GKRT0042 Iss 1
Absolute Block
Synopsis
This document sets out the signalling requirements to ensure the safe movement of trains where the Absolute Block system is employed.
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Registered
Withdrawn
Railway Group Standard
- Issued:
- 01/07/1997
- Published:
- 31/07/1997
- In Force:
- 06/12/1997
- Withdrawn:
- 07/12/2013
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | SSP009 Iss 1, SSP016 Iss 1, SSP056 Iss 1 |
Superseded By | GKRT0055 Iss 1, GKRT0077 Iss 1 |
Lead Committee | Control Command and Signalling - CCS |
Supporting Committee | Infrastructure - INS; Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
Briefing Notes | 13 BN18 |
Impact Assessments
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13 IA09 |
Deviations
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04-149-NC
Absolute Block signalling - Application and System Requirements
09-180-DGN
Telephone modified block working to Marchey's House S.B (1m 41ch).
05-110-DGN
Absolute block
08-224-DGN
Settle & Carlisle Line - Provision of Intermediate Block signals project (Tracker 5778)
10-002-DGN
Renewal of signals PD1 and PD25 at Pen-y-ffordd S.B
05-145-TNC
Absolute Block
08-147-TNC
Absolute Block
05-095-TNC
Absolute Block
11-037-DGN
Castleton East Junction – non provision of signal repeater override device |