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Combined Signals and Signs units

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signals and signs Running signals

Purpose To describe the types of running signals used in the Network......

Principle Running signals are used to authorise through-movements from one running signal to the next. Running signals may be passed only in accordance with:

• NSG 606 Responding to signals and signs, and

• NSG 608 Passing signals at STOP. The Figures in this Rule show examples of the running signals used in the Network......

Route signalling Running signals provide information about the route for which a signal is cleared. Colour light running signals In colour light signalled territory, a cleared signal indicates the route immediately beyond the signal by:

• the combination of lights displayed

• a route indicator

• a lower turnout unit......

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signals and signs Running signals

Colour light signals Colour light signals display singly or in combinations of red, yellow and green......

NOTE F In the Figures, white or lunar white lights are shown in blue ......

Semaphore signals The front face of a semaphore running signal arm is red, with a transverse (across the arm) white stripe. The back face is white with a transverse black stripe. The signal arm of fixed STOP semaphore signals may be reflective. Semaphore signals that can be cleared have arms with red and green glass panels that are lit from behind at night. Lower quadrant semaphore signals Lower quadrant semaphore running signals have large arms to control main line movements. Lower quadrant semaphore running signals have a back light to show that the lamp is lit and the signal is set at NORMAL. Lower quadrant semaphore signals with square‑ended arms are home, outer home, starting, or home/starting signals.

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 1: Front and back views of a lower quadrant semaphore signal ......

Signal designations Running signals, except for distant signals that cannot show STOP, are used to protect the block ahead. Running signals are designated according to their purposes.

Operation Designation Description Controlled Outer home or Used to control entry to the block accept ahead, but not otherwise protect points or other identified risks

Home Used to protect points and other identified risks. Some home signals are kept permanently at STOP Starting Used to authorise departure from a controlled area

Home/starting Functions as home and starting signal

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signals and signs Running signals

Operation Designation Description

Distant Usually shows only CLEAR or CAUTION and cannot be used to protect the portion of line to the next signal. Some controlled distant signals can show STOP and can be used to protect the portion of line to the next signal

Automatic Automatic Protects the block ahead. Displays a PROCEED indication only if the block ahead is unoccupied

Distant Usually shows only CLEAR or CAUTION and does not protect the portion of line to the next signal. Some automatic distant signals can show STOP and can be used to protect the portion of line to the next signal ......

Running signal operation Controlled signals Controlled signals, other than distant signals, can be set and kept at STOP. Controlled signals are operated by:

• signalling equipment controlled by Signallers, or

• a combination of ‑circuits, or axle counters, and signalling equipment controlled by Signallers.

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signals and signs Running signals

Controlled signals can display a PROCEED indication only if:

• points in the route are in the correct position

• there are no conflicting routes set

• in Rail Vehicle Detection territory, the block ahead is unoccupied. Controlled signals at attended locations are absolute signals.

Type Controlled operation status identified by

Double light colour Vertical lights. If an A sign or illuminated A light signal light is on or near the signal, the operation mode is automatic

Single light colour Marker light vertically below main signal light signal lights. If an A sign or illuminated A light is on or near the signal, the operation mode is automatic

Lower quadrant Lower quadrant signals are controlled signals semaphore signal

FIGURE 2: Controlled signals

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signals and signs Running signals

Automatic signals Automatic signals are controlled exclusively by the operation of track-circuits. An automatic signal displays a PROCEED indication only if the line is unoccupied as far as the overlap point beyond the next signal. Automatic signals are permissive signals. They can become absolute signals if they:

• are so designated by an instruction sign, or

• are interlocked with trackside monitoring equipment that sets them at STOP, or

• can be switched between automatic and controlled operation.

Type Automatic operation status identified by

Double light colour Staggered lights, or vertical lights with an A light signal sign or illuminated A light on or near the signal

Single light colour Marker light staggered below main signal light signal lights; marker light vertically below main signal lights with an A sign or illuminated A light on or near the signal

Lower quadrant There are no lower quadrant automatic semaphore signal signals

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 3: Automatic signals A lights and A signs In Rail Vehicle Detection territory only, some signals may be fitted with an A light or an A sign. An A light can be fitted:

• on the post below a signal, or

• on or near a tunnel‑type signal. If an A light is not lit, the signal is a controlled signal. If the A light is lit, or the signal has an A sign on or near the signal, the signal:

• operates automatically

• is designated as an automatic signal.

FIGURE 4: Three types of A light

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 5: Example of an A sign ......

Double light colour light signals with staggered lights Double light colour light signals with staggered lamp cases are:

• automatic signals, or

• distant signals.

FIGURE 6: Staggered colour light forms ......

Double light colour light signals with vertical lights Double light colour light signals with vertical in‑line lamp cases are:

• controlled signals, or

• automatic signals, if an A sign is fitted or an A light is lit.

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 7: Standard and tunnel-type vertical colour light forms ......

Single light colour light signals with staggered marker light Single light colour light signals with a staggered marker light are:

• automatic signals, or

• distant signals. Automatic signals Automatic single light colour light signals have a red marker light. The marker light is lit if:

• the signal is at STOP, or

• the main light fails. Distant signals Single light colour light distant signals have a yellow marker light that is lit if the main light fails. Some distant signals indicate STOP if the line between the distant signal and the next signal is occupied. Distant signals may have a signal identification sign with the same signal identification as the signal ahead. The identification sign includes the word DISTANT.

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 8: Distant signals at CAUTION ......

Single light colour light signals with in-line marker light Single light colour light signals with an in‑line red marker light are:

• controlled signals, or

• automatic signals, if an A sign or an A light is lit. The marker light is lit if:

• the signal is at STOP, or

• the main light fails.

FIGURE 9: Single head signal forms Lower turnout units A PROCEED indication for a turnout route is displayed by a diagonal row of yellow lights on the turnout unit. The row of lights is angled up towards the turnout route.

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 10: Single colour light signal indicating PROCEED for a left turnout route ......

