S12 Rri PDF

S 12
INTERLOCKING WITH
METAL - CARBON RELAYS (BRITISH)
Issued in November 2009
INDIAN RAILWAYS INSTITUTE OF

SIGNAL ENGINEERING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SECUNDERABAD - 500 017
S-12
RELAY INTERLOCKING (METAL - CARBON RELAYS) (British)
CONTENTS
S.No CHAPTER PAGE NO
1. Introduction to Relay interlocking 1
2. Sequence of Operations on Panel 12
3. Signalling Plan- Control Table 21
4. Nomenclature of Relays and Circuits 27
5. Introduction to RRI system II 114
6. Installation Testing & Commissioning of RI 131
7. Specifications of Relay Interlocking 145
8. Annexure – I: Brief Description of Relay Functioning. 167
9. Annexure – II: Details of Standardization Work Shop at
176
IRISET.
10. Annexure – III: Materials Required for 4 Road Station 184
11. Annexure – IV: Typical Plan for Relay Room & Power Supply 187
– S.C.rly Design
12. Annexure – V: Typical Building Plan For S&T Requirement-
190
Bd`s Lr Dt 13.08.08
Prepared By P. Sreenivasu , LS2

Checked By A.V. R. Subba Rao, LS3
Approved By Ch. Mohan, SPS
DTP P.V.Surya Narayana, JE-I (D)
No.of pages 191
Date of Issue November 2009
Version No A2
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TYPES OF INTERLOCKING
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RELAY INTERLOCKING

1.1 Introduction
Interlocking is an arrangement between various functions like signals, points, sidings,

slots, LC gates, etc, operated from a panel or a lever frame, so interconnected to operate in a
predetermined sequence to ensure safety.
When ever signals, points and other controlling devices / apparatus are to be operated
for train movements, interlocking is a must among them to ensure safety. Normally interlocking
is provided and proved in 2 stages.
1.2 Types of Interlocking
First stage At locking tray of the lever frame.

Mechanical
I) Near functions with Mechanical detectors
Interlocking
Second stage
etc.
First stage At locking tray of the lever frame
II) Electro-mechanical By means of electrical controls on the

Second stage
functions (EPD’s/TPR’s etc)
First stage At route checking stage(UCR)

III) Relay Interlocking
Second stage At signal clearance stage(HR)
In EI the interlocking provided and achieved in 2 stages.
Electronic i) Single software & duplicate hardware.

IV)
Interlocking ii) Duplicate software & single Hardware
1.3 Relay Interlocking
When the interlocking between various functions is achieved by means of relays, then it
is termed as Relay Interlocking.
The specifications for relay interlocking: IRS S-36-87/96.
(a) Relay Interlocking is of 2 types.
(i) Non-Route setting Type or Panel Interlocking

(ii) Route setting type or Route Relay Interlocking
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INTRODUCTION TO RELAY INTERLOCKING
RELAY INTERLOCKING
Panel Interlocking Route Relay Interlocking

( Non-Route setting Type) (Route Setting Type / NX system)
Smaller yards / Way side stations Big / Major yards
End Panels Central Panel
British System Siemens System

Q-Style Relays (Non-Proved Type) K-50 Relays (Proved Type)
Metal-Carbon Contacts Metal-Metal Contacts
British Relay Interlocking : -
RRI (System – I) -- For Bigger Yards

RRI (System – II) -- For Major yards
1.3 Working of PI and RRI
1.3.1 Panel Interlocking (Non – Route Setting Type)
“Panel Interlocking is provided for small and way side stations in S/L and D/L sections
with a panel for operations and indications. Small Junction stations with some considerable
traffic and shunting movements may be provided with End panels, with slot working between
the panels. All the signals, points etc are provided with switches. The panel is provided with
illuminated indications for signals, points, Track circuits, Crank Handles, LC gate, sidings, etc as
per their geographical position. The panel is provided with SM’s key to prevent unauthorised
operation.
In this system, to take ’OFF’ a signal for a particular line, either for a through train or for
a stopping train, all the points in the route, in overlap and in isolation are to be set first
individually, by turning the required point knob/switch (S) to the required position. when
satisfied with the setting of route, then the signal knob(S) is to be turned to Reverse. On
reversing the signal knob, route checking relay UCR picks up, after checking the route, which
drops Approach stick relay ASR. Then the signal control relay HR picks up and the signal is
taken OFF. Track route indications for the set route will appear as white illuminated indications
along the length on the panel. As and when the train passes the signal, travels over the route,
the illuminations first changes to red on occupation of tracks concerned and then again to white
on clearing . Finally all the illuminations will extinguish when the train cleared entire the route
and the signal switch is normalised.
In PI stations, route buttons are not compulsory, but may be provided as an additional facility.
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TYPES OF INTERLOCKING
1.3.2 Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) (System-I)
Route-Setting Type is also called NX-system (Entrance-Exit System). For big and major
yards where traffic is considerably more, setting of route by individual operation of points is time
consuming as well as sometimes confusing and causes unnecessary delay. Hence another
system `RRI’ is adopted. In this system all the points required for a signal are automatically,
operated to the required position, then UCR picks up and the signals are taken òff’ , by simply
turning the signal switch to reverse or pressing a signal button and by pressing the suitable
Route button simultaneously. In this system, route buttons are compulsory.
Provision for manual operation of points is also given. In this system sectional route
release (SRR) also may be provided which facilitates more parallel movements in the yard.
In RRI (British), there are two systems, British system I for big yards and system II for
major yards. Detailed explanation about both the systems are given in subsequent chapters.
1.3.3 Advantages & Disadvantages of Relay Interlocking
Advantages Disadvantages
(a) Quick and efficient operation (a) Initial installation cost may be more
comparatively.
(b) Easy Installation and maintenance
(b) Reliable and stable power supply is
(c) No overhauling procedure required.
(c) Efficient and high quality maintenance is
(d) Suitable for all types of yards.
required.
(e) Less detention to traffic
(f) Suitable for RE and Non RE
(g) Long range of operation
(h) Increase in Sectional capacity
(i) Less operating staff.

1.4 Differences between PI and RRI

S.No PANEL INTERLOCKING ROUTE RELAY INTERLOCKING
1 Non route setting type. Route setting type ( NX system)
2 Route is set by setting the points Setting of route and taking ÒFF’
individually and then the signals are signal is done by pressing the
taken ÒFF’ route button concerned and by
pressing the signal button or
turning the signal switch to reverse
simultaneously.
3 For smaller yards and way side For bigger / major yards
stations
4 Route buttons not compulsory Route buttons compulsory
5 CLS is optional CLS is compulsory
6 Sectional Route Release is not Sectional route release is
provided normally compulsory
7 Track circuits/Axle counters between Track circuit/ Axle counter
home to home between outermost signals.
8 Point knobs are of two position (N-R) Point knobs are three position
Type (if knobs are provided) Type (N-C-R) (if knobs are
provided)
9 Emergency point operation is not Emergency points operation is
Compulsory. Compulsory.
10 Only one system is available System –I&II are available in RRI
Note:
(a) As per subsequent & recent specifications, PI stations should also be provided with
route setting type feature. And the panel should be of Domino type with self
restoring type buttons and with automatic route release facility on arrival of a train.
1.5 Basic Requirements of Relay Interlocking

(a) Control cum indication Panel with switches and / or buttons for operation of various
functions. These functions ie. Points, signals, track circuits are represented
geographically on the panel.
(b) Provision of Track Circuits with demarcations and fouling protection with different
colours on panel.
(c) In PI, points are provided with 2 position switches (N-R) and in RRI, 3 position
switches (N-C-R).
(d) All other switches are normally 2-position type.

(e) In RRI, all routes with different overlaps will have separate route button and they are
marked alphabetically.
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(f) Relays with metal to carbon contacts are used generally.
(g) Colour Light Signals are provided.
(h) Yard is track circuited completely between outer most stop signals in case of PI and
between outermost signals in case of RRI.
(i) Crank Handle, level crossing, siding, interlocking are through EKT/RKT.
(j) PVC 16 strand 0.2 mm dia flexible wire is used for relay base contact wiring.
(k) All indications of signals, points, track circuits and various other function are
provided with 12V / 1.2 W pencil type lamps or LEDs.
(l) A stabilized 110V AC is used for signals and unstabilised 110V AC is for track circuit
feed. Battery 110V DC with charger used for point operation.
(m) A 24V Battery bank one each for INT, EXT and Axle counters with battery charger
is provided. When necessary more number of sets can be provided to cater for the
load.
(n) 12VDC/AC (or) 24VDC for panel indication.

(o) Power supply: It should be Stable & Reliable.
(i) Non Railway Electrified (NON-RE) Area: AC 230V,50Hz is drawn from station
feeder(Local) in addition two standby diesel generators are provided.
− RE D/L : Up AT, Down AT and Local
− RE S/L : AT, Local, One Diesel Generator
(ii) In big yards, DG sets of adequate capacity shall be installed in addition to supply
from ATs
(p) Condition of Block section / Block Instruments on panel.
(q) Incase of cancellation of a signal, a certain time delay is required to release the
route, provided the train has stopped in rear of the signal.
(r) Emergency point operation with sealing arrangements & counters.

(s) SM’s key is to be provided to lock the panel to prevent unauthorized operation
1.6 Control Panel:
(a) All signals are provided with rotary type switches or buttons nearer to the
geographical location with indications.
(b) All points are provided with 2 posn. / 3 posn. switches for PI & RRI respectively, or
buttons nearer to the relevant point position with indications for normal (yellow),
Reverse (Green), Locked (Red), Free (White)
(c) Track circuits as per yard, demarcation are provided with different colours and
occupied/failed indication is given in RED.

(d) Controls for sidings, Level Crossings, Crank Handles are also provided with
button/switches & indications.
(e) When route is set and locked, white strip light indications will appear in the route
and will be extinguished on arrival of train or on cancellation.
(f) Controls for emergency signal and route cancellation, emergency point operations
with counters are provided.
(g) SM’s key will be provided to lock the panel to prevent unauthorized operation.
In a control panel, there is no physical interlocking between various switches and buttons
like mechanical level frame, but the associated controlling relays will not pick up unless all the
conditions required are favourable.
Panels are of two (2) types.
(i) Conventional Panel (Single plate - Non Domino Type)

In conventional type, only a single large plate of required size is taken and
holes/slots are cut to provide switches, buttons, indications, counters, keys etc In
conventional type, only a single large plate of required size is taken and holes/slots
are cut to provide switches, buttons, indications, counters, keys etc
(ii) Domino Type Panel.
In Domino type, the entire panel is made up of assembling together small
rectangular plates/boxes of sizes 63mmx38mm and 54mmx34mm on a frame. The
buttons, switches & indications, etc are fitted to the dominos and its bases. Wiring is
also terminated into male/female multiple sockets for easy removal/ assembly.
As per Railway Board’s directions all panels must be of Domino Type, with only self
restoring type buttons and have the facility for “Route setting Type”, even for smaller and
wayside stations.
1.7 Provision of Domino type Panel
Due to the following disadvantages in the conventional panels, domino type panel are preferred.
(a) The Top plate (console) of the operating panel has only one complete plate and
holes/slots are cut to provide switches, buttons, indications, counters, keys etc.
Addition or deletion of the lines over the panel leads to disconnect all the
connections in the panel.
(b) For major yards (RRI) when knobs are used for signals, buttons for route, the panel
becomes considerably big due to big size of the knobs. Operator will have difficulty
in reaching the knobs and buttons. To overcome this inconvenience it is required to
provide two panels, one for operation and another for Indication purpose.
(c) Indication units inside the panel made up of bakelite, are big in size. So at Points &
Cross overs or at any other place where indications are near by, fixing of the
indication units at back side get congested .Thereby it becomes very difficult for
wiring and soldering.
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The Domino type panels have the following advantages.
(i) Miniature push button operation.

(ii) Self-restoring type of buttons.
(iii) Route gets released as the train clears the route, no extra operation is required.
(iv) Operating panel becomes compact & neat though yard is very big.
(v) Easy to make deletion and addition on the operating panel during yard
modification.
(vi) As Domino has got spring loaded silver tipped contacts, the lamp and button
contact failures are less comparatively.
Note: If required, depending upon the size of the installation the control panel can be
separated. A separate indication panel at a suitable place and an operating panel with
SM’s key, button & switches can be provided at a suitable place.
1.8 Indications on Panel
1.8.1 Track circuits indications
Track clear No indication

Track clear, Route set and Locked White
Track Occupation / failure Red
It is to note that adjacent / continuous track circuits are identified and demarcated with
different numbers and different colours on panel.
1.8.2 Points indications
(a) Method I : Near the point knob/switch
Normal & Locked Yellow

Reverse & Locked Green
Locked in Route Red
Point Free Yellow / White
Siding point Normal and key IN Yellow
Siding control key out No light
(b) Method II :
White strip indication of Normal/Reverse may also be shown on the panel near the point
zone.
During the operation of a point, the light/strip light for the intended position will flash till
points are correctly set and locked.
When no signal taken off and route is not set & locked over a point, the free indication if
provided will appear. Free indication will extinguish when the point is locked in a route or
concerned point zone track circuit failed or SM’s key is removed. Then point locked ‘Red’
indication will appear if provided.

1.8.3 Signal Indication
Stop Signal ‘ON’ Red

‘OFF’ Yellow/green/double yellow
Route ‘ON’ No indication
‘OFF’ White strip
Permissive (Distant) ‘ON’ Yellow
‘OFF’ Green/Double yellow

Shunt Signal On a separate post
ON 2 White lights Horizontal
OFF 2 White lights Diagonal / slanting
(One light common in both)
On a post below a stop signal
‘ON’ No indication
‘OFF’ Same as above.
‘Calling ’ON’ Signal ‘ON’ No indication
‘OFF’ Miniature yellow indication
Note: Some times in domino type panel, for main signals ‘OFF’ aspect is ‘Green’ on the panel
where as the aspect at signal unit may be Y/ G/ YY.
1.8.4 Miscellaneous indications
Power Failure Red

Point indication failure White/yellow
Route, Signal lamp failure White/yellow
Button struck up White/yellow
Route Cancellation White miniature
SLOT Yellow
LC gate open Red
LC gate Close White
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INDICATIONS OF PANEL
Colours of buttons / switches used on panel

Colour Colour
S.No. Description Type (as per S.E.M.) (practice)
1 Signal (GN) Button / switch Red Red
Red with white
2 Calling 'on' signal (GN) Button / Switch Red with white dot dot
3 Common calling 'on' (CoGGN) Button Red Red
4 Shunt signal (GN) Button / switch Yellow Yellow
5 Route(exit/through) (UN) Button White Grey
White with black
6 Route(alternate overlap) (UN) Button dot Grey
7 Route(alternate route) (UN) Button Grey Grey
8 Point (WN) Button / switch Blue/Black Blue/ Black
Common point-normal
9 NWN / WWN Button Black with red dot Blue
Common point-reverse
10 RWN / WWR Button Black with red dot Blue
11 Crank handle (CHN) Button Blue Blue
12 Siding control (ZNN) Button / switch Blue/Black Black/ Blue
13 Emer. Sig. Canc.(EGGN) Button Red Red
* 14 Emer. Full route canc.(EUUYN) Button Grey Grey
* 15 Emer. Point operation(EWN) Button Black with Red dot Blue
16 Slot (trans) (YYN) Button Green Grey/
Green
17 Slot (receive) (YRN) Button Green Grey/
Green
18 Power ' ack ' Button Red Red
19 Point ind. Failure ack. ( WXYN) Button Grey Grey
20 Sig lamp. Failure ack. ( GXYN) Button Grey Grey
21 Button stuck up ack. ( NCNYN) Button Grey Grey
22 Level crossing gate control Buttons Green / Brown
(LXN/LXYN/LXYRN) Green/ Brown
23 Day / night Button White White
24 S.M.'s key 2 Pos. Switch Metallic white Metallic white
* In Sealed Condition.

Indication Colours of Points, Signals, etc on Panel

S.No. Description Aspect/Condition Colour
1 ON Red (distant - yellow)
Signal
2 OFF Yellow/green/double yellow
3 Route White strip
4 ON No light
C 'on' Signal
5 OFF Miniature yellow
6 ON 2 Hoz.Wht. Lights
Shunt Signal(separate)
7 OFF 2 Cross Wht. Lights
8 ON No Light
Shunt Signal(combined)
9 OFF 2 Cross Wht. Lights
10 Normal Yellow / White strip
Point
11 Reverse Green / White strip
12 Locked / Free Red / White
13 IN Green
Crank Handle
14 OUT Red
15 Free White
16 Occupied Red
Track Circuit
17 Clear (When Signal is 'ON') No light
18 Clear (When Signal is 'OFF') White strip
19 Open Red
L.C.gate
20 Close Yellow / Green
21 Slot Grant / Receive Yellow
22 Power ‘ack’ Failed Red
23 Signal lamp failure Lamp fused Yellow
24 Point ind. failure Ind. Failed Yellow
25 Button stuck up Button Stuck Up Yellow
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
Answer the following questions
State True / False
1. Conflicting signal-to-signal locking is proved in at least two stages. ( )

2. In relay interlocking, the interlocking is checked at UCR, ASR & HR stages. ( )
3. The two types of relay interlocking are Non route setting type and Route setting type. ( )
4. The two types of relay interlocking are panel interlocking and RRI. ( )
5. The two types of interlocking are Non route setting type interlocking & panel interlocking.( )
6. The two types of interlocking are route setting type interlocking and RRI. ( )
7. Track indications on the panel when track is clear and route set and locked is white strip
lights. ( )
8. Track indication on the panel when track is occupied or failed is red. ( )
9. Track indications on the panel when the track is clear and route set locked is yellow strip
lights (LEDs) ( )
10.Track indications on the panel when the track is clear and route set & locked is green strip
lights (LEDs) ( )
11. When no route is set and no track failed, the indications on the panel for tracks is blank.( )

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ON PANEL
CHAPTER 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ON PANEL

2.0 Various stages of operations for setting the route, Locking and clearing a signal &
release the route on arrival of train and various other operations performed on the panel are
explained in this chapter. Typical Block diagrams for panel Interlocking and Route Relay
Interlocking are shown. The sequence of operations slightly varies between PI & RRI.
As explained earlier, the panel is provided with SM’s key, switches and / or buttons for
signals, Pts, and various other functions for all operations with geographical illumination of yard,
with indications for signals, points, track circuits, counter, etc.
2.1 Setting of Route and Clearing a signal
2.1.1 Non Route Setting Type (Panel Interlocking)
In PI, the setting of route and clearing a signal are done separately.
(a) Manual Operation of Points: The route is set by operating individually the points in
the route, overlap and in isolation by turning the point switches either to `N’ or `R’ or
by pressing the individual point button (WN) located near the point and a common
point operation button as required. Incase the knobs used for point operation, they
will be of 2 positions type ie. Normal and Reverse. When the points are correctly set
and locked in the required position then the concerned indication NWKR/RWKR will
appear on the panel. It is to note that before a point is operated, all the condition
like SM key ÌN’, point is free from any route, crank handle ÌN’ and track is clear,
must be fulfilled.
(b) Signal Knob Reversed for Clearing the Signal: After ensuring that all the required
points are correctly set and locked and indications are available, the concerned
signal switch is turned to ‘Reverse’ (R) and RR is energized proving conflicting RRs
in drop condition.
(c) UCR picking up: The concerned UCR relay picks up after ensuring the route which
was set manually is correct and the conflicting ASRs (pick up)/UCRs(drop) are in
favourable condition.
(d) ASR/ALSR Dropping: As an when the route checking relay UCR is energised, the
concerned (signal) ASR along with overlap controlling relays OVSR’s will drop and
there by, all the points in the route, overlap and isolation are locked.
The ASR dropping ensures WLRs to remain in drop condition and thereby locks the
points.
(e) Signal clearing by picking up HR: UCR picks up , ASR drops and the route is
locked, then the signal is taken off, provided all other conditions required for clearing
of a signal are fulfilled . The signal ‘OFF’ indications will appear on panel.
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SETTING OF ROUTE AND CLEARING OF SIGNAL
Schematic Diagram for Clearing a Signal in PI and RRI
NON ROUTE SETTING TYPE / ROUTE SETTING TYPE /
PANEL INTERLOCKING ROUTE RELAY INTERLOCKING
SMCR SMCR
Manual Route
Signal Knob R (OR)
Operation of Points Button
NWKRs / RWKRs Signal Button Pressed Pressed
Signal Knob R Conflicting Conflicting

Signal Route LR LR's
RR RR
Conflicting Auto Operation of Points

UCR
UCR ASR NWKRs / RWKRs
Route Locked Conf UCR

ASR UCR
Point WLR's ASR
HR Route Locked
ASR
Point WLR's
HR
Fig No : 2.1
2.1.2 Route Setting Type / Route Relay Interlocking (System-I)
This is otherwise called NX system (Entrance –EXIT). In this system, setting of route,
Locking and clearance of a signal are done simultaneously at the same time. At first the vacant
route on which the train would be received will be decided. Then a route button (EXIT) provided
on that route along with the signal button/switch are pressed/operated simultaneously, thereby
the route selection/initiation relay (LR) will pick up.
When the signal switch/Button and Route button are operated simultaneously, concerned
route initiation relay, LR picks up. Every signal will have as many LRs as that of number of
routes . (Ex. In a S/L station with 2 loops on either side of M/L with sand humps on either sides,
Home signal will have 5LR’s i.e., 1A1LR, 1A2LR, IBLR, IC1LR, IC2LR. ) The picked up LR
decides the point position for a given signal route. The picked up LR contacts are used in the
required point control circuits, to operate them to correct position for that signal route, in case
those points are not already in favourable condition.
Once the required points are correctly set and locked and concerned point indications
NWKR/RWKRs are available, the route checking relay UCR will pick up. Immediately ASR along
with overlap controlling relays OVSR’s and TLSR / TRSR’s (depending upon the direction of
movement of train) will drop and there by all points in the route, overlap and isolation are locked
ie. Route locked. Then the signal is taken ‘off’ immediately provided all other conditions for
clearing a signal are available.

