Re: Signalling in Victoria

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote:

> Clear Low Speed: Dwarf Signals (3 position area)
> When Clear low speed is displayed (green light, on a dwarf signal) the
> signal indicates the following:
> 1) The points are set for the movement
> 2) The line is clear to the next signal
> 3) The next signal is at 'proceed' (ie, not 'stop')
> 4) the speed of the train must not exceed 15 km/h
> (the speed restriction for low and medium speed apply to the whole section
> up to the next signal.)
>
> So no the train can not speed up once over the points, it must not exceed
> 15 km/h until the next signal.

The rules governing certain dwarf signals at places like Murtoa and Dimboola are - the train
may accelerate to line speed once the train has cleared the turnout or crossover. A train
passing the dwarf leading from Murtoa yard to the Hopetoun line would not want to travel at
15 km/h to the next signal which is at Warracknabeal. The rules about speeding up is
relevant in the suburban area and certain other closely signalled lines but it is not a
blanket rule.

>

David.