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{{Rank_(Improved_Again)|title1 = Dispatcher|image1 = DS.png|use_of_job = Coordinate safe and smooth departure of trains; communicate with drivers and [[Signaller]] when necessary|how_to_get = Pass Dispatcher Training; [[Qualified Driver]] rank required to attend training sessions and have 360 exp|previous_rank = [[Qualified Driver]]|next_rank = [[Signaller]]
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[[Leading Driver]]
   
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[[Senior Dispatcher]]}}
 
== Overview ==
  
== Overview ==
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{{Rank|image1 = -DS-atportbenton.jpg|caption1 = A Dispatcher on duty at [[Port Benton]].|job = Coordinate safe and smooth departure of trains; communicate with drivers and [[Signaller]]s when necessary|how_to_get_rank = Pass Dispatcher Training; [[Qualified Driver]] rank required to attend training sessions and have 360 exp|title1 = Dispatcher}}A '''Dispatcher''', more commonly referred to as a [DS], is a low rank in SCR. Dispatchers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of SCR, as they make sure traffic is consistently flowing as much as possible and all station departures are safe. They can easily be identified by their orange high-visibility jacket, baton and whistle.
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{{Wiki_Rank_Template}}A '''Dispatcher''', more commonly referred to as a [DS], is a low rank in SCR. Dispatchers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of SCR, as they ensure traffic is consistently flowing as much as possible and all station departures are safe. They can easily be identified by their high-visibility jacket, baton and whistle.
   
 
Schedules for training sessions can be found here.
  
Schedules for training sessions can be found here.
   
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To enter a DS training you must:
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To enter a Dispatcher training you must:
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* Be a Qualified Driver
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* Rank up to [[Qualified Driver]]
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* Have 360 experiance
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* Score up to 360 experience
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There are currently 1,316 Dispatchers.
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As of '''24/1/2020''', there are over 4.513 Dispatchers.
   
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== Dispatching Process ==
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== Dispatching procedure ==
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# Upon entering the game, go to the role selection and click "Staff Member," then click "Dispatcher."
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# Upon entering the Main Menu, go to the role selection and click "Staff Member," then click "Dispatcher."
 
# Select the station you want to dispatch at.
  
# Select the station you want to dispatch at.
 
# The game will select platforms for you to dispatch at based on the vacancy. If a station is filled with dispatchers, switch to another station that is less crowded. If a platform(s) is available, then the game will assign the platform(s) for you to dispatch. You may have multiple platforms to dispatch, which can get tricky especially on busy servers.
  
# The game will select platforms for you to dispatch at based on the vacancy. If a station is filled with dispatchers, switch to another station that is less crowded. If a platform(s) is available, then the game will assign the platform(s) for you to dispatch. You may have multiple platforms to dispatch, which can get tricky especially on busy servers.
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# Wait for a train to arrive. When one arrives, you can greet the train with a message (e.g. Hello [headcode]! Please stop at the S marker). When the train stops, stand in the middle or toward the rear of the train and wait.
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# Wait for a train to arrive. When a train arrives, make sure to see where the train stops and loads so you can position yourself to the appropriate area to dispatch. You must stand between the rear and middle of the train.
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## One example is to make sure you stand at the last 2 cars when dispatching a 4-car train.
 
# As the "TRTS" (Train Ready To Start) button is available in the GUI, it must be clicked to prepare for the train's departure.
  
# As the "TRTS" (Train Ready To Start) button is available in the GUI, it must be clicked to prepare for the train's departure.
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# Look at the OFF indicators found on the platform. These indicators sync with the signals at the front of a platform.
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# Look at the OFF indicators found on the platform. If the sign is lit on, it means that there is an amber or green signal ahead, and you are clear to dispatch the train. If the sign is NOT lit up, then the signal ahead is red, and it is not safe to dispatch the train. To dispatch the train, click "Dispatch" on the GUI and keep still until the train leaves the station.
  