2.2 Manual operation of points
In RRI’s the points are required to be operated manually for points testing and
automatically through route initiation. In case of knobs, 3 position point knobs are provided
which have N-C-R positions. Normally the switch will be in ‘centre’ position for automatic
operation and for manual operation it is to be operated as required and brought back to centre
position for subsequent auto operation. Where buttons are provided, the concerned point button
and common point button (N or R) are pressed simultaneously to set the point to the required
side. As buttons are self restoring type, relevant button relay drop contacts are used for auto
operation of points through route initiations
In this system sectional route release (SRR) also may be provided which facilitates more
parallel movements in the yard.
In RRI (British), there are two systems, British system I for big yards and system II for
major yards. Detailed explanation about both the systems are given in subsequent chapters.
(PTO)
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SWITCHES
2.3 SWITCHES:
Signal – 2 Positions Point – 2 Positions
Point – 3 Positions
POINT (3 Pos. Normal / Centre / Reverse)
Fig No : 2.2

2.4 Other Controls and Operations on Panel
2.4.1 Releasing of Route for a Signal.
On passage of train, the signal will be automatically replaced to ÒN’ and the train on
entering and clearing the route, the track circuits will operate sequentially and the sequential
route release relays (UYR’s) will pick up. When the train completely clears the last back lock
track circuit and signal knob normalised, then the concerned ASR picks up and the route gets
released. The ASR picks up and the sequential route release relays will drop. Similarly, for an
RRI with SRR, TLSR/TRSR’s will also pick up after ASR picks up and remain in up. The
OVSR’s will pick up after 120 seconds for a stopping train OR after passage of train beyond the
overlap with starter taken ‘OFF’.
2.4.2 Crank Handle & Siding Controls.
Crank Handles are provided for manual operation of motor operated points when ever a
point fails to operate correctly and electrically. As per working convenience, they are grouped.
Crank handles are interlocked with signals. When signals are taken ‘off’ CH can not be taken
out and vice versa.
Similarly siding points are also interlocked with signals. A control is provided for taking
out CH, sdgs keys, etc. on panel. The Knob is to be turned or buttons are to be pressed for the
purpose of CH/ Sdg. Key transmission or for taking back. Indications are provided on panel for
CH ‘in’ and Sdg ‘Normal’. Similarly controls for L-Xing gate open and close with indications are
provided on panel.
2.4.3 Cancellation of Signal and Releasing of Route (Points)
A Signal can be cancelled by simply turning the Signal knob to normal position or by
pressing signal button along with Emergency signal cancellation button. But the route releasing
depends upon approach locking provided.
Case(i) When Sufficient length of track circuit is provided (in approach) in rear of a
signal, the route can be released with out time delay, when the approach track is clear and if
occupied , then with time delay only.
Case(ii) When sufficient length of track circuit is not provided then the route releasing is
possible with time delay only irrespective of position of train.
The length of approach track depends upon sectional permissible speed, the type of
signalling etc. Counters are provided for registering all emergency operations.
2.4.4 Misc. Controls, operations and Indications
Controls and Indications for slot working, Emergency point operation, signal lamp failure,
point indication failure, power failure indication, etc. are provided with buzzers and muting
facility. In case of buttons, button stuck –up indication with buzzer and muting is provided.
2.4.5 Authorised Operation
SM’s Control key is provided on panel for authorized operations. To prevent un-
authorised operations, SM can lock the panel by removing the key.
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
RELAY INTERLOCKING - SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
A) PANEL INTERLOCKING ( NON – ROUTE SETTING TYPE)
1) SETTING OF ROUTE (POINTS)
Fig No: 2.3

(b) LOCKING THE ROUTE AND CLEARING THE SIGNAL
Fig No : 2.4
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SIGNAL KNOB BUTTON
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS IN RRI (M to C RELAYS)
(OR)
ROUTE POINT ROUTE APPROACH SECTIONAL

ROUTE RELEASE
SELECTION LOCK RELAY CHECKING STICK RELAY
RELAY LR WLR RELAY - UCR ASR RELAY TRSR
EXIT TLSR
BUTTON
WLR
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SM's KEY POINT CONTROL POINT
CONFLICTING DETECTION CONFLICTING CONFLICTING
IN RELAY
ROUTE LR's RWKR ASR TLSR / TRSR
SMCR WNR/WRR RELAY
NWKR
Fig No: 2.5

SIGNAL
CRANK - HANDLE TRACK SIGNAL IN ROUTE INDICATOR
POINT POINT M/C CONTROL
'IN' REPEATING ADV. NOT BLANK NOT LIT
CONTACTOR OPERATES
& LOCKED CHLR RELAYS ECR UHR UECR RELAY
M / LINE
TRACK ROUTE INDICATOR

SIDING
STICK LOOP LINE
NORMAL LIT
RELAY UHR UECR
UCR JSLR ALL
ASR UYR's
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
Answer the following Questions
1. Draw and explain the block diagram how route is set and signal cleared in panel
interlocking/Non-route setting type interlocking?
2. Draw and explain the block diagram how route is set and signal cleared in Route relay
interlocking/Route setting type interlocking?
State True / False

1. Point knobs used in RRI are of 3 position type. ( )
2. In route setting type inter locking points are to be operated to correct position before signal is
taken off. ( )
3. Non route setting type / panel interlocking the points are to be operated manually before
clearing the signal. ( )
4. When UCR picks up, ASR concerned will be dropped either in PI or in RRI. ( )
5. The points will be set automatically in RRI when signal button and route button are pressed
simultaneously. ( )
6. In panel interlocking LR relay sets all the relevant points to the correct position automatically.
( )
7. The point switches used in route setting type inter locking will have three positions i.e. N, C
and R. ( )
8. For automatic operation of points in RRI , the point knob has to be set to centre ( C )
position. ( )
9. When the point switch 3 positions is kept in the centre ( C) position then both NC & RC
switch contacts are made to facilitate automatic point operation. ( )
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SIGNAL / ROUTE CONTROL TABLE
CHAPTER 3: SIGNALLING PLAN - CONTROL TABLE

3.1 Signalling Plan
On receiving the approved engineering plan, a signalling plan is prepared by Drawing

office. The prepared signalling plan is sent to traffic department (COM) and Sr.DSTE/Division
for their comments about the signalling plan. If required alterations are done in the signalling
plan as per the comments received. Then the signal plan is put up for approval by CSTE.
3.2 Numbering pattern
(a) Running signals - DN direction – ODD Numbers 1,3,5,7

(b) Running signals - up direction – Even Numbers 2,4,6,8.
(c) Subsidiary signal like shunt signals etc. - DN direction – ODD number 41, 43 ….
(d) Subsidiary signal like shunt signals etc. - Up direction - Even number 42,44….
(e) Points - 101, 102, 103
(f) Siding control – 201, 202, 203
(g) LC gate control – 301,302,
Note: some railways adopt mechanical numbering pattern, where signals, points etc are
numbered serially starting from 1,2,3 as that of mechanical lever frame.
3.3 Signal / Route Control Table
For designing circuits of a Yard, the Table of Control’ (also known as Selection Table) is
to be prepared first as per the approved signalling plan. The control Table provides necessary
information for the preparation of circuits. It is equivalent to “Locking Table” of Mechanical
Interlocking. It consists of the following information:-
(a) Details of signals with aspects

(b) Routes governed by signal
(c) The method for Route holding i.e. either approach locking or dead approaching with
the track circuits included for Approach locking. The back locking and controlling
track circuits, crank handle group and aspect ahead of the concerned signal, etc.
(d) The points of Route, overlap and isolation which are detected and locked by the
signals.
(e) The conflicting signal/Route locked by this signal.

(f) Any other controls like interlocked level crossing, interlocked siding. Lighting of
Route indicators, Block control etc.
It is customary to send the selection table to CRS for approval along with other
documents. Selection table is a user-friendly data, which gives entire information about the
interlocking and various conditions for setting the route, holding the route and clearing a signal.
The selection table is a basic requirement for testing various signals in a yard during
commissioning and after wards also. Each column of selection table is utilized for each circuit
and for attending failures also for early rectification.
Prior to designing of circuits, the selection table will be prepared by Drawing Office. It will
be checked by Chief Drafts man/ Drg. Office and ASTE/DSTE before getting approved by
CSTE.
SIGNALLING PLAN – CONTROL TABLE
A typical selection table is given for reference.
3.4 Point Control Table
A point control Table is also given. From this table , information regarding point (s) such
as crank handle interlocking, Track locking, Locking of various signals / Routes reading over the
points both in ‘Normal’ and in ‘Reverse’. Specific information such as type of point, Layout
Emergency operation, etc can be mentioned in the remarks column.
Fig N0: 3.1
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CONTROL TABLE FOR RELAY INTERLOCKING
CONTROL TABLE (FOR LAYOUT in Fig 3.1)

OPERATE
CONTROLLED BY TRACK
KNOB / LOCKS / DETECTS POINT OTHER SIGNAL ASPECT
LOCK ROUTES
DESTINA-TION
CIRCUITS
BUTTON
LOCKED BY
LOCKED BY
SIGNAL NO.
APPROACH
CONTROLS
CIRCUITS
CIRCUITS
SL. NO.
TRACK
TRACK
IF ANY
BACK
ROUTE ISOLATION OVERLAP REMARKS
OVERLAP
FOULING
Y
BUTTON
BUTTON
SIGNAL
ROUTE
ROUTE
WITH Y YY G
CH, LXC, ROUTE IF IF IF
NOR.
REV.
NOR
NOR
REV
REV
SDG IF
SLOT, etc.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
1D(1)
1D(1)
HG/ DG CONTROLLED BY 1D(1)
1 1D(2) 1D(1) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DG/
HHG/ DG/HHG WITH POINT NO 13N
HHG
DG
1 RG
1 HG/
2 1D(1) S1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /HG/ 1DG
DG
DG
18BT, 1T, 3
11, 18, 1T,11AT, DEAD
3 1 UP MAIN 1 - - - - - 20AT, - CH1,CH2 11AT, 1A,21 - RG/H - 3DG TIME RTELESE 120 SEC
13 20 13BT,UMT APPROACH
3/4T 13BT G/DG
1T,
COMMON 1T,11AT,
DEAD 11AT, 4 TIME RTELESE 120 SEC 1UG
4 1 LOOP SET 1 11 13 - - 18 - 13BT,13AT, 18AT - CH1,CH2 1A,21
APPROACH 13BT, RG REQUIRED
TO BS CLT
13AT
18AT, 1T,
COMMON 1T,11AT, 4
18BT, DEAD 11AT, TIME RTELESE 120 SEC 1UG
5 1 LOOP SET 1 - 11 13 - - 20 18 13BT,13AT, - CH1,CH2 1A,21 RG/ - -
20AT, APPROACH 13BT, REQUIRED
TO MAIN CLT HG
3/4T 13AT
TIME RELEASE 240 SEC

11, 1AT DEAD 1,3,4,21
6 1A UP MAIN 1A - - - - - - - - CH1,CH2 - - - - - APPROACH CLEARED AFTER
13 OCCUPIED APPROACH (30,30AW20R)
120 SEC COGGN
TIME RELEASE 240 SEC

COMMON 1AT DEAD 1,4,21,
7 1A 1A - 11 13 - - - - - - CH1,CH2 - - - - - APPROACH CLEARED AFTER
LOOP OCCUPIED APPROACH (30AW20R)
120 SEC COGGN
(1AW13N),
18, 18BT,20AT, 18BT, 6RG/ TIME RLEASE 120 SEC DG
8 3 UP MAIN 3 - - - - - - - - CH1,CH2 UMT (1W13N) (10W11R13N) - - 6DG
20 3/4T 20AT DG CONTROLLED BY 6DG
,21,23
18AT,
18AT,18BT, 1A, (10W11R), 6RG/
9 4 UP MAIN 4 - 20 18 - - - - - - CH1,CH2 CLT 18BT, - - - TIME RELESE 120 SEC
20AT, 3/4T 21,26 DG
20AT
7D(2)
6T,
10 6 7D(2) 6 - 20 - - - - - - - CH2,22LX - - 21 - - - HHG/ -
UP ACPR
HG
7D(1)
7D(1)
11 7D(2) 7D(1) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HG/ DG CONTROLLED BY 7D(1) DG
HG
DG
7 RG/
12 7D(1) 7 UP IBS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7DG DG CONTROLLED BY 7 DG
DG
CONTROLLED BY UP SIDE
13 7 UP MAIN 7 - - - - - - - 7T - - - - - - - - - -
BLOCK INSTRUMENT

OPERATE
CONTROLLED BY TRACK
LOCK ROUTES
DESTINA-TION
CIRCUITS
BUTTON
LOCKED BY
LOCKED BY
SIGNAL NO.
APPROACH
CONTROLS
CIRCUITS
CIRCUITS
SL. NO.
TRACK
TRACK
IF ANY
BACK
OVERLAP
FOULING
Y
BUTTON
BUTTON
SIGNAL
ROUTE
ROUTE
WITH Y YY G
NOR.
REV.
NOR
NOR
REV
REV
SDG IF
SLOT, etc.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
11BT,
11BT,12BT, 25,27,30,
14 10 DN LOOP 10 - 11 12 - - - - - - CH1,CH3 26-28T 12BT, - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
12AT (30AW20N)
12AT
11, 11BT,
15 10 DN MAIN 10 - - - - - - 11BT,12BT - - CH1,CH3 26-28T 25,28,30,30A - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
12 12BT
3,4,23,25,
11BT,
11BT,11AT, (21W18N),
16 10 UP MAIN 10 - 13 11 - - - - - - CH1,CH2 26-28T 11AT, - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
13BT (30AW19R12R),
13BT
(30,30AW19N)
11BT, 4,25,26,
11, 11BT,11AT, 11AT, (21W18R),
17 10 COMMON LOOP 10 - - - - - - - - CH1,CH2 26-28T - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
13 13BT,13AT 13BT, (30AW19R12R),
13AT (30,30AW19N)
20, 20AT, 1,1A,3,6,26,
18 21 UP MAIN 21 - - - - - - 20AT,18BT - - CH1,CH2 3/4T - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
18 18BT (10W11R13N)
20AT,
20AT,18BT, 1,1A,4,6,26,
19 21 COMMON LOOP 21 - 20 18 - - - - - - CH1,CH2 3/4T 18BT, - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
18AT (10W11R13R)
18AT
13BT, 3,10,25,
13BT,11AT,
20 23 DN MAIN 23 - 13 11 - - - - - - CH1,CH2 UMT 11AT, (30AW20N19N) - - - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
11BT
11BT (30AW19R12R)
CONTROLLED BY DN SIDE
21 25 DN MAIN - - - - - - - - 25T - - - - - 10,23 - - - -
BLOCK INSTRUMENT
13AT,
13AT,13BT, 25
10, CH1,CH2, 13BT, 4,10,21,
22 26 DN MAIN 26 - - 12 - - - 11AT,11BT, - - CLT - RG/ - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
13 CH3 11AT, (30AW19N)
26-28T DG
11BT,
12AT,12BT, 12AT, 25
10,
23 27 DN MAIN 27 - 11 12 - - - - 11BT, - - CH2,CH3 DLT 12BT, - RG/ - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
(30AW20N)
26-28T 11BT DG
25
11, 12BT,11BT, DMT 12BT, 10, 25 DG CONTROLLED BY 25 DG
24 28 DN MAIN 28 - - - - - - - - CH2,CH3 - RG/ -
12 26-28T (30W19N20N) 11BT (30AW19N20N) DG TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
DG
30T,
DN LOOP 30T,20BT, CH2,CH3, DEAD 27 30 UG REQUIRED
25 30 30 - 20 19 - - 12 - 12AT - 20BT, (10W11N), 30A - - -
SET TO BS 19T,DLT 22LX APPROACH RG TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
19T
12AT,
DN LOOP 30T, 27
30T,20BT, 12BT, CH2,CH3, DEAD 30UG REQUIRED
26 30 SET TO MAIN 30 - 20 19 - - 11 12 - 20BT, 10,30A RG/ - - -
19T,DLT 11BT, 22LX APPROACH TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
LINE 19T HG
26-28T
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CONTROL TABLE FOR RELAY INTERLOCKING
OPERATE
CONTROLLED BY TRACK
LOCK ROUTES
DESTINA-TION
CIRCUITS
BUTTON
LOCKED BY
LOCKED BY
SIGNAL NO.
APPROACH
CONTROLS
CIRCUITS
CIRCUITS
SL. NO.
TRACK
TRACK
IF ANY
BACK
OVERLAP
FOULING
Y
BUTTON
BUTTON
SIGNAL
ROUTE
ROUTE
WITH Y YY G
NOR.
REV.
NOR
NOR
REV
REV
SDG IF
SLOT, etc.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
28
12BT, 30T,
19, 11, 30T,20BT, CH2,CH3, DEAD RG/ 28
27 30 DN MAIN 30 - - - - - 11BT, - 20BT, 10,30A - - TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
20 12 19T,DMT 22LX APPROACH HG/ DG
26-28T 19T
DG
30T,
30T,20BT, 20BT,
COMMON LOOP 20, CH1,CH2, DEAD 1A,30A, 26 30UG REQUIRED
28 30 30 - - 19 - 13 - 20AT,18BT, 13AT - 20AT, - - -
SET TO BS 18 CH3,22LX APPROACH (10W11Ror12N) RG TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
18AT,CLT 18BT,
18AT,
13AT, 30T,
30T,20BT, 13BT, 20BT, 26
COMMON LOOP 20, 13, CH1,CH2, DEAD 30UG REQUIRED
29 30 30 - - 19 - - 20AT,18BT, 11AT, - 20AT, 10,30A RG/ - - -
SET TO MAIN 18 11 CH3,22LX APPROACH TIME RELEASE 120 SEC
18AT,CLT 11BT, 18BT, HG
26-28T 18AT
TIME RELESE 240 SEC
30AT CH2,CH3, DEAD (10W11Nor12R),
30 30A DN LOOP 30A - 20 19 - - - - - - - - - - - APP CLEARED AFTER 120 SEC
OCCUPIED 22LX APPROACH (23W12R),27,30
COGGN
TIME RELESE 240 SEC

20, 30AT CH2,CH3, DEAD 10,23,26,
31 30A DN MAIN 30A - - - - - - - - - - - - - APP CLEARED AFTER 120 SEC
19 OCCUPIED 22LX APPROACH 27, 28,30
COGGN
TIME RELESE 240 SEC

20, 30AT CH1,CH2, DEAD 1A,26,30,
32 30A COMMON LOOP 30A - - 19 - - - - - - - - - - APP CLEARED AFTER 120 SEC
18 OCCUPIED CH3, 22LX APPROACH (10W11Ror12N)
COGGN
30D(1)
30D(1) /
/HG DG CONTROLLED BY 30D(1)
33 30D(2) 30D(1) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DG /
/HHG DG/HHG WITH POINT 19N 20N
HHG
/DG
30
RG 30 HG 30
34 30D(1) S30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
/HG /DG DG
/DG
NOTE: - 1. * POINT ARE LOCKED IN THE POSITION MENTIONED BUT NOT DETECTED.
2. UMT DENOTES UMAT, UMBT, UMCT.
3. DMT DENOTES DMAT, DMBT, DMCT.
4. CLT DENOTES CLAT, CLBT, CLCT.
5. DLT DENOTES DLAT, DLBT, DLCT.

