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This document mandates the
appearance of lineside signalling system
displays and the information they
convey.
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Railway Group Standard
GK/RT0058
Issue One Lineside Signal Aspect and
Date December 2014 Indication Requirements
Issue record
Issue Date Comments
One December 2014 Original document.
This standard is the result of an analysis of technical
compatibility between lineside signalling systems
and train operations. The requirements set out in
this standard are consistent with the development of
products that are capable of being interpretable,
which is a pre-requisite of obtaining an authorisation
for placing a new or modified lineside signalling
system into service.
Superseded documents
The following Railway Group Standard is superseded, either in whole or in part as
indicated:
GK/RT0045 issue three Lineside Signals, Indicators and Layout of Signals, ceases to be in
force and is withdrawn as of 07 March 2015.
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Indication Requirements Date December 2014
Contents
Section Description Page
Appendices
Appendix A Information Conveyed by Lineside Signals 12
Appendix B Information Conveyed by Route Indicators 27
Appendix C System Status Information Conveyed by Lineside Indicators 30
Appendix D Operational Information Conveyed by Lineside Indicators 33
Definitions 35
References 37
Tables
Table 1 Displays that convey signalling information 6
Table 2 Signal aspects that use display combinations 7
Table 3 Permitted signal aspect and route indication combinations 8
Table 4 Signal aspect and supplementary indication display combinations 9
Table A.1 Stop aspects 12
Table A.2 Shunting conditional stop aspects 13
Table A.3 Shunt aspects 13
Table A.4 Calling-on aspects 14
Table A.5 PoSA aspects 15
Table A.6 Cautionary aspects in 3-aspect TCB signalling areas 15
Table A.7 Preferred cautionary aspects in 4-aspect TCB signalling areas 16
Table A.8 Non-preferred cautionary aspects in 4-aspect TCB signalling areas 16
Table A.9 TCB unrestricted proceed-aspects 17
Table A.10 Distant signal aspects 18
Table A.11 Home signal and non-block stop signal OFF aspects 19
Table A.12 Section signal and intermediate block home signal OFF aspects 20
Table A.13 Junction approach flashing cautionary aspects 21
Table A.14 Junction approach splitting cautionary and unrestricted proceed-aspects 23
Table A.15 Banner repeater indications 23
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1.2 Introduction
1.2.1 Background
1.2.1.1 Lineside signalling systems are provided by infrastructure managers to convey
the following types of information to authorised users involved with train
operations:
a) Movement authority information.
b) Routing information.
c) Permissible speed information.
d) Locally monitored infrastructure status information.
e) Operating instructions.
1.2.1.2 The information is conveyed in the form of signal aspects, route indications,
lineside operational signs and other signalling indications. Authorised users read
the information being conveyed on the basis of the appearance of what is being
displayed.
1.2.1.3 This document specifies the appearance and information conveyed by lineside
signal aspects and indications so that they are interpretable and therefore
compatible with the requirement that an authorised user should be able to
understand the information being conveyed.
1.2.1.4 The scope of this document does not include compatibility of lineside signal
aspects and indications with train driving processes when an in-cab signalling
system is in use.
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2.1.2 A signal shall be configured with approach lighting functionality only if both of the
following criteria apply:
a) The signal does not contribute to the overall readability of signals on other
lines.
And
2.1.3 The interruption of signal aspects and indications that are not designed to flash
shall not exceed a single period of 250 mS in any one hour.
2.1.4 Signalling information shall be conveyed using only the signal aspects and
indications set out in Table 1.
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2.2.2 Semaphore junction signals that convey routing information using stepped,
multiple stop arms shall meet the following principles:
b) The relative horizontal position of each stop arm shall correspond with the
direction of the applicable diverging route relative to the other signalled
routes beyond the junction.
c) The uppermost stop arm shall apply to the route with the highest permissible
speed.
d) The relative vertical position of the other stop arms shall correspond with the
relative permissible speed on each diverging route.
2.2.3 Semaphore junction signals that convey routing information using stacked,
multiple stop arms or discs shall meet the following principles:
b) The uppermost stop arm or disc shall correspond with the most extreme left-
hand route.
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c) The relative vertical position of each additional stop arm or disc shall
correspond with the extent of the divergence from left to right.
Independent or
subsidiary position Proceed-aspect Alphanumeric indication (#3)
light signal
#1 See 2.3.2; #2 See 2.3.3; #3 See 2.3.4
Table 3 Permitted signal aspect and route indication combinations
2.3.2 A route indication and stop aspect combination shall be presented only for route
indication-proving purposes immediately before the proceed-aspect is presented.
2.3.3 A route indication shall not be presented in combination with any of the following
signal displays:
c) Any splitting distant signal aspect where both signal heads are illuminated.