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## If the OFF indicator is lit on, it means that there is a single-yellow, double-yellow, or green signal ahead, and you are clear to dispatch the train.
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## If the sign is NOT lit up, then the signal ahead is red, and the train cannot be dispatched.
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# To dispatch the train, click "Dispatch" on the GUI and keep still until the train leaves the station.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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There was once CD RA indicators at Bodin, however very few people ever got the chance to use them.
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There was once CD/RA indicators at Bodin, however very few people ever got the chance to use them.
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A personal word from kierandendy (SCR Dispatcher): I got to use it once during my training and I was never given a key again. The indicators were removed when the station was re-designed.
  
   
 
The dispatch process used to be manual and people would constantly ignore dispatchers which prompted the addition of the GUI system which we have in-game today.
  
The dispatch process used to be manual and people would constantly ignore dispatchers which prompted the addition of the GUI system which we have in-game today.
   
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== Dispatching Extras ==
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== Dispatching extras ==
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* If your train went past a red signal upon arrival and [[SPAD]]ed, you are clear to dispatch the train.
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* If your train went past a red signal upon arrival and/or [[SPAD]]ed (if a Signaller is controlling the station), you are clear to dispatch the train regardless.
 
* If there is a train that came after the SPADing train, you must dispatch the SPADing train first.
  
* If there is a train that came after the SPADing train, you must dispatch the SPADing train first.
 
* You should really dispatch late trains first, no matter the order of the train which entered.
  
* You should really dispatch late trains first, no matter the order of the train which entered.
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== Platform Assignments ==
  
== Platform Assignments ==
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You will be always placed to the lowest dispatch code unless the spot is taken.
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You will be always placed to the first dispatch slot unless the spot is taken.
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* [[Stepford Victoria]]
  
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** C1 - 1,2,3
  
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** C2 - 4,5,6
  
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* [[Financial Quarter]] 1,2
  
   
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Platfo 2rm 4 - Terminating/Services to St. Helens Bridge.
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* [[Stepford Central]]
  
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** D1 - 4,5,6,7
  
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** D2 - 8,9
  
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** D3 - 10,11
  
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** D4 - 12,13,14,15
  
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* [[Stepford East]]
  
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** D1 - 1,2,3,4
  
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** D2 - 5,6,7,8
  
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* [[Stepford High Street]] 1,2
  
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* [[Whitefield Lido]] 1,2,3
  
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* [[Stepford United Football Club]] 1,2,3,4
  
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* [[Woodhead Lane]] 1,2
  
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* [[Houghton Rake]] 1,2
  
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* [[Whitefield]] 1,2,3
  
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* [[St. Helen's Bridge]]
  
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** D1 - 5
  
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** D2 - 3,4
  
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* [[Berrily]]
  
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** D1 - 1,2
  
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** D2 - 3,4
  
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* [[Coxly]]
  
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** C1 - 1,2
  
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** C2 - 3,4,5
  
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* [[Benton]]
  
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** D1 - 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B
  
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** D2 - 4A, 4B
  
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** D3 - 1A,1B,3
  
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** D4 - 2A,2B
  
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* [[Benton Bridge]] 1,2
  
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* [[Port Benton]] 1,2,3
  
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* [[Newry]]
  
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** W1 - 2A,3
  
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** W2 - 2B,1
  
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* [[Connolly]] 1,2,3
  
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* [[West Benton]] 1,2
  
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* [[Stepford Airport West]] 1,2
  
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* [[Leighton Stepford Road]]
  
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** C1 - 1,2,3
  
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** C2 - 4,5
  
   
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Platform 5 - Eastbound Connect Services
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* [[Leighton City]] 1,2
  
