200607 – Allison – Brakes and Signalling

One of the main elements of signalling is to ensure sufficient warning is given to drivers of where they need to stop, or reduce speed such as for a turnout. Clearly there needs to be a suitable braking distance between this warning and the stop signal or speed restriction.

The Central Queensland University post graduate course in Railway Signalling provides new signal
engineers with a comprehensive, accelerated way to skill up in this specialised discipline.

This paper is presented around the course elements for train braking and signalling CPD 3, Signalling the layout Week 1, Topic 2 and 3, and Week 2 Topic 1 and expands on some of the practicalities and issues presented by train braking and its effect on signalling design and system capacity.