The normal position of PointsItems of permanent way which may be aligned to one of two positions, Normal or Reverse, according to the direction of train movement required. is defined by the Signalling PlanA longitudinally scaled or dimensioned track layout plan showing the Signalling Functions with their identities. It generally relates to a specific Signal Box c.... By
convention, pointsItems of permanent way which may be aligned to one of two positions, Normal or Reverse, according to the direction of train movement required. in the normal position are Set to give optimum protection to other Routes. The normal position of a CrossoverTwo Turnouts connected to form a continuous passage between two parallel tracks. See Facing and Trailing. is to give parallel routes.