Co‑acting signals If it is possible for a running signal to be obscured from a Driver’s or Track Vehicle Operator’s view, a co-acting signal may be used to provide information about the running signal indication. Co-acting signals may have:

• a sign showing CO-ACTING, INDICATOR, or an abbreviation

• a signal identification sign with the same details as those on the primary signal.

FIGURE 11: Typical co‑acting signals

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signals and signs Running signals

FIGURE 12: Example of co‑acting signal placement where the Driver’s view of Signal 2 is obstructed by the and the track curvature. The Driver will see the co‑acting signal for Signal 2 ......

Repeater signals An intermediate signal, known as a repeater signal, may be provided at some locations to give Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators better information about the indication of the next signal. Repeater signals may or may not:

• be of the same appearance as the ordinary signals, or

• display the same types of indications. A repeater signal may have a sign with the word REPEATER or some abbreviation. The repeater signal may display the same identification number as the next signal. Colour light repeater signals display STOP if the line between the repeater signal and the next signal is occupied.

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signals and signs Running signals

WARNING A repeater signal will not necessarily display the actual indication of the next signal, as its purpose is to give early information about that indication.

FIGURE 13: Colour light repeater signals LED repeater signals Light‑emitting diode (LED) repeater signals display four white lights.

Next signal shows STOP Next signal shows PROCEED

FIGURE 14: LED repeater signal indications

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signals and signs Running signals

Position light repeater signals Position light repeater signals display two white lights.

Next signal shows STOP Next signal shows PROCEED

FIGURE 15: Position light repeater signals ......

Network Procedures Nil ......

Effective date 29 April 2017 ......

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signals and signs Shunting signals

Purpose To describe the types of shunting signals used in the Network......

Principle Shunting signals are:

• controlled signals, operated by Signallers or other Qualified Workers, and

• used to authorise shunting movements. Shunting signals must be passed only in accordance with NSG 606 Responding to signals and signs. The Figures in this Rule show examples of the shunting signals used in the Network......

Route signalling Colour light shunting signals If a colour light shunting signal controls movements over more than one route, a route indicator is usually provided. Route indicators are described in NSG 604 Indicators and signs. Semaphore shunting signals The front of a semaphore shunting signal arm is red, usually with a longitudinal (along its length) white stripe. The back of the arm is white, with a longitudinal black stripe.

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signals and signs Shunting signals

Multiple semaphore shunting signals are usually mounted one above the other on the same post. The highest signal on a signal post is for the leftmost route. The next signal down is for the route immediately to the right of the first route, and so on.

FIGURE 1: Multiple semaphore signals set for a movement from the Down Line to the Up Line ......

Subsidiary signals If placed below running signals, small colour light or small semaphore signals are subsidiary signals. If the subsidiary shunting signal displays PROCEED, the running signal displays STOP......

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signals and signs Shunting signals

General purpose shunting signals General purpose shunting signals are placed:

• beside running lines

• within shunting yards. Shunting signals may be subsidiary signals and, when attached to home signals, may be referred to as calling on signals.

FIGURE 2: Examples of colour light shunting signals displaying PROCEED

FIGURE 3: Examples of colour light shunting signals displaying STOP

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signals and signs Shunting signals

FIGURE 4: Examples of semaphore shunting signals displaying PROCEED

FIGURE 5: Examples of semaphore shunting signals displaying STOP ......

Intermediate shunting signals Intermediate shunting signals are placed between two running signals, facing in the same direction as the running signals. When the first running signal displays a PROCEED indication, the intermediate shunting signal displays PROCEED for the running movement. An intermediate shunting signal may be used to authorise a shunting movement.

FIGURE 6: Examples of intermediate shunting signals ......

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signals and signs Shunting signals

Shunt repeater signals A SHUNT REPEATER sign designates a shunt repeater signal. Shunt repeater signals:

• are placed as subsidiary signals below controlled running signals, and

• show that the shunting signal below the next running signal displays a PROCEED indication.

FIGURE 7: At left, the shunt repeater signal shows that the next shunting signal displays PROCEED. At right, a shunt repeater sign ......

Calling on signals Calling on signals:

• are fitted as subsidiary signals to home signals

• authorise a movement past the running signal

• indicate that the points in the route are locked, but do not indicate that the line ahead is clear.

FIGURE 8: Stencil light calling on signal

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signals and signs Shunting signals

FIGURE 9: Examples of colour light calling on signals displaying PROCEED. These signals may be referred to as shunting signals ......

Shunt ahead signals Shunt ahead signals:

• are fitted as subsidiary signals to starting signals or home/starting signals

• authorise a shunting movement past that signal. Shunt ahead signals must not be used as an authority to proceed through a section.

FIGURE 10: Examples of shunt ahead signals displaying PROCEED ......

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signals and signs Shunting signals

Dead end signals Dead end signals:

• are fitted as a subsidiary signal to home or home/starting signals only

• are on brackets placed on the same side as the route for the authorised movement, usually a dead end

• authorise a shunting movement from the running line to a dead end siding

• may be used for movement from a running line to a yard or loop.

FIGURE 11: Examples of dead end signals displaying PROCEED ......

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signals and signs Shunting signals

Wrong road signals Wrong road signals authorise shunting movements to the limit of authority in the wrong running-direction.

FIGURE 12: Examples of wrong road signals displaying PROCEED ......

Network Procedures Nil ......

Effective date 29 April 2017 ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

General To describe the types of indicators and signs used in the Network...... NOTE  The Figures in this Rule show examples of the indicators and signs used in the Network. White or lunar white lights are shown in blue ......

Clearance posts Clearance posts may be located between two converging lines to show the clearance limit. Some clearance posts have:

• a reflective background, or

• a white light that must be illuminated at night or in conditions of low visibility.

White reflective post forms Illuminated post form

FIGURE 1: Examples of clearance posts ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Dead end lights Dead end lights are small red lights to indicate the end of dead end sidings. The lights display STOP indications only. If it is possible for a dead end light to be mistaken as a running signal at STOP, a white light above the red light is used to distinguish it from a running signal.

