LX near Station Platforms

Question 1

When a train approaches certain crossings why will LX alarms not activate?

Answer 1

To avoid excessive operation of alarms at LXs

Question 2

When a train approaches certain crossings when will the alarm activate?

Answer 2

When the train has been standing at the station platform for a short period - the train ready to start panel is required to be activated before the signal will clear

Question 3

When a train is not scheduled to stop at the station what can the TC do?

Answer 3

Set the signal to clear in advance of the trains arrival

Question 4

Which areas in S/C won’t signals activate until the train has been stopped at the platform for a short period of time?

Answer 4

Penrose
Te Papapa
Te Mahia
Takanini