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BSLB and SLB in Railway Signaling

The document outlines various railway signaling systems and their specifications, comparing Shunting Limit Boards (SLB) and Block Section Limit Boards (BSLB) for single and double line stations. It details the characteristics of facing and trailing points, calling on signals, absolute and automatic block systems, as well as accident relief procedures. Additionally, it discusses the differences between CC rakes and Premium rakes in terms of operation, validity, and braking power.

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BSLB and SLB in Railway Signaling

The document outlines various railway signaling systems and their specifications, comparing Shunting Limit Boards (SLB) and Block Section Limit Boards (BSLB) for single and double line stations. It details the characteristics of facing and trailing points, calling on signals, absolute and automatic block systems, as well as accident relief procedures. Additionally, it discusses the differences between CC rakes and Premium rakes in terms of operation, validity, and braking power.

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Shunting Limit Board (SLB) Block section Limit Board (BSLB)

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शंटिंग लिमिट बोर्ड ब्लाक सेक्शन लिमिट बोर्ड
It is provided on single line “B” class station It is provided on Double line “B” class station
1 ये बी क्लास इकहरी लाइन में दिया ये बी क्लास दोहरी लाइन में दिया
जाता हे जाता हे
It is provided both in TAS and MAS It is provided on MAS only.
ये दो सांकेतिक और बहु सांकेतिक ये सिर्फ बहु सांकेतिक सिग्नल्लिंग
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दोनों सिग्नल्लिंग ब्यवस्था में ब्यवस्था में मिलता हे
मिलता हे
provided where advanced starter is not there It shall be provided where outermost points
ये तब दिया जाता हे जब एडवांस are trailing or where there are no points
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स्टार्टर नहीं हे ये तब दिया जाता हे जहाँ सबसे बाहरी
पॉइंट अनुमुख हो या कोई पॉइंट न हो
It shall be placed at a distance of 400 m in It shall be placed at a distance of 180m in
TAS and 180 M in MAS from FSS advance of the Home signal
4 ये प्रथम रोक सिगनल से दो सांकेतिक ये होम सिगनल के आगे १८० मीटर दुरी
में 400 मीटर और बहु सांकेतिक में पर रहता हे
१८० मीटर पर होती हे
This board bears the words ‘Shunting Limit‘ This board bears the words “Block Section
ये बोर्ड में “शंटिंग लिमिट” लिखा Limit”
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रहता हे ये बोर्ड में “ ब्लाक सेक्शन लिमिट”
लिखा रहता हे
It may be either inside or outside home It is always inside home signal
signal( in TAS outside, in MAS inside) ये हमेशा होम सिगनल से अन्दर रहता है
6 ये होम सिगनल के आगे रहता हे या
उसके बाहर रहता है (दो सांकेतिक में
बाहर और बहु सांकेतिक में अन्दर)
facing point trailing point
Points are said to be facing when by their Trailing point cannot divert the trains direction
operation a train approaching them can be
1 directly diverted from the line upon which it

is running
2 Facilitates diverging movements Facilitates converging movements
Locking is essential before permitting a Locking is not essential (except motor operated
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movement over them points)
Speed over the M/L facing point depends on Speed over the M/L trailing points is not
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the type of interlocking prescribed
5 Trains pass from toe end Trains pass from heel end

Calling on signal shunt signal


It is either semaphore arm type or miniature It is either semaphore arm type or disc type or
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colour light type position light type
This signal shall never be placed on a post by This signal may be placed on a post by itself
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itself
3 ‘c’ marker is provided No marker is provided
Always provided in running line May be provided for running & non running
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line.
5 In semaphore white coloured with red bar In semaphore red coloured with white bar
Only one signal is provided below main signal More than one signal can be placed on a post
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on a post
Used when main signal is defective or in case Used for shunting perpose only
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of track down
Shows no light at on position It can show white light at on position , when
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provided alone on a post
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Full form block overlap Full form signal overlap


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This is the adequate distance provided for This is the adequate distance provided for
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granting line clear taking off home signal
In TAS 400m & In MAS 180m is provided In TAS 180m & In MAS 120m is provided
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It demarcates end of the block section It does not demarcates anything
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It may not be any substitute It may be substitutes
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It is provided at reception end It is provided at departure end
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Absolute block systems Automatic block systems

Normally one block section between two Block section between two stations are
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stations will not be divided. One train in each divided into number of automatic block
2 block section. signalling sections. More than one trains
between two stations.
Normal aspect of stop signal is 'STOP' Normal aspect of stop signal is 'PROCEED'
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Block stations are classified as A, B ,C and Only special class Stations are provided
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Special class stations
Track circuit and axle counter may be used as Track circuit and axle counter is essential as a
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a means of communication means of communication
Stop signals cannot be passed with out Automatic Stop signals can be passed at on
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authority
Protection shall be arranged as per 6.03 on Protection shall be arranged on same line in
7 same line and adjacent line ( four detonators rear as per the 9.10 (with 3 detonators at
at 600,600,10,10m 90,90,10 m) and other lines as per 6.03.
For pilot in & pilot out T/369(3b) is issued to For pt in T/369(3b) & pt out T/A912 is issued to
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LP LP
Signals may be two aspects or multiple Signals shall be multiple aspects only.
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aspects. Permissive signals may be provided. Permissive signals are not provided.

ARME ART
Stand for Accident Relief Medical Stand for Accident Relief Train
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equipment
2 Five hooters sound for ordering Three Hooters sound for ordering
Despatch time is 15 minutes for single exit Depatch time for day is 30 minutes & in night
3 & 25 minutes for double exit irrespective 45 minutes
of day & night
4 Mock drill is conducted No mock drill is conducted
Ordering in case accident involing train Ordering in case of accident involving goods
5 carrying passenger or in case of loss of train without loss of human life or grievios
human life hurt

T/509 T/369(3b)
T / 509 : Authority to receive a train on an T / 369(3b) : Authority to pass signals in ON or
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obstructed line; defective position;
2 2 copies – Loco Pilot & Record. 2 copies – Loco Pilot & Record.
LP shall stop at the facing point leading to No need to stop at the facing point leading to
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line at which train is itended to receive line at which train is itended to receive
4 It is not used for pilot in It is used for pilot-in also
Whlie admitting SM on duty shall exhibit No such rule for admitting train
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stop signal 45 meters from the obsruction
Caution order should be given from station Coution order may be given for pilot in
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line

CC rake Premium Rake

1 It is bound to run on dedicated route No such provision


Validity of BPC is 30 days/6000 km or 35 Validity of BPC is 12+3 days
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day/75000 km
3 colour of BPC-Yellow colour of BPC -Blue
Rake is formed with off POH & ROH No such compulsion
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wagons
Rake shall be offered at its nominated "A" After lapse of 15 days raketo be offered
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category depot nominated itensive examination point
6 Running CC rakes give good WTR Not good enough compare to CC rake
Braking power 100% at originating station Braking power 95% at originating station &
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& 90% at road side station 75% at road side station

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