FIGURE 2: Examples of dead end lights ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Guard’s indicator If it is possible for the signal at the exit-end of a platform to be obscured from a Guard’s view, a Guard’s indicator is placed over the platform. If the exit-end signal displays a PROCEED indication, a Guard’s indicator shows a lunar white or a blue light.

FIGURE 3: Examples of guard’s indicators ......

Point and catch point indicators Point indicators are used to indicate the position of points. Catch point indicators show the position of . Point indicators and catch point indicators may be:

• colour light, or

• mechanical. If the indicator displays:

• a red light, the points are not set

• a white arrow, the points are set for the route indicated by the direction of the arrow.

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Trailing point or Facing point indicators catch point indicators

FIGURE 4: Examples of vertical colour light catch point indicators. The left of each pair shows that points are not set or that catch points are open. The right of each pair shows that points are set or that catch points are closed

Arrow type Disc type

FIGURE 5: Examples of mechanical catch point indicators. The left of each pair shows that catch points are open. The right of each pair shows that catch points are closed

FIGURE 6: Example of a mechanical point indicator shows points are set for the route indicated by the direction of the arrow ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Route indicators In single and double light colour light signalled territory, route indicators on running signals indicate, in most cases, the turnout route. If the signal displays a PROCEED indication, the route indicator shows:

• letters, usually related to the name of a line, as in ‘S’ for Suburban, and ‘UM’ for Up Main, or

• numbers, usually referring to the number of a station platform, as in ‘3’ for the line beside Platform 3.

FIGURE 7: Examples of route indicators

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Route indicators on shunting signals or co-acting signals may show:

• a running line turnout route, or

• a shunting route......

Turnout repeaters Turnout repeaters are placed at braking distance from points to give advance warning that a turnout route is set. They have one or more diagonal bars of white lights, in a separate unit fixed to the signal. The lights are angled up towards the turnout route...... NOTE  If the turnout signal is at STOP, the turnout repeater on the preceding signal does not illuminate......

FIGURE 8: Examples of turnout repeaters ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Warning lights and alarms Illuminated white or orange warning lights are provided at locations where workers on track have a restricted view of approaching rail traffic. If rail traffic approaches, the lights go out.

FIGURE 9: Examples of warning lights Illuminated white crossing lights, sometimes combined with audible warning devices as additional alarms, are provided at pedestrian crossings restricted to use by rail workers. If rail traffic approaches, the lights go out and alarms are activated in time for workers to go to, or remain in, a safe place.

FIGURE 10: Example of a crossing light ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Automatic train protection (ATP) level border signs ATP level border signs indicate the borders between track fitted with ATP trackside equipment (ATP level 1) and track not fitted with ATP trackside equipment (ATP level 0).

Indicating entry to an area Indicating entry to an area fitted with ATP trackside not fitted with ATP equipment trackside equipment

FIGURE 11: Begin and end ATP level border signs ......

BLOCK JOINT signs BLOCK JOINT signs:

• show the locations of insulating block joints between separate track-circuits of track-circuited line

• have white text on a red reflective background. Signallers may require rail traffic to stand clear of a block joint.

FIGURE 12: Examples of BLOCK JOINT signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

BLOCK POST signs BLOCK POST signs are used during manual block working and pilot staff working where a block post location is established.

FIGURE 13: Example of a BLOCK POST sign ......

BLOCK POST WARNING signs BLOCK POST WARNING signs are used if a block post location is established. BLOCK POST WARNING signs are placed at least 500m before a block post location and act as reminder that a block post is located ahead.

FIGURE 14: Example of a BLOCK POST WARNING sign ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

CATCH POINT signs CATCH POINT signs:

• indicate that there are catch points ahead

• have white text on a red reflective background

• are provided where catch points are not protected by a fixed signal or an indicator. Qualified Workers must check that catch points are closed correctly before a shunting movement begins.

FIGURE 15: Examples of CATCH POINT signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

DERAIL signs signs:

• indicate that there is a derail device ahead

• have white text on a red reflective background

• are provided where movements can be made towards derail devices, and the devices are not protected by a fixed signal or an indicator. Qualified Workers controlling shunting must remove derail devices before authorising shunting movements beyond a DERAIL sign.

FIGURE 16: Examples of DERAIL signs ...... DISTANT WARNING signs DISTANT WARNING signs with a blue flashing light are used during pilot staff working if there is no signal within 2500m of a STOP sign being used to protect points or a crossover.

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Electric train signs Electric rolling stock prohibition signs Electric rolling stock prohibition signs:

• indicate the point that medium width or wide width electric rolling stock must not pass

• have white text on a red background.

FIGURE 18: Examples of electric rolling stock prohibition signs Electric signs Electric train STOP signs are provided to advise Drivers of electric trains that a non-electrified portion of track exists ahead. Two types of signs are:

Located adjacent to points that can give access to a non-electrified portion of track. Drivers must not proceed if points are set for the non-electrified portion of track unless authorised to travel with pantographs lowered.

Located at a point where the overhead wiring for a portion of track ends. Drivers of electric trains must not proceed unless they are authorised to travel with pantographs lowered.

FIGURE 19: Examples of electric train STOP signs

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

POINTS CLEARANCE signs POINTS CLEARANCE signs are provided at some locations to tell Drivers of 8-car electric trains that the train is clear of the relevant points.

FIGURE 20: Electric train POINTS CLEARANCE sign ......

END SIGNALLED AUTHORITY signs END SIGNALLED AUTHORITY signs show that there is a set of manual lever operated non-interlocked points to enter a siding, loop or yard. The signs have:

• white text on a red background in the upper half

• white text on a black background in the lower half. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must not pass these signs without the correct authority for the area.

FIGURE 21: Example of END SIGNALLED AUTHORITY sign ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

LANDMARK and LOCATION signs LANDMARK and LOCATION signs are reflective yellow signs that may be placed on the approach side of a location where rail traffic may be required to stop. The location may be:

• a signal

• a STOP sign. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must respond to LANDMARK and LOCATION signs in accordance with NSG 606 Responding to signals and signs.