POINTCONTROL TABLE (For Layout in Fig 3.1)
S NO POINT TRACK LOCKED BY SIGNAL REMARK

LOCKED
BY
1 11 11AT,11BT 1,1A,10,23,26,27,28,(30 W19R 12R) , CH2
(30 W19N 20N) (30 W13R 20R)
2 12 12AT,12BT (10 W11N),26,27,28,(30W 20N) CH3
3 13 13AT,13BT 1,1A,(10 W11R),23,26,(30 W20R) CH1
5 18 18AT,18BT 1,3,4,21,(30,30A W20R) CH1
6 19 19T 30,30A CH3
7 20 20AT,20BT (1 W13N OR18R),3,4,6,21,30,30A CH2
8 22 LX - 6,30,30A TIME
RELEASE
120 SEC
Any information regarding the point (s) can be mentioned in remarks column such as type of
point, type of layout, etc.
1. Prepare the table control for the signal No.1 for the lay out given in this chapter.
2. Prepare the table control for the signal No.3 for the lay out given in this chapter.
3. Prepare the table control for the shunt signal No.21 for the lay out given in this chapter.
State True / False
1. To ensure the signal ahead is not blank in the HR circuit of home, only Main line starter
HECR & DECR in parallel are proved. ( )
2. The points in isolation must be proved in HR circuit of calling on signal. ( )
3. All tracks in the route overlap and berthing shall be proved in home signal HR. ( )
4. For shunt signal, the route locking is up to berthing track included. ( )
5. For approach locking of loop line starter, the berthing track alone is proved. ( )
6. Calling signal detects all the points, which the main signal above it detects excluding the
overlap points. ( )
7. Generally Dead Approach locking is provided for a home signal of wayside station. ( )
8. The CO signal will have that many numbers of routes as many overlaps available. ( )
9. The CO signal locks the starter ahead and vice versa. ( )
10. The shunt signal signal is provided with approach locking. ( )
11. In panel interlocking, the CO signal cancellation period is 240 seconds. ( )
12. In panel interlocking, all signals except CO signal will have cancellation period of 120
seconds. ( )
13. In panel interlocking for way side stations, the starter signal is provided with cancellation
period of 240 seconds. ( )
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DESCRIPTION OF RELAYS
CHAPTER 4: NOMENCLATURE OF RELAYS AND CIRCUITS

4.1 Nomenclature and description of some of the relays used in “Relay Interlocking” (British)
are given below.
S.No Nomenclature Description Remark /Function

* 1 SMR/SMCR Station Master’s (control) Relay Authorised Operation
* 2 TSR Track Stick Relay One Signal - One Train
Signal Knob / Switch Reverse For taking “OFF” Signal in PI
3 RR
Relay
For setting Route and taking
4 LR Route Selection / Initiation Relay
“OFF” Signal in RRI
5 UCR Route Checking Relay Ensures Correct Route Set
6 Calling ‘ON‘ Signal Route Checking Ensures Correct Route Set
Co UCR
Relay For calling ‘ON’
7 Signal control Relays for Yellow / Allows Signal to take ‘OFF’
HR/HHR/DR
Double Yellow/ Green
8 UHR/UR Signal control Relays for Route Allows Route Lamps to burn
Repeater relays of Signal control Used in Locations
9 HPR/HHPR/DPR
Relays
RECR/HECR/ Signal Lamp proving Relays for When picked up, Proves
10
DECR/UECR RED/Yellow/Green /Route etc. Lamp is burning
Approach Lock Stick Relay When pick up , Route free
* 11 ASR/ALSR
When drop , Route locked
Over lap Stick Relay When drop , locks points in
* 12 OVSR
Overlap
Sequential Route Release Relays Proves directional arrival of a
13 UYR1,2,3..
train in the set route.
Track Left Stick Relay Used in RRI for Sectional
* 14 TLSR Route Release for Leftward
movement
Track right Stick Relay Used in RRI for Sectional
* 15 TRSR Route Release for rightward
movement
Signal Button Relay Picks up when signal button
16 GNR
is pressed
Route Button Relay Picks up when Route button
17 UNR
is pressed
Point Button Relay Picks up when point button
18 WR
is pressed
Crank Handle Button Relays Picks up when crank handle
19 CH1R, CH2R.
button is pressed
Siding Control Button Relay (S) Picks up when siding control
20 Z1NR, Z2NR.
button is pressed
Point common button Relay Pressed along with point
21 WWNR
(normal) button for Normal operation.
Point common Button Relay Pressed along with point
22 WWRR (Reverse) button for Reverse
operation.
All Signal Button Normal Relay Drops when any signal
* 23 GNCR
button is pressed
Drops when any Route
* 24 UNCR All Route button Normal Relay
button is pressed
All point button Normal Relay Drops when any Point button
* 25 WNCR
is pressed

NOMENCLATURE OF RELAYS AND CIRCUITS
Misc. Button normal Relay Crank Handle, Sdg. Control
* 26 ZNCR
etc.
All panel Button Normal Relay Drops when any panel
* 27 NNCR
button is stick-up
28 NNCYNR Button Stick up Ack. Relay Stops Buzzer
* 29 GXJR Signal Lamp Proving Relay All Signals Burning
* 30 WXJR Point Indication Proving Relay Point Indication OK
31 GXYNR Lamp Failure Ack. Button Relay Buzzer Mute
Point Indication Failure Ack. Button Buzzer Mute
32 WXYNR
Relay
Signal Aspect Checking / Proving Signal Not Blank
* 33 GECR
Relay
Signal Main Filament Proving Indicates Main Filament
* 34 MECR Relay Burning when in picked up
condition
* 35 WLR Point Lock Relay Point Free
Point Normal / Reverse control First Relay to pick up in point
36 WNR / WRR
Relay control cct.
Point Time control Relay Controls DC 110V to point
37 WJR
motor for a fixed time.
Special Relay Controls DC 110V to point
38 XR
motor
Normal / Reverse point operating Final Relay for point
39 NWR / RWR
Relay operation
Repeaters of NWR / RWR Final Relay for point
40 NWPR / RWPR
operation
Point Contactor Relay (Normal / Switches 110 v DC to point
41 NWCR / RWCR
Reverse) motor
Normal Point indication Relay Picks up when point set and
* 42 NWKR
locked in Normal
Reverse point indication Relay Picks up when point set and
* 43 RWKR
locked in Reverse
Normal / Reverse point indication Indication stick relay
* 44 NWSR / RWSR
stick Relay
Normal / Reverse point indication Indication stick relay, Proves
NWKLR/
* 45 stick Relay all controlling relays are
RWKLR
down
Point Normal / Reverse Contact
46 NCR / RCR Switch control relays
Relay
Emergency (Group) signal To put back signal to ”ON”
47 EGGNR
cancellation button relay
Emergency Signal Cancellation
48 EGCR To put back signal to “ON”
Relay
Emergency Route cancellation
49 EUUYNR To release Route
button Relay
Emergency Route cancellation
50 EUYRR Initiates Timer Circuits
Initiation Relay
Emergency Point Operation Button Point operation in case of
51 EWNR
Relay Track cct. Failure
* 52 POR Power ‘ON’ Relay
Drops for low AC 230
* 53 LVR Low voltage Relay
voltage
54 SLR Power ‘ON’ Ack. Relay -
Timer relays ( Mech., Thermal,
55 THT / EJ / ET -
Electronic)
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DESCRIPTION OF RELAYS
56 JSR Time Stick Relay Pick up with HOT contact
Pick up with Cold contact
57 JR Timer Relay
make
58 JSLR Timer Stick lock Relay Initiates Timers
59 NJPR Normal Timer (out) proving Relay Pick up after 120 sec.
Proves JSLR‘s and NJPR’s
60 RJPR Reverse Time proving Relay
are dropped
61 CHLR Crank Handle Lock Relay
62 CHNR Crank Handle Normal Relay
63 CHPR Crank Handle Proving Relay
64 CH (IN) PR Crank Handle (IN) Proving relay
65 CHYNR (T) Crank Handle slot Relay (Trans)
66 CHYRR (R) Crank Handle slot Relay (Receive)
67 Sdg. NPR Siding Normal Proving relay
68 LXPR Level Crossing Proving Relay
69 LXNR Level Crossing Normal Relay
Level Crossing Key ‘IN’ Proving
70 LX (IN) PR Used at Location
Relay
Pick up when WLR & point
Zone track at pick up
71 TPZR Track proving SPL Relay
condition used in point
operation
Auto setting starting relay –
72 ASIWR Auto set point Relay – one
for chain operation
Auto setting starting relay –
73 AS2WR Auto set point Relay – Two
for chain operation
Maintain the time 3 sec.
74 ACWWR Auto chain point control Relay
Time gap between points
When picks up, confirms that
the chain operation
Auto point operation final normal
75 AWFNR command is sent to all points
Relay
and feed to chain operation
is seized
(Note :- S.no-71-75 are being used in SECRly)
Relays Used in RRI (System II)
1 CR Checking Relay (For Point Normal)
2 NR Normal Relay (For Point Normal)
3 RR Reverse Relay (For Point Reverse)
4 (R) UR Right Route Relay
5 (L) UR Left Route Relay
6 (R) OHR Right Overlap Holding Relay
7 (L) OHR Left Overlap Holding Relay
Right Overlap Checking Relay (For
8 (R) OCR
Main Signal)
Left Overlap Checking Relay (For
9 (L) OCR
Main Signal)
10 (R) ZR Spl. Relay (Right) For Main Signal
11 (L) ZR Spl. Relay (Left) For Main Signal
Note : - All types of relays mentioned above are not necessarily be used in every RI (British)
systems. Depending upon the type of panel, using switches or buttons or a combination of
both, the relays with specific nomenclature are used. Similarly the list of nomenclature of relays
mentioned above is not complete. Zonal railways may use different nomenclature relays to suit
local conditions and requirement.
• Relays Normally in Pick up condition.

4.2 Description of Relays with Circuit (Ref. Layout Fig No 3.1)
4.2.1 SMCR/SMR: Station Masters Control Relay
This relay is energized when the SM’s panel key is ÌN’ and turned to Normal. The
Energisation of SMCR/SMR relay provides authorized operation of all the functions on the
panel. When SM’s key is turned to reverse and taken out from panel by SM, prevents un-
authorized operation and locks the panel in the last operated position.
Fig No : 4.1
The energised contacts of SMCR are used in knob circuits, button circuits, point
operation circuits, route initiation circuits, route cancellation circuits, emergency circuits, crack
handle circuits, timer circuits etc. Repeaters of SMCR may be made as required.
4.2.2 Track Stick Relay (TSR) Circuits.
B24 1TPR 1 1 RR 1 ASR 1 N24
N TSR
1 TSR
(A)
B24 1TPR 1 HR 1 ASR 1 N24
TSR
1 TSR
(B)
Fig No : 4.2
This is a one signal-one train (one movement) circuit. When a signal is taken off for a
train and the train passes the signal, the TSR ensures that the signal is put back to ‘ON’
immediately. The TSR also ensures that the signal does not reclear automatically, though knob
is left in Reverse and all other conditions favourable. The stick relay is controlled by the first
track circuit immediately in advance of the signal and the normal position of the concerned
signal knob.
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DESCRIPTION OF RELAYS WITH CIRCUIT
The pickup contact of the relay is used in the signal control circuit (HR). After the train
passes the signal and the control track is occupied, TSR drops and the signal is put back to
ÒN’. To pick up TSR again, the signal switch has to be made normal and/or the dropping of
controlling relays RR, HR and picking up of ASR. Only after picking of TSR, the signal knob can
be reversed to take off signal for the next train. Thereby TSR ensures one signal – one train
feature.
FIG 4.2(A) is with signal switch, FIG 4.2(B) is with signal Button.
A combined TSR circuit can be made for signals leading to the same route (ie.signals
conflicting in nature) and having common controlling track circuit. For Home signal with `CO’
ON & Shunt on the same post or starter signals of different lines leading towards same route or
a starter signal with shunt below it. It is only to economise number of TSR relays , wiring and to
reduce the circuits size.
Figure 4.3 (A) & (B) are combined TSR circuits with separate switches for signals.
1 1A S1 S1 A
B24 TPR 1 1A 1 RR RR ASR ASR S1 N24
N N TSR
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Fig No : 4.3
It may be noted that the track circuit immediately after the signal or nearest common TC
must be taken to replace the signal soon after the train passes. Hence in big yards where it is
not possible, separate TSR may be made.
4.2.3 Signal knob Reverse Relay (RR) Circuit
On panels where knobs/switches are provided for operation of signals, the knob reverse
relay `RR’ is used. After the points are correctly set and locked, the signal knob is turned with
SM’s key ÌN’, the `RR’ picks up, then the UCR picks up, ASR drops and HR picks up and the
signal is taken off. On complete arrival of train the signal knob is turned back to normal position
and RR drops and the route gets released.
The switches used are 2 position type – NORMAL and REVERSE. They can be turned
to clockwise or anti-clock wise depending upon the direction of movement of train.
NORMAL : Signal will be at ‘ON’ condition.
REVERSE: Knob reverse relay RR picks up provided conflicting RRs

in drop. The signal will be taken off provided all other conditions are favourable.

ON ON C
OFF S
OFF R
RIGHT LEFT
3 POSITION SWITCH
2 POSITION SWITCH
Fig No : 4.4
In old panels 3 position switches are used for signals. The same switch is used
for dispatch and reception of trains.
‘S’ position : The despatch signal, starter will be taken off as per the route set.
‘R’ position : The reception signal, home will be taken off to the set route.
‘C’ position : This is the normal position of the switch and also it works as
Cancellation position when a signal is taken off and brought to
Centre position.
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Fig No : 4.5
Bridging of SMCR front contact with respective RR front contact facilitates locking up of
SM’s panel after signal is taken off and prevents rising of signal when panel is locked. Similarly
bridging of R band of signal switch with drop contact of SMCR prevents unauthorized
normalization of signal in case SM locks up the panel.
4.2.4 ROUTE CHECKING RELAY CIRCUITS (UCR)
Once the points are set in to the required position by operating point knobs manually,
the setting of route is completed.
Energisation of NWKR/RWKR indicates that the points are set and locked. After setting
the route, it is to be checked. This is achieved by picking up UCR (Route Checking Relay).
The features of UCR circuits are as follows:
(a) Each signal will have its own UCR. UCR will be named after the signal number.
(b) This relay is normally de-energized relay. It energizes when ever signal knob is
reversed or signal knob reversed and route button pressed, provided all other
required conditions are available, viz.,
(c) In UCR circuit all points in route, overlap and isolation (set& locked) are proved.
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ROUTE CHECKING RELAY CIRCUIT
(d) To achieve locking of conflicting signals, Front Contact of ASRs or back contacts of
UCRs of conflicting signals are proved in UCR circuit. Concerned LR front contact
also will be proved in UCR Circuits.
(e) CH IN is also proved in UCR, so that once checking completed and route locked,
further route should not be altered mechanically by cranking.
(f) UCR front contact is proved in HR circuit.
(g) UCR back contact is proved in ASR circuit. This is utilised to drop ASR as soon
UCR picks up i.e., to lock the Route as soon as it is checked. Back contact of UCR
in ASR circuit also ensures that Signal knob is normalised before releasing the
route.

UCR CIRCUIT
Fig : 4.6
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ASR CIRCUIT
4.2.5 Approach (Lock) Stick Relay Circuits (ASR/ALSR) with Sequential Route Release
(UYR1, 2,3, TSSLR) and Timer Cancellation Circuits: -
ALSR is a normally energized relay. Whenever a route is set and route-checking relay
UCR is energized it causes ALSR to drop and there by locks the route i.e., locks all the points in
the route including in overlap & isolation.
It is necessary to lock the route before a signal is taken off. Every signal will be having
one ALSR and the drop contact of ALSR is proved in HR pick up circuit to ensure locking of that
signal route before the signal is cleared.
It mainly consists of 3 circuits
(a) Indication locking.

(b) Back locking.
(c) Approach locking
Once ASR picks up the locking effect on the signal route is released and all the points
will become free. Hence before a route is released, it must be ensured that the signal is normal
and the movement is completed and the route tracks are clear. To achieve that indication
locking, route locking & approach locking applicable to a signal, are proved in ASR circuit.
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ASR can be energized in 4 ways.
(i) Only after the train travels on the entire route sequentially and clears the route.
(ii) On cancellation with time delay when dead approach provided or approach
track occupied.
(iii) On cancellation without any time delay when approach track provided and not
occupied by train.
(iv) Calling on Cancellation: When ever due to Back locking track circuit failures, the
route is locked (ASR not picked) then calling on knob reversed and calling on
ASR drops. Immediately calling on knob is normalized and calling on cancellation
is applied (CO-CAR up) calling on NJPR picks up after 240 seconds time delay
which picks up the Main signal ASR.This way the route is released with out S&T
Person’s intervention.

