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Track Circuit Block Block Signal A Stop signal that controls the entrance to or signifies the termination of a block or signal section (and any other stop signal) within station limits. Signal Section In a track circuit block area, the line between two consecutive block signals (whether or not these are within the area of […]
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Railway Direction Indicator Railway Direction Indicator:- Direction Indicator is a display along the trackside at critical locations that inform the train operator of the direction of the path ahead. 1. These indicators display a text sign based on the command of the system management center. The text will indicate the next route as being […]
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Railway Audio frequency jointless track circuit Railway Audio frequency jointless track circuit – Why AFTC? Jointless Immune to traction voltages Long length Both rails available for traction currents Broken Rail Detection in both rails Superior Train Shunt Detection End fed track circuit Operating frequencies Principle of operation “Electronic” separation joint TI21 […]
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Railway Route Release Circuits Railway Route Release Circuits:- Approach locking Release of Approach locking as per GK/RT0063, para 4.2. Approach locking shall be released, after replacement of the signal to danger, either by. the train passing the signal is detected such that the route or track locking is effective for the route ahead of the […]
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Railway Signalling – Glossary of Signalling Terms This standard defined the meaning of commonly used signalling Glossary of Signalling Terms to ensure that each term is clearly understood and always use to convey the same meaning. The glossary is arranged in alphabetic order. What is Railway Signalling Glossary of Signalling Terms? Examples of Glossary of Signalling […]
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Railway CBTC Equipment CBTC Components Vehicle On-Board System: 1. Vehicle On-Board Controller (VOBC) 2. Thales Radio (composed of Mobile Radio, Switches for Trusted and Untrusted Networks and Security Device); 1. Train Operator Display (TOD); 2. Transponder Interrogator (TI) with transponders; 3. Proximity Sensor with proximity plates; 4. Speed Sensors; and 5. Accelerometers. Wayside Equipment:- 1. […]
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