Safeworking - Absolute Block Working

Question 1

What is Absolute Block Working?

Answer 1

A method of Safe working to allow only one rail vehicle at a time between the Absolute Signal and the defined end of the Block point

Question 2

What is the Object of Absolute Block Working?

Answer 2

• To prevent more than one rail traffic movement being in the section of track between the defined Absolute Block Working limits at the same time
• To prevent a rail traffic movement from entering a defined Absolute Block Working limits whilst a preceding rail traffic movement is occupying the defined limits concerned

Question 3

Where does Absolute Block Working start and finish?

Answer 3

Between the Absolute Signal and the defined end of the Block point