Fig No: 4.8
(i) 1ST WAY - By actual travel of train on the entire route sequentially and clears the
route:
Picking up of route checking relay UCR disconnects the positive feed to ASR, the relay
drops. When ASR drops, all the points in the route & isolation are locked, since ASR pick up
contact is used in the point control circuit, the point can not be operated and the route is held
locked. Subsequently the signal controlling relays. HR/DR etc, and the indication relays
HECPR, DECPR etc will pick up.
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ASR CIRCUIT
Then the train travels over the set route and ASR picks up only on the following
conditions:
− The train has traveled over the set route and cleared the entire back lock
tracks
− The sequential route release relays UYR 1,2,3 have picked up indicating the
sequential, directional movement and arrival of train.
− The signal is put back to ÒN’ and the controlling relays & indication relays
have dropped.
− The controlling switch if any, has been normalised and
− The track circuits in the entire route upto Berthing track have picked up
behind the train.
Once picked up, ASR gets its stick feed, bypassing the switch normal contact, track
circuits and approach locking circuits etc. This is to prevent dropping of ASR, due to back lock
track circuit drop during other signal movement, track circuit failure and switch contact failure
etc. subsequently when signal is not given. Once ASR picks up , the locking on the points is
released. It may also be noted that the sequential route release relays will energize only when
ASR drops and the train arrives sequentially. Once ASR pick up, on arrival of a train, these
relays drop, to be activated for another signalled movement. The ASR stick path bypasses this
sequential route release path also once it picks up.
(ii) 2nd WAY - On cancellation with time delay when dead approach provided or
approach track occupied
Sometimes, it becomes necessary to cancel the route given for a train. The reasons can be
- The signal failed to take òff’ and needs to be tried again.
- The train may required to be admitted into another route or another train from
another route may need to be admitted first.
In any case it must be first ensured that the signals are put back to ÒN’ (if already taken òff’)
and the train has not passed the signal and stopped in rear of the signal. In such case
emergency cancellation is adopted.
After normalising the signals the SM operates Emergency Cancellation button/switch to

initiate cancellation circuit. As shown in the circuit JSLR picks up through RJPR pick up
(or ASR drop) and cancel switch/button pressed. Once JSLR relay picks up, it gets stick path.
Through JSLR front contacts supply is extended to timer, which gives o/p after a predetermined
time (for running signals 120 seconds and subsidiary signals like shunt etc 60 seconds) and
picks up NJPR. The pick up of JSLR & NJPR allows ASR to pick up and stick. Once ASR picks
up, the timer circuit drops.
(iii) 3rd WAY- On cancellation without any time delay when approach track provided and
not occupied by train.
Once ASR drops on clearance of signal , it can also be energized on cancellation without
any time delay. But this is possible only when the train is not in approach, but sufficiently far
away and not occupied the approach track. Then the SM cancels the signal & route, ASR picks
up immediately without any time delay. To ensure that the train is not in approach of the signal
and is far away, sufficient length of track circuit (normally the length equivalent to breaking
distance) is provided in rear of a signal and the track circuit clear is proved in cancellation path
without time delay.
For home signal cancellation the length of track circuit between Home and Distant
including Calling ‘ON’ Track circuits, for M/line starter, berth in track plus other track circuits in
rear, of sufficient length are provided as approach track. For L/Line starter only berth in Track
and for other signals such as shunt, only one track in rear are provided as approach track for

cancellation without time delay. If the approach track is clear, then the ASR picks up
immediately. If they are already occupied at the time of cancellation, then timer circuit will be
activated.
It may be noted that every signal will have one ASR. But a signal with `C’ ON signal,
and/or a shunt signal below it can have a common ASR. Similarly starter signals leading to
same route can also have a common ASR. This is purely for economical reasons and the
circuits becomes smaller and no. of relays & wiring can be reduced considerably in major yards.
Every cancellation is registered in a counter.
Combined ASR Circuit of Starter Signal 3 & 4

Fig No : 4.9
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SEQUENTIAL ROUTE RELEASE CIRCUITS
4.2.6 SEQUENTIAL ROUTE RELEASE CIRCUITS: (UYRs)
The Route locked for a signalled Train movement should get released only after the train
has arrived on proper signal in proper direction and the track circuits have been sequentially
actuated by the train. This is registered by picking up of sequential proving relays UYR’s. (some
railways call them as TPZR, TSSLR etc.). The pick up contact of UYR’s are used to energise
ASR in the normal route release path.
To ensure that the route is getting released only after the sequential occupation of tracks
by a train arriving in proper direction, the UYRs are picked up in a pre-determined fashion and
not by accidental dropping /bobbing of back lock track circuits or power supply fluctuations.
Fig No: 4.10
Following is the sequence of train movement and sequential operation of TPR’s.
When the train is on 1st track only, 1TPR down, 2 TPR up

When the train clears 1T and occupies 2T, 1TPR up, 2TPR down.
With the first sequence, UYR1 picks up. With the second sequence and UYR1 picks up,
UYR2 picks up. These above two sequences are possible only with the passage of train and not
due to battery failure or track bobbing or power failure.
Now days in these circuits, the de-energized contacts of two consecutive track circuits
TPR’s are proved together to pick up UYRs. Three UYR’s - UYR1, UYR2 and UYR3 are
energised for more reliability using 3 track circuits sequentially.
In addition to this, it is also a practice to include the back contacts of all track circuits in
the route including berthing track in route release circuit relays sequentially to guard against
permanent energisation of any track relay either due to mechanical or electrical problems.
Why UYR’s are made slow to release?
ASR picks up through UYR’s front contacts and UYR’s will be up through drop contact
of ASR. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that after the train arrival, UYR’s do not drop
unless sufficient time is given for ASR to pick up and stick. Any failure in the time delay
arrangement will not give sufficient time for ASR to pick up resulting to a failure and this aspect
is to be taken care during maintenance for a trouble free working.

Summary of UYR’s
(a) UYR’s are normally in de-energised condition.

(b) UYR’s are picked up to assist ASR to pick up, and it proves that train has
sequentially traveled over the route by sequentially occupying and clearing all the
tracks in the route.
(c) These relays are named after signal concerned.
(d) Front contact used in ASR circuits and also for its own stick path.
(e) Back contact proved in HR circuit.
(f) UYR’s are having slow to release feature.
4.2.7 ROUTE RELEASE BY TIME DELAY (EMERGENCY CANCELLATION)
While dealing with ASR, it was explained that in case of Dead approach locking, the
route will be released only two minutes after the normalisation of signal knob, if the train has not
passed the signal.
Let us examine how the time delay, is made effective. This is made effective by one of
the following means:
(a) Mechanical Time Release Relay operated by a Mechanical timer with reduction
gear.
(b) Thermal element relay (QJ1).
(c) Electronic Timer Relay (ET).
IN MECHANICAL TIME RELEASE, the rotation of a gear system makes the Reverse contact
after two minutes. The reverse contact is used in picking up ASR. This is not used now a days.
QJ1 is a Q series timer relay, which has a thermal coil and a bimetallic strip. This is used along
with another Q series relay called NJPR (JR). The circuit is as follows:
Fig No: 4.11
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ELECTRONIC TIMER CIRCUIT
At some stations, a common time element Relay is used for releasing routes of a group
of signals or all yard signals. In that case, two more relays are used along with it, viz. RJPR &
NJPR. In addition an individual ‘JSLR’ is provided, one for each signal or for a small group of
conflicting signals. This, along with the common NJPR, provides for selection of time release in
the concerned ASR circuit. While NJPR picks up at the end of Timer operation, RJPR is used
to prove the dropping of all concerned JSLR’s and NJPR’s before a Timer operation is initiated
i.e., one timer operation for cancellation of one signal at a time.
When SM has to cancel the route, he puts back Signal switch to normal. With this HR
drops following which HECR etc, drops. JSLR picks up through ASR drop. Through JSLR up
contact the thermal coil gets feed. Due to the difference in the coefficient of linear expansion of
Invar and brass, the bimetallic strip under goes an upward bend and this makes Hot contact.
The thermal unit is fed through the back contact of JSR (JSR is the Neutral Relay in the same
enclosure). As soon as hot contact is made, JSR picks up and sticks through its own contact.
Once JSR picks up, the feed to the thermal coil gets cut off and the strip starts cooling down.
After a time lapse, bimetallic strip goes back to original position and a set of contacts called cold
contact will be made. (refer S21 IRISET notes for more details). The cold contact and JSR front
contact together pick up JR or NJPR, which is a Q series relay connected externally. When JR
picks up the ASR energises and releases the route.
4.2.8 ELECTRONIC TIMERS
To get the required time delay, now-a-days electronic timers are used. The electronic
timers are having solid state electronic circuits inside. This gives an output, two minutes after
the input is given (for details of the working principle of timers please refer S21 IRISET Notes
on Relays). Since the Electronic circuits using semi conductors, which are not treated as fully
reliable, it is a practice to use two Timers in parallel and their contacts in series for releasing the
route as shown below.

Fig No: 4.12
4.2.9 Overlap Stick Relay Circuits - OVSR & OVJSLR
Whenever a signal is taken off, the points in the route, in overlap and in isolation are to be
held in locked position till the train completely passes and clears them. As far as points in the
route are concerned, they are locked till the train clears and the back lock tracks have picked up
and the ASR picks up. But once ASR pick up, the locking affect on overlap points is released
and the points in the overlap can be operated, which is undesirable.
If the points in the overlap are also controlled by another signal in advance and that signal
is also taken òff’, then the points can not be operated even though ASR of signal in rear is
picked up. But/otherwise while the train is approaching the overlap and before it is ensured that
the train has stopped in rear of the overlap points, they become free and can be operated which
is not safe.
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OVERLAP STICK RELAY CIRCUIT
For example, home signal S1, ASR is picked up after the train clears the back lock
tracks, but the train is still rolling on berthing track, where as the overlap points beyond starter
become free if starter is not given. This is considered undesirable. If starter is given then they
are held further. In case starter is not given, still the overlap points should be held in locked
position for a specified time (120 seconds) to ensure that the train stopped in rear of starter,
only then the points should become free. During this time, if the train over shoots, then the
points can not be operated. To achieve this feature, OVSR circuit is adopted. OVSR is normally
energized and drops whenever the signal is taken ‘OFF’ leading towards that overlap.
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Fig No : 4.13
When a signal has more than one route, then the no. of OVSR relays will be equal to the
no. of routes available for that signal. OVSR relay is designated with starter number, beyond
which the overlap is considered.
In the above circuit, 3 OVSR is a normally energized relay. When Home signal No.1 is
taken òff’ to up main line then 1 ASR drops which in turn drops 3 OVSR. Thereby 18 & 20
WLRs drop and the overlap points 18 & 20 for Home signal no.1 are locked. On clearing the
back lock tracks by the train, 1 ASR picks up. But OVSR relay does not energize, since UMT is
occupied by the train. To pick up 3 OVSR the train has to run through and clear UMT. In such
case starter No. 3 will be given and 3 ASR locks the point.
On the other hand, if the train has to be stopped, 3 OVJSLR will pick up with 3 ASR pick
up contact. With 3 OVJSLR up, timer circuit starts and after 120 seconds NJPR picks up. With
JSLR & NJPR up, 3 OVSR pick up and gets its stick feed. The stick path of OVSR is to prevent
dropping of OVSR during track circuit failure. Once OVSR picks up OVJSLR drops which in
turn cut off power to timer & NJPR drops.

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Fig No : 4.14
4.2.10 PROVING OF THE ASPECT OF SIGNAL AHEAD (GECR) (Red Lamp Protection)
In colour light signalling, there is a possibility of signal going blank due to lamp failures or
power supply interruptions. This is undesirable since the Drivers are likely to miss the signal,
which may result in an accident. To avoid this, it is a practice to prove the aspect of signal
ahead, in the rear signal. For example, for clearing a home signal, any one of the aspect of
starters in advance will be proved.
GECR is made slow to release to cater for the aspect changing of signal in advance.
GECR CIRCUIT
Fig No : 4.15
4.2.11 SIGNAL CONTROL RELAY CIRCUIT
The second stage of interlocking is carried out at signal clearance stage i.e. at HR stage.
At HR stage all the conditions to be satisfied for clearing a signal are proved.
(a) Crank handles are ‘in’, i.e. proved by CHLRs up and CHFRs down.
(b) Route Release Relays have de-energized after the last train movement (UYR1,
UYR2 etc., are down) (In Southern Railways UYR1 and UYR2 are called as TSSLR
and TPZR respectively)
(c) No cancellation is initiated i.e. JSLR down.
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SIGNAL CONTROL RELAY CIRCUIT
(d) Interlocked LCs if any in the Route and overlap are locked and closed against Road
traffic (LXPR up) and held locked till the passage of that train is over.
(e) Conflicting signals are at ‘ON’ is proved by proving the front contact of ASRs or
back contacts UCRs of conflicting signals.
(f) All points in the route, overlap and isolation are set and locked i.e. Concerned
NWKRs, RWKRs are in up condition.
(g) Concerned to its own signal i.e.
− RR is up.
− UCR is up.
− ASR is down.
− One signal - one train feature (TSR up)
(h) All Back lock and controlling tracks are clear i.e. TPRs concerned are up.
(i) Signal ahead is not blank (GECR up or RECR/HECR/DECR UP)
(j) Route Indicator lamps are not lit for straight line (UHRs / UGRs and UECR down)
(compulsory in case of Junction type Indicator)
(k) Route Indicator lamps are lit for loop lines (UGR or UHR and UECR up)
(l) Sidings in the route & overlap are kept normal and held (siding KLPR/NPR up).
(m) Cross protection is provided for the signal control relay, by the Front contact of ASR
or Back contact of UCR. These contacts are not favorable for signal clearance.
(n) Double cutting is provided by UCR up & ASR down.
4.2.12 Signal Control Circuits HR, HHR, DR.
The caution aspect of a signal is controlled by HR. Attention aspect and clear aspect
are controlled by HHR & DR respectively. The ‘ON’ aspect (Red) is maintained through drop
contact of HR. For Advance starter, the ÒN’ aspect is controlled by DR drop and for distant
signal the normal aspect (ON) is single yellow, controlled by HHR & DR drop.
In the layout No 3.1, there are 2 routes for home signal No 1. Again it may be seen that
the common loop line has two overlaps, i.e. with overlap point set to sand Hump and with
overlap point set to main line. Therefore, HR of Home signal No 1 can pick up in 3 ways. The
No. of paths depends upon no. of reception lines for a signal.

Fig No: 4.16
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CALLING ON SIGNAL RELAY CIRCUIT
4.2.13 CALLING-ON SIGNAL
Calling-on signals are used now a days very widely to increase the efficiency of signalling
system. Calling-on signal is an emergency manager, in the sense that, this is used when the
main signal above has failed. C.O signal is taken off even for receiving a train on an occupied
line. Therefore it is useful to deal with traffic during track circuit failure also. In all the latest
installations C.O signals are being provided. With C.O signals, the detentions are minimized.
The features of Calling-on signal are as follows.
GR.3.13
(a) A Calling-on signal is a subsidiary signal.

(b) It has no aspect in the ON position.
(c) It shall be a miniature colour light provided with a `C’ marker.
(d) C.O signals can be provided below any stop signal except Last Stop Signal.
(e) A Calling-On signal, when taken 'OFF' calls on the Driver of a train to draw ahead
with caution, up to the next Stop Signal after the train has been brought to a stop
even though the stop signal above it is at ON.
(f) C.O signal indicates to the Driver that he should be prepared to stop short of any
obstruction.
SEM 7.19.5
(a) The calling-on signal shall not be capable of being worked at the same time as the
main signal above or shunt signal below it, if any.
(b) It is desirable to provide track circuits at a suitable distance in rear and a time delay
circuit to ensure that the C.O signal is taken OFF only after the train has been
brought to a stop.
(c) A C.O signal shall detect all points in the route, which the main signal above detects
excluding those in the overlap.
(d) At stations where SM controls the reception and despatch of trains, such control
shall be extended to Calling-on signals also.
Further, it is not required to prove any track circuit in Route and overlap for C.O Signal
clearance. However, other conditions related to interlocking shall be the same as that of main
signal above it. However, Calling-on track should be occupied for the prescribed time for
clearing a Calling-on signal. This time delay is achieved by timers as mentioned earlier.
Like a main signal, C.O signal also has a control switch. Route is to be set as usual. To
take ‘OFF’ a Calling ‘ON’ signal, the train must be stopped in rear of the main signal (below
which the calling ’ON’ is provided). A Calling-on Track circuit is provided, which drops on
occupation and then the calling ‘ON’ signal circuit is initiated. The ‘CO’ ON signal will be cleared
after 120 sec.
C.O signal will have separate UCR, ASR, JSLR, and HR. Route indicator above main
signal is not lit for C.O signals.
On passage of train, the calling-on Route get released after a time delay of 120 /240 sec
after cancellation or sequential route release if route track circuits are not failed.

Fig No: 4.17
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POINT CONTROL&OPERATION CIRCUITS
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Fig No: 4.18
4.3 POINT CONTROL & OPERATION CIRCUITS (WLR normally de-energized)
4.3.1 NCR / RCR circuit
In this, a two position point switch is provided with two relays, NCR (normal control relay)
and RCR (Reverse Control Relay).
NCR is energized for normal operation of point when point knob is turned to normal.
RCR is energized for reverse operation of the point when point knob is turned to reverse.
The normal and reverse contacts of knob are bridged by SMR back contacts, thereby
point remains in last operated position when the SM locks the panel.
Either NCR or RCR always remains in energized position till the point knob is turned to
the other side.

Fig No: 4.19
4.3.2 POINT LOCK RELAY - WLR
Here WLR is normally a de-energized relay. So normally the point is locked electrically.
WLR relay gets energized whenever the point knob is turned from R to N i.e. NCR energized or
point knob turned from N to R i.e. RCR energized, provided all other conditions are satisfied.
When the point is set and indication relay is energized, drops the WLR and locks the point
electrically.
(a) All the signal ASRs in whose route that point is included, are proved in up condition.
(b) All OVSRs for that point are proved in up condition.
(c) Track locking is proved by its point zone tracks.
(d) Track locking is bypassed by its own WLR front contact as stick path. So that once a
point movement is started, it completes its operation even the track down occurs
during operation.
(e) In some railways crank handle ‘IN’ is also proved.
(f) When ever the signal is taken off, the concerned ASR drops and locks the point i.e.
it does not allow WLR to pick up though the point knob is turned.
(g) WLR picks up when ever NCR or RCR is picked up by knob movement, provided all
other conditions stated above are in favour. When WLR picks up it in turn picks up
PCR (power control relay)-heavy duty QBCAI relay. Through PCR front contacts
110V DC for point operation is extended to location, point gets operated by point
control circuit. Through the Indication circuit, NWKR/RWKR at relay room is picked
up and makes WLR to drop. In nutshell it can be concluded that point operation
initiated, point unlocked, point operated & set, point indication obtained and point
locked again.
(Note: In some zonal railways WLR is normally energized relay, such circuits are also
shown in para 4.4.)
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POINT LOCK RELAY
WLR CIRCUIT
Fig. No.4.20

4.3.3 NWR/RWR, POINT OPERATION CIRCUIT, POINT INDICATION CIRCUIT AT
LOCATION (WNKR/WRKR) & AT RELAY ROOM (NWKR/RWKR)
(a) Whenever the point knob is turned, NCR/RCR picked up (reference to Fig. No.4.19)
Provided SM’s key is in.
(b) With NCR/RCR picked up, WLR is picked up. (Reference to Fig No.4.20)
(c) With WLR picked up, PCR1/PCR2 picks up. (Reference to Fig No.4.21)
Fig. No.4.21
(d) PCR1/PCR2 picked up, 110 V DC for point operation is extended to location.
(Reference to Fig No.4.22)
Fig. No.4.22
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POINT OPERATION & INDICATION CIRCUIT
(e) With WLR, RCR/NCR picked up, NWKR/RWKR drops. Thereby all indication
relays& its repeater relays (NWKPRs, RWKPRs, NWKSRs, RWKSRs) drop.
(Reference to Fig No. 4.28)
(f) With WLR up, all indication relays drop, NCR/RCR up, NWR/RWR will pick up at
location (Reference to Fig No.4.23)
Fig. No.4.23
(g) With NWR/RWR picks up, WJR picks up. There by WXR picks up and sticks with its
own front contact. With WXR picking up, normal feed to WJR removed but WJR
held in pick up through time delay condenser circuit. (Reference to Fig No.4.24)
Fig. No.4.24

(h) With WXR, WJR, NWR/RWR up and WNKR/WRKR drop, WCR (QBCAI relay) picks
up. (Reference to Fig No 4.25)
Fig. No.4.25
(i) With WCR & NWR/RWR up, 110V DC available on bus bar is extended to point
machines at A end & B end parallelly. Both points are set to Normal or Reverse.
(Reference to Fig No.4.26)
Fig. No.4.26
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NWKR/RWKR CIRCUIT
(j) There by WNKR/WRKR picks up. (Reference to Fig No.4.27)
Fig. No.4.27
(k) Energisation of WNKR/WRKR results in dropping of WJR, WCR, and NWR/RWR.
(l) With WJR dropping, WXR drops.
(m) Due to all controlling relays (WCR, WJR, WXR, NWR, RWR) at location dropping
and WNKR/WRKR picking up, energizes indication relay NWKR/RWKR at relay
room. (Reference to Fig No.4.28)
Fig. No.4.28
(n) Energisation of NWKR/RWKR results in dropping of WLR and locks the point
electrically.
(o) De-energisation of WLR in turn drops PCR1 /PCR2, thereby 110V DC is withdrawn
from the location bus bar.
(p) In nutshell it can be concluded that point operation initiated, point unlocked, point
operated & set, all point controlling relays de-energized, point indication obtained
and point locked again.

