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Markers specified for scheduled stops are only triggered, if the train has to perform a
scheduled stop in this block. If the train stops for another reason, e.g. because the exit
of the block is currently locked, then such marker is not triggered.
If at least one stop marker in a block is specified for scheduled stops, then all other stop
markers in this block, which are not specified for scheduled stops, are only triggered for
unscheduled stops. This applies accordingly to brake markers, too.
This feature can be used to specify different stop points for the same train in the same
block, which depend on, whether the train has to perform a scheduled stop or an unscheduled
stop in this block. A good example is a passenger train, which will sometimes
perform a scheduled stopover in the middle of a certain block, and which will
pass this block without scheduled stop otherwise. This can be accomplished by specifying
a stop marker located in the middle of the block for scheduled stops and another
stop marker at the location of the block signal for unscheduled stops. A passing train,
that has to perform a scheduled stop in this block, will stop in the middle of this block.
In other cases, when this train does not have to perform a scheduled stop, but must stop
here for any other operational reason, the train will stop at the block signal.
5.9 Block Signals
General
Traffic Blocking is used on real railroads to prevent two trains from running into each
other by dividing the track into sections protected by signals. These signals (here called
block signals) indicate to a train whether it can enter the block which begins beyond the
signal. If the block ahead is occupied the driver of a train approaching the signal protecting
that block sees a red stop light. If the section in front is unoccupied and the train
has permission to enter it the driver sees a green signal light. In addition to the signal
for the next block the driver is usually also presented with an advance signal which indicates
the status of the block beyond that which is being entered. If the advance signal
indicates green, it means that the subsequent block is free to be entered; otherwise the
block ahead is occupied and the train should proceed into the next block with caution
and be prepared to stop at a red light.
When a train is running under control of the Dispatcher, TrainController automatically
calculates signal aspects taking into account the availability of blocks and routes
in front of the train. These signal aspects are displayed in the block diagrams and as
home and advance signals in the Train Window (see chapter 3, “Train ”). The signals
indicate, whether the current block may be left and how the following block must be
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