2.3.4 When an alphanumeric route indication is presented by a main stop signal that
also incorporates a subsidiary signal aspect (unless the exception set out in 2.3.5
applies):
And
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2.3.5 A main stop signal shall present alphanumeric route indications that have a
similar size and positional relationship with the main and subsidiary aspects only
if the following criteria apply:
And
Isolated distant
‘CD’ or ‘RA’ (#1) None
signal
Banner repeater ON aspect None
Banner repeater OFF aspect 'CD' or 'RA' (#1) None
Flashing red light
Stop board Steady yellow light
Stop aspect Flashing white light
(#2) Steady blue light
Flashing blue light
#1 Where both indications are presented at the same signal, the ‘RA’ indication shall
supersede the ‘CD’ indication
#2 The stop board shall also present wording to convey any relevant operating
instructions
Table 4 Signal aspect and supplementary indication display combinations
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3.1.2 Where infrastructure is subject to modification or upgrade and the nature of the
modification or upgrade provides a reasonable opportunity to bring the
infrastructure into conformity, then the requirements of this document applicable
to the alteration apply.
3.1.3 Action to bring existing lineside signal aspects and indications into compliance
with the requirements of this document [or part of document] is not required.
3.1.4 Action to bring existing lineside signal aspects and indications into compliance is
required when that part of the lineside signalling system is modified or renewed
as a whole.
3.3.2 After the compliance date, or the date by which compliance is achieved, if earlier,
compliance with the requirements set out in this Railway Group Standard is to be
maintained. Where it is considered not reasonably practicable to comply with the
requirements, permission to comply with a specified alternative should be sought
in accordance with the Railway Group Standards Code.
b) The stage reached by the project at the time this document comes into force
(for example, approval in principle).
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3.4.3 Where any designations are made for infrastructure projects, those projects shall
continue to meet the equivalent requirements in the RGSs applying to the project
before the designation.
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A.1 Limit of MA
Conveyed information Description Example Designation
Colour light signal
head generating
the red display
Semaphore main
stop arm
horizontally
aligned (+5o, -5o)
and a red signal
light
Main stop
aspect
Stop board
Stop
Retro-reflective
buffer beam in (#1)
combination with
MA information:
two buffer-stop
Limit of MA lights vertically
aligned
Independent
position light
signal generating
the PLS red ON
display
Semaphore
miniature stop
arm horizontally
Shunting stop
aligned (+5o, -5o)
aspect
and a red signal
light
Semaphore
shunting disc
horizontally
aligned (+5o, -5o)
and a red signal
light
#1 Buffer-stop lights coloured either signal red or signal white
Table A.1 Stop aspects
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A.3 Shunting MA
Conveyed information Description Example Designation
Independent position
light signal generating
the PLS steady OFF
display
#1 Section 2.2 sets out further requirements for conveying routing information using multiple
semaphore signal arms and discs
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A.4 Calling on MA
Conveyed information Description Example Designation
A position light
signal generating
PLS steady OFF
display in
combination with
a colour light
signal head
generating the red
display
A semaphore
MA information:
calling-on arm Calling-on
Calling-on MA. aligned at 45o aspect
The line ahead is occupied. (+20o, -10o) above
or below
horizontal and a
green signal light
positioned below
a semaphore
main stop arm
horizontally
aligned (+5o, -5o)
and a red signal (upper quadrant is shown)
light
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A position light
signal generating Independent
PLS flashing OFF PoSA aspect
display (#1)
#1 Flashing aspect parameters:
a) Flashing rate: 60 cycles per minute (+/-10).
b) Flashing pattern:
i) Lit for 50% - 66% of each flashing cycle.
ii) Flashing cycles shall be of equal length.
iii) Multiple display elements flash synchronously.
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A colour light
signal head
generating the
double yellow
display
A colour light
signal head
MA information: generating the
single yellow
End of MA at the display
associated home signal or Distant ON aspect
non-block stop signal. Semaphore (#2)
Signalling braking distance distant arm
is available (#1). horizontally
aligned (+5o, -5o)
and a yellow
signal light
A fixed distant
board
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MA information:
Semaphore main
Non-permissive MA. Semaphore home
stop arm aligned
One signal section is clear. signal OFF aspect
at 45o (+20o, -10o)
above or below
Routing information: horizontal and a Non-block
green signal light (upper quadrant is shown) semaphore stop
(#1)
signal OFF aspect
Table A.11 Home signal and non-block stop signal OFF aspects
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MA information: (#1)
Non-permissive MA. A colour light
Colour light
Block, token or one-train signal head
section signal
staff section is clear as far generating the
yellow-OFF
as the home signal. single yellow
aspect (#3)
Signalling braking distance display
is available.
Colour light home
MA information: (#1) A colour light signal green-OFF
Non-permissive MA. signal head aspect
Block, token or one-train generating the Intermediate
staff section is clear. green display block home signal
OFF aspect
#1 Electric token block systems and one-train staff systems additionally require the transfer of a
token or staff as part of the MA
#2 Section 2.2 sets out further requirements for semaphore junction signal OFF aspects
#3 Also acts as a distant ON aspect
Table A.12 Section signal and intermediate block home signal OFF aspects
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MA information:
Non-permissive MA as far A colour light
as the first signal beyond signal head 4-aspect outer
the junction. generating the junction approach
flashing double flashing caution
SBD is available to the yellow display
junction signal.