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{| class="article-table"
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!Stations
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!Slots
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!Platforms
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!Direction/Notes
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|-
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! colspan="4" |[[Stepford Connect|Connect]]
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Stepford Victoria]]
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|1
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|1, 2 3
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| rowspan="2" |Terminating Tracks
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Eastbound
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|-
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|2
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|4, 5, 6
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|-
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|[[Financial Quarter]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Stepford Central]]
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|1
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|4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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|Terminating Tracks
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Eastbound
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|-
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|3
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|10, 11
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|Connect Services to/from Stepford Victoria
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|-
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|[[Stepford East]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4
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|All Services to/from Stepford Central/Victoria
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Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Stepford High Street]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Whitefield Lido]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Both Direction
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Platform 1 - To Whitefield/Stepford UFC
   
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Platform 2, and 3 - To Stepford Central/Victoria
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* [[Stepford Airport Central]]
  
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|-
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** D1 - 0,1,2
  
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|[[Stepford United Football Club]]
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** D2 - 4,5
  
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|1
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* [[Stepford Airport Parkway]]
  
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** D1 - 1
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|1, 2, 3, 4
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|Both Directions
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** D2 - 2,3,4
  
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Platform 1 - To Whitefield
   
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Platforms 2, and 3 - Terminating Track (To Stepford Central/Victoria)
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* [[Airport Terminal 1]] 1
  
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* [[Airport Terminal 2]]
  
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** D1 - 1,2
  
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** D2 - 3
  
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* [[Airport Terminal 3]] 1,2
  
   
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Platform 4 - From Whitefield (To Stepford Central/Victoria)
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== Avoiding Demotion ==
  
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|-
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* You cannot use gantries as a shortcut to switch platforms. Doing so can get you in a lot of trouble.
  
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|[[Woodhead Lane]]
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* It is up to the dispatcher whether or not he or she wants to dispatch the train at the banner repeater or at the middle of the train.
  
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|1
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* Do not dispatch on a red light.
  
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|1, 2
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* If the train has overshot, you are required to stand at the MIDDLE of the train.
  
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|Both Directions
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* Trackwalking is strictly prohibited, so is the aforementioned "Crossing using the Gantries". The "Shift to Sprint" system is there for a reason.
  
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|-
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* If you are dispatching a 3 or 5 car train, you need to stand in the middle of the middle car. For 2, 4 and 6 car trains, it is simple, stand in the middle ''carriage separator''.
  