4.4 When WLR is normally energized (Ref . Lay Out Fig No 4.30)
4.4.1 In some railways WLR is kept in normally energized condition and drops when ever any
signal is taken off (due to concerned ASR dropping).
Fig No: 4.29
Note : WLR drops as soon as point indication is obtained and / or when SM’s key is removed
and / or any signal is given and concerned ASR / TLSR /TRSR / OVSR drops.
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4.4.2 Point Lock, Point Control Operation and Indication Circuits (WLR, WNR/WRR,
WJR/XR, NWR/RWR, NWPR/RWPR, NWCR/RWCR, NWKR/RWKR).
In conventional PI, the points are operated individually to the required position and then
the signal switch is turned, UCR picks up and the signal is taken ÒFF’. In this, 2-position, point
switches (`N’ & `R’) are used. The switch remains either in `N’ position or in `R’ position
depending upon the actual position of the point at site.
Point lock relay, WLR is normally energized to enable the point to be operated as and
when required (In some railways, WLR is kept normally de-energised to save power).
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WLR CIRCUIT
Fig. No.4.31
Point Control Circuit with 2- Position Switch

Fig No: 4.32
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POINT CONTROL CIRCUIT
RELAY QBCA1
CAN BE USED
DIRECTLY IN
PLACE OF
NWPR/RWPR
AS
NWCR/RWCR
Fig No: 4.33

Let us assume that the point is in normal position with switch in normal and indication is
also normal (NWKR )
Relays WNR, WRR, WJR, XR, NWR/RWR etc. are normally de-energised relays. With
SM’s key ‘IN’, SMCR is up and WLR is Normally up .To operate the point from Normal to
Reverse.
Steps : -
(a) Switch is turned from `N’ to `R’ position.
(b) Relay WRR picks up proving RWKR WNR
(c) Normal indication relay, NWKR drops (since, WRR drop is proved in NWKR ).
(d) Point Time Relay WJR picks up with WRR XR NWKR RWKR and WLR
(e) Special (pt. time control) Relay XR picks up through WJR and disconnects feed to
WJR.
(f) With WJR , the direct feed to condenser through WJR drop contacts is also
disconnected. Now WJR remains up with condenser feed through its own front contact
and drop contacts of NWKR, RWKR. The timing of WJR depends upon the capacity
of condensers. The time will be normally 3-4 times then the time required for operation
of point under normal conditions.
(g) With WJR , XR and through WRR RWR will be energized proving Normal
operation relay NWR drop.
(h) With RWR, the DC110 feed for point operation is directly fed through a point contactor
relay RWCR. If the point is far away, then a repeater of RWR ie. RWPR is energized
near the point location. Through RWPR , the point contactor relay RWCR is energised
and 110 V DC extended to point for operation.
(i) The point operation to reverse completed , reverse detection contacts are made and
the relay RWKR pick up at Relay Room with NWKR , WNR
(j) RWKR pick up causes WJR to drop immediately, and WRR, XR relays also drop.
(k) With all the point controlling relays dropped, the feed to point is cut off.
(l) For the operation of point from ‘R’ to ‘N’, the point knob is turned from reverse to normal
and the corresponding relays for normal operation at relay room and location pick up.
Finally the point is set to normal and NWKR is picked up at relay room.
In case, the point indication fails due to any obstruction, etc, the feed to point will extend
only for a limited time till WJR remains up with condenser feed discharge path and subsequently
WJR drops and cut off supply to point. This is to limit DC110 to point, to prevent excess
drainage which may damage Battery, Motor, Charger, Cable, Relay Contacts etc., in case of
point not setting in time due to any obstruction.
But Relay XR remains up through WNR/WRR up (not dropped since no indication) and its
own front contact. It is a special relay controls WJR and feed to point.
Now the point switch is turned once again to `N’ and then to `R’ to drop XR. Then allows
WJR to pick up and try once again to set the point. The sequence of pick up of relays remains
same.
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STEPS FOR POINT SET TO NORMAL
4.4.3 NWSR / RWSR Circuits (Stick Relays of NWKR/RWKR)
(a) When WLR is normally de-energised.
Fig No : 4.34
(b) When WLR is normally energised
Fig No: 4.35
Relays NWSR/RWSR are repeaters of NWKR/RWKR respectively, but they remain stick
through their own front contact and WLR & CHLR front and back contact.
These stick relays does not drop when the point indication flickers while passage of a
train and/or due to loose packing etc.
Relay NWSR/RWSR drops as and when the point operation is initiated and the concerned
controlling relays drops.
The reason for picking up stick relays for point indications is to prevent dropping of
certain relays such as ASR/TLSR/TRSR/OVSR etc. which are not involved in a particular route
and not required to drop for other signal routes and overlaps, are by passed by point
NWSR/RWSR otherwise, the relays which need not be dropped, may also drop during passage
of train due to flickering of point.
4.5 CRANK HANDLE INTERLOCKING CIRCUITS (CHLR/CHR)
Where point motors operate points, crank handles are provided to facilitate operation of
points mechanically (manually) in case of point failure. The manual operation of point, after a
signal is cleared, may endanger the train operation. Therefore, it is necessary that crank-handle
be interlocked with signals suitably.
It is not possible to provide CH interlocking for every point individually. At the same time
it is not proper to have only one crank handle common for all the points also. Therefore, points
are grouped to achieve optimum flexibility.

In our layout Fig No 3.1 points are divided into three groups. CH1 group covers 13, 18
points, CH2 covers 11, 20 and CH3 covers 12,19 points. When 13 has failed crank handle from
CH1 EKT only will be taken out and signals Sh 23, S 26 to DN main line & 1,1A, Sh10 to UP
main and common loop will fail. Other signals will function normally.
4.5.1 Crank handle interlocking
(a) Whenever a signalled movement has to take place over the points it will not be
possible to release the concerned CH which is kept locked inside an electrical key
transmitter (HKT/RKT/EKT).
(b) When the crank handle is OUT it shall not be possible to

− Operate the points from panel.
− Clear any signal concerned.
(c) It shall not be possible to insert the crank handle taken out from one group in any
other group point machine.
To achieve the above interlocking, the crank handle should be chained and welded to
the EKT key. When the key is inserted in the EKT and turned to clockwise, crank handle in
proving relay CHLR picks up and sticks through its own front contact.
Crank handle EKT will be kept locked in a glass-fronted box provided with pad lock. The
keys will be under the personal custody of S.M. S.M has to make entries in CH register
whenever crank handle is released for the manual operation of the point.
Instead of HR back contact ASR front contacts are used to ensure that Signals are at
‘ON’ for releasing Crank handle by certain Railways, wherever end panels are provided. In this
case an emergency release system also is to be provided to release crank handle when ASR
fails (see Fig 4.39)
4.5.2 Crank handle free relay -CHFR
When all the concerned signal knobs are in normal i.e. RRs dropped, then CH1FR will
be in energized condition. Then crank handle free indication will be in lit condition in the CH box.
There by it gives indication to SM that CH1 can be extracted if need arises.
Fig. No.4.36
Whenever any of the signals concerned taken off i.e. RR picked up, then CH1FR will be
dropped. Crank handle free indication extinguishes. Thereby SM understands that CH1 can be
not be extracted unless the signal is normalized.
4.5.3 Crank handle in proving relay –CHLR
In the EKT, while the key is inserted and being turned contact No.1, 2 and 3, 5 will be
made and CHLR will be picked up. Once the turning is over and the key is left, contact Nos.3&
5 will be broken. Therefore a stick path is provided to feed CHLR by passing contacts 3 & 5
with its front contact. CHLR front contact is proved in UCR & HR circuits.
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CRANK HANDLE IN PROVING RELAY
When a signal is taken off, CH1FR will be dropped. At that moment if SM tries for
extraction of crank handle by pressing economizer push button, CH1LR does not drop as feed
extended to CH1LR through CH1FR back contact. Thereby EKT lock coil is not energized and
crank handle key can not be extracted. At the same time, the signals taken off remain in the
same condition.
When a signal is not taken off, CH1FR remains in energized condition. When SM presses
the economizer push button, CHLR drops. There by Lock coil is energised the key is extracted.
Hence the signals interlocked with it can not be taken off. To ensure that CHLR drops before
the actual extraction of the key, the CHLR circuit is designed in such a way, when the
economizer push button is pressed for extracting the crank handle, it breaks the supply to CHLR
and CHLR drops. Unless CHLR drops extraction of crank handle is not possible.
Fig No: 4.37

CRANK HANDLE CONTROL CIRCUIT WITHOUT EMERGENCY RELEASE
Fig No: 4.38
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CRANK HANDLE CONTROL CIRCUITS
CRANK HANDLE CONTROL CIRCUIT IF EMERGENCY RELEASE OF C.H IS

CATERED FOR
Fig No: 4.39

4.6 SIDING CONTROL CIRCUITS (SIDING NPR/KLPR).
Siding points may either be (a) operated from the panel directly or (b) operated locally
but controlled by panel.
Operation of siding points directly from the panel is resorted to, only if the movements
over these points (into and out of siding) are frequent. In such cases these points are
interlocked directly and also these sidings may be provided with shunt signals to control the
movements.
Where there are no frequent movements from/into the sidings, then these points are
operated locally, but controlled from the panel. The siding points remain locked in Normal
position and the same can be released only when there is no signaled movement towards it.
Siding points are also operated from a Ground Lever frame situated near siding point.
Ground lever frame can be released only when the concerned 'E' type key, either physically
brought from the panel room or transmitted electrically, is inserted in the Ground Lever. 'E' type
key at the panel is extracted after reversing the siding control knob of the panel provided the
routes concerned are normal.
Where siding points interlocking is provided through electrical transmission of the 'E'
type key, the following arrangements are provided.
A pair of electrical key transmitters is provided one at the panel and the other at the
siding in a location. The key at the siding remains locked in the EKT. The siding key in and
locked the Ground frame lever in normal is proved in the siding NPR circuit and NPR is proved
energized in the concerned signal HR circuit.
Thus these signals can not be taken off if the key has been transmitted to the siding as
NPR drops when once the key is extracted.
To reduce the time taken for shunt movements over the siding point, the key is kept
locked in the EKT inside a location box adjacent to the siding. EKT is energized through a
relay, "Siding YR" which is controlled from the panel.
Siding YR can be energized only when:
(a) The signals concerned are at ‘ON’ and the

(b) Respective siding control knob is reversed
When siding YR is energized free indication at the EKT appears and the siding key is
released by pressing the economizer push. The siding key thus extracted is inserted in the lock
on Ground frame lever and siding point is operated. After the completion of the shunt
movements over the siding point, the Ground frame lever is normalized and the key is taken
out, inserted in EKT and turned to right.
When the key is turned a relay "Siding NPR" picks up at the panel. The signals
concerned can be taken off only when the siding NPR is energized.
Siding can be signalled or non-signalled according to frequency of the shunting

operations. The siding controlled from the panel will be invariably provided with signal. If a
signal is provided to control the entry into the siding, the movement from the siding shall also be
controlled by a signal.
Where siding point is not protected by a signal, the responsibility of locking the siding
point and holding it for shunting operations rests with the traffic department.
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SIDING CONTROL CIRCUITS
SIDING NPR CIRCUIT WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF SIDING CONTROL KEY

Fig.No: 4.40
SIDING NPR CIRCUIT WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OF SIDING CONTROL KEY.

Fig No: 4.41
4.7 INTERLOCKING OF LEVEL CROSSING GATE
4.7.1 Method – I
In this method, the level crossing annunciation relay (LCAR) is kept normally energized
in the gate lodge when no route over the level crossing has been set. As soon as any route is
set, the concerned ASR/TRSR/TLSR drops which in turn de-energizes LCAR. This causes the
road signal on either side of the level crossing to display red aspect and the bells also start
ringing. The Gate-man closes the gate and locks it, by taking out the key. The key is inserted in
the ‘E’ type lock provided in the gate lever (GF) and turned for unlocking the lever. The lever is
then reversed. Through the reverse contact of the gate lever, the LXPR relay picks up in the
relay room, which in turn causes the HR of the concerned signal to pick up as the front contact
of LXPR is proved in the circuits, thus permitting the signal to be taken OFF.
After the movement is completed, the route is released i.e. ASR/TRSR/TLSR/OVSR

picks up. LCAR picks up in the lodge and give ‘Free indication. The lever lock is energized
permitting the gate lever to be normalized. The key is taken out from the lever and the gate is
opened.
Fig No: 4.42
LC GATE’S INTERLOCKING IN SIGNALLING.
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INTERLOCKING OF LEVEL CROSSING GATES
4.7.2 METHOD – II
In this method, the Gate-man is instructed on phone to close the gate whenever any
movement over the gate is to take place. The Gate-man closes the gate and transmits the key
through the EKT. The Station Master takes out the key from the EKT connected to the gate and
inserts the key in the LC-EKT and turns. LXPR relay picks up and sticks provided the gate
knob is normal. Energisation of LXPR permits the HR to pickup and the signal is taken OFF.
After the movement is completed, the route is released. ASR/TRSR/TLSR picks up.
The gate knob is reversed for releasing the key. Gate RR picks up. The key is extracted by
pressing the push button and then transmitted through the other EKT. The Gate-man takes out
the key from his EKT and opens the gate. LXPR relay is de-energized as the key is taken out
and locks the concerned signals.
The above arrangement can be used for LCs, which are not busy. If road signals are to
provided, Method I can be adopted.
1 BLR 2 DLR 3 DLR 10 ALR 10 BLR GATE SMR
GATE 5B 2/3 2 10 3
RR P LXPR TRSR ASR OVSR ASR OVSR
L.C.EKT 5 6
RWKR NWKR
KEY IN
RR CONTACT GATE KNOB
LXPR
GATE LODGE
Fig No : 4.43
4.7.3 LC Gate interlocking (Ref. Fig No 3.3.1)
(a) Gate man closed LC gate, SM acknowledges, takes off signal, further gateman has no
control over the LC gate for opening without SM’s co-operation.
SM communicates to the gateman on phone to close the gate. The gateman closes the
gate, locks the boom and extracts key. The gateman inserts the in key in EKT and turns it
clockwise to transmit control. Thereby LXR relay energizes & sticks through its own front
contact. Therefore once LXR picked up, the gateman can leave the key in the EKT. ( refer Fig
No. 4.44 )

Fig. No.4.44
Energisation of LXR relay at gate lodge energizes LXCR at relay room. (refer Fig
No.4.45)
Fig. No.4.45
Due to LXCR up & LXPR in drop, flasher supply 12V DC will be connected to LC closing
indication LXK (W) and it flashes. There by SM comes to know that LC gate was closed by
gateman. Then SM acknowledges by turning LC control know22 to Normal position which
results in dropping of LX22-RR.
Fig. No.4.46
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LEVEL CROSSING GATE CIRCUITS
Fig. No.4.47
The dropping of LX22-RR, results in dropping of LXYR.
Due to LX22-RR drop, LXYR drop, LXCR already in up, and 22LXJSLR normally
dropped relay result in energisation of LXPR relay. LXPR front contact proved in concerned
HR/DR.
Fig. No.4.48
The energisation LXPR disconnections flasher supply to LCK (W) and connects B12
steady supply, there by LCK (W) indication becomes steady.
At this juncture, if the gateman tries for opening the gate, can not open it.
Suppose the gateman presses economizer push (22 LX), the supply B24 is extended to
LXR relay through the back contact of LXYPR (since LX22RR in dropped condition, LXYR in
drop which in turn keeps LXYPR in drop condition). Further supply to lock coil is not extended
as LXYPR in drop, LXR in up. So the key from EKT can not be extracted.

Now suppose the signal S30 is taken off, which makes S30 ASR to drop, there by drops LXFR.
Fig. No.4.49
At this moment if SM inadvertently turns knob 22 to reverse, still LX-22RR does not
pickup. Hence slot is not extended to gate lodge (LXYPR remains in drop), thereby gateman
can not extract key from EKT.
(b) Gate opening during normal working
On complete arrival of a train after a signal S30 taken off, the route releases & picks up
ASR on normalization of knob (S30) and 22LXFR picks up. Now SM turns knob 22 to reverse,
picks up LX22 RR. Thereby LXPR drops. As LX22RR in pick up, 22LXPR in drop and LXFR in
pick up, energizes 22 LXYR, which in turn picks up 22LXYPR at gate lodge.
Fig. No.4.50
The moment LXYPR picks up at gate lodge, it gives out audible buzzer and lights up LC
gate free indicator (LX ‘F’ k). The audible buzzer alerts the gateman that slot has been extended
to him for opening the gate (LXYPR in up condition)
The gateman presses the Economizer push button, which cuts off supply to LXR,
thereby drops LXR and silences the buzzer & energizes the lock coil. Thereby gateman is
enabled in extracting the key from EKT and he opens the gate.
(c) Gate opening during rout locked condition by cancellation with time delay.
Suppose on complete arrival of train, route is not released ( ASR did not pickup) due to
one of the back lock track circuits failed. Then 22LXFR will not pick up. On complete arrival of
train , SM normalizes the signal knob. Therefore, when SM turns LC gate controlling knob 22 to
reverse to extend slot to gate lodge, which picks up LX22RR and drops LXPR.
Since LXFR is in drop condition, 22 LXYR can not pickup without time delay. At this
juncture, SM presses LC gate cancellation button to pick up JSLR. After 120 Seconds, NJPR2
picks up thereby LXYR picks up. Thereby slot is extended to gate lodge by picking up LXYPR.
Thereby gateman extracts the key and opens the gate in route locked condition with time
delay of 120 seconds.
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INDICATION CIRCUITS
4.8 INDICATION CIRCUITS
4.8.1 Track Indications
Track occupied indications are given through the back contact of TPR. This should
appear at all times whenever a track is occupied, irrespective of route set or not. Two lamps are
given to overcome the problems due to bulb failure. If one bulb fails at least other will maintain
the indication. “Track circuit occupied” indication is very important for safety point of view.
Fig. No : 4.51
4.8.2 Point Indications
Point indications are given through NWKR/RWKR front contact. Conventionally ‘white’
colour is used for normal and ‘green’ for reverse position. Point free indication can be given
through WLR contacts. Point locked condition ‘RED’ can be given with WLR dropped condition.
Point flashing indications are also given. Respective indication either Normal or Reverse will
flash during the operation of point or due to failure.
Fig. No.4.52

4.8.3 Flashing Indications
Flashing indications are also given to indicate that the point is under operation or point
indication has failed. Flashing supply is derived from a mercury pendulum flasher unit or
flashers.
Fig No: 4.53

4.8.4 Panel Indication Circuits
When route is not set, no indication is given on the panel. When a signal is cleared and
points are locked in a route, a row of white lights light up the whole length of the route.
These lights are given through the back contact of ASR and the relevant track circuit
relay front contact. When the train occupies the track circuits the lights turn to Red through the
TR back contact.
The point indications are given through point indication relay front contacts and signal
indication through lamp proving relay, front contacts.
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PANEL INDICATION CIRCUITS
Fig No: 4.54
4.9 Lamp Failure Indication Relay Circuit
The relay GXJR is a normally energized relay. When all the signals in the yard are
displaying any one of the aspects, then GXJR will remain up. But if signal becomes blank, then
GXJR will drop giving Buzzer and visual indication. Buzzer can be muted, but indication will
remain, till the fault is rectified and GXJR is energized. Relay GXJR is made slow to release to
prevent it from dropping during the change over period of aspects.

Fig No : 4.55
4.10 Power supply arrangement for indication Circuits
12V/24V DC or AC can be used for indications supply. 12V, 1.2W pencil type lamps or
LEDs are used. The DC is preferred to AC because of its stability and consequent increase in
life of lamps. The power supply failure does not affect indication if DC is used. If AC supply is
used, it is desirable to make it stabilised and uninterrupted.
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VOLTAGE DETECTION CIRCUIT
Recently LEDs are used to give indication to avail the benefits of long life and very less
power drain. At 12V, 1.2W rated bulb consumes 100mA whereas LED drain will be around 2 to
5 mA only.
4.11 VOLTAGE DETECTING CIRCUIT
As all relays in the cabin, track relays etc., are fed by DC voltages derived by
transforming and rectifying AC supply, any fluctuation in the AC voltage will result in the random
dropping away or picking up of relays.
Suppose a route has been set and signal cleared and at that time a very quick
momentary voltage fluctuation occurs; Track relay used in TSSLR & TSR relays may drop and
pick up. Now if the signal knob is restored to normal the route may get released instantaneously
without any time delay. To eliminate such a contingency the front contact of Relay in voltage
protecting circuit is used in the ASR; TSSLR and time element circuit.
The circuit diagram for the voltage detecting circuit is given below:
POR LVR
AC 230
'P'
B 24 LVR SLR ACK N 24
POR
POR
'P'
LVR POR ACK
2
LVR LPR
LPR
POR
INDICATION(RED)
Fig No: 4.56
Normally relays LVR and POR are kept energised. LVR is directly connected across the
supply. A resistance connected in series brings down the holding current of relay LVR to a
value closer to its drop away value to make it more sensitive to voltage fluctuations. POR relay
normally remains picked up through LVR front contact.

