Starter Signal

  • i

    When a train leaving a station is guided by only one starting signal, it becomes the Last Stop Signal (LSS) of the station and is called the Starter.

  • ii

    Where starters are provided for individual lines, they shall be fixed so as to protect the first facing point or the fouling mark.

  • iii

    Provision of Starter is compulsory at class ‗B‘ station on double line and at a class ‗A‘ station.

  • iv

    At a station, if a single starter is provided for a group of two or more lines, it is called Common Starter.

  • v

    If a starter is provided between first starter and advanced starter at a converging junction protecting the points, it is called as Intermediate Starter.

  • vi

    If a bracketed or a single arm with a route indicator is provided at diverging lines, it is called as Routing Starter.

  • vii

    When Advanced Starter is provided, Starters (free) can be taken off for shunting purpose.

Departure Signal Defective (G.R. & S.R. 3.70)

Starter / Intermediate Starter Defective (AS NO 16 I.23 of 14.06.24)

Train shall be brought to a stand and train can be despatched:

  • By taking off calling-on signal where provided, or

  • By authorising the Loco Pilot with T/369(3b) plus Proceed Hand Signal (PHS) at the foot of the signal, duly ensuring correct setting, clamping, and padlocking of the points over the route.

In case starter or intermediate starter along with advance starter is defective, SM shall issue Combined Authority as per direction-wise (T/C or T/D 1425), which must be printed only.