Ø It is a departure Stop signal in Two-aspect and Multiple-aspect
area.
Ø When a train leaving
a station is guided by more than one Starter signal, the outermost starting
signal is the last stop signal and is called the Advanced Starter.
Ø It is the L.S.S. of the station, where ever it
is provided.
Ø Normally, it is
provided out side all connections of the line.
Ø It indicates the
place where station section ends and block section commences at a class `B` station.
Ø At a class ‘B’ station
in S/L under Absolute
block system, the distance between Advanced
Starter and opposing F.S.S.
shall not be less than 400 mts in two-aspect territory and 180 mts in
multiple-aspect territory.
Ø It is interlocked
with the Block Instrument & Slip siding point wherever provided.