When AC voltage goes below a certain pre-determined value, LVR drops and
consequently relay POR drops. Bell circuit is completed through LVR (B) – POR (B) – LPR (B).
This circuit is connected to battery so that the bell rings even when supply fails. SM presses
power acknowledgement button ‘P’ ack., LPR relay picks up and sticks. Bell is stopped.
When voltage comes back to normal, LVR picks up. (Shunting of series resistance by
POR back contact permits LVR to operate). SLR slowly picks up through back contact of POR
proving that the power supply is stable. Meanwhile operation of LVR disturbs the LPR stick
circuit and LPR drops, connecting the bell in circuit. SM acknowledges the restoration of power
by pressing ‘P-Ack’ button .LPR relay picks up and holds through LVR front and POR relay back
contacts, cutting off the bell once again. Simultaneously POR relay picks up through SLR front
contact and sticks. The back contact of POR relay cuts off SLR, LPR & bell circuits. Circuit is
now normal with POR and LVR in energised condition.
4.12 Route Setting type interlocking panel / Route relay interlocking (RRI)
In our Indian railways route setting type interlocking is provided with two types of
arrangements.
1. Route setting type interlocking with knobs for signal, points and buttons for route.
2. Route setting type interlocking with all buttons for signals, points and routes.
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FLOW CHART OF WORKING OFRRI
Fig No.4.57

Fig. No.4.58
4.13 Sectional Route Release Circuits (TLSR/TRSR)
The Backed route locking provided on signal is sometimes cumbersome & time
consuming since all the points in the entire route are locked till the train clears the full route it
entered and the points cleared by a train can not be utilized for other movements. In big/Major
yard with busy traffic the complete route locking hampers the efficiency and causes un
necessary detention.
Hence another type of Route locking is adopted. In this system, the entire route is
divided into small sub-route sections, according to the point zones. When the signals are given
for a particular route all the sub routes sections in the route are locked, thereby the entire route
is locked. But, the train on clearing each sub section of the route entered clears the locking
effect of that route thereby those points cleared by the train can be utilized for other movements
thereby increasing the flexibility of the yard.
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SECTIONAL ROUTE RELEASE CIRCUITS
The first route section is directly controlled by the concerned ASR. The subsequent route
sections are controlled by the TLSR/TRSR’s. For leftward movement i.e. from RIGHT to LEFT,
TLSR and for rightward movement i.e., from left to right, TRSR is used. Depending upon the
direction of signal movement, TLSR/TRSR’s are designed.
The TLSR/TRSR’s do the same job as that of ASR and TLSR/TRSR picks up contact is
used in WLR pick up circuit. When the signal is given, ASR drops which in turn drops the
required TLSR/TRSR’s to achieve complete route locking.
ASR picks upon clearing the first route section and the point(s) in the first route section
becomes free. Subsequent route sections are still locked as the train clears the section by
section and the points are released accordingly and they can be utilized for other movements.
With TLSR/TRSR’S, the ASR circuit shall be modified accordingly with back lock track
circuits up to first route section or up to the first point.
TLSR / TRSR ccts are normally adopted in big / major yards. (RRI’s)

Fig No: 4.59
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RRI WITH KNOB FOR SIGNAL,POINT AND BUTTON FOR ROUTE
4.14 Route setting type interlocking panel / Route relay interlocking (RRI) with
knob for signal, points and button for route.
Fig No: 4.60

4.14.1 LR circuits, Route selection/Route initiation circuits (RRI’s).
In big and major yards (RRI’s), where number of points are more, the non-route setting
type i.e., setting of points individually and then giving signal can not be adopted as it takes more
time and also sometimes confusing. Hence, route setting type must be provided, where the
required points are to be operated automatically by the selection of a signal route. The signal
`RR’ relay can not decide the route, since the route is already set in non-route setting type.
A signal route selection relay ” LR ” has to be energised which will decide a particular
route to a signal and all the points required for that route including in isolation, overlap will be
operated to the required position by the route selection relay (LR). The pick up contact of the
route selection relay will be incorporated in appropriate side i.e., normal or reverse of the point
control circuit.
Every signal will have that many no. of LR’s, as the no. of routes that the signal can lead
to including different overlaps. Some signals such as advance starter, starters, etc will have
only one LR as there is only one route.
Every route and overlap including alternate route and overlap must have a route button
and they are identified with alphabets (A1, A2, B, C,…., D1, D2…etc) or with the concerned
route number / name. It may be noted that route buttons are compulsory in “Route-Setting” type
installations. Every route, alternate route and alternate overlap will have separate route buttons
designated either alphabetically or with their route/overlap name.
The signals and points are provided either with switches and / or buttons. The no. of
LR’s will be equal to the no. of signal routes possible for the yard.
For subsidiary signals like shunt and Calling ‘ON’, only one route will be allowed and
alternate overlaps will not be allowed.
4.14.2 LR CIRCUIT
When signal knob is reversed, the signal RR concerned picks up proving all conflicting
route NRs in pickup
Fig No : 4.61(a)
Fig No : 4.61(b)
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LR CIRCUIT
When route button is pressed, the concerned route button relay ANR , BNR etc. picks up as per
Fig No 4.62(a) or 4.62(b).
Fig No : 4.62 (a)

As the signal knob is reversed and the route button is pressed, the concerned LR picks
up by proving all other conflicting route LRs in drop and conflicting ASRs in pick up.
Once LR pickup it sticks through its own front contact.
Some Railways are using the LR circuit shown in Fig No 4.63(a) and some are using
the circuit shown in Fig No 4.63(b).
Fig No : 4.63 (a) & 4.62 (b)

Fig No: 4.63 (b)
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NCR/RCR CIRCUIT
4.14.3 Operation of Points in RRI (Route Setting Type)
In RRI, the points are operated automatically to the required position. By turning the
signal switch or by pressing the signal button and pressing the route button, concerned LR picks
up and this LR operates the point automatically. In this, 3-position point switches (N-C-R) are
used. The switch remains in center position for automatic operation and can be used for
manual operation also by turning either to `N’ or `R’ from center position when all other condition
for manual operation are favourable.
Either through LR or by manual operation, NCR/RCR (WNR/WRR) will energize.

Further, the operation of point will be same as explained earlier for non route setting type. The
sequence of pick up and drop of NWKR/RWKR, WJR, XR etc. will be same.
Fig No : 4.64
SW Position Contact Make Contacts Break

Centre `C’, `NC’, `RC’ `N’, `R’
Normal `N`, `NC’ `C’, `R’, `RC’
Reverse `R’, `RC’ `C’, `N’, `NC’
But for automatic Operation of point through route setting, the switch must be brought
back to centre ‘C’, position only. The NC & RC contacts for operation of point are required for
automatic operation either to normal or reverse. But if the switch is either in N or R, only one ie.
NC or RC will only be available and manual operation only is possible.
4.14.4 AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF POINTS CIRUIT
When signal knob is reversed and route button is pressed, the concerned LR relay picks
up as explained in the above.

WLR Circuit:
The moment LR energises it ensures that concerned WLR is energized, proving all
concerned ASRs , OVSRs in pickup, track locking TPRs in pick up. Fig no 4.65 & Fig no 4.66
are to read in continuation.
Fig No: 4.65
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NCR/RCR CIRCUIT
4.14.5 NCR/RCR (WNR/WRR)
Depending upon the route to be set, the concerned point NCR/RCR (WNR/WRR in
some railways) will energize through NC/RC contact & WLR pick up contact.
The moment NCR/RCR picks up , the rest of the point operation is exactly similar to the
non-route setting type panel point operation. In this way all the points required for the
concerned signal route will be set automatically.
Fig No: 4.66

Once all the points are set for the route required, UCR checks the route and energizes.
Energization of UCR drops the concerned ASR and route will be locked . Then signal controlling
relay HR picks up and signal will be taken off.
4.15 Route setting type panel interlocking with all buttons for signals, points &
routes
As explained earlier, the panels in PI & RRI’s are provided with switches for signals,
points and other functions. For RRI’s route buttons are also provided for automatic setting of
points. But in PI, the route is to be set by individually operating the point knobs to be the
required position and then turn the signal switch to take off the signals. Similarly on arrival of a
train, both in PI and RRI, the signal switch is to be normalised to release the route lock.
But as per the directions of RDSO/LKO for both PI & RRI, switches must be eliminated &
self-restoring type buttons shall be provided. Instead of single plate panel, Domino type panel
shall be provided. Also provision for automatic route setting (Entrance-Exit) in PI, like RRI shall
be given. By this system the points are automatically set to required position by a single
combined action i.e., by pressing signal button at the entrance and route button at the exit end.
Similarly on arrival of train, the locked route releases immediately after the train clears since,
signal button is restored to normal automatically.
The buttons used are push buttons, self-restoring type as used in Siemens. The signal
buttons (GN’s) are provided near the concerned signal on the panel, (one button for each signal
with distinct colours. For stop signal `Red’ for calling ÒN’ signal Red with White dots for shunt
signal `Yellow’ button etc) and are numbered 1,2,3 etc.
Route buttons (UN’s) are provided in the middle of each berthing Track/overlap
track/Exit track on the panel, one button for each route/overlap/exit route, colour of
route/overlap button are grey/white. They are marked alphabetically as A, B, C etc or with the
respective route number.
In addition, point buttons (WN) nearer or on the concerned point and common point
group button WWN ( NWN) & WWR (RWN) and Emergency point operation relay EWNR, Crank
Handle Control Button CHN and common CH buttons CHYYN, CHYRN, Emergency signal
cancellation button EGGN & Emergency route cancellation button EUYYN with counters, siding
control key buttons etc are provided on the panel. All other general requirements of panel
remain same and the colours of button remain as mentioned in previous paras.
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2D
S.M. CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
P
GATE LODGE
6
COMMON LOOP -1 T G.L.
26AT 22B
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C-2A/B/C 2A/B/C
C
CL1T1 CL1T2 12
SH-14A/B/C 22 UP DN
26 7 4
UP/DN MAIN
S-2 12AT-UN S-12 S-1 1AT
26BT 21AT
2T 11T MLT1 MLT2 22AT 1T
UP/DN 2AT 11AT 8 12AT 12T
11 3 COMMON LOOP-2
C
27 21 SH-13A/B/C
1 A/B/C C-1A/B/C
CL2T1 CL2T2 21BT
27T
P
Fig. No.4.67
1D
'C' CLASS L. C. GATE (M)
CONTROLLED BY-25
CRANK HANDLE GROUPING FOR CONTROL PANEL IN S.M.'S OFFICE (NORMALLY OPENED TO ROAD TRAFFIC)
EMERGENCY OPERATION OF POINTS TOTAL NO. OF CONTROLS - 1 TO 30.
CRANK HANDLE CONTROL POINTS LOCATION SIGNAL CONTROLS - 1 TO 20.
POINT & OTHER CONTROLS - 21 TO 30.
CH1 21A/B PANEL ROOM
SPARES - 9.10.15.16.17.18.19.20.
CH2 22A/B PANEL ROOM 23.24.28.29.30.
S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

RRI WITH ALL BUTTONS
4.15.1 Button Relays Circuits
(a) Signal button Relay Circuits
Fig. No.4.68
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ROUTE BUTTON RELAYS CIRCUITS
The circuit is self-explanatory. Any button pressed, the concerned signal button relay
will pick up providing all other buttons relays are dropped and no button remain pressed. Relay
GNCR is normally pick up, proving that all signal button relays are in de-energised condition and
no button is in pickup condition. EGGNR is a emergency signal cancellation initiation relay
which also picks up with out SMCR. The reason behind this is to allow the signal to be thrown
back to danger in case required in emergencies even with or with out SMCR. With concerned
signal GN pressed to pick up GNR along with EGGNR pick up to drop NRR and the signal will
be replaced to ÒN’ immediately. (Reference Fig No 4.76 & 4.91)
(b) Route Button Relays circuits:
Fig. No.4.69

The relay UNCR is a normally energised relay proving that no route button is pressed
and all the route button relays are in de-energized condition. Required route button is pressed
to energize the route button relay. Only one route button is required to be pressed at one time.
Relay EUUYNR is an emergency (Full) Route cancellation initiation button relay. After
cancellation of signal by pressing concerned signal button with EGGN button, keeping signal
button pressed, EUUYN button is pressed. The cancellation relay EUYRR will pick up and the
route will be cancelled directly without time delay if conditions are favourable or timer circuit will
be initiated which will cancel the route after a predetermined time of 60sec/120sec.
(c) Point Button Relay Circuits
Fig. No.4.70
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ROUTE CANCELLATION CIRCUIT
When the point button WN is pressed concerned WR will pick up proving all other point
buttons are normal. WNCR is a normally energised relay proving that all point buttons are
normal including common point operation Buttons for normal, reverse and emergency point
operation buttons.
(d) Common Buttons Circuits, Route Cancellation, ETC
Fig. No.4.71
To operate the point, or to transmit/receive crank handle and/or sidings keys, with SMCR
up the concerned common button pressed along with individual button of point/crank
handle/siding, etc(T=Transmit; R=Receive)

4.15.2 Button Stuck up, Signal lamp failure and point Indication failure circuits with
buzzers and acknowledgement/muting circuits.
(a) Button struck up relay cct.
Fig No : 4.72
NNCR is a normally energized relay. When any button is pressed for more than the
required time, the relay NNCR drops to give an audible warning with indication. The buzzer can
be muted but the indication continues to glow till the fault is rectified. The NNCR relay is
provided with a condenser to hold the relay in energized condition for a specific time period.
Even if any button is pressed , the NNCR will not drop immediately. Normally it requires 2-3
seconds time for any functional relay to pick up. But if the button is pressed for more time or if
stuck up, then after the predetermined time of approximately 10-15 seconds NNCR will drop and
activates Buzzer cum indication circuit.
(b) Point Indication failure Relay
Fig No : 4.73
WXJR is a normally energized relay. When any point indication is not available, WXJR
will drop and gives buzzer & indication. Buzzer is muted but indication persists. Relay WXJR is
made slow to release to prevent if from dropping during operation of point from N-R (or) R-N.
Only after a specified period, still point indication is not available, then WXJR will drop. It may
be noted that the holding period of WXJR is more than GXJR since it takes 1-2 seconds for
aspect to change, but it takes nearly 5 -10 seconds for point to unlock, operate & lock before the
point indication relay NWKR/RWKR is energized.
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OPERATION OF POINTS
(c) Buzzer & Indication cct. of NNCR, GXJR & WXJR cct. With buzzer muting.
B24 NNCR ACK. N24
NCNYNR
NCNYNR
NCNYNR (COMMON) N24

BUZZER
IND. N24
GXJR ACK. Button Stick UP
GXYNR
GXYNR
GXYNR
IND.
WXJR ACK. LAMP FAILURE
WXYNR
WXYNR
WXYNR
IND.
POINT FAILURE
Fig No : 4.74
When the relay (S) NNCR/GXJR/WXJR drop the respective indication will glow. It will
be extinguished only after the fault is rectified and the dropped relay(s) NNCR/GXJR/WXJR pick
up. At the same time the buzzer will sound with the drop contact of acknowledgement relay(s)
NCNYNR/GXYNR/WXYNR. When the Acknowledgement button is pressed the concerned
acknowledgement relay will energise and the buzzer is muted.
4.16 Operation of Points
4.16.1 Automatic operation of points
In the previous paras we have seen that for automatic operation of points in RRI, LR’s
are used. LR picks up with GN & UN pressed OR signal switch turned & UN pressed. The no.
of LR’s for a signal is equal to no. of route & overlaps for that signal. This LR decides a signal
route, operates the points to the required position. LR drops either on arrival of a train or when
cancelled. In the system, all the LR’s required for a point to be included in the point control
circuit and the circuit becomes bigger & complex.
Here another method is adopted. In the system every signal is provided with two types
of relays, NNR & NRR. Every signal will have that many no. of NNR’s and NRR’s as many no.
of routes/movements available for that signal. (Ex: Home signal No:1 will have 1ANNR,
1BNNR, 1CNNR,1ANRR, 1BNRR,1CNRR ).
NNR is a normally energized relay and proves that the signal is at ÒN’ and normal. NRR
is normally de-energized relay and picks up when GN & UN buttons are pressed proving that
conflicting movements are not initiated i.e NNRs are picked up. NNR picks up with NRR drop
and ASR pick up. ASR pick up contact is by passed by its own front constant. It drops only
when NRR picks up. But once dropped, it picks up only when NRR dropped & ASR picks up i.e.
to prove that the signal is normal and concerned route not locked. By passing of ASR pick up
contact with NNR pick up contact is to prevent dropping of unconcerned NNR’s. Therefore that
NNR only drops for which NRR of a particular signal route is picked up.

Fig No : 4.75
NRR picks up through conf. NNR’s pick up and GNR(GNRR) & UNR pick up. The button
relay contacts are bypassed with its own pick up contact. On the negative side it picks up
through EGGNR drop contact bypassed by GNR drop contact. The sequential route release
relay UYR2/UYR3/UYR4 drop is also proved on the negative side. NRR drops as soon as train
passes the signal and UYRs pick up or when GN & EGGN button are pressed simultaneously to
pick up GNR & EGGNR to cancel the signal.
Fig No : 4.76(a)
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NRR CIRCUIT
NRR CIRCUIT
Fig No : 4.76 (b)
Similarly we have NRR’s for all the routes of all signals which need operation of points.
In addition to the signal route NNR’s and NRR’s there are overlap relays, OV-NNR, OV-
NRR named after the starter signal beyond which the overlap is considered for a signal. If
beyond a straight signal for example Sig.No.7 there are two overlaps namely sand hump /
through i.e. to main line, then 7 OV-1 NNR/7 OV-1NRR and 7 OV-2NNR, 7 OV-2NRR are
provided respectively. This overlap NRR’s referred with signal no, will operate the points in
overlap area. For example 7 OV –1NRR will pick up 26 NLR and operated point to Normal. 7
OV2-NRR will pick up 26 RLR and sets point to Reverse (Reference to Fig 4.80).

Fig No: 4.77
Fig No: 4.78
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NLR / RLR CIRCUIT
All this NRR’s of all signals and overlap are used to pick up concerned point NLR/RLR
relays for operating of points to the required position as per the signal Route. Every point will
have one NLR and RLR each. NLR and RLR are numbered with concerned point No. and they
pick up WNR or WRR which in turn initiates point control and operates the point to normal or
reverse respectively.
Fig No: 4.79

Fig No : 4.80
Fig No : 4.81 (a)
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WNR / WRR CIRCUIT
Fig No : 4.81 (b)
WNR/WRR will energise WNPR/WRPR at location/ goomty and operate the point to
Normal/reverse respectively.

