Fixed Signal

Means a signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train and includes a semaphore arm or disc or fixed light for use by day and fixed light for use by night. (G.R. 1.02(21))

It indicates the condition in different positions for controlling the movement of trains.

There are many types of fixed signals like permissive signals, stop signals, subsidiary signals and duplicate signals. Their place is fixed.

They are designed to use during both day and night.

Fixed signals when fixed must be visible to loco pilots.

They are fixed on left side of track generally.

FIXED SIGNALS

i.Permissive Signals = Warner, Distant signals

ii.Stop Signals = Reception, Despatch, Other Signals

  • a

    Reception Signals = Outer, Home, Routing signals

  • b

    Despatch Signals = Starter, Advanced starter signals

  • c

    Other Signals = Gate, IB, Automatic signals

iii.Subsidiary Signals = Calling On, Shunt, Co-acting, Repeating signals

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