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At a single line station where shunting is permitted, which direction is it allowed outside the outermost facing points?
At a single line station where shunting is permitted, which direction is it allowed outside the outermost facing points?
What is the minimum distance from the Home signal to the outermost facing points at a Class 'B' station with MAS?
What is the minimum distance from the Home signal to the outermost facing points at a Class 'B' station with MAS?
BSLB is provided at a 'B' class station when which conditions are true?
BSLB is provided at a 'B' class station when which conditions are true?
What is the minimum required distance from the Home signal to the BSLB?
What is the minimum required distance from the Home signal to the BSLB?
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Which marker board is used to identify the Gate signal?
Which marker board is used to identify the Gate signal?
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Where are detailed working instructions about outlying siding incorporated?
Where are detailed working instructions about outlying siding incorporated?
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What is the marker board indicating the Outlying siding points?
What is the marker board indicating the Outlying siding points?
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In case of failure of any part of a fixed signal's connections, it shall return to which position?
In case of failure of any part of a fixed signal's connections, it shall return to which position?
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What must the Loco Pilot pay immediate attention to, regardless of knowing the cause?
What must the Loco Pilot pay immediate attention to, regardless of knowing the cause?
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How should the Loco Pilot conduct himself when it comes to trusting signals?
How should the Loco Pilot conduct himself when it comes to trusting signals?
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What action should the Loco Pilot take when his engine explodes detonator?
What action should the Loco Pilot take when his engine explodes detonator?
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What should the Loco Pilot do when his engine explodes detonator(s)?
What should the Loco Pilot do when his engine explodes detonator(s)?
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In poor visibility conditions, the Loco Pilot must control his train and follow the fixed signal within how many meters?
In poor visibility conditions, the Loco Pilot must control his train and follow the fixed signal within how many meters?
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When detonators are exploded, what should the Loco Pilot do to avoid obstructions?
When detonators are exploded, what should the Loco Pilot do to avoid obstructions?
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What is the maximum distance the Loco Pilot can resume normal speed after detonating without encountering obstructions?
What is the maximum distance the Loco Pilot can resume normal speed after detonating without encountering obstructions?
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What precaution must the Loco Pilot take after exploding detonators in thick fog?
What precaution must the Loco Pilot take after exploding detonators in thick fog?
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The Station Master must neither consider the block section in rear as clear nor close it if the train passes the station without confirmation of completion.
The Station Master must neither consider the block section in rear as clear nor close it if the train passes the station without confirmation of completion.
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Under what conditions can the closing of the block section in rear by the Station Master not be withheld?
Under what conditions can the closing of the block section in rear by the Station Master not be withheld?
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What is required for every passenger carriage in a train before departure from any station?
What is required for every passenger carriage in a train before departure from any station?
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What must each Guard and Loco Pilot carry while on duty with their train?
What must each Guard and Loco Pilot carry while on duty with their train?
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What personal equipment should Guards possess while working on a passenger train?
What personal equipment should Guards possess while working on a passenger train?
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What action should the Assistant Loco Pilot take if the Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated while the engine is in motion?
What action should the Assistant Loco Pilot take if the Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated while the engine is in motion?
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What should happen if the Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated and the Assistant Loco Pilot is not qualified?
What should happen if the Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated and the Assistant Loco Pilot is not qualified?
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If a train passes the station without indication of being complete, what should the Station Master do?
If a train passes the station without indication of being complete, what should the Station Master do?
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What is the rule number for points affecting the movement of trains?
What is the rule number for points affecting the movement of trains?
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Which rule number pertains to the disconnection and reconnection of points?
Which rule number pertains to the disconnection and reconnection of points?
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What is the rule number for placing detonators in poor visibility conditions?
What is the rule number for placing detonators in poor visibility conditions?
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Identify the rule number related to the description of warning signals.
Identify the rule number related to the description of warning signals.
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Which rule number should be referred to when passing an IB stop signal at 'On'?
Which rule number should be referred to when passing an IB stop signal at 'On'?