4.16.2 Manual Operation of Points
For manual operation of points, the concerned point button (21) WN and common point
Group button WWN(N) for normal or WWN(R) for reverse operation as required will be pressed
simultaneously. Point (21) button relay 21 WR with WWNR/WWRR will pick up which in turn
pick up directly point (21) WNR/WRR and get stick and operates the point (Reference Fig 4.82
& 4.81(b)).
B24 SMCR WWN WWRR Pt. Common N24
WWNR
WWR WWNR
Pt. Common
WWRR
Fig No : 4.82
4.16.3 Emergency Operation of Points
In Big/major relay interlocking installations,“emergency operation of points” i.e. operation

of points when point zone track circuits failed, is given to enable the operator (SM) to alter the
point in case of failure of track circuit in point zone provided point is not locked in the route set.
This is to avoid time delay in case of a failure of T.C. But before adopting such operation, the
SM must ensure that it is only a failure and no vehicle is standing on it. The key/button for
emergency operation if normal kept in locked/sealed position and it is provided with a counter to
record such operations.
EOP is possible under point zone Track circuit (S) failure condition. For emergency
operation of points SM has to insert the EW SM’s Key on the panel. Then the concerned point
button WN along with EWN button is to be pressed simultaneously.
Fig No : 4.83
Relay EWNR picks up as shown above. Now keeping point WN button pressed,
concerned WWN(N)/WWN(R) is pressed which well in turn energises WNR/WRR which in turn
operator point to the required side. WN with WWN(N)/WWN(R) is to be kept pressed till the
operation of the concerned point is completed and the indication relay NWKR/RWKR is
energised. By each emergency operation of points, the counter provided for it will be
incremented by one count.
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CHAIN OPERATION OF POINTS
4.17 Chain Operation of Points
Provision is also made to operate the points in a chained manner i.e., operation of points
in the required route one after the other, not simultaneously at a time but one after the other to
restrict load current through bus bar & fuse. The following circuits are employed to achieve
chain operation. But operation of points in chain manner is possible only when the points are
automatically operated during route setting but not during individual or emergency operation.
The following circuits are adopted to achieve automatic operation of points in chain
manner during route setting.
Fig No: 4.84

Fig No : 4.85
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CHAIN OPERATION OF POINTS
Fig No : 4.86
Fig No: 4.87

21 21 21
B24 WNPR W(R)R XR 21 N24
101 21 N/R
21
WRPR W(N)R N/R
21
N/R 50 5000 Mfd
21 4W 50V
N/R
21 21 21
W(R)R N/R WCR
21
21 W(N)R
W(N)R
21
W(R)R
21 21
W(R)R N/R
21
XR
21 21 21 21
W(N)R XR N/R WCR
21
WCR
100 25W
SIEMEN’S POINT CONTACTOR UNIT
Fig No : 4.88
Relay OLR is normally energised with drop contacts of Point controlling relays WR,
WNR & WRR and chain operation relay WWR and sticks through its own pick up contact and
OLPR drop contact. It will drop only when automatic chain operation relay WWR pick up. Once
dropped it needs for picking up, other point control relays WR, WNR/WRR to drop after the
operation is over.
It will not drop during manual or emergency operation of points.
All other relays like OLPR, WWR etc are normally de-energised relays. They will pick up
point by point during automatic route setting time for automatic chain operation of points and will
drop as and when the points are sequentially operated as designed.
All the points in a yard are considered either route wise or group/zone wise to suit the
requirement.
Relay WNR/WRR picks up as per requirement through front contact of NLR/RLR and
OLR. These relays WNR/WRR as the case may be sticks through their respective front contact
and with other relays drop contacts.
Now relay OLPR of a point picks up through pick up contacts of OLR (made slow to
release) and WNR/WRR pick up contact which sticks up through its own pick up contact and
triggers point chain group relays circuits.
Pick up of OLPR of a point extends feed to AS1WR (Auto Set Point Relay No.1) and
ACWWR ( Auto Chain Point Group Relay) and them AS2 WR (auto set point Relay No.2)
The relay AS2WR pick up contact with ACWWR pick up contact energise WWR of the first
point (21) which extends feeds to the concerned point. (Reference Fig No 4.85 & 4.87)
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COMBINED ASR&CALLING ON CIRCUIT
Also WWR of first point will extend feed to WWR of second point and so on. Lastly
AWFNR (Auto Point Finish Relay) will pick up indicating the completion of chain operation of
points. With WWR pick up along with WNR/WRR, energised WNPR/WRPR as the case may be
which in turn triggers N/R relay let to complete the operation of point and the concerned
detection relay NWKR/RWKR is energised.
In the WNPR/WRPR at a II path is provided with WR pick up & WWNR/WWRR for picking
up of WNPR/WRPR during individual operation of points.
Similarly, in the WNR/WRR circuit (with OLR & NLR/RLR) the stick path of WNR consists
of its own front contact in series with RLR & WR drop contact bypassed by WWRR drop contact
and the total is bypassed by WLR drop contact.
Similarly for WRR the stick provided by its own front contact in series with NLR & WR drop
contact bypassed by WWNR drop contact and the total is bypassed by WLR drop contact.
All other circuits of ASR, UCR, HR etc may remain same or slightly modified.
These circuits are appended below for comparison with PI circuits.
COMBINED ASR FOR SIGNAL No.1 & CALLING ON

Fig No : 4.89

Fig No : 4.90
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HR CIRCUIT
Fig No : 4.91

1. Prepare the TSR circuit for the signal No.1

2. Prepare the UCR circuit for the signal No.1
3. Prepare the UCR circuit for the signal No. 1A
4. Draw the block diagram of ASR and by utilizing it draw ASR circuit for shunt sigNo.10
5. Draw the combined ¾ ASR and mention the advantage.
6. Draw the OVSR circuit for signal No.3 and explain the necessity of using OVSR.
7. Draw the HR circuit for sigNo.1
8. Explain the point operation from N to R referring circuit diagrams from the notes.
9. Draw the WLR circuit for point No.11
10. Draw the crank handle circuit for CH1 group
State True / False

1. It shall not be possible to insert the crank handle extracted from one group of points in the
point machine of any other group of points. ( )
2. For cross protection of HR relay, UCR front contact is used. ( )
3. On complete arrival of the train, SM normalized the signal knob but route not released due to
one of the back lock track failed, but SM reversed the gate control knob and slot was sent
to gate lodge with a time delay 120 seconds to open the gate. ( )
4. For home signal DR to pick up, it is sufficient that main line starter DR is in pick up condition.
( )
5. When economizer pushbutton is pressed to extract the crank handle, the lock coil is
energized only after dropping of CHLR. ( )
6. When SM’s key is taken out, still it is possible to take off a signal from the panel. ( )
7. In route setting type interlocking, when signal knob is reversed, the route setting relay
LR is energized to operate points to required position. ( )
8. In RRI, point knob has to be kept in ‘C’ position, for automatic operation of points. ( )
9. In route setting panel interlocking with domino type panel with all buttons, two common point
group buttons are provided i.e. one for normal and other for reverse. ( )
10. OVSR relay picks up automatically when run through signals are given and train cleared
berthing track. ( )
11. LC gate opening is possible without any time delay, after complete arrival of train but route
not released. ( )
12. In all buttons route setting type panel, the NNR drops the moment NRR picks up. ( )
13. One signal one train movement is achieved through TSR circuit. ( )
14. When SM locks the panel, RR dropping is prevented by SMCR front contact bridging the
knob reverse contact. ( )
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
15. When signal is taken off the CHFR relay drops , thereby Crank handle is locked in the EKT
can not be taken out. ( )
16. In ASR circuit indication, back & approach lockings were proved. ( )
17. For cancellation of a signal, JSLR picks up through its own ASR drop contact only after the
signal knob is normalized. ( )
18. The track locking is proved in WLR circuit of a point. ( )
19. With the help of one front contact maximum three repeater relays can be energized. ( )
20. OVSR relay picks immediately when the train clears the back lock tracks, occupies berthing
track and stops at the foot of the starter. ( )
21. UYRs are made slow to release because ASR picks up through UYRs up and UYRs pick up
through ASR back contact. ( )
22. UCR front contact is proved in ASR so that ASR drops the moment route checking is
completed. ( )
23. When the train arrives on the berthing track and stops at the foot of the starter, the overlap
cancellation takes place automatically and OVSR picks up after 2 minutes time delay. ( )
24. The calling signal locks the main signal above it. ( )
25. When the signal is in taken off condition, if the SM turns LC gate controlling knob to reverse,
then the gate man can extract the LC gate key for the opening the gate. ( )
26. In route setting panel interlocking, NNR picks up through the back contact of NRR, the
moment ALSR picks up. ( )
27. When the ASR (proved in point WLR cct) drops, the WLR still can pick up and point can be
operated. ( )
28. The GECR relay remains in pickup when any one of the aspects is burning in the signal.( )

INTRODUCTION TO RRI SYSTEM-II
CHAPTER 5: INTRODUCTION TO ROUTE RELAY INTERLOCKING

SYSTEM – II
5.1 INTRODUCTION
System -II is adopted for major yards (For Ex. Katpadi In S.Rly ) where more number of
parallel movements and shunt signal movements are involved. In system II, the point control
circuits are prepared in geographical manner. All other circuits are same as system - I. Instead
of many LRs in point control circuits only 3 relays i.e., ANR, BNR and RR only will be used in
System - II. ANR or BNR controls the operation of point to normal and RR will control the
operation of points to reverse.
To appreciate the utility of this system, let us consider the yard given in figure 5.1. We
may assume that all signals read to all possible roads. Thus we have 4 routes for each signal,
and a total of 8 x 4 i.e., 32 routes. Considering point 7, we have 24 routes requiring the point in
normal position and 8 routes in reverse. The point control circuit (WNR/WRR) become too Big
with large number of LR contacts. Also the number of route lock relays required is prohibitive.
Therefore, system- I, so far used is suitable only for small stations and not for big yards with
more movements.
Fig No : 5. 1
To illustrate the principle employed in this system, let us consider the layout given in
Fig.5.2(a). The route selection circuit is drawn in a geographical manner, i.e., the circuit, when
drawn will resemble the track layout closely.
Fig No : 5. 2(a)
The ends of cross over points are designated as ‘A’ end and ‘B’ end. Single ended
points will have no alphabet to specially designate the end, as there is only one end. For
example in the yard at Figure 5.2(a) above the ends of cross over points 101 are called '101 A'
and '101 B' and the end of points 102 is '102'. Each end of point is associated with 2 relays for
normal setting of points, one of them is designated as 'CR' and the other NR. CR will pick up
when points are free i.e., not used by any other route requiring these points in normal position
and NR will pick up after ensuring that the complete route is free. There is also a reverse relay,
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FORWARD/REVERSE FLOW CIRCUITS
RR associated with each point. Only one RR is used, irrespective of whether the point is double
ended or single ended. RR relay will also energise only after checking the availability of the
entire route like NR relay and sets the point to reverse when energised. Thus we have 5 relays
for a cross over ANR, ACR, BNR, BCR & RR (e.g., for 101 point 101 ANR, 101 ACR, 101 BNR,
101 BCR & 101 RR). Any one of the NR relays either ANR or BNR will set the point to normal.
All the five relays are required for a crossover, where we have movements on both ends with
points normal and with points reverse. In case of a cross over with one end having a sand
hump, only 3 relays are required, NR and CR for the end having no sand hump and RR for
reverse setting of points. For single ended points like points 102 in Fig.5.2(b), only 3 relays are
required NR and CR for the end having no sand hump and RR for reverse setting of points.
Fig No : 5.2 (b)

The Route Selection Circuits are in Two (2) Parts
Forward Flow Circuit : The Circuit for any signal starts from the entrance end ie. From signal
end and advances geographically to the exit end ie, upto Route and overlap which is called
“Forward flow Circuit”.
Reverse Flow Circuit : Then the circuit folds / flows back in the same route geographically
back wards to the entrance end ie, . to the signal end.
The forward flow circuit starts from the signal with signal switch reversed contact. While
progressing ahead, the availability of the route is ' checked. When a trailing point is encountered
in the normal position, in addition to proving the point is not used by a route requiring these
points in reverse position, a relay known as CR (Checking Relay) is energised. This CR relay
prevents any other conflicting route being initiated. When a CR relay energises, a circuit for the
operation of the associated NR relay is also prepared in parallel but NR relay will operate only
after proving the entire route is free.
When a facing point is encountered and if it is required in Normal, in the forward flow
circuit it merely checks it is available and not used for Reverse by any other route. No checking
relay (CR) is picked up in this forward flow circuit, but these points will have their CR & NR
relays picked up in the return direction in RFC. When the route involves facing point in reverse
position, circuit for RR is either prepared in the forward flow circuit and operated after ensuring
the entire route is free or prepared and operated in the return circuit. Therefore, the RR relay for
any point will be located in the forward or return circuit. Thus the forward flow circuit extends
proving the availability of route to the exit end where it proves the opposing signal knob (if any)
is normal and energises push button relay through the exit push button operated contacts.

When the push button relay is energised, the circuit folds back and extend towards the
entrance end. The conditions proved are exactly similar to the forward flow circuit. As stated
already the trailing points in the return direction have NR operated. Where the route is through
reverse setting of points, RR relays of relevant points are energised.
The operation of point control relays NR & RR is done sequentially in the return direction
irrespective of whether they are facing or trailing. The first point NR or RR in return direction is
controlled by the push button relay. The second point NR or RR is energised by the first point
NR or RR relay, the third point NR or RR by the second point relays and so on. Thus the NR
and/or RR contacts of the points on either side; or push button contacts energise an NR or RR
relay in the absence of points.
Finally, for points to be set in normal, NR and CR relays of the ends on which the route
extends and for points to set in reverse RR relays operate. These relays control the point
controller circuits (WNR / WRR) for setting the points in the required direction.
4
101B
CR 103RR 101B N24
NR
1
101B
FFC CR N24
B24 101B 103A 103A 103B 103B 2 N24

1 APR 101 'D'
RR CR CR NR NR CR 4
P
R DPR N
DPR
FIG.5.3 (a)
103A 103A 103B 103B RFC

CR NR NR CR DPR
N24
103RR
3 B24
Fig No : 5. 3 b
The detailed circuits for route 1D figures 5.3 (a) and 5.3 (b) are now discussed. The
forward flow circuit starts with ‘R’ contact of shunt signal No.1 knob reversed. APR back contact
is proved to ensure that no opposite Movement is already initiated. As the points 101 are
approached in trailing direction and they are required in normal position, 101 RR is proved
de-energised. This ensures that no route requiring 101 reverse is already set. With these
conditions the checking relay for B end 101 BCR is picked up which prepares the circuit for 101
BNR – Relay. 101 BNR will pick up only after proving the entire route is free. If this relay were
allowed to operate immediately after 101 BCR has picked up, 101 point would unnecessarily
operate even when full route is not available.
With 101 BCR operated the circuit extends further. The next point 103 is approached in
facing direction, but it is required in reverse position. Normal position checking relays and
control relays of both ends (103 ACR, 103 BCR, 103 ANR & 103 BNR) are, therefore, proved
de-energised. To ensure that this path of the circuit is available only for movement with 101
point normal and not with 101 reverse, 101 BCR front contact is included. As there are no
further points and the exit end is reached, the push button relay DPR is energised proving the
opposing signal knob is normal and the push button D pressed. These contacts are shunted by
a stick contact of DPR to hold the relay after the release of push button and also to prevent a
disturbance to this circuit by subsequent wrong operation of knob 4.
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FORWARD/REVERSE FLOW CIRCUITS
The return circuit Fig. 5.3(b) commences with DPR front contact and advances towards
the entrance end proving 103 point is not used in normal position (103 BCR, 103 BNR, 103
ANR & 103 ACR all de-energised) to pick up 103 RR- Even though these contacts are already
proved in the forward circuit and appear redundant, they are repeated to combine the route
selection circuits of other signals also with this circuit. DPR contact in 103RR circuit proves that
full route is already checked in the forward flow circuit. The next point NR circuit (101 BNR) has
already been prepared in the forward flow circuit. Therefore, a front contact of 103 RR is used to
energise 101 BNR. The return circuit terminates at this stage as there are no more trailing
points or points required in reverse position.
103 RR and 101 BNR relays operate 103 point to reverse and 101 to normal
respectively. The Point control circuits are similar to those in system-I except that the routes
Initiation relay contacts (LR) are replaced by NR and RR relay contacts. Cross-over points are
controlled by either ANR or BNR for normal. Only one NR is used for single end point, its
contact will set the points to normal and RR will set all type of point ie S/E or D/E to reverse.
We will now consider the circuits of 4A route, refer Fig no 5.2(a) the route directly
opposite to 1D. The forward flow circuit of 4A route Fig.No.5.4(a) starts with R contact of shunt
signal no.4 knob reversed. The circuit proves DPR in de-energised position to ensure that
opposite movement to 4A is not initiated. As 103 point is required in reverse position, 103 BCR,
103 BNR, 103 ANR, 103 ACR are proved de-energised. Circuit for 103 RR is also prepared
simultaneously, but 103 RR will operate only after proving that the entire route is free. The
circuit also proves the back contact of 101 RR (101 point is not used in reverse position) and
energises APR through opposing signal knob normal contact and exit button ‘A’ pressed. It may
be noted that no CR for 101 point is picked up in this circuit as these points are approached in
facing direction.
'A' 103A B24

N24 1 101RR CR
P
N APR 1
APR
103A
CR
FFC
101B 103A 103A 103B 103B B24
N24 NR CR
103 CR NR NR DPR 4
RR R
4
Fig No: 5. 4 (a)
3
101 101B
B24 APR RR CR APR N24
101B
NR
2
RFC 101B
CR
Fig No: 5. 4 (b)
When APR picks up, the return flow circuit is initiated in Fig.5.4(b) and 101 BCR picks
up proving 101 is not used in reverse position. 101 BCR operates 101 BNR as the entire route
is already proved to be free, through APR. 101 BNR operates 103 RR.
Figs. 5.3(a) and 5.4(b) are having identical conditions to prove, so they can be combined to
form a single circuit as shown in figure 5.5 below.

101B
CR 103RR N24
101B
APR NR
B24 101B N24
APR
CR
101B 103A 103A 103B 103B
101 'D' N24
B24 1 APR CR CR NR NR CR 4
RR P
R DPR N
DPR
Fig No: 5. 5
Fig.5.3 (b) and Fig.5.4 (a) are similarly combined as shown in Fig.5.6.
N24 'A' 103A B24 B24

1 101RR CR DPR
P
N APR 103A
APR CR
101B 103A 103A 103B 103B
N24 NR B24
CR NR NR CR DPR 4
103RR DPR R
Fig No :5. 6
Figs. 5.7(a) and (b) represent the forward and return flow circuits for route 2D. As no
points are required in reverse position, no RR relay is energised in these circuits. In other
respects, the circuits are similar to those of route ID.
Circuits for Route 2D

3
103B N24
CR DPR
103B
FFC NR
1 N24
103B
CR
B24 'D' N24
2 BPR 101RR 102RR 103RR 103BCR 4
P
R 2 DPR N
DPR
Fig No : 5.7 (a)
102CR 103RR DPR B24

101RR 102RR
5 N24 3
N24
101A
101A CR 102CR
102CR 103B
CR 102NR N24 NR N24
101A
NR RFC
102NR
6 4
Fig No : 5.7 (b)
Figure 5.8(a) and 5.8(b) are the circuits for route 4B. The circuits for route 2D and its
directly opposite route 4B are combined and given in figures 5.9(a) and 5.9(b).
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CIRCUITS FOR ROUTE 4B
Circuits for Route 4B
101A
'B' CR 101RR 102CR 102RR 103RR DPR B24
P 2 4
N BPR R
N24 3 1
BPR 101A N24 N24
CR 102CR
101A 101A
CR BPR 101A 102CR NR
NR 2 102NR
4
FIG. 5.8 (a)
B24 103B 102

BPR CR NR 103B N24
NR
B24 101 102 103
2 BPR RR RR RR 103B
R CR
Fig : 5.8 (b)
DPR
103B
CR 102 NR N24
B24 103B
BPR
NR
103B 103
B24 101 102 103 'D'
CR CR 4 N24
2 BPR RR RR RR P
R DPR N
DPR
FIG.5.9 (a)
DPR B24
101A
N24 'B' CR 101RR 102CR 102RR 103RR
2 DPR 4 B24
P
N BPR R
BPR 101A N24
102
CR 101A CR
101A 102CR NR N24
CR BPR 102
101A
NR NR
103 BNR
102NR
Fig No 5. 9 (b)
To illustrate the principle of grouping the circuits of different routes the combined circuits
of all the 4 routes discussed above is shown in figures 5.10(a) and 5.10(b). Thus the route
selection circuits of the entire yard can be combined to form one forward flow circuit and one
return flow circuit, to achieve the necessary interlocking using the least number of relay
contacts. The circuits are also easy to design.

