Shield Alert 366

Question 1

Changed to:
Absolute Signal
A signal that must not be passed at “Stop” without the prescribed authority as provided for in the Rail Operating Rules and includes Block Entry and Station Entry Boards.

Answer 1

Added:
Multi-Class Signal:
A signal that alters its class depending on the intended route, as specified in the ‘Descriptions of Signals’ section of the S&/ diagram.

Question 2

Replaced applicable references of ‘classification’ with ‘class’
a. the terminology use has been amended accordingly as the word ‘classification’ is defined as the process of classifying something.

Answer 2

Revised and reformatted ‘Signals Type Classification’ table
a. includes additional note regarding arrival signals which specifies that the A light is illuminated in normal conditions, which by definition classifies the signal as permissive.