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|[[Houghton Rake]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Whitefield]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Westbound
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Terminating Tracks
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|-
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|[[St. Helen's Bridge]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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|Both Directions
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Platform 1-2 - ''(see Express section)''
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Platform 3 - Eastbound Service
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''Platform 4 is a terminating track for services from Edgemead (R004) & Westwyvern (R025)''
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Platform 5 - Westbound Service
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Berrily]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Eastbound
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Platform 1 - Terminating Track
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Platform 2 - Services to Morganstown
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|-
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|2
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|3, 4
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|Westbound & Eastbound (AirLink Only)
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Platform 3 - Services to Stepford Central (Connect Only)
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Platform 4 - ''(see AirLink section)''
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|-
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|[[Angel Pass]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Both Directions
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Platform 1 - Eastbound Service
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Platforms 2 & 3 - Westbound Service
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''All Connect 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station''
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Coxly]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Eastbound
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|-
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|2
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|3, 4, 5
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|Westbound
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Benton]]
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|2
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|7A, 7B, 8A, 8B
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|Eastbound
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|-
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|3
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|4A, 4B
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|Westbound
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|-
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|[[Benton Bridge]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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''9_xx headcode services to Edgemead/Llyn-by-the-Sea does not stop at this station''
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|-
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|[[Port Benton]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 2 - Connect Terminating Track/Services to Stepford
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Platforms 1 & 3 - ''(see Waterline section)''
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Stepford Airport Parkway|Airport Parkway]]
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|1
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|1
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|Eastbound Service to Airport Central
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|-
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|2
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|2, 3, 4
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|Platform 2 - Westbound Service to Stepford Central/Victoria
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Platforms 3 & 4 - ''(see AirLink section)''
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|-
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|[[Airport Central]]
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|1
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|0, 1, 2
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|Terminating Tracks/Services to Stepford Central/Victoria
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Leighton Stepford Road]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 1 - Terminating Platforms/Eastbound Services to Stepford Central
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Platforms 2 & 3 - Services to Edgemead/Westwyvern and Llyn-by-the-Sea
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|-
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|2
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|4, 5
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|Services to Stepford Central/Victoria and St Helens Bridge
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|-
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|[[Leighton City]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Edgemead]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 1 - Terminating Platforms/Westbound Services to Stepford Victoria and St Helens Bridge
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Platform 2 - Westbound Connect Services
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Platform 3 - Eastbound Connect Services
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|-
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|[[Westercoast]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Millcastle]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4
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|Platform 1 - Westbound Connect Services
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Platform 2 & 3 - Not In Use
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Platform 4 - Eastbound Connect Services
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|-
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|[[Westwyvern]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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|Platform 1 - Eastbound Connect Services
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Platform 2 & 3 - (''see Express selection)''
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Platform 4 - Terminating Platforms/Westbound Services to St Helens Bridge
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Platform 5 - Westbound Connect Services
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|-
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|[[Northshore]]
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|1
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|0, 1, 2, 3
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|Platform 0 - Eastbound Connect Services
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Platform 1 & 2 - (''see Express selection)''
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Platform 3 - Westbound Connect Services
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|-
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|[[Llyn-by-the-Sea]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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|Terminating services/Services to Stepford Central/Victoria
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|-
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! colspan="4" |[[Airlink|'''Airlink''']]
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|-
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|[[Stepford Central]]
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|2
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|12, 13, 14, 15
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|Terminating Tracks/Eastbound Services to Airport Central/Terminals
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|-
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|[[Stepford East]]
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|2
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|5, 6, 7, 8
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|Both Directions
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''1_xx and some 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station''
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|-
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|[[St Helen's Bridge]]
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|2
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|6, 7
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|Both Directions
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''1_xx and some 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station''
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|-
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|[[Berrily]]
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|2
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|3, 4
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|Eastbound & Westbound (Connect Only)
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Platform 3 - ''(see Connect section)''
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Platform 4 - Eastbound service to Airport Central
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|-
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|[[Stepford Airport Parkway]]
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|2
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|2, 3, 4
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|Platform 2 - ''(see Connect section)''Platforms 3 & 4 - Both Directions
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|-
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|[[Stepford Airport Central]]
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|2
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|3, 4, 5, 6
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|Platform 3 - Services to Terminals 1, 2, & 3
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Platforms 4 & 5 - Terminating Tracks/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton
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Platform 6 - Southbound service to Stepford & Leighton
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|-
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|[[Airport Terminal 1]]
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|1
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|1
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|Services to Terminal 2
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Airport Terminal 2]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Platform 1 - Terminating Track/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton
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Platform 2 - Southbound service to Stepford & Leighton
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|-
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|2
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|3
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|Northbound Service to Terminal 3
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|-
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|[[Airport Terminal 3]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Terminating Tracks/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Leighton Stepford Road]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Terminating Tracks/Westbound Service to Airport Central and Terminal 3
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|-
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|2
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|4, 5
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|Westbound Service to Airport Central and Terminal 3 from Leighton Depot
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|-
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! colspan="4" |[[Waterline]]
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Newry]]
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|1
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|2A, 3
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|Terminating Tracks/Southbound service to Benton
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|-
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|2
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|1, 2B
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|Services to/from Newry Harbour
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Platform 2B - Northbound
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Platform 1 - Southbound service to Benton
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|-
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|[[West Benton]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Benton]]
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|4
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|1A, 1B, 3
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|Platforms 1A & 1B - Services to Connolly & Greenslade
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Platform 3 - Terminating Track/Service to Greenslade
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|-
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|5
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|2A, 2B
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|Northbound services to Newry
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|-
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|[[Port Benton]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 1 - Northbound services to Newry
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Platform 2 - ''(see Connect section)''
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Platform 3 - Southbound services to Greenslade
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|-
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|[[Cambridge Street Parkway]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4
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|Both Directions
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Platforms 1 & 2 - Services to/from Connolly
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Platforms 3 & 4 - Services to/from James Street
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|-
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|[[Connolly]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Terminating Tracks/Services to Newry
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|-
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|[[Stepford Airport West]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions
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|-
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! colspan="4" |[[Stepford Express]]
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|-
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|[[Stepford Central]]
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|4*
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|1, 2, 3
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|Terminating Tracks/Eastbound service to Benton/Leighton Stepford Road and Llyn-by-the-Sea
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|-
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|[[St Helen's Bridge]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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|Platform 1 & 2 - Both Directions R076 & R077 Services
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Platform 3-5 - ''(see Connect section)''
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|-
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|[[Benton]]
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|1
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|5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B
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|Platform 5A, 5B - Westbound Services to Leighton Stepford Road and Llyn-by-the-Sea
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Platform 6A, 6B - Westbound services to Stepford Central
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''Platform 5C is a terminating track for services from Stepford Central''
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |[[Leighton Stepford Road]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 1 - Terminating Tracks/Westbound service to Stepford Central
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Platform 2 & 3 - Eastbound Express services
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|-
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|2
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|4, 5
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|Platform 4 & 5 - Westbound Express services
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|-
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|[[Leighton City]]
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|1
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|1, 2
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|Both Directions R077 Services
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|-
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|[[Edgemead]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3
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|Platform 1 - ''(see Connect section)''
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Platform 2 & 3 - Both Directions R077 Services
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|-
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|[[Westwyvern]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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|Platform 1, 4, 5 - ''(see Connect section)''
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Platform 2 & 3 - Both Directions Express Services
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|-
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|[[Northshore]]
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|1
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|0, 1, 2, 3
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|Platform 0 & 3 - ''(see Connect section)''
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Platform 1 & 2 - Both Directions R077 Services
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|-
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|[[Llyn-by-the-Sea]]
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|1
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|1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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|Terminating Tracks/Westbound service to Stepford Central
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|-
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| rowspan="4" |
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|}
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== Avoiding demotion ==
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* You cannot climb into gantries or jump over tracks to switch from one platform to another.
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* Do not dispatch on a red signal.
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* You must dispatch between the rear and middle of the car, while positioning yourself to an area where you can clearly see the OFF indicator or signal.
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** If you're dispatching a 4-car, you must position yourself at the last 2 cars of the train.
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** If you're dispatching a 5-car, you must position yourself between the middle of the 3rd car to the last car of the train.
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* If the train has overshot, you are still required to stand between the rear or the middle of the train regardless.
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* Track walking and [[trespassing]] to other parts of the station is prohibited.
 