FIGURE 22: Examples of LANDMARK and LOCATION signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

NARROW TRACK CLEARANCES sign Warning signs are placed in locations where there is restricted clearance between:

• vehicles on adjacent lines

• the track and other or buildings. Workers performing shunting at locations with these warning signs must not stand between a moving vehicle and a vehicle standing on an adjacent line. Qualified Workers performing shunting must act in accordance with NTR 420 Shunting and marshalling.

FIGURE 23: Example of a NARROW TRACK CLEARANCES sign ...... NO SAFE PLACE signs NO SAFE PLACE signs are provided at locations in the Network where there is no safe place to retreat to avoid being struck by rail traffic.

FIGURE 24: NO SAFE PLACE signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

NO WHISTLE signs Unless necessary for safety, rail traffic whistles must not be sounded where NO WHISTLE signs are located.

FIGURE 25: Example of NO WHISTLE sign ......

Prohibitive signs If a signal carries a prohibitive sign, Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must follow the directions on the sign. SLIP SITE signs Signals fitted with a SLIP SITE sign are interlocked with slip detectors to respond to landslips.

FIGURE 26: Example of a SLIP SITE sign

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

TONNAGE signs A TONNAGE sign might be fitted on or near a signal placed before a rising grade. Tonnage signals are absolute signals for prescribed trains. There may also be a tonnage (T) indicator. If the T indicator is lit, Drivers of prescribed trains may ignore the instructions on the TONNAGE sign.

FIGURE 27: Tonnage indicator and examples of instruction signs Starting or home/starting signal signs Some starting or home/starting signals in bidirectional Rail Vehicle Detection territory have prohibitive signs.

FIGURE 28: Example of starting signal sign

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Distant signal and repeater signal signs Distant signals and colour light repeater signals that can display STOP have signs with white reflective text on a black background.

FIGURE 29: Example of distant signal or repeater signal instruction sign Intermediate siding signs Signals that protect intermediate sidings must be passed only in accordance with the instructions on the sign.

FIGURE 30: Example of intermediate siding sign

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Absolute signal signs Signals fitted with an absolute signal sign must not be passed at STOP without the Signaller’s authority.

FIGURE 31: Example of absolute signal sign ......

SHUNTING LIMIT signs SHUNTING LIMIT signs:

• indicate the limit to which a shunting movement may be made on a running line

• have white text on a red reflective or illuminated background.

FIGURE 32: Examples of SHUNTING LIMIT signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

SIGNAL AHEAD signs and SIGNAL ALERT signs SIGNAL AHEAD signs and SIGNAL ALERT signs are provided at nominated locations in the Network to give approaching rail traffic advance warning that a signal is located ahead. The distance from the sign to the signal is indicated on the sign.

FIGURE 33: Examples of SIGNAL AHEAD signs

FIGURE 34: Examples of SIGNAL ALERT signs ......

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Signal designation signs Signal designation signs are provided for some signals and are fitted to either the signal post or to a wall near the signal.

FIGURE 35: Examples of outer home signal, distant signal, repeater signal and co-acting signal designation plates ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Signal identification signs Signal identification signs:

• are fixed to running signals and some shunting signals

• have letters and/or numbers that uniquely identify the signal.

FIGURE 36: Examples of signal identification signs ......

Single light signal signs Begin and end single light indication signs show a change of signal type in use.

FIGURE 37: Begin and end single light indication signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Speed signs Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must make sure that the front of a train or track vehicle passes a speed sign at or below the speed given by the sign. If speed signs allow an increase in speed, Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must not increase speed until the rear of the train or track vehicle has passed the speed sign. Permanent track speed signs Permanent track speed signs:

• are fixed next to the line at locations nominated in the Train Operating Conditions (TOC) manual

• show the maximum speed for the portion of track. Sign type Applies to:

• All Trains (unless a higher speed is indicated by a MULTIPLE UNIT or XPT speed sign) • All track maintenance vehicles

NORMAL

• C, K, S, T, V and Y sets • A, B, H and M sets, Endeavour, Hunter, Xplorer and XPT (unless a higher speed is indicated by

an XPT speed sign) MULTIPLE UNIT

• A, B, H and M sets (maximum speed specified in the TOC manual must not be exceeded) • Endeavour, Hunter and Xplorer (maximum

speed specified in the TOC manual must not XPT be exceeded) • XPT

FIGURE 38: Examples of track speed signs

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...... NOTE  Single yellow background speed signs apply to all rail traffic. A white background speed sign without the MU designation, by itself, or under a yellow background speed sign applies only to:

• A, B, H and M sets

• Endeavour, Hunter and Xplorer

• XPT......

Sign type Applies to:

• Locomotive hauled passenger and freight trains (up to 1500 metres long) • All track maintenance vehicles

• Rail Motors and 620 class diesel trains GENERAL

• C, K, S, T, V and Y sets

MEDIUM

• A, B, H and M sets (maximum speed specified in the TOC manual must not be exceeded) • Endeavour, Hunter and Xplorer (maximum

speed specified in the TOC manual must not be HIGH exceeded) • XPT

FIGURE 39: Examples of track speed signs

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Turnout speed signs Turnout speed signs have black text on a yellow background. The letter “X” before the numbers on a permanent speed sign shows the maximum speed for the turnout. Sign type Applies to:

• All Trains (unless a higher speed is indicated by a MULTIPLE UNIT or XPT turnout speed sign)

• All track maintenance vehicles NORMAL TURNOUT

• C, K, S, T, V and Y sets • A, B, H and M sets, Endeavour, Hunter, Xplorer and XPT (unless a higher speed is

indicated by an XPT turnout speed sign) MULTIPLE UNIT TURNOUT

• A, B, H and M sets (maximum speed specified in the TOC manual must not be exceeded)

• Endeavour, Hunter and Xplorer (maximum XPT TURNOUT speed specified in the TOC manual must not be exceeded) • XPT

FIGURE 40: Examples of turnout speed signs If there is no speed sign at a turnout, rail traffic must not travel faster than 25km/h through the turnout. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must maintain the correct speed until the last vehicle clears the turnout.

