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1Automatic Block Signal — Basic Automatic Block Signals = Automatic Block Signal, or ABS, systems consist of a series of signals that govern blocks of track between the signals. The signals are automatically activated by the conditions of the block beyond the signal.… …
2Railway signal — Not to be confused with Railway signalling. A signal is a mechanical or electrical device erected beside a railway line to pass information relating to the state of the line ahead to train/engine drivers. The driver interprets the signal s… …
3Railway semaphore signal — One of the earliest forms of fixed railway signal is the semaphore. These signals display their different indications to train drivers by changing the angle of inclination of a pivoted arm . Semaphore signals were patented in the early 1840s by… …
4Railway signalling — Not to be confused with Railway signal. A gantry of British semaphore signals seen from the cab of a steam locomotive Railway signalling is a system used to control railway traffic safely, essentially to prevent trains from colliding. Being… …
5Glossary of rail terminology — Rail transport Operations Track Maintenance High speed Gauge Stations …
6Japanese railway signals — This article explains railway signals in Japan.In Japanese ministerial decree defining technical standard of railway (鉄道に関する技術上の基準を定める省令 Tetsudō ni kansuru gijutsu jō no kijun wo sadameru shōrei), railway signals are defined to indicate… …
7Application of railway signals — Semaphore stop signals protecting the convergence of two tracks into one The application of railway signals on a rail layout is determined by various factors, principally the location of points of potential conflict, as well as the speed and… …
8Orgreave Train Collision 1926 — Coordinates: 53°22′01″N 1°21′32″W / 53.367°N 1.359°W / 53.367; 1.359 …
9North American railroad signals — Main article: North American railway signaling Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Color Position Light bracket masts at Magnolia, West Virginia North American railroad signals generally fall into the category of multi headed electrically lit units… …
10Blockeinrichtungen — (block system; installations du block système; installazione del sistema di blocco), Anlagen, die zur Sicherung und Regelung des Zugverkehrs auf offener Strecke (Fahren in Raumabstand), sowie zur Sicherung der Fahrten über Weichenstraßen auf… …
