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Train Signal Indications Guide

The document discusses various signal aspects used in rail signaling to convey instructions to train operators regarding speed limits and the status of upcoming signals. It explains the meaning and implications of different combinations of signal head indications including clear, medium speed, slow speed, stop, yellow, and flashing yellow signals. Train operators are expected to understand these signals and know the appropriate speed and actions required at each signal based on the indications provided.

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Train Signal Indications Guide

The document discusses various signal aspects used in rail signaling to convey instructions to train operators regarding speed limits and the status of upcoming signals. It explains the meaning and implications of different combinations of signal head indications including clear, medium speed, slow speed, stop, yellow, and flashing yellow signals. Train operators are expected to understand these signals and know the appropriate speed and actions required at each signal based on the indications provided.

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Signal Aspect

December 5, 2022 11:24 AM

Using 3 indications allow us to know what


to do 3 signals in advanced. So at two
mile spacing, we could know six miles in
advance if we have to slow down or stop.

High speed - Max speed


The three signal heads each
Medium speed - 30mph represent three different
Slow speed - 15mph speeds

R/G/R - Medium signal


Green indicating that the next signal is clear signal. The switch will have an even harsher curve to it and
G/R/R - Clear signal We must slow down and pass our entire train by this designed for trains going 15mph or slower. The next
Full speed signal going no faster than medium speed, then we can signal will be a clear signal. Once our train has gone
speed up to track speed. The reason for this the train will through the switch, we can now accelerate to track
pass through a switch speed knowing the next signal is a clear signal

R/R/R - STOP signal


DO NOT PROCEED

Y/R/R - Clear to Stop


We're okay to pass this signal at track speed, but it’s yellow
Warning us that the next signal is going to be a stop signal
We're clear to proceed past this signal at track speed, but we need to prepare to stop at the next signal.
We were just given two miles warning of what the next signal is displaying and simultaneously told what
we can do at THIS signal.

R/Y/R - Medium to Stop


Full speed
You must pass this signal going no more than 30mph and expecting the next signal to be a stop signal.

R/R/FY - Slow to stop


Flashing yellow - Next stop will be a stop signal
Pass this signal going no more than 15miles and preparing to stop at the next signal Fail safe mechanism:
Flashing *Flashing signal is more permissive than solid yellow If the flashing light is not working, the
light would be solid which means it's in a
more restrictive state

R/R/Y - Restriction signal - but with further restriction


Cannot go faster than 15mph but must be on a lookout for hazards (switch lined against you, broken
rails) or able to stop within half the distance of vision.

Flashing yellow - Advance clear to stop


Flashing yellow tells us what's going on two signals ahead of us.
Yellow on the top head meaning we can blow by this signal ahead - but it's yellow, warning us that
ahead is a stop signal. It's flashing telling us that the stop signal is two signals ahead. We have been
given the warning that in FOUR miles we're going have to stop

High mast - Clear


Arema section/part 6 for signal heads
Low mast - Slow to Clear High mast - usually on the bridge
Low mast - on ground

High mast - Clear to stop


Low mast - restricted

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