* Do not stand on roofs of stations.
  
* Do not stand on roofs of stations.
 
* Do not wander away from your assigned platforms.
  
* Do not wander away from your assigned platforms.
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* Do not board or ride any trains while being in the dispatcher role, unless you were accidentally glitched into the train you were supposed to be dispatching, then you can respawn again.
 
* Face the direction of where the train is going when dispatching.
  
* Face the direction of where the train is going when dispatching.
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* You cannot do any "/e" emotes while dispatching.
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[[File:Screen Shot 2019-05-29 at 6.36.34 pm.png|thumb|220x220px]]
  
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* If someone is intimidating you, DO NOT react rudely. (You can see this is a very bitter conversation.)
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* If someone is intimidating you, Reply in a respectful manner.
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* Respect people no matter what rank they are as shown from the example on the right who failed to understand this.
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== Trivia ==
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* The training button disappears if you are a dispatcher or signaller. If you get demoted to Qualified Driver or below, the training button reappears.
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* The ability to choose your platforms when dispatching is coming soon, as seen in the roadmap of the game.
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== Further References ==
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For information on proper dispatching techniques, please take a look at this video posted by the current Head of Platform Operations, Al_Vids:
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[[File:Stepford County Railway Dispatcher Revision Video 2019|thumb|300x300px]]
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Overview

A Dispatcher, more commonly referred to as a [DS], is a low rank in SCR. Dispatchers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of SCR, as they ensure traffic is consistently flowing as much as possible and all station departures are safe. They can easily be identified by their high-visibility jacket, baton and whistle.