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Advisory speed signs Advisory speed signs are provided where there is not enough signal sighting distance to allow rail traffic to stop if required at the second signal ahead. Sign type Applies to:

• Freight and Passenger services (excepting XPT, Xplorer, Endeavour, Hunter and electric trains)

ADVISORY SPEED SIGN

FIGURE 41: Advisory speed sign Drivers must reduce train speed so that the train is travelling at the indicated speed before the front of the train reaches the first signal ahead. If the first signal ahead shows a CLEAR indication, normal speed may be resumed. Intermediate train stop advisory speed signs These signs may be placed before an intermediate train stop. If the signal beyond this sign indicates STOP, train speed must be at or below the indicated speed before the front of the train passes the sign.

FIGURE 42: Example of intermediate train stop advisory speed sign

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Freight train speed signs Freight train speed signs:

• indicate a maximum speed of 80km/h for freight trains travelling inside the area as shown in the Train Operating Conditions (TOC) manual

• have yellow text on a blue background.

FIGURE 43: Freight train speed signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Temporary speed restrictions Temporary speed restrictions may be imposed, altered or withdrawn only by appropriate Maintenance Representatives. Temporary speed restrictions are imposed by using temporary speed signs that are a combination of:

• WARNING signs

• CAUTION signs

• CLEARANCE signs Temporary speed signs take precedence over permanent speed signs and must be placed on all lines that give access to the affected portion of track. Signallers must warn Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators entering an affected portion of track about speed restrictions until:

• the Maintenance Representative says they can travel at normal speed, or

• temporary speed signs have been installed, or

• affected portions of track are protected by Handsignallers. If temporary speed restrictions are continued, the Maintenance Representative must advertise the restrictions in a Speed Restriction Notice. Flashing lights Flashing lights must be fitted to the top of temporary speed signs: • blue for a WARNING sign • amber/orange for a CAUTION sign • white for a CLEARANCE sign.

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Speed plates Speed plates are fitted to the bottom of a WARNING sign and to the top of a CAUTION sign to indicate what speed restrictions apply. Speed plates:

• have black text on a white background, or

• have black text on a yellow background. A single yellow background speed plate applies to all rail traffic. A white background speed plate, by itself or under a yellow background speed plate, applies only to passenger trains.

FIGURE 44: Example of speed plates

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Additional plates Temporary speed signs may have additional plates to qualify the speed restriction by:

• limiting the time for the restriction, or

• providing for a reduced distance between the WARNING and CAUTION signs, or

• indicating the line to which the restriction applies.

FIGURE 45: Example of time restriction sign (C speed plate)

FIGURE 46: Example of distance to caution plate

FIGURE 47: Example of directional arrow plate

FIGURE 48: Example of track indicator plate

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Single speed restriction If there is a single speed restriction, temporary speed signs must be placed as follows: Sign Placement Meaning WARNING 2500m before the Temporary speed affected portion track restriction ahead. The bottom of the sign shows the limit that applies in the affected portion.

INTERMEDIATE On an adjacent line with Temporary speed WARNING a track speed of 40km/h restriction ahead. or less if a warning sign The bottom of the sign cannot be placed at shows the limit that 2500m before the applies in the affected affected portion of track portion and the distance Beyond the departure to the CAUTION plate. end of a platform to allow the Driver to see the sign while stopped at the last platform before the affected portion of track

CAUTION 50m before the affected Temporary speed portion track restriction. The top of the sign shows the limit that applies in the affected portion.

CLEARANCE 50m beyond the affected Temporary speed portion of track restriction no longer applies. Normal speed may be resumed.

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

Multiple speed restrictions If there are multiple speed restrictions within 2500m of each other, temporary speed signs must be placed as follows: Sign Placement Meaning WARNING 2500m before the first Temporary speed affected portion of track restrictions ahead. The bottom of the sign shows the limit that applies in the first affected portion.

INTERMEDIATE On an adjacent line with WARNING a track speed of 40km/h or less if a warning sign cannot be placed at Temporary speed 2500m before the restriction ahead. affected portion of track The bottom of the sign Beyond the departure shows the limit that end of a platform to applies in the affected allow the Driver to see portion and the distance the sign while stopped at to the CAUTION sign. the last platform before the affected portion of track

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Sign Placement Meaning CAUTION 50m before each affected Temporary speed portion of track, and 50m restrictions. beyond each affected The top of each sign portion, except the last shows the limit that applies from the current CAUTION sign to the next. If required, the bottom of each sign shows the limit that applies between the next CAUTION sign and the CAUTION sign after that.

CLEARANCE 50m beyond the last Temporary speed affected portion of track restrictions no longer apply. Normal speed may be resumed.

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WARNING sign CAUTION signs CLEARANCE sign

C Speed restrictions Intermediate WARNING sign

FIGURE 49: Examples of temporary speed signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

STOP signs STOP signs:

• may be passed only if authorised

• have white text on a red reflective background.

FIGURE 50: Examples of STOP signs ...... NOTE  When used for pilot staff working, a steady red light must be fixed to the STOP sign...... WHISTLE signs Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must sound the whistle before the front of rail traffic passes a WHISTLE sign.

FIGURE 51: Examples of WHISTLE signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

WOLO speed restriction signs WOLO speed restriction signs are located at the locations nominated in the Train Operating Conditions (TOC) manual and are displayed while WOLO speed restrictions apply.

FIGURE 52: WOLO speed restriction sign ......

WORKSITE warning signs WORKSITE warning signs are located beyond the departure end of a platform to allow the Driver to see the sign while stopped at the platform. WORKSITE warning signs act as a reminder that an inner Handsignaller is located ahead.

FIGURE 53: Examples of WORKSITE warning signs ......

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signals and signs Indicators and signs

YARD LIMIT signs YARD LIMIT signs:

• define the limits of yards

• define the end of a section. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must respond to YARD LIMIT signs in accordance with:

• NSG 606 Responding to signals and signs

• NTR 418 Yard limits.

FIGURE 54: Examples of YARD LIMIT signs ......

YARD SPEED signs Where YARD SPEED signs are installed, they will be located at the entrance to, and within, stabling and maintenance yards. These signs indicate the maximum speed limits.

