Re: [General] Signal failures

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Ronald BESDANSKY wrote:

> What I am suggesting is that the most appropriate thing to do in this
> situation is to introduce telephone (or radio) absolute block working, which
> would surely be preferable to each and every train having to proceed at
> "extreme caution" through the affected section(s). Of course, this assumes
> there are suitably qualified staff at the locations concerned.

You seem to be forgetting why the signal failed in the first place.  What if
there is a broken rail?  If you introduce "block working" and authorise the
trains to proceed at a speed other than extreme caution, you could then cause a
major derailment.

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David Johnson
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