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What is the rule number for the duties of a Station Master when a stop signal is defective?
What is the rule number for the duties of a Station Master when a stop signal is defective?
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Identify the rule number related to the duties of engine crew concerning signals.
Identify the rule number related to the duties of engine crew concerning signals.
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Which rule number addresses the reporting of defects in signals by Locomotive Pilots?
Which rule number addresses the reporting of defects in signals by Locomotive Pilots?
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What are the two kinds of Stop signals that control the movement of trains leaving a station?
What are the two kinds of Stop signals that control the movement of trains leaving a station?
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What is the designation given to the last Stop signal of a station when only one starting signal guides a train leaving?
What is the designation given to the last Stop signal of a station when only one starting signal guides a train leaving?
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What is the outermost starting signal called when a train leaves a station guided by more than one starting signal?
What is the outermost starting signal called when a train leaves a station guided by more than one starting signal?
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Where an Advanced Starter is provided, which signals are meant to protect connections to another running line?
Where an Advanced Starter is provided, which signals are meant to protect connections to another running line?
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Which signal is controlled automatically by the train's passage into an automatic block signalling section?
Which signal is controlled automatically by the train's passage into an automatic block signalling section?
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What type of Stop signal can operate as either an Automatic Stop signal or a Manual Stop signal, as required?
What type of Stop signal can operate as either an Automatic Stop signal or a Manual Stop signal, as required?
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Which signal type is guided by a single starting signal and particularly marks the exit from a station?
Which signal type is guided by a single starting signal and particularly marks the exit from a station?
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What does the Advanced Starter protect in relation to other connections?
What does the Advanced Starter protect in relation to other connections?
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Study Notes
Signals and Train Operations
- Stop signals controlling train movement leaving a station are classified into Starter and Advanced Starter.
- The last Stop signal of the station is referred to as the Starter when only one starting signal is present.
- If multiple Starter signals are used when a train departs, the outermost starting signal is termed the Advanced Starter.
- Advanced Starters ensure protection for either the first trailing points or fouling marks when connected to another running line.
Automatic and Manual Signals
- An Automatic Stop signal operates without manual control, responding automatically to a train's passage in block signalling sections.
- Semi-automatic stop signals can function both automatically and manually according to requirements.
Station Regulations and Distances
- At a single line station with shunting allowed, a shunting limit board is positioned outside the outermost facing points towards the departing train.
- The minimum distance from the Home signal to outermost facing points at Class 'B' stations must be 300 meters.
- The distance from Home signal to Block Section Limit Board (BSLB) must not be less than 180 meters.
Marker Boards and Working Instructions
- Gate signals are identified by the marker board 'G'.
- Detailed instructions for outlying siding operations are found in the Station Working Rules (SWR).
- The marker board for outlying siding points is designated as 'S'.
Signal Failures and Loco Pilot Protocols
- Fixed signals must remain or revert to their most restrictive aspect if any connection part fails.
- Home signal levers normalize after the entire train has passed.
- Loco Pilots must always comply with signals, irrespective of knowledge about their cause.
Safety in Adverse Conditions
- In foggy or stormy weather, if detonators are exploded, Loco Pilots must slow the train and observe fixed signal aspects within 270 meters.
- Upon detonator explosion, Loco Pilots should reduce speed and maintain control to stop short of any obstructions.
- Normal speeds can be resumed cautiously after confirming no further obstructions at a distance of 1.5 kilometers.
General Safety Rules and Equipment
- Train despatch is prohibited unless every passenger carriage has communication means with the Guard or Loco Pilot.
- Guards should possess necessary personal equipment, such as first aid boxes, while on duty with a passenger train.
- If a Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated in motion, the Assistant Loco Pilot may take control if qualified; if not, the train must be stopped for relief.
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Test your knowledge on railway signaling systems with this quiz focused on stop signals and train movements at stations. Answer questions about starter signals, advanced starters, and routing indicators to see how well you understand these crucial aspects of railway operations.