Schedules for training sessions can be found here.

https://teamup.com/ksjvsq64z76yng84g8

To enter a Dispatcher training you must:

As of 24/1/2020, there are over 4.513 Dispatchers.

Dispatching procedure

  1. Upon entering the Main Menu, go to the role selection and click "Staff Member," then click "Dispatcher."
  2. Select the station you want to dispatch at.
  3. The game will select platforms for you to dispatch at based on the vacancy. If a station is filled with dispatchers, switch to another station that is less crowded. If a platform(s) is available, then the game will assign the platform(s) for you to dispatch. You may have multiple platforms to dispatch, which can get tricky especially on busy servers.
  4. Wait for a train to arrive. When a train arrives, make sure to see where the train stops and loads so you can position yourself to the appropriate area to dispatch. You must stand between the rear and middle of the train.
    1. One example is to make sure you stand at the last 2 cars when dispatching a 4-car train.
  5. As the "TRTS" (Train Ready To Start) button is available in the GUI, it must be clicked to prepare for the train's departure.
  6. Look at the OFF indicators found on the platform. These indicators sync with the signals at the front of a platform.
    1. If the OFF indicator is lit on, it means that there is a single-yellow, double-yellow, or green signal ahead, and you are clear to dispatch the train.
    2. If the sign is NOT lit up, then the signal ahead is red, and the train cannot be dispatched.
  7. To dispatch the train, click "Dispatch" on the GUI and keep still until the train leaves the station.

History

There was once CD/RA indicators at Bodin, however very few people ever got the chance to use them.

The dispatch process used to be manual and people would constantly ignore dispatchers which prompted the addition of the GUI system which we have in-game today.

Dispatching extras

  • If your train went past a red signal upon arrival and/or SPADed (if a Signaller is controlling the station), you are clear to dispatch the train regardless.
  • If there is a train that came after the SPADing train, you must dispatch the SPADing train first.
  • You should really dispatch late trains first, no matter the order of the train which entered.
  • As of the V1.1 update, Dispatchers now receive 5 points per dispatched train as opposed to the previous 1 point, due to the complaints of some Dispatchers.

Platform Assignments

You will be always placed to the first dispatch slot unless the spot is taken.

Platfo 2rm 4 - Terminating/Services to St. Helens Bridge.

Platform 5 - Eastbound Connect Services

Stations Slots Platforms Direction/Notes
Connect
Stepford Victoria 1 1, 2 3 Terminating Tracks

Eastbound

2 4, 5, 6
Financial Quarter 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Stepford Central 1 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Terminating Tracks

Eastbound

3 10, 11 Connect Services to/from Stepford Victoria
Stepford East 1 1, 2, 3, 4 All Services to/from Stepford Central/Victoria

Both Directions

Stepford High Street 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Whitefield Lido 1 1, 2, 3 Both Direction

Platform 1 - To Whitefield/Stepford UFC

Platform 2, and 3 - To Stepford Central/Victoria

Stepford United Football Club 1 1, 2, 3, 4 Both Directions

Platform 1 - To Whitefield

Platforms 2, and 3 - Terminating Track (To Stepford Central/Victoria)

Platform 4 - From Whitefield (To Stepford Central/Victoria)

Woodhead Lane 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Houghton Rake 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Whitefield 1 1, 2, 3 Westbound

