simultaneously for the same track. These movements can nonetheless occur. A next train can be sent, immediately and without further communication, once a previous train has disappeared from the panel into track 165, 186 or 206. If you try to offer a the next train immediately, it will be refused as long as that track is occupied. It would also lead to longer, unwanted delays.		Unfortunately, the communication dialog box does not provide the possibility to offer multiple trains, which require quick succession towards the Westgruppe, simultaneously for the same track. These movements can nonetheless occur. A next train can be sent, immediately and without further communication, once a previous train has disappeared from the panel into track 165, 186 or 206. If you try to offer the next train immediately, it will be refused as long as that track is occupied. It would also lead to longer, unwanted delays.

	It takes about 4 minutes for a train to travel from Hbf to the Westgruppe. In the meantime, the direction cannot be changed. This should be taken into account when setting a shunt route towards the Westgruppe, in order not to hinder arriving trains. In the case of a small time window, let the train at the platform wait and give priority to the train arriving from the stabling area. This applies in particular to the situation when a number of trains arrive shortly after each other from the Westgruppe.		It takes about 4 minutes for a train to travel from Hbf to the Westgruppe. In the meantime, the direction cannot be changed. This should be taken into account when setting a shunt route towards the Westgruppe, in order not to hinder arriving trains. In the case of a small time window, let the train at the platform wait and give priority to the train arriving from the stabling area. This applies in particular to the situation when a number of trains arrive shortly after each other from the Westgruppe.

	The simulation allows to offer any train on any track, and then send it there. However, for a realistic gaming experience the following applies: Tracks in the Westgruppe, which are scheduled to be reached via track 165, can also be reached via track 186. All movements planned via track 206, should be executed as such. Otherwise the foreseen sidings in Westgruppe can not be reached. ~~Theoratically~~ track 186 could be an alternative, but using that one would lead to many shunt movements in shunt yard Westgruppe.		The simulation allows to offer any train on any track, and then send it there. However, for a realistic gaming experience the following applies: Tracks in the Westgruppe, which are scheduled to be reached via track 165, can also be reached via track 186. All movements planned via track 206, should be executed as such. Otherwise the foreseen sidings in Westgruppe can not be reached. Theoretically track 186 could be an alternative, but using that one would lead to many shunt movements in shunt yard Westgruppe.

	=== Departure times and steering numbers of ending trains===		=== Departure times and steering numbers of ending trains===

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	In Karlsruhe, the stabling plan for locomotives (where all the details are listed) is valid until the next day and changes every single day.		In Karlsruhe, the stabling plan for locomotives (where all the details are listed) is valid until the next day and changes every single day.

	In the simulation the timetable for Karlsruhe has a regular plan for the stabling of locomotives. However, the stabling plan varies every day of the week (''see PDF "~~Lokabstellplan~~"''). The stabling of locomotives is planned as such that even after saving and then continuing (also after midnight) no locomotive will block another locomotive.		In the simulation the timetable for Karlsruhe has a regular plan for the stabling of locomotives. However, the stabling plan varies every day of the week (''see PDF "Loco Stabling Plan"''). The stabling of locomotives is planned as such that even after saving and then continuing (also after midnight) no locomotive will block another locomotive.

	Of course everyone can deviate from the proposed stabling plan, and then choose any siding (except track 190) for stabling. The movement orders will then have to be amended and it is therefore important, in the case of multiple track occupation, that the trains are stabled in the correct order.		Of course everyone can deviate from the proposed stabling plan, and then choose any siding (except track 190) for stabling. The movement orders will then have to be amended and it is therefore important, in the case of multiple track occupation, that the trains are stabled in the correct order.
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	=== Stabling of Light Rail trains (Stadtbahn) ===		=== Stabling of Light Rail trains (Stadtbahn) ===

	Between about 7:00 and 12:00, as well as between 18:00 to 24:00, up to three articulated railcars (GT) of the Stadtbahn (with two exceptions during the night) are being stabled on tracks 450, 455, 456 and 471 (''see PDF "~~Abstellplan Stadtbahn~~"''). Some of these trains are split and combined on these tracks. The trains are staffed on time, so there is sufficient time for the shunt movements towards the platform track. The new staff will contact the dispatcher immediately. To make this work as such, an existing function is used, which was actually designed to issue new movement orders. The displayed text is also somewhat misleading, but it is sufficient for this purpose. Always respond in the negative to the driver’s question, otherwise the movement orders are removed.		Between about 7:00 and 12:00, as well as between 18:00 to 24:00, up to three articulated railcars (GT) of the Stadtbahn (with two exceptions during the night) are being stabled on tracks 450, 455, 456 and 471 (''see PDF "Stabling Plan City Light Rail"''). Some of these trains are split and combined on these tracks. The trains are staffed on time, so there is sufficient time for the shunt movements towards the platform track. The new staff will contact the dispatcher immediately. To make this work as such, an existing function is used, which was actually designed to issue new movement orders. The displayed text is also somewhat misleading, but it is sufficient for this purpose. Always respond in the negative to the driver’s question, otherwise the movement orders are removed.

