Railway Markers & boards Shunting Limit Board Block Section Limit Board Outlying Siding

Markers & boards

Warning Board: Provided to warn the driver that he is approaching a stop signal. To
draw attention of the driver in the night, self-reflecting sheets are fixed. It is located not
less than 1.5 Kms. in rear of FSS. Where double distant is provided, warning board is
dispensed with.

Shunting Limit Board

Provided on single line sections where shunting in the face of
approaching train is permitted. Placed at a distance not less than 180 Mts. from the
opposing First stop signal.

Block Section Limit Board

Provided on double section where there are no facing points or the outer most points at the approaching end are trailing. It shall be placed at a distance not less than 180 Mts. from the first stop signal.

Outlying Siding

Where an intermediate siding taking „OFF‟ in the facing direction in passenger running line outside station limits is provided with „S‟ marker board to indicate  that a siding is taking „OFF‟ from main line.

 

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