Terminating Tracks

St. Helen's Bridge 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Both Directions

Platform 1-2 - (see Express section)

Platform 3 - Eastbound Service Platform 4 is a terminating track for services from Edgemead (R004) & Westwyvern (R025)

Platform 5 - Westbound Service

Berrily 1 1, 2 Eastbound

Platform 1 - Terminating Track

Platform 2 - Services to Morganstown

2 3, 4 Westbound & Eastbound (AirLink Only)

Platform 3 - Services to Stepford Central (Connect Only)

Platform 4 - (see AirLink section)

Angel Pass 1 1, 2, 3 Both Directions

Platform 1 - Eastbound Service

Platforms 2 & 3 - Westbound Service

All Connect 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station

Coxly 1 1, 2 Eastbound
2 3, 4, 5 Westbound
Benton 2 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B Eastbound
3 4A, 4B Westbound
Benton Bridge 1 1, 2 Both Directions

9_xx headcode services to Edgemead/Llyn-by-the-Sea does not stop at this station

Port Benton 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 2 - Connect Terminating Track/Services to Stepford

Platforms 1 & 3 - (see Waterline section)

Airport Parkway 1 1 Eastbound Service to Airport Central
2 2, 3, 4 Platform 2 - Westbound Service to Stepford Central/Victoria

Platforms 3 & 4 - (see AirLink section)

Airport Central 1 0, 1, 2 Terminating Tracks/Services to Stepford Central/Victoria
Leighton Stepford Road 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 1 - Terminating Platforms/Eastbound Services to Stepford Central

Platforms 2 & 3 - Services to Edgemead/Westwyvern and Llyn-by-the-Sea

2 4, 5 Services to Stepford Central/Victoria and St Helens Bridge
Leighton City 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Edgemead 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 1 - Terminating Platforms/Westbound Services to Stepford Victoria and St Helens Bridge

Platform 2 - Westbound Connect Services

Platform 3 - Eastbound Connect Services

Westercoast 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Millcastle 1 1, 2, 3, 4 Platform 1 - Westbound Connect Services

Platform 2 & 3 - Not In Use

Platform 4 - Eastbound Connect Services

Westwyvern 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Platform 1 - Eastbound Connect Services

Platform 2 & 3 - (see Express selection)

Platform 4 - Terminating Platforms/Westbound Services to St Helens Bridge

Platform 5 - Westbound Connect Services

Northshore 1 0, 1, 2, 3 Platform 0 - Eastbound Connect Services

Platform 1 & 2 - (see Express selection)

Platform 3 - Westbound Connect Services

Llyn-by-the-Sea 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Terminating services/Services to Stepford Central/Victoria
Airlink
Stepford Central 2 12, 13, 14, 15 Terminating Tracks/Eastbound Services to Airport Central/Terminals
Stepford East 2 5, 6, 7, 8 Both Directions

1_xx and some 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station

St Helen's Bridge 2 6, 7 Both Directions

1_xx and some 9_xx headcode services does not stop at this station

Berrily 2 3, 4 Eastbound & Westbound (Connect Only)

Platform 3 - (see Connect section)

Platform 4 - Eastbound service to Airport Central

Stepford Airport Parkway 2 2, 3, 4 Platform 2 - (see Connect section)Platforms 3 & 4 - Both Directions
Stepford Airport Central 2 3, 4, 5, 6 Platform 3 - Services to Terminals 1, 2, & 3

Platforms 4 & 5 - Terminating Tracks/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton

Platform 6 - Southbound service to Stepford & Leighton

Airport Terminal 1 1 1 Services to Terminal 2
Airport Terminal 2 1 1, 2 Platform 1 - Terminating Track/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton

