Suitable for:

Delegates who need to know the basics of signal engineering who will move on to become signal engineers.

Course aims:

On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Identify the main components of a relay

• Explain the different operational characteristics of a relay

• Identify symbols & nomenclature used on signalling diagrams

• Identify the main components of a DC track circuit

• Identify other methods of train detection

• Identify different signals used on the railway infrastructure

• Explain the basic principles of operation of the absolute & track circuit block systems

Course Contents:

• Relays

• Circuit diagrams

• Train detection

• Electrical signals and AWS

• Absolute block signalling & track circuit block

Suitable for:

Delegates who need to broaden their knowledge of signalling practices.

Ideally delegates should have successfully completed a Basic Signalling One course (BS1) or have equivalent knowledge.

Course aims:

On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Interpret signalling circuitry associated point control and indication

• Explain the use and purpose of each component

• Outline basic fault finding and maintenance techniques

• Explain the use of different power supplies.

• Identify the application of different cables/wires used in signalling systems

Course Contents:

• Points, power operated point machines and fittings

• Power supplies

• Lever locks and circuit controllers

• Cables and wires

• Elementary testing