What should you do if you lose communication with the dispatcher?

Following established emergency protocol is the appropriate course of action when communication with the dispatcher is lost. This protocol is designed to provide specific guidelines and procedures to ensure safety and maintain operations during unexpected situations. It typically includes steps such as slowing down the train, determining the train's location, and preparing for any necessary actions to ensure safety and coordination with railway operations.

Establishing a system of checks and procedures helps prevent potential accidents and ensures that the locomotive engineer can make informed decisions based on established safety measures. Additionally, these protocols are usually developed with safety considerations and industry regulations in mind, making them critical in ensuring the well-being of all staff and passengers.

While trying to communicate with other trains or contacting the railway headquarters might seem logical, those are not the immediate steps outlined in emergency protocols. Continuing to operate as usual disregards safety and could lead to serious consequences, as it would ignore the critical issue of lost communication with the dispatcher.