Railway Computer Based Interlocking CBI Track Vacancy Detection

Railway Computer Based Interlocking CBI Track Vacancy Detection Signals Point Machines (i) Computer Based Interlocking (CBI):- The entire line including turn backtrack, transfer track, and sidings will be equipped with CBI system for the operation of points and crossings and setting of routes. The setting of the route and clearing of the signals will be […]

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Power Supply Railway Signalling- Lightning Protection-Earthing

Power Supply Railway Signalling Lightning Protection Earthing

Power Supply Railway Signalling Lightning Protection Earthing What is a Power Supply?  1. Electrical supply used for Signaling purposes. Different types of equipment need different voltages. 2. Supply is extended by the Electrical department based on the requirement of signaling. 3. Signalling has to provide the details of locations and maximum load at each location. 4. […]

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RAILWAY EARTHING EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING & LIGHTENING PROTECTION

RAILWAY EARTHING EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING & LIGHTENING PROTECTION Earthing RT/E/C/11210 App 2J10 says that all metal work in a relay room must be earthed unless it is double insulated. Other metal works also need to be earthed if under fault conditions they come in contact with high voltages. Equipment required to be earthed are:   In […]

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