	Trains which are split after their arrival on the stabling track and being kept staffed, will have their next service in fairly short time. The movement to and from the stabling area takes place both via the east side and the west side, depending on where the train is located on the stabling track.		Trains which are split after their arrival on the stabling track and being kept staffed, will have their next service in fairly short time. The movement to and from the stabling area takes place both via the east side and the west side, depending on where the train is located on the stabling track.
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	* Refuelling		* Refuelling

	Between its daily operation, the locomotive can be activated by the dispatcher, and used as needed by the dispatcher. It is important to assign the locomotive its original name again afterwards, so that the orders of the next planned movement orders (''see PDF "~~Einsätze~~ of ~~Rangierlok~~"'') will be present again. When starting the simulation after the last planned deployment, the locomotive (with the weekday as an additional name) is stabled on track 190 and available for any operation where needed.		Between its daily operation, the locomotive can be activated by the dispatcher, and used as needed by the dispatcher. It is important to assign the locomotive its original name again afterwards, so that the orders of the next planned movement orders (''see PDF "Deployment of switcher"'') will be present again. When starting the simulation after the last planned deployment, the locomotive (with the weekday as an additional name) is stabled on track 190 and available for any operation where needed.

	=== PbZ-D trains ===		=== PbZ-D trains ===

	Four times a week a PbZ-D train stops in Karlsruhe. These trains will have their locomotive and/or car being exchanged in Karlsruhe, either with or without the help of the switcher.		Four times a week a PbZ-D train stops in Karlsruhe. These trains will have their locomotive and/or car being exchanged in Karlsruhe, either with or without the help of the switcher.
	Exact details are available in the PDF ''"~~Liste der~~ PbZ-D"''.		Exact details are available in the PDF ''"List of PbZ-D trains"''.


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	* On 7-2 and 15-8-2015 a special train for sports fans is running between Dortmund and Freiburg.		* On 7-2 and 15-8-2015 a special train for sports fans is running between Dortmund and Freiburg.
	* Every third Wednesday of the month, the V 320 001-1 (BR 232) of the company Wiebe arrives here, departing the Thursday after with some departure wagons. This also applies for the months of August to December, although in reality the locomotive was taken out of service on 2nd August 2015.		* Every third Wednesday of the month, the V 320 001-1 (BR 232) of the company Wiebe arrives here, departing the Thursday after with some departure wagons. This also applies for the months of August to December, although in reality the locomotive was taken out of service on 2nd August 2015.
	* During the week of 14 to 20-9-2015 there is some regular traffic of service and maintenance trains to and from Karlsruhe Hbf. As a result, some additional extra shunt movements in the area of Hbf will take place. Additionally, this will also give some shunt movements between Hbf and Gbf via track 060. During such shunting operations there may be no other shunt movements (i.e. turning around) on track 060. As the simulation does not announce trains from Gbf, those movements are listed in the PDF "~~Fahrten vom~~ Gbf ~~über Gleis~~ 060" as a replacement.		* During the week of 14 to 20-9-2015 there is some regular traffic of service and maintenance trains to and from Karlsruhe Hbf. As a result, some additional extra shunt movements in the area of Hbf will take place. Additionally, this will also give some shunt movements between Hbf and Gbf via track 060. During such shunting operations there may be no other shunt movements (i.e. turning around) on track 060. As the simulation does not announce trains from Gbf, those movements are listed in the PDF "Rides from Gbf via track 060" as a replacement.

	All those additional trains can be activated with the traffic code "Zusatzverkehr" by fax at any time.		All those additional trains can be activated with the traffic code "Zusatzverkehr" by fax at any time.
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	(Entlastung Gbf)		(Entlastung Gbf)

	To relieve the Gbf, freight trains which are normally not handled overthere, will be routed via Hbf. The dispatcher has to take care of the diversion for freight trains from RETL or RFM (disable the auto fleeting). There are two lists (''~~PDF's~~ RETL ~~Gz Umleitung bzw.~~ RFM ~~Gz Umleitung~~'') which lists the trains that can be diverted via Hbf.		To relieve the Gbf, freight trains which are normally not handled overthere, will be routed via Hbf. The dispatcher has to take care of the diversion for freight trains from RETL or RFM (disable the auto fleeting). There are two lists (''PDFs Diversion Cargo Trains RETL and Diversion Cargo Trains RFM'') which lists the trains that can be diverted via Hbf.

	=== Other Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===		=== Other Additional traffic (Zusatzverkehr) ===
	See [[Dispatching in Zentralstellwerk Karlsruhe Hbf#Information about the timetable\|~~„Information~~ about the ~~timetable“~~]]		See [[Dispatching in Zentralstellwerk Karlsruhe Hbf#Information about the timetable\|"Information about the timetable"]]

	=== Remarks ===		=== Remarks ===