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Network Procedures NPR 713 Placing temporary speed signs ......

Effective date 24 March 2019 ......

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signals and signs Responding to signals and signs

Purpose To prescribe the rules for responding to signal indications and signs in the Network......

Principle Fixed signals are devices near lines to:

• separate and regulate rail traffic

• tell Drivers, Track Vehicle Operators and other Qualified Workers about the status of the line ahead

• show which route is set. There might be permanent or temporary signs instead of fixed signals. Drivers, Track Vehicle Operators and Qualified Workers directing shunting and propelling movements must obey the indications and instructions displayed by signals, indicators and signs. Changing signal indications If rail traffic is closely approaching a signal, the Signaller must not change the indication of the signal to a more restrictive aspect unless there is a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN). If rail traffic is standing at a signal, the Signaller must not change the indication of the signal to a more restrictive aspect unless:

• there is a CAN, or

• the route needs to be altered, and it is safe to do so.

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signals and signs Responding to signals and signs

If possible, the Signaller must arrange for the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator to be told about the change of the signal aspect. Signals must be tested in accordance with NSG 616 Precautions during signalling equipment testing. Route and locality knowledge Qualified Workers who observe, operate or maintain fixed signals must know the locations and purposes of signals in their areas of work......

Limit of authority The clearing of a signal gives authority to enter the block for which the signal has been cleared. Running signals A running signal authorises a through-movement between that signal and the next running signal. Other than for shunting movements, Signallers must not clear a running signal if the block ahead is occupied. A Signaller may use a running signal to authorise a shunting movement if:

• there is no shunting signal available

• the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator has been told. Shunting signals A shunting signal authorises a movement at restricted speed past that signal. If possible, Signallers must use shunting signals to authorise shunting movements.

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WARNING Shunting signals can be cleared if the line beyond the signal is occupied. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must proceed as if the line is already occupied.

Unless the Signaller instructs that a movement is to proceed for a shorter distance, a PROCEED indication by a shunting signal is an authority to proceed up to and not beyond the first of the following limits reached:

• SHUNT LIMIT sign

• STOP sign

• indicator showing that points are not set, catch points are open, or a derail device is set on the rail

• set of non-interlocked points

• signal for the direction of travel. A Signaller may use a subsidiary shunting signal to authorise rail traffic to pass a home signal, if the running signal:

• fails to clear, or

• cannot be cleared because rail traffic occupies the line beyond the signal. A Signaller must not use a subsidiary shunting signal as the sole authority for rail traffic to pass a starting or home/starting signal for a through movement. The movement must be made in accordance with NSG 608 Passing signals at STOP.

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If a subsidiary shunting signal is used to authorise rail traffic to pass a running signal at STOP, the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator must proceed at restricted speed......

Signal indications STOP Rail traffic must stop before a signal at STOP. Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators must keep the signal indication clearly in view. If both a co-acting signal and the associated primary signal display STOP, rail traffic may pass the co-acting signal but must stop at the associated primary signal. Signals may be passed at STOP only in accordance with NSG 608 Passing signals at STOP. PROCEED A PROCEED indication shows that:

• interlocked points protected by the signal are set in the correct position for the movement

• no conflicting route has been set. Other than for shunting movements, a PROCEED indication by a running signal shows that the block is unoccupied as far as the next running signal. A PROCEED indication by a shunting signal does not indicate that the block ahead is unoccupied.

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LOW SPEED Low speed signals are small in-line green lights:

• in or below the bottom of the lower case of double colour light signals, or

• below the main lamp case of single colour light signals. Low speed aspects indicate that the line to the next signal is unoccupied. They authorise rail traffic to proceed, but to expect:

• the next signal to be at STOP

• the line beyond the next signal to be occupied. If train stops are provided, the maximum permitted speed is 25km/h. Intermediate train stops may require further speed reduction. CLOSE UP CLOSE UP signals indicate that the line to the next signal is unoccupied. They authorise rail traffic to proceed, but to expect the next signal to be at STOP.

WARNING The line may be occupied immediately beyond the next signal......

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signals and signs Responding to signals and signs

Irregular signal indications A fixed signal indication must be treated as STOP if:

• it is an illegal signal indication, or

• there is no indication, or

• there is no indication other than the route indicator, or

• it is not understood. Illegal signal indications A signal indication is illegal if it is not consistent with:

• the aspects and indications used in the Network

• the indications of adjoining signals and the known condition of the line

• what is known about occupancy of the line. Qualified Workers must report illegal signal indications to the Signaller responsible for the portion of track. The Signaller must:

• if the affected signal is a controlled signal, set the affected signal to STOP with blocking facilities applied

• give Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators a CAN warning about affected automatic signals

• tell the Network Controller

• tell a Signals Maintenance Representative. Affected signals must not be used to provide PROCEED indications before they have been certified back into use.

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signals and signs Responding to signals and signs

Partial indications Colour light running signals If a light in a colour light running signal is not visible, Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators must act as if the aspect is the most restrictive combination for the remaining displayed lights. Colour light signals with route indicators If a colour light signal shows a PROCEED indication without the route indicator being visible, Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators must obey the PROCEED indication. Semaphore signals If, in darkness, no lights are displayed by a semaphore signal, Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators must obey the indication displayed by the signal arm......

Signals not in use A signal that is not in use must:

• have a large white “X” hung over the signal, or

• if next to a functioning signal, have its head covered or turned away from the line. Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators must ignore indications of signals marked as not in use......

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Signal placement Signals for a unidirectional line are preferably to the left of the line in the direction of travel. If this is not possible, they may be placed:

• above the line, or

• to the right of the line. Signals for a double line bidirectional line are usually:

• for travel in the usual running direction, to the left of the line

• for travel opposite to the usual running direction, to the right of the line. If a signal is placed to the right of the line, a left pointing arrow may be used to indicate the line to which the signal applies......

Running signal indications The legal PROCEED and STOP indications shown by colour light and semaphore signals in the Network are, from least restrictive (highest) aspect to most restrictive (lowest) aspect: ...... NOTE  In the Figures, lunar white lights are shown in blue ; pulsating lights are shown with radial lines ......