Platform 2 - Southbound service to Stepford & Leighton

2 3 Northbound Service to Terminal 3
Airport Terminal 3 1 1, 2 Terminating Tracks/Southbound Service to Stepford & Leighton
Leighton Stepford Road 1 1, 2, 3 Terminating Tracks/Westbound Service to Airport Central and Terminal 3
2 4, 5 Westbound Service to Airport Central and Terminal 3 from Leighton Depot
Waterline
Newry 1 2A, 3 Terminating Tracks/Southbound service to Benton
2 1, 2B Services to/from Newry Harbour

Platform 2B - Northbound

Platform 1 - Southbound service to Benton

West Benton 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Benton 4 1A, 1B, 3 Platforms 1A & 1B - Services to Connolly & Greenslade

Platform 3 - Terminating Track/Service to Greenslade

5 2A, 2B Northbound services to Newry
Port Benton 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 1 - Northbound services to Newry

Platform 2 - (see Connect section)

Platform 3 - Southbound services to Greenslade

Cambridge Street Parkway 1 1, 2, 3, 4 Both Directions

Platforms 1 & 2 - Services to/from Connolly

Platforms 3 & 4 - Services to/from James Street

Connolly 1 1, 2, 3 Terminating Tracks/Services to Newry
Stepford Airport West 1 1, 2 Both Directions
Stepford Express
Stepford Central 4* 1, 2, 3 Terminating Tracks/Eastbound service to Benton/Leighton Stepford Road and Llyn-by-the-Sea
St Helen's Bridge 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Platform 1 & 2 - Both Directions R076 & R077 Services

Platform 3-5 - (see Connect section)

Benton 1 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B Platform 5A, 5B - Westbound Services to Leighton Stepford Road and Llyn-by-the-Sea

Platform 6A, 6B - Westbound services to Stepford Central Platform 5C is a terminating track for services from Stepford Central

Leighton Stepford Road 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 1 - Terminating Tracks/Westbound service to Stepford Central

Platform 2 & 3 - Eastbound Express services

2 4, 5 Platform 4 & 5 - Westbound Express services
Leighton City 1 1, 2 Both Directions R077 Services
Edgemead 1 1, 2, 3 Platform 1 - (see Connect section)

Platform 2 & 3 - Both Directions R077 Services

Westwyvern 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Platform 1, 4, 5 - (see Connect section)

Platform 2 & 3 - Both Directions Express Services

Northshore 1 0, 1, 2, 3 Platform 0 & 3 - (see Connect section)

Platform 1 & 2 - Both Directions R077 Services

Llyn-by-the-Sea 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Terminating Tracks/Westbound service to Stepford Central

Avoiding demotion

  • You cannot climb into gantries or jump over tracks to switch from one platform to another.
  • Do not dispatch on a red signal.
  • You must dispatch between the rear and middle of the car, while positioning yourself to an area where you can clearly see the OFF indicator or signal.
    • If you're dispatching a 4-car, you must position yourself at the last 2 cars of the train.
    • If you're dispatching a 5-car, you must position yourself between the middle of the 3rd car to the last car of the train.
  • If the train has overshot, you are still required to stand between the rear or the middle of the train regardless.
  • Track walking and trespassing to other parts of the station is prohibited.
  • Do not stand on roofs of stations.
  • Do not wander away from your assigned platforms.
  • Do not board or ride any trains while being in the dispatcher role, unless you were accidentally glitched into the train you were supposed to be dispatching, then you can respawn again.
  • Face the direction of where the train is going when dispatching.
  • You cannot do any "/e" emotes while dispatching.
  • If someone is intimidating you, Reply in a respectful manner.
  • Respect people no matter what rank they are as shown from the example on the right who failed to understand this.

Trivia

  • The training button disappears if you are a dispatcher or signaller. If you get demoted to Qualified Driver or below, the training button reappears.
  • The ability to choose your platforms when dispatching is coming soon, as seen in the roadmap of the game.

Further References

For information on proper dispatching techniques, please take a look at this video posted by the current Head of Platform Operations, Al_Vids:

File:Stepford County Railway Dispatcher Revision Video 2019

(updated wiki v1.4.0)

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