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a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket.

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a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket.

Does this include working wrong direction? When working right line the normal signals protect the train, but when working wrong line what prevents second train running into the back of the first?

b) when a shunt move to the signal where he is, that is not going to enter SLW, but return back to Cambridge.

Thanks, however:

" said:

a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket.

Does this include working wrong direction? When working right line the normal signals protect the train, but when working wrong line what prevents second train running into the back of the first?

Thanks, however:

" said:

a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket.

Does this include working wrong direction? When working right line the normal signals protect the train, but when working wrong line what prevents second train running into the back of the first?

3.5.1 Signaller controlling wrong-direction movements
You must control trains in the wrong direction by giving instructions to the pilotman and to handsignallers, if appointed. You must make sure these individuals clearly understand what to tell drivers and to work only to your instructions. You must tell the handsignaller if the instructions for the train movement have already been given to the driver.

9.3.2 In the wrong direction where there is a handsignaller opposite the signal protecting the crossover
You may allow a train to enter the single line if:
• there is a handsignaller opposite the signal protecting the crossover at the other end of the single line, and
• the line is clear to a point 183 metres (200 yards) beyond that handsignaller.

9.3.3 In the wrong direction where there is no handsignaller opposite the signal protecting the crossover
Note: This method of working (regulation 9.3.3) is not allowed during fog or falling snow.
9.3.3.1
If the crossover at the other end of the single line is facing to the movement, you may allow a train to enter the single line if that crossover is reversed and the line is clear up to and including the overlap of the next signal beyond that crossover.
9.3.3.2
If the crossover at the other end of the single line is trailing to the movement, you may allow a train to enter the single line if the crossover is correctly set and the line is clear to a point 400 metres (440 yards) beyond that crossover.