Gate-Stop-Signal

                                                                                                                                

Ø This a permissive stop signal provided in rear of the level crossing which is outside station limits having heavy road traffic.

Ø Provided at an adequate distance to control train movement and to ensure safety at the LC. These signals are interlocked with closing and locking of the LC gate.

Ø This signal is provided with a G marker plate painted yellow with

G in black except in the following occasions-

a)  When there is a bridge between LC gate and Gate stop signal.

b)  If the signal is controlling the entry of trains into a    

Rail-cum-road bridge.

          c) If the signal is protecting points. This signal may be passed at ON.

Intermediate Block Stop Signal

Ø This is the Home signal provided at an IB post on double lines only.    

Ø This signal is provided with IB marker plate and is controlled

Ø remotely by SM in rear.

Ø Track circuiting is provided between LSS and IBSS plus 400 mts.

Ø  The first train will be started on LC and once the train clears IB signal plus  400 mts the next train may be started up to the IB signal. Once the first train clears the station in advance SM shall obtain LC for the train and clear the IB signal.

Ø This is provided to increase the line capacity of a section.

Ø This signal may be passed at ON by the LP.