The locking of Facing PointsPoints which join two diverging Routes. Points are considered to be facing when they carry Running Movements in a Facing Direction. immediately BeyondIn relation to equipment on or alongside the track, positioned such that a train reaches it after passing another defined item of equipment. See also Advance. an exit SignalThe Signal or Buffer Stop/Board to which a train traversing a route is directed., when a
train is approaching the SignalA visual display device which conveys instructions or provides prior warning of instructions regarding the driver’s authority to proceed.. It is generally the time required to open the
detectionThe proof of the position of the Points (Normal or Reverse) to the Interlocking equipment. contacts, unlock, move and lock the pointsItems of permanent way which may be aligned to one of two positions, Normal or Reverse, according to the direction of train movement required., and close the
detectionThe proof of the position of the Points (Normal or Reverse) to the Interlocking equipment. contacts.