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Meaning and required Single Double Single action colour colour lower quadrant CLEAR

PROCEED. Next signal displays a PROCEED indication CLEAR

PROCEED. Next signal may be at STOP or CLEAR

PRELIMINARY MEDIUM PROCEED. Next signal displays at least a MEDIUM indication

MEDIUM PROCEED. Next signal displays at least a CAUTION or CAUTION TURNOUT indication

MEDIUM TURNOUT PROCEED on turnout route. Next signal displays at least a CAUTION or CAUTION TURNOUT indication

CAUTION PROCEED. Next signal may be at STOP

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CAUTION TURNOUT PROCEED on turnout route. Next signal may be at STOP

LOW SPEED PROCEED ready to stop at the next signal. NOTE: The line immediately beyond the next signal may be occupied. Where train stops are provided, a maximum speed of 25km/h applies.

CLOSE UP PROCEED ready to stop at the next signal. NOTE: The line immediately beyond the next signal may be occupied. STOP

......

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signals and signs Responding to signals and signs

Repeater signals Colour light repeater signals take the same form as colour light running or shunting signals. The repeater signal might show a less restrictive indication than the repeated signal. Indications displayed by other repeater signals used in the Network are:

Required action LEDs Position lights

PROCEED. Next signal shows PROCEED

PROCEED. Next signal shows STOP

......

LANDMARK and LOCATION signs LANDMARK and LOCATION signs warn Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators that they:

• are approaching a location

• must be ready to respond to the first signal, STOP sign, or yard limit sign at the location.

Meaning and required action Sign

PROCEED being prepared to respond to the first signal, STOP sign, or YARD LIMIT sign.

......

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YARD LIMIT signs If the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator does not have authority for the movement, rail traffic must not pass a yard limit sign.

Meaning and required action Sign Act in accordance with the Proceed Authority Common form Common form of arrival end of departure YARD LIMIT end sign YARD LIMIT sign ...... Network Procedures NPR 721 Spoken and written communication NPR 746 Authorising rail traffic to pass an absolute signal at STOP ......

Effective date 30 September 2018 ......

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Purpose To prescribe the rules for passing signals at STOP in the Network......

Principle Rail traffic must respond to signals at STOP in accordance with NSG 606 Responding to signals and signs. This Rule for passing signals at STOP applies to running signals that cannot be cleared for an intended movement. If there is no shunting signal available, shunting movements must be made in accordance with:

• NTR 418 Yard limits

• NTR 420 Shunting and marshalling. Rail traffic must not pass an absolute signal at STOP unless it is authorised to do so:

• by the Signaller, or

• by a Handsignaller acting under the Signaller’s instructions, or

• under a method of special working. Rail traffic may pass a permissive signal at STOP if:

• the Signaller does not instruct the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator to remain standing at the signal, and

• the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator considers that it is safe to pass the signal.

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Using Handsignallers If a Handsignaller is used to authorise a signal to be passed at STOP the Handsignaller must relay the Signaller’s instructions to the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator. Instruction signs If a signal at STOP carries an instruction sign, Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must follow the directions on the sign......

Speaking to Signallers Unless exempted by this Rule, Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must try to speak to the Signaller if a signal at STOP does not clear within the expected time. Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must give the Signaller:

• the train number or the track vehicle number, and

• the signal number or the signal’s location and designation......

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Condition of the block ahead Before authorising a Driver or Track Vehicle Operator to pass an absolute signal at STOP, or providing information to a Driver or Track Vehicle Operator about the condition of the block ahead of a permissive signal, the Signaller must get available information about the condition of the block ahead from:

• the track indicator diagram

• records of previous rail traffic movements

• work on track authority records

• reports about the location of the last rail traffic to enter the block

• the Signaller at the other end of the section. Signallers must make sure that:

• points are set correctly for the route, and

• points that are facing points, or become facing points, are secured. The Signaller or Handsignaller acting under the Signaller’s instructions must tell the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator:

• the location of the last rail traffic to enter the block, or that it has left the block complete

• the location of obstructions or failed infrastructure in the block, or that the block has been reported as not obstructed

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

• report the condition of the block to the Signaller as soon as practicable, and

• report when the train or track vehicle has exited the block......

Authority to pass a signal at STOP The following table describes the authority to pass a signal at STOP.

Signal designation Signal type Authority from For movements beyond yard limits, starting or Absolute NWT 302, or home/starting on Rail Vehicle Detection territory NWT 304, or bidirectional portions of line NSY 514, or NSY 516

For movements within yard limits, starting or Absolute NTR 418 home/starting on Rail Vehicle Detection territory bidirectional portions of line

Starting or home/starting on Rail Vehicle Detection Absolute Signaller territory unidirectional portions of line

Home, outer home or accept at attended locations Absolute Signaller

Automatic Permissive NSG 608

Repeater Permissive Instruction sign

Distant Permissive Instruction sign

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

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NOTE F Within the limits of a Local Possession Authority (LPA) or a Track Occupancy Authority (TOA), Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must pass signals at STOP in accordance with NWT 314 Work trains or NWT 316 Track vehicles......

Absolute signals Signaller’s authority If the authority required is “Signaller”, the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator must not pass the signal without the Signaller’s authority. Tonnage signals Tonnage signals are absolute signals for prescribed trains. If asked by the Driver of a prescribed train standing at a tonnage signal, the Signaller must make sure that the line is unoccupied as far as the overlap point that affects the tonnage signal. The Driver must get the Signaller’s authority to:

• disregard the indications of intervening signals

• proceed to the signal before the overlap point......

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Permissive signals If not able, or not required by this Rule, to speak to the Signaller, Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must wait one additional minute before passing a permissive signal at STOP that has not cleared within the expected time. Automatic signals If a Driver or Track Vehicle Operator can see that the block ahead is obstructed, they must speak to the Signaller before passing an automatic signal at STOP. If the whole of the block ahead cannot be seen, a Driver or Track Vehicle Operator must try to speak to the Signaller before passing an automatic signal at STOP. If the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator is unable to speak to the Signaller, they may pass the signal at STOP. If the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator can see that the whole block ahead to the next signal is unobstructed, they may pass an automatic signal at STOP without speaking to the Signaller. As soon as practicable, the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator must report to the Signaller at the next attended location:

• the number or location and designation of the signal passed at STOP

• the condition of the line. At any time, the Signaller may tell the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator not to pass the signal at STOP. In all cases, the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator must record, in permanent form, the time and the signal number or location and designation of the signal passed at STOP......

