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NSG 604 Indicators and Signs

Electric train signs

30 July 2024

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Electric train signs

Electric rolling stock prohibition signs

Electric rolling stock prohibition signs:

  • indicate the point that medium width or wide width electric rolling stock must not pass, and
  • have white text on a red background.

FIGURE 20: Examples of electric rolling stock prohibition signs.

Electric train STOP signs

Electric train STOP signs are provided to advise Drivers of electric trains that a non-electrified portion of track exists ahead.

Two types of signs are:

FIGURE 21: Examples of electric train STOP signs.

Located adjacent to points that can give access to a non-electrified portion of track. Drivers must not proceed if points are set for the non-electrified portion of track unless authorised to travel with pantographs lowered.

Located at a point where the overhead wiring for a portion of track ends. Drivers of electric trains must not proceed unless they are authorised to travel with pantographs lowered.

POINTS CLEARANCE signs

POINTS CLEARANCE signs are provided at some locations to tell Drivers of 8-car electric trains that the train is clear of the relevant points.

FIGURE 22: Electric train POINTS CLEARANCE sign.