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    The Essentials of Interlocking: Presented By-Vishwanath Garg

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    The document discusses the essentials of interlocking in railway signalling. It defines interlocking as an arrangement of signals, points and appliances interconnected to ensure safety by operating in proper sequence. It outlines four main rules of interlocking: 1) it must not be possible to clear a signal unless all points are correctly set, facing points are locked and level crossings are closed, 2) once a signal is cleared it must not be possible to alter the route until the signal is returned to 'on', 3) it must not be possible to clear two conflicting signals simultaneously, and 4) where possible, points should be interlocked to avoid conflicting movements. It provides examples of implementing each rule on a sample track layout and also discusses approach locking

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    The document discusses the essentials of interlocking in railway signalling. It defines interlocking as an arrangement of signals, points and appliances interconnected to ensure safety by operating in proper sequence. It outlines four main rules of interlocking: 1) it must not be possible to clear a signal unless all points are correctly set, facing points are locked and level crossings are closed, 2) once a signal is cleared it must not be possible to alter the route until the signal is returned to 'on', 3) it must not be possible to clear two conflicting signals simultaneously, and 4) where possible, points should be interlocked to avoid conflicting movements. It provides examples of implementing each rule on a sample track layout and also discusses approach locking

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    The document discusses the essentials of interlocking in railway signalling. It defines interlocking as an arrangement of signals, points and appliances interconnected to ensure safety by operating in proper sequence. It outlines four main rules of interlocking: 1) it must not be possible to clear a signal unless all points are correctly set, facing points are locked and level crossings are closed, 2) once a signal is cleared it must not be possible to alter the route until the signal is returned to 'on', 3) it must not be possible to clear two conflicting signals simultaneously, and 4) where possible, points should be interlocked to avoid conflicting movements. It provides examples of implementing each rule on a sample track layout and also discusses approach locking

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    The Essentials of Interlocking: Presented By-Vishwanath Garg

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    The document discusses the essentials of interlocking in railway signalling. It defines interlocking as an arrangement of signals, points and appliances interconnected to ensure safety by operating in proper sequence. It outlines four main rules of interlocking: 1) it must not be possible to clear a signal unless all points are correctly set, facing points are locked and level crossings are closed, 2) once a signal is cleared it must not be possible to alter the route until the signal is returned to 'on', 3) it must not be possible to clear two conflicting signals simultaneously, and 4) where possible, points should be interlocked to avoid conflicting movements. It provides examples of implementing each rule on a sample track layout and also discusses approach locking

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    The Essentials Of Interlocking

    Presented By-
    Vishwanath Garg
    Signalling Engineer
    Inter+Locking=Interlocking

    Mutual Fastening
    Interlocking
     An arrangement of signals, points and
    appliances, operated from a panel or
    lever frame or VDU, so interconnected
    by Mechanical locking or electrical
    locking or both that their operation must
    take place in proper sequence to ensure
    safety
    Rules Of Interlocking
    Rule-1-
    It must not be possible to take 'OFF' a
    running signal unless the following are
    ensured not only in the actual portion of the
    track on which the train has to travel, but
    also in the overlap
    A) All the points are correctly set.
    b) All the facing points are locked (at site).
    c) All the interlocked level crossing gates are
    closed and locked against road traffic.
    d) The isolation is ensured.
    What is an overlap?
     An overlap, where required, provides
    protection against the consequences of
    a train overrunning a signal at red.
     ISOLATION means an arrangement,
    secured by the setting of points or other
    approved means, to protect the line so
    isolated from the danger of obstruction
    from other connected line or lines.
    S301C

    S305C
    Implementation of Rule-1
     For the route S302C to S304C
     Point P304C need to be in left condition
     The isolation need to be set that is overlap
    O_S304C_1 need to be set. In this overlap
    P302C should be in right direction And P301C
    should be in right direction.point track circuit
    should be free.
     Facing point P304C should be set in left and
    locked.
     There is no level crossing . If any then should
    be locked.
    Rule No 2-
     Once the signal has been taken OFF, it
    must not be possible to do any of the
    following unless the signal has first been
    put back to the 'ON' position -
     (a) Alter the position of the relevant
    points.
     (b) Unlock the relevant facing points
     (c) Unlock and open the relevant level
    crossing gate
     (d) Disturb the relevant isolation.
    Implementation of Rule-2
     If once the route S302C to S304C given
    and Signal S302C is OFF. Then It is not
    possible -
     to unlock and move P304C, P302C and
    P301C which are in the route and in
    isolation.
     Neither to unlock any Gate(if any) until
    the signal is replaced the ‘ON’ position.
    Rule No-3
     It shall not be Possible to take ‘OFF’ at
    the same time, any two fixed signals
    which can lead to any conflicting
    movements.
    What is conflicting movements?
     Two or more routes which oppose
    coverage or intersect such that
    simultaneous movements can not be
    made without the possibility of
    collision(neither head on nor lateral).
    Implementation of Rule No -3
     Here the Routes S302C to S304C and
    S305C to S307C are conflicting routes
    so we can not set both route
    simultaneously.
    Rule No-4
     Where feasible, points shall be so
    interlocked as to avoid any conflicting
    movement.
    Implementation of Rule No-4
     Here for Route S302C to S304C
     Point P303C and P301C give permission
    for conflicting movement so these
    should be locked in normal direction.
    Approach Locking
     The approach locking is an interlocking which
    is locked if a train is on the approach section
    of the origin signal of a route and the signal
    is at permissive state.
     Approach section- The approach section is the
    distance before on origin signal which assures that
    the run of a train approaching the signal is not
    disturbed if the signal has been closed.
    ROUTE HOLDING
     For ensuring safety of the train after
    giving signals it is necessary that the
    route should be held,
     1. When the train is approaching and
     2. While the train is on the Route.
    Route locking or back locking
     Once a route is set and train has passed
    the signal, then we can not change the
    route until the train clears all the points
    in point zone. This is called route
    locking or back locking
    Thank You.

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