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Interlocking

Interlocking in railway signaling is a system that prevents conflicting train movements at junctions and crossings. It ensures that signals are only given when tracks are clear and locked, and restricts movements based on the direction of travel. Key principles include the restriction of signals to one direction and the requirement that certain conditions be met before signals are activated.

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Interlocking

Interlocking in railway signaling is a system that prevents conflicting train movements at junctions and crossings. It ensures that signals are only given when tracks are clear and locked, and restricts movements based on the direction of travel. Key principles include the restriction of signals to one direction and the requirement that certain conditions be met before signals are activated.

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What is Interlocking?

In railway signaling, interlocking is an arrangement of signal apparatus that


prevents conflicting movements through an arrangement of tracks such as
junctions and crossings.

Principles of Interlocking:
1. Signal can’t be given until the line where the train is arriving is not locked
with interlocker.
Conversely, Line/Track can’t be changed after the signal is applied.
2. If a line is set in an upcoming train, wagons from yards can’t be
obstructed through that line.
3. Signal is only valid for one direction of a single line. Upcoming trains
from opposite direction won't be allowed.

Fig. 18.1 shows the above principles.

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1. The signals are given such a way that when a train is to enter the
main line, it cannot enter the branch line.
2. If home signal allows the train to enter the line, outer signal will allow
as well. Otherwise, outer signal won’t allow.
3. The warner signals (to enter a platform) can’t be given until the
trailing points are set.
4. When a train is allowed to enter the loop, the trap switch of sidings
will be turned off. Otherwise, there’ll be a chance of crash.
5. For a single line, signals can be lowered for only one direction.
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