(#1)
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MA information:
Non-permissive MA.
Two signal sections are
clear.
Splitting distant
Signalling braking distance
left-hand junction
is available.
caution
Routing information:
Right-hand diverging route
set.
Splitting distant
straight ahead
MA information: unrestricted
proceed-aspect –
Non-permissive MA.
right-hand
Line clear. junction
Splitting distant
Routing information: straight ahead
Principal set. unrestricted
proceed-aspect –
left-hand junction
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Equal height
Equal height splitting
splitting banner-
banner
ON indication
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Routing information:
X Position 1 junction
The 1st left-hand diverging indication
route is set
‘X’ denotes the PIVOT end
Routing information:
Position 2 junction
The 2nd left-hand diverging indication
route is set XX
Routing information:
X
XX
Position 3 junction
The 3rd left-hand diverging indication
route is set
An illuminated
white bar of light
Routing information:
Position 4 junction
The 1st right-hand diverging indication
route is set
X
Routing information:
Position 5 junction
The 2nd right-hand diverging indication
route is set XX
Routing information:
XX
X
Position 6 junction
The 3rd right-hand diverging indication
route is set
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Routing information:
Position 1
The 1st left-hand diverging preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication
diverging junction
Routing information:
Position 2
The 2nd left-hand diverging preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication
diverging junction
Routing information:
Position 3
The 3rd left-hand diverging An illuminated arrow
preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication (#1)
indication
diverging junction
Routing information:
Position 4
The 1st right-hand diverging preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication
diverging junction
Routing information:
Position 5
The 2nd right-hand diverging preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication
diverging junction
Routing information:
Position 6
The 3rd right-hand diverging preliminary junction
route is set at the next indication
diverging junction
#1 No indication shall be presented when the junction signal is displaying a main stop aspect
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Any horizontally
aligned combination
of one, two or three
upper case
alphanumeric
characters, as
follows:
Routing information:
Preferred:
0123456789
M
The route is set towards the
indicated destination ABCDEFGH SDG
KLMN P R Alphanumeric route
(Examples only)
indication
STU W YZ
Non-preferred:
IJOV
Routing information:
The route is set towards a
limit of shunt or along a bi- X (#1)
directional line in the
X
opposite direction to the
normal flow of traffic
#1 Where a signal has more than one contra-direction route, the relevant alphanumeric route
indication shall combine the letter X with one or two additional characters
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Infrastructure not
Locally monitored A flashing red
operated indication
infrastructure not operated light
(#2)
(#1)
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Close doors
Alphanumeric CD Close doors
indication indication
(#3)
Right away
RA Right away
indication
(#3)
Three white
lights aligned at Position 1 shunting
Prepare to stop
45o left hand indication
raised
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Three flashing
Reverse slowly white lights Position 4 shunting
aligned at 45o indication
right hand
raised
(#1)
#1 Flashing indication parameters:
a) Flashing rate: 60 cycles per minute (+/-10).
b) Flashing pattern:
i) Lit for 50% - 66% of each flashing cycle.
ii) Flashing cycles shall be of equal length.
iii) Multiple display elements flash synchronously.
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Definitions
Aspect
(See signal aspect).
Authorised user
A person authorised to carry out one or more operational roles defined in GE/RT8000 Rule
Book. Authorised user roles include train driver, shunter, guard and platform staff.
Display (noun)
The overall appearance of the image generated by a lineside signalling product or feature.
Diverging junction
A type of junction incorporating one or more facing points ends where one signalled line
splits into two or more separate signalled lines.
Diverging route
Any route at a diverging junction that is not designated as the principal route.
Indication
(See signal indication.)
Interpretability
The ease and reliability with which signal aspects and indications can be interpreted by an
authorised user throughout the range of operational and ambient conditions applicable to
that feature, within the operational context and while performing typical required duties.
This ranges from never interpretable to always interpretable.
Junction signal
A main stop signal that protects a diverging junction.
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Operational information
Operational information conveyed by the lineside signalling system describing an action to
be taken by an authorised user.
Principal route
The signalled line beyond a diverging junction that has the highest permissible speed of all
routes at the junction.
Route indication
A display of specified appearance that is used to conveying routing information to an
authorised user.
Route indicator
A permanent, fixed feature of the lineside signalling system that is capable of displaying a
route indication.
Routing information
Information conveyed by the lineside signalling system describing the route or destination
that is associated with an MA.
Sign
A device that displays a fixed image or text, in order to convey specific information to the
reader.
Signal
A permanent, fixed feature of the lineside signalling system that is capable of displaying a
signal aspect.
Signalling indicator
A permanent, fixed feature of the lineside signalling system that is capable of displaying a
signalling indication.
Un-signalled line
The part of the railway that is operated without the use of lineside signals or indicators.
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Railway Group Standard
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Lineside Signal Aspect and Issue One
Indication Requirements Date December 2014
References
The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards gives the current issue number and status of
documents published by RSSB. This information is also available from
www.rgsonline.co.uk.
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