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The document outlines an assignment for the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Madan Mohan Malaviya University, focusing on the Signalling and Automatic Train Protection System for Railway. It includes various topics such as the historical development of railway signalling, the importance of signals, and the role of technology, along with comparisons of different signalling systems and their components. Additionally, it addresses train control principles, block systems, and challenges related to interlocking failures.

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The document outlines an assignment for the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Madan Mohan Malaviya University, focusing on the Signalling and Automatic Train Protection System for Railway. It includes various topics such as the historical development of railway signalling, the importance of signals, and the role of technology, along with comparisons of different signalling systems and their components. Additionally, it addresses train control principles, block systems, and challenges related to interlocking failures.

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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur

Subject: Signalling and Automatic Train Protection System for Railway (OEC-403)

Odd Semester 2025-26

Assignment No. 1

1. Explain the historical development of railway signalling systems from manual signaling to
modern electronic systems.

2. Why do we need signals? Also explain automatic block signals.

3. Discuss the role of technology in the evolution of railway signalling over the years.

4. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, electrical, and electronic


signalling systems.

5. Explain the classification of signals in railways.

6. What are movable track elements? Explain their types and functions with diagrams.

7. Describe the various types of lineside signals used in railway signalling systems.

8. Explain the importance of track clear detection (TCD) systems. What are the commonly
used detection methods?

9. Define the concept of train spacing. Why is it crucial for railway safety and efficiency?

10. Explain the theory of Traub separation and its application in train movement.

11. Describe the different types of block systems used in railway signalling.

12. Differentiate between absolute and permissive block systems. Give examples.

13. What are the primary principles of train control?

14. How does centralised traffic control (CTC) improve train operation efficiency?

15. Discuss the importance of real-time monitoring in train control.

16. Describe the impact of block control systems on train safety and scheduling.

17. Explain the concept of route interlocking with a neat schematic.

18. Compare the generations of interlocking systems (Mechanical, Relay-based, Electronic


Interlocking).

19. Discuss the procedure and challenges in handling interlocking failures.

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