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Railway Signalling in Queensland

Signalling practices in Queensland adhere to 3 different systems. While the basic principles of the systems are the same, the difference is in the method of delivery and the traffic volume the system can support.

1. Remote Controlled Signalling (RCS)
2. Direct Train Control (DTC)
3. Staff & Ticket

Remote Controlled Signalling

RCS is the system which involves using a combination of numerical, colour and junction indicators in order to convey information to the train driver as to the route they will take and the appropriate speed. Below lists the aspects used within Queensland and their respective meanings.

Picture	Indication	Meaning	Special Notes
Signal Aspect	Flashing Green	Proceed	Transferring from RCS to another safeworking system. Proceed provided you have relevant authority
Signal Aspect	Green	Proceed
Signal Aspect	Double Yellow	Preliminary Caution	Expect next signal at Yellow
Signal Aspect	Yellow	Caution	Expect next signal at Flashing Yellow/Stop. Reduce train speed to 75% posted track speed
Signal Aspect	Flashing Yellow	Special Caution	Expect next signal to be at Stop. Maximum speed is 40km/h
Signal Aspect	Red	Stop
Signal Aspect	White Over White	Proceed	Used for shunting only
Signal Aspect	Red Over White	Stop	Used for shunting only

Furthermore the signals are arranged in the following pattern based upon the signals actual physical construction.

Different Signal aspects with the most restrictive on the left.

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