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Speed of travel Beyond an absolute signal Based on the information provided by the Signaller about the condition of the block ahead, rail traffic may travel up to normal speed. Beyond a permissive signal Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators must:

• travel at restricted speed

• not rely on assurances that the block ahead is clear

• expect the first signal ahead to be at STOP. Inside the electrified area, if the first signal ahead is a distant signal, rail traffic must travel at restricted speed to the next signal able to display STOP......

Authorising assistance If rail traffic in the block ahead needs assistance, the Signaller must act in accordance with:

• NTR 414 Defective vehicles

• NTR 416 Disabled rail traffic. The Signaller must give a Driver a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) warning about the location of the rail traffic ahead......

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signals and signs Passing signals at STOP

Network Procedures NPR 746 Authorising rail traffic to pass an absolute signal at STOP ......

Effective date 29 April 2017 ......

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signals and signs Passing indicators at STOP

Purpose To prescribe the rules for passing mechanical points indicators at STOP in the Network......

Principle Rail traffic must not pass mechanical points indicators at STOP unless:

• points have been checked and set for the route

• if necessary, the points have been clipped and locked......

Network Procedures NPR 707 Clipping points NPR 719 Operating groundframes NPR 738 Operating powered machines NPR 739 Operating mechanical interlocking machines NPR 740 Responding to faulty points NPR 742 Manually operating cranked electric points NPR 743 Manually operating hand throw electric points NPR 744 Manually operating electro pneumatic points ......

Effective date 29 April 2017

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signals and signs Overrun of limit of authority

Purpose To prescribe the rules for dealing with an overrun of limit of authority in the Network......

Principle A movement overruns its limit of authority if, without authority, it:

• passes a signal at STOP, or

• passes a sign that shows a limit of authority, or

• exceeds the limit of a Special Proceed Authority (SPA), or

• enters a block without the correct authority......

Responding to overrun of limit of authority Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators who find they have overrun a limit of authority must immediately:

• stop their rail traffic

• tell the Signaller.

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signals and signs Overrun of limit of authority

The Signaller must:

• stop rail traffic that has overrun its limit of authority and not stopped

• stop and prevent other movements that are at risk

• tell affected Drivers or Track Vehicle Operators to wait for further instructions

• if a starting or home/starting signal has been passed, tell affected Signallers

• tell the Network Controller. The Network Controller must arrange to:

• determine the method of working to be used to move the rail traffic

• assess if the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator is fit to continue the journey

• tell the affected Operator’s Representative

• issue a Network Incident Notice (NIN). If the movement that has overrun the limit of authority is to continue, the movement must be authorised by the Signaller......

Network Procedures Nil ......

Effective date 30 September 2018 ......

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signals and signs Blocking facilities

Purpose To prescribe the rules for using blocking facilities in the Network......

Principle Blocking facilities are facilities or devices used by Qualified Workers to prevent:

• unintended issue of Proceed Authorities, or

• operation of signalling or point equipment. Unless allowed in these Rules, equipment with blocking facilities applied must not be operated.

WARNING Unless you are assured by the Signaller, do not assume that:

• signals have been set at stop, or

• points have been correctly set, or

• blocking facilities have been applied......

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signals and signs Blocking facilities

Management of blocking facilities Before applying blocking facilities to signals or points, Signallers must make sure that affected points are in the correct positions. Temporary removal Blocking facilities may be temporarily removed from controls:

• to set a different route using the same controls, or

• after safe arrangements have been made, to clear a signal to permit a movement over the blocked route, or

• for maintenance and testing of the signalling equipment, or

• with the agreement of the Possession Protection Officer or Protection Officer to allow a work train or track vehicle to enter or exit the limits of a Local Possession Authority (LPA) or a Track Occupancy Authority (TOA). Blocking facilities must be restored to controls as soon as the activity that required their temporary removal has been completed. Permanent removal Blocking facilities must be removed from controls when the conditions that required their application no longer exist. Recording Signallers must record, in permanent form, the removal and application of blocking facilities:

• for maintenance and testing of signalling equipment, or

• to allow entry to the limits of an LPA or a TOA......

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signals and signs Blocking facilities

Network Procedures Nil ......

Effective date 24 March 2019 ......

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signals and Precautions during signalling signs equipment testing

Purpose To prescribe the precautions required during testing of signalling equipment in the Network......

General Changing signal indications Testing of signalling equipment must not be conducted if:

• rail traffic is closely approaching a signal

• the testing could change the signal indication. If rail traffic is standing at a signal at STOP, the Signaller must:

• before testing the signal, tell the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator that their train or track vehicle must not move unless instructed to do so

• after testing the signal, tell the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator that the testing has been completed and, if required, give an authority to proceed.

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signals and Precautions during signalling signs equipment testing

Inspection and testing of points protecting a work on track authority

Points that are clipped and locked to protect a work on track authority may be unclipped for inspection or testing only if:

• agreed to by the: − Possession Protection Officer for a Local Possession Authority (LPA), or − Protection Officer for a Track Occupancy Authority or Track Work Authority

• Absolute Signal Blocking or a work on track authority is in place to prevent rail traffic from approaching the points while they are unclipped. The Possession Protection Officer or Protection Officer must make sure that rail traffic within the work on track authority is prevented from approaching the points while they are unclipped. Recording test results Signallers and Qualified Workers must record signalling equipment test results in permanent form......

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signals and Precautions during signalling signs equipment testing

Network Procedures NPR 721 Spoken and written communication NPR737 Switching a signal box or local control panel in and out NPR 747 Using Drivers time-release buttons ......

Effective date 30 September 2018 ......

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