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Indian Railways Sign Boards and Their Meanings: Things to Know

Confused about different signs and symbols at railway tracks? We are sure the meanings of these Indian Railways signboards will help you become aware of how railways work.

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Indian Railways Sign Boards and Their Meanings: Things to Know

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  1. Indian Railways Sign Boards and Their Meanings: Things to Know

  2. Speed Indicators Speed indicators at railway tracks are represented by a number on a triangular yellow board.

  3. Speed Limit A number on written on blue board. The number denotes the speed limit (in km/h) of for Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The text is in white.

  4. Termination Indicators ● T/P signboard in Indian Railways denotes the termination of speed zone for passenger trains. T/G signboard denotes the termination of the speed zone for goods trains. ● The T sign written on a yellow board with black text is used to indicate the termination of the speed limit for all trains. ●

  5. Termination Indicators ● In urban areas, signs such as T/EMU, T/EMU-9, etc., may be seen. It denotes the termination of the speed limit for EMU rakes, EMU rakes with 9 coaches, respectively). T/L signboard is used to denote the termination of the speed limit for local, i.e., suburban trains, usually EMU or DMU trains. ●

  6. Caution Indicators These are arrow-shaped railway line symbol represented on boards pointing to the left or right. The caution indicator is usually placed 700m before a speed indicator board and 800m before the actual point of the cause of restriction.

  7. Whistle Indicators A simple ‘W’ on a square yellow board indicates ‘Whistle’. Train drivers are instructed to blow horn after seeing this board. ❖ ❖ W/L signboard on railway tracks indicates ‘Whistle for a level crossing. It simply instructs train drivers to whistle as there is a level crossing ahead. ❖ ❖ सी station symbol serves the same purpose as W/L but written in Hindi. सी/फा फा is the Hindi translation of W/L. It means ‘seeti bajao/fatak’. This railway ❖ ❖

  8. Caution Order for Tunnel It is similar to caution indicators above but it is always placed at the entrance of a tunnel. C/T written on a yellow circular board with black text denotes ‘Caution/Tunnel ahead’.

  9. Grade Indicator These are generally ground-level signs placed on a concrete slab. The grade indicator signboard has a number and an upward or downward pointing arrow. The arrow indicates the direction of the grade and the number on the board denotes the total gradient. In recent days, these signboards are often fitted to poles or catenary masts.(Read More)

  10. Shunting limits Shunting limit is indicated on a yellow rectangular board with a cross at the top and the words ‘Shunting Limit’ written on it. Sometimes, S/L is written on the shunting limit ★ ★ Block limits signboard is represented by a square or rectangular yellow board with two intersecting black diagonal stripes and ‘Block Section Limit’ written on it. ★ ★

  11. Power indicator Power indicators are placed at railway tracks for the driver to increase the applied power (by moving the traction motors from parallel to series settings) in order to maintain booked speed. ❏ Advance Approach Warning System These railway line symbol boards are provided on sections where trains run at a speed exceeding 120 KMPH except in Automatic signalling territory. ❏

  12. Lower and Raised Panto ❏ If due to any defect or damage to the overhead equipment it is necessary to lower pantographs over any particular section of the running lines. The concerned traction official communicates with the Traction Power Controller, who, in turn, will advise the Section Controller for arranging the issue of necessary Caution Orders by the Station Masters to the drivers.

  13. Stop indicator ★ ★ indicator is mounted on a post with alternating red and white bands. At night the sign is illuminated by two red lamps. Trains can not go beyond the stop indicator. ★ ★ Some stop indicators are used to mark the spot beyond which a locomotive must not proceed when a signal ahead is at danger. These include boards with ‘STOP’ spelt out in black on yellow, or rectangular yellow boards with ‘STOP’ written on them in black.

  14. Railway crossing sign ➔ This is a sign to advise drivers that there is a gap in the divider or the median ahead without there being any intersection. In simple words, the median is not continuous. This too is a cautionary sign to avoid road hazards as pedestrians and cyclists may use it to cross over. This is a signboard to advise drivers that there is a manner crossing ahead. We hope you liked the complete list of Indian railway signal symbols. These signs and symbols will come very handy for all train drivers but everyone should be aware of these. ❏ ❏

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