Definition of Block signal. Meaning of Block signal. Synonyms of Block signal

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Definition of Block signal

Block signal
Block signal Block signal (Railroads) One of the danger signals or safety signals which guide the movement of trains in a block system. The signal is often so coupled with a switch that act of opening or closing the switch operates the signal also.

Meaning of Block signal from wikipedia

- requirements on matters such as the implementation of interlocked block signalling and other safety measures as a direct result of the Armagh rail disaster...
- Automatic block signaling (ABS), spelled automatic block signalling or called track circuit block (TCB) in the UK, is a railroad communications system...
- Absolute block signalling is a British signalling block system designed to ensure the safe operation of a railway by allowing only one train to occupy...
- Signalling block systems enable the safe and efficient operation of railways by preventing collisions between trains. The basic principle is that a track...
- The Block Signal is 1926 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Ralph Lewis, Jean Arthur, and Hugh Allan. It was produced by...
- colour-light signals using track circuit – or axle counter – block signalling. It is a development of the original absolute block signalling that is still...
- be a No.0 block signal (in some operations, a No.1 block signal or home-signal equivalent block signal) which alternates with the home signal. A starting...
- explicit "restricted proceed"-type signal. Other types of signals include train order signals, manual block signals or signals governing special safety appliances...
- transport system, signalling control is the process by which control is exercised over train movements by way of railway signals and block systems to ensure...
- currently uses automatic block signaling, with fixed wayside signals and automatic train stops. Many portions of the signaling system were installed between...