103A
NR
101B
CR 103 RR N24
101B
APR NR
B24 APR
101B
CR 101B N24
B24 101
1 APR RR CR
R
101B 101B 103A 103A 103B 103B
B24 CR CR CR NR NR CR
103B
CR 102 NR N24
103B
B24 NR
BPR DPR
103B
101 102 103 103B
B24 RR CR CR 4 N24
2 BPR RR RR P
R DPR N
DPR
Fig No.5.10 (a)
Fig No.5.10 (b)
The UCR and HR circuits are also generally drawn in the geographical manner for
economy.
The layout given at Fig.5.2 (a) has shunt signals only and hence, setting and holding of
overlap points is not required and thus not shown.
But in practice, setting of overlap points and holding them play key role. Let us consider
the yard given in Fig no. 5.11. It is necessary to achieve locking between signals, set and hold
the overlap points. The requirement of overlap differs for main, shunt and calling-on signals.
Lets us know about the necessity and function of relays associated with point circuits in
system – II
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CHECKING RELAY
5.2 Checking Relay (CR)
It checks whether the complete route is free or not. It also checks whether trailing points
in forward flow and return flow circuit are free and normal.
These are the following conditions under which this CR relay is energised.
It picks up when a route is initiated and proving that :-
a) Points are in normal position i.e., RR down.

b) For trailing points CR picks up during forward flow. For facing points CR picks up
during reverse flow (for A end ACR, B end BCR and so on.)
The function of this relay is to select the Straight route when it is energised and
Diverging route when it is not energised or to prove that the point is not used in reverse position.
This relay is energised either in the forward flow or in return flow depending up on the
position of the point in the route initiated. This relay prevents conflicting route initiation (by using
back contact of CR in conflicting route relay circuit in the forward flow ).
This relay proves that points are free and not used by any route (by picking up of route relay UR
concerned). This relay prepares the circuit for normal relay (NR). This relay proves that points
are not used in reverse (by proving reverse relay back contacts i.e, RR )
5.3 Normal Relay (NR): (for setting the point to normal.)
This relay picks-up when :
(a) concerned checking relay (CR) is energised.

(b) Route button relay picked up or
(c) Adjacent point normal relay or reverse relay is energised for successive operation..
(d) Concerned reverse relay (RR) back contact to prove this point is not used in reverse
by any other route.
NR picks up only after CR is energised & controls WNR relay.
5.4 Reverse Relay (RR): (for setting the point to reverse.)
This relay picks-up when:
(a) The route button relay is energised.

(b) Concerned NR & CR back contacts.
(c) This relay picks up in succession by the
(i) Route button relay or

(ii) Adjacent point normal relay (NR) or
(iii) Adjacent point reverse relay (RR)
Only one RR is used irrespective of Double end or single end points.

5.5 Route Button Relays UR
All the berthing tracks are provided with route button which is also called exit button.
When this is pressed, proving other conditions a relay picks up called UR. For Right side
movement RUR and for left side movement LUR, followed by the Route alphabet.
For example ‘A’ RUR/ ‘A’ LUR- A stands for the A route button, 'R' for right, L for left, U
for route and R for relay.
The route relay contacts used in the flow circuit, if back contacts are used it is for
conflicting route, if pick up contacts are used it is to start the return flow circuit.
When this route relay (UR) energises, it completes the circuit for NR or RR for the first
point in the return circuit.
5.6 Special Relay ZR:
To differentiate and to achieve the locking between main signal, calling-on signal and
shunt signal there is a special relay called ZR. For each signal route initiating circuit, one ZR is
used. They are:-
R/L ZR. for main signal R for Right

R/L COZR for calling-on Signal L for Left
R/L SHZR for shunt signal M for Mn. signal
Calling-on
SH Shunt Signal
5.7 OVERLAP RELAYS
In system II separate overlap setting relays are to be provided for all home signal route,
as the route initiation circuit is common for home and shunt signal.
Once Route Relay UR picks up, it operates the overlap setting relays. In overlap setting
relays also, left, right movements and main signal shunt signal movement can be separately
provided to differentiate between main signal only, shunt signal and calling-on signal and for
overlap setting & locking. These overlap relays are called as OCRs.
ROCR & LOCR Right, left overlap checking relay for main signal.
ROCR–C & LOCR - C Right & left overlap checking relays for calling-on signal.
RSHOCR & LSHOCR Right & Left overlap checking relays for shunt signal.
OCR1 Controls WLR/WNR if the overlap point is required

normal.
OCR2 Controls WLR/WRR if the overlap point is required in
reverse condition.
If there is alternate overlap OCR1 Controls WLR/WNR, for normal OCR2 controls
WLR/WRR, for reverse.
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SUCCESSIVE OPERATION OF POINTS
The conditions to pickup OCR relay are
(a) Concerned signal knob is operated. LR up
(b) Concerned route relay is energised UR up
(c) The ANR or BNR or RR relay of all the points required to be operated either to
normal or to reverse in the that particular signal route are energised that means
OCR before picking up ensures points in the route are set.
(d) When required conflicting route relay back contacts are proved in OCR circuit.
5.8 Successive Operation of Points
In system II all the points in the route are not switched on at a time. They are made to
switch on in succession. First the NR/RR of last point in the route picks up then the next point
NR/RR will pick up and so on. As soon as NR/RR picks up, the point starts operating. The
staggering in the picking up of NR/RR as explained above, makes the staggering for point
operation switching also. This will reduce the instant heavy battery drain. (This is equivalent to
chain group of Siemen’s System.)
(a) First point in Return flow circuit either NR or RR is controlled by Route button relay
(UR).
(b) Second point NR/RR is controlled by NR/RR of the first point, then third point
NR/RR is controlled by the second point NR/RR and continues so till the first point
NR/RR in the forward flow circuit is picked up. Push button relay contact is used in
absence of point ahead.
The model circuits for the yard given at Fig no 5.11 are given in the next pages: -

Fig No : 5. 11
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OVERLAP HOLDING RELAYS
5.9 Overlap Holding Relays OHR
Every route will have a overlap holding relay depending upon direction of the movement.
For example, if ‘A’ route train moves to the left side, ALOHR. If it is to right side - AR0HR. This
relay proves that points are not held by the concerned overlap for the route set. 'This relay picks
up when: a) concerned route is not locked. i.e,. ASR is up, b) last route section in the route is
not locked i.e,. last TRSR up or TLSR up of the route, c) It is held through its own stick path
by-passing the last route section lock relay contacts.
The pick up contacts are used in conflicting UCR circuit where required and in point
control circuit WLR and front contact in conflicting HR & back contact for same route HR circuit.
The first relay to pickup after the route initiation i.e., pressing the route button and turning
the signal knob is Route Initiating Relay (LR)
Fig No : 5. 12 a
The picking-up of LR picks-up ERZR proving normal position of conflicting signal and
initiates the ‘Forward flow’ circuit and picks-up the route relay for which the route button is
pressed say ERUR, through front contact of ERZR
FORWARD FLOW CIRCUIT
Fig No: 5.12 (b)

RETURN CIRCUIT
Fig No : 5.12 (c)
After ERUR picking-up, EROCR (overlap checking relay of E route right-ward movement)
picks-up.
The ANR/BNR of concerned point sets the point to normal and RR sets the point to
Reverse according to the relay picked-up. The EROCR sets the points in the overlap to required
position.
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WNR / WRR CIRCUITS
23 103A 103A 103B 103B EL 19 25 27 A/B A/B EL

ASR TRSR TPR TPR TRSR DHR ASR ASR TLZR LOHR LOHR-C DHR-C
105 105
WLR NWKR
103
RR
103
RR
103 103 EL EL
ANR BNR DCR DCR-C
103 103 103 103

103 103 RWKR WNR WLR WLR
103 EL 103
103 EL
BNR DCR-C
ANR DCR WRR
Fig No : 5.12 (d)
110A 110B 2 1 10 11 110A 110B E/E1 D E/E1 110B

SMR TLSR TLSR ASR ASR ASR ASR TPR TPR RDHR RDHR RDHR-C TRSR
110 ER
RR DCR
110 ER
RR DCR
DR E1 110A 110B
DCR RUR NR NR
110 110 110 110 110

110 110 RWKR WNR WLR WLR WLR
E1 110B 110
DR 110A
RUR NR
DCR NR WRR
Fig No: 5.12 (e)
Overlap holding relay (OHR): The overlap holding relay picks-up through the concerned
signal ASR pick-up contact and the last directional relay in the route of the signal i.e., 106 TRSR
and holds through its own contact by-passing 106 TRSR.

Fig No : 5.12 (f)
This OHR pick-up contact is proved in all the point WLR circuits in the overlap of signal
No.1A i.e., points No. 110, 112W110R, 114, 115W 110R, 116W110R thereby locking these
points in case signal No. 1A is taken off to route E
The ASR, TSR circuits are same as in system 1
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BLOCK DIAGRAM OF R I (BRITISH)
RELAY INTERLOCKING (BRITISH) - SYSTEM II - BLOCK DIAGRAM
SETTING OF ROUTE, LOCKING AND SIGNAL CLEARANCE
SM'KEY IN SIGNAL KNOB TURNED (or) ROUTE BUTTON

BUTTON PRESSED PRESSED
SMCR GNR UNR
LR Conflicting LR
of Signal in Same Direction
Forward Flow Circuit:

UR Conflicting UR's
LR's of Signal in Opposite Direction
Points Checked in Route Geographically from Knob/Button to Push Button
Pick up ACR / BCR for Point Required in 'N' and Trap Point.
Circuit made ready to pick up ANR / BNR in Reverse flow for this Point.
ACR BCR ANR BNR if Required 'R'
RR if Required 'N'. and also ACR / BCR if T.P
Reverse Flow Circuit:

Points in Route Geographically from Route PB to Signal Knob / Button
are Operated by pick up of :
1. RR if required 'R' --- * UR or NR / RR of previous Point.

* Pt 'N' Relays ie ACR , BCR , ANR , BNR
2. ACR / BCR of F.P. requd.'N' --- * UR , RR .
* UR or NR / RR of Prev. Point.
ANR / BNR of F.P. Requd. 'N' --- CR
3. ANR / BNR of T.P Requd. 'N' --- CR (in Forward flow)
Circuit made Ready in forward flow --- UR or NR / RR of Previous Point.
Last CR
LR , Conflicting ZR
ZR (Separate ZR for Each Signal)
in Same & Opp.direction.

Route P B Concerned Pressed
UR , OCR Conflicting OCR
Point Operation WLR CH 'IN' , ZPR
ASR TRSR TLSR OHR Point TPR's
WJR for 10 secs. Point Switch in centre

NWKR RWKR ( For manual through
WNR / WRR 'N' or 'R' positions)
WNCR / WRCR
Points set and Locked
WJR after time Delay
WNCR WRCR
WNR WRR
NWKR / RWKR
UCR After Proving all Required NWKR / RWKR &

ZPR (CH) for each Route of Signal
(LR UR ZR )
SM's Key IN
Coflicting UCR of each Route
ASR
TLSR / TRSR
OHR
WLR
HR
Train Arrives UYR1,2,3.

TSR
SIGNAL KNOB
NORMAL ASR ,TLSR ,TRSR ,OVSR , OHR
ROUTE RELEASED
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INSTALLATION OF RELAY INTERLOCKING
CHAPTER 6: INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF R.I

6.1 Installation
(a) While preparing panel diagram ensure correct orientation of panel with SM’s panel
Room, yard and Interlocking plan.
(b) Actual Signals, Points, Track circuits etc are marked geographically, depicting the
yard similarly and exactly.
(c) While marking the track circuit ensure clearance of fouling mark i.e; if a train is
standing beyond fouling mark then that track should show occupation.
(d) Signal, points, Location Boxes etc. should be marked and placed according to plan
without any deviation to deviating schedule of dimensions and with out obstruction.
(e) Special care is to be taken while erecting signal in AC 25 KV RE area.
Other Details
(i) Installation of various racks, shall be done as per standard practice and drawing.
(ii) Fixing of relay bases, cable terminal blocks.
(iii) Drawal of jumper wires as per jumpering sheet between:
− Relay bases.
− Relay bases and fuses.
− Relay bases and bus bars.
The ends of each jumper wire are kept near the fuse terminal/bus bar terminal or
IDE the relevant compartment of relay base as the case may be.
(iv) Crimping and soldering of wire ends to connectors and insertion to the
respective relay base compartment/soldering of wire ends to fuse terminal
termination of wire ends to terminal blocks. This is done after cutting the wire
into the required length.
(v) Conducting bell test for each jumper wire according to the jumpering chart.
(vi) Repeating the bell test for each jumper wire as per the wiring diagram.
(vii) Checking of circuits for the integrity of each contact involved in it in the following
sequence. This check shall be done for all circuits.
− Plug in the relay to be energised. (No other relay is plugged in).
− Loop the front/back contact of all relays on the plug board which are required
for energising the relay in item (a) so that the relay picks up
− Remove and put back the loop one after another (at a time only one loop
shall be not available), so that each time a loop is removed, the relay shall
drop and when the same is put back the relay shall pick up again.
− Wire count and contact analysis shall be done and record the same .
(viii) Insertion of all relays to the respective relay bases and fixing retaining clips.

COMMISSIONING OF R I
6.2 Testing of Electrical Signalling Installations (As per SEM) in detail.
Testing can be divided into 5 categories.
(a) Physical Inspection of Installation.

(b) Checking of wiring and cables.
(c) Testing of individual circuits.
(d) Testing of individual apparatus.
(e) System Testing of installation
Systematic methods such as marking on selection table, circuit diagrams, track circuit
plans, etc. to complete check.
A procedure / proforma for recording the test results to ensure availability of records for
future reference & guidelines or for analysis.
It must be ensured that work has been carried out as per approved plans, and standard
practice, without any deviations from G&SR and SEM. The equipment & materials used are of
standard quality from approved firms with proper inspection certification.
6.3 Details
a) The signals, location boxes and other outdoor equipment are as per approved plans
and are in good condition. Arrangements for proper ventilation, where provided, are
not choked.
b) Each location contains all the apparatus required as per approved plans, the
apparatus is of approved type and that the power supply equipment, batteries, fuses,
etc., are installed according to the approved plan and specification.
c) The location of insulation joint, jumper wiring, traction bonding in electrified areas,
point machines, switch locks and other apparatus is as per approved plans and their
condition is satisfactory.
d) The electrolyte, inter-connections between cells, cell voltage etc., are in required
condition as per relevant specifications or instructions.
e) Each wire is tagged or marked where feasible so that it can be identified at each end
and the nomenclature on-the tag corresponds to that on the wiring diagram. The tags
or other sleeves of identification shall be of insulating material.
f) The number of wires terminated on each terminal or relay terminal boards or other
devices are counted and tallied with the number of wires shown in the wiring
diagrams.
g) All connections on terminals and binding posts are properly secured.
h) The lightning arrestors are properly connected and earthed as per plan.
i) Detailed specifications & instructions for inspection and testing of different types of
equipment as applicable to them should be available.
i) Detailed specifications & instructions for inspection and testing of different types of
equipment as applicable to them should be available.
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k) All other equipment such as cable sheaths, signal screens, location huts, etc., in
A.C. electrified areas are property earthed.
l) No equipment including relays are due for overhauling.
6.4 Checking of the wiring
a) Wiring shall be checked to ensure that it has been carried out as per approved wiring
diagram. Point to point testing shall be carried out before plugging in the relays. Wires
shall be tested one by one for continuity and insulation.
b) Prior to conducting continuity and insulation test, contact occupancy test must be
carried out for each relay as per the contact analysis available. The number of
contacts allotted must tally.
c) During the course of continuity testing, wire count test shall also be done
simultaneously to verify the number of wires actually available on each contact.
6.5 Test of individual circuits
a) It shall be checked that each individual circuit is actually controlled by the proper
contacts of the relays or other devices as per wiring diagram.
b) Where feed to a particular device is controlled through two or more paths in parallel,
the check of each path must be carried out separately.
c) Cases of intermittent or continuous extraneous feed of even small magnitude or wrong

operation of any relay observed shall be investigated thoroughly and remedial action
taken to rectify the fault.
d) Once the indoor wiring works are completed before conducting the system testing
simulation test shall be conducted. This will ensure the correctness of indoor system,
complete. System testing shall be carried out after all the field functions are connected
to the relay room.
6.6 Testing of individual apparatus
Testing shall be done as per specifications & instructions applicable to each individual
apparatus and as per schedule.
6.7 System Testing of Installation
(a) After the tests mentioned in previous paras have been carried out, the electrical
installation shall be subject to the detailed operational/system tests.
(b) These tests shall be planned carefully. Requisite number of staff considered
essential for carrying out such tests shall be selected and deputed to concerned
locations. They should be equipped with requisite tools, meters, portable telephones
and/or walkie talkie sets so that they are in contact with the official in charge of
testing and other testing parties and take such action as directed.
(c) These tests shall be carried out against approved Selection Table/Control
Table/Route Chart and Signalling Plan.
(d) Complete tests shall be carried out against approved Selection Table/Control
Table/Route Chart. Checks against signalling plans for main signal routes and a few
spot checks of the remaining routes shall also be carried out.

6.8 Following guide lines are laid down for carrying out system tests:
(a) Signal Control Circuits
Each route shall be set individually by operating control lever or switch (es) and/or
button(s) as the case may be. After checking that the signal for this particular route
has been cleared, each track circuit controlling the signal shall be shunted
individually to check that the signal goes back to danger. Similar tests shall again be
made by de-energizing point detection relays and other relays controlling this route.
Each such relay will be de-energised individually and it shall be checked that the
signal goes back to danger.
(b) Approach Locking
Each route shall be set up individually. After ensuring that the signal for this
particular route has been cleared, each track circuit controlling the approach locking
shall be de-energised in turn. The signal shall be put back to ‘ON’. Efforts shall be
made to alter the route under test and to set up conflicting route. It shall be checked
that it is not possible to cancel the route set up and/or to set up a conflicting route
and/or to individually operate any point in the route under test. This locking shall be
effective till the set route is cancelled and the time release circuit has operated
provided the track beyond the signal is not occupied.
(c) Route Lock (Back Locking)
(i) Tests shall be carried out to ensure that once a signal is cleared for a particular
route, position of none of the points in the route can be changed when track
circuit immediately in advance of the signal is de-energised.
(ii) Where sectional route release is provided, it shall be ensured that a sub route
does not release only by picking up of the concerned track relay(s) but the same
should be released only after the next track circuit has also dropped and picked
up.
(iii) Where sectional route release is not provided tests shall be made to ensure that
the entire route remains locked when any of the track circuits beyond the signal
up to the track circuit controlling the last point is de-energised.
(iv) In cases where the route is controlled by single track circuit the route shall be
released after prescribed time delay to be effective after the concerned track
circuit has been occupied and cleared by the train.
(d) Time Release
Time release, where provided, shall be tested to ensure that it will be possible to
alter the route or set up a conflicting route or change the position of the points in the
route only after the signal is put back to ‘ON’ and the prescribed time interval has
lapsed. Similar tests shall be carried out for overlap release, where time release is
provided for releasing the overlap after the occupation of the berthing track.
(e) Dead Approach Locking
Where dead approach locking is provided, the same test procedure as in (b) will be
adopted except that there is no controlling track circuit to be de- energised. After the
signal has been taken ‘OFF’, the approach locking shall be effective till the signal is
put back to ‘ON’ and time release circuit has operated.
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(f) Signal Indication Circuits
Indication of ‘ON’ aspect of all signals shall be checked for its correspondence with
aspect displayed at site. Each signal shall then be cleared after setting its route and
the indication of each aspect shall be checked for its correspondence with the
aspect displayed at the site. This test shall be carried out for each signal as well as
for direction type route indicator where provided. In the case of later, it shall also be
ensured that the indication relay is not energised and the indication does not appear
until the minimum number of lamps as required are actually lit.
(g) Point Controlling Circuits
Each point shall be set to reverse position by operating the controlling

lever/switch/button. After the point has been fully reversed, each track circuit
controlling the point shall be individually shunted in turn and operation of points to
normal position shall be attempted. It shall not be possible to operate the point
under these conditions. These tests shall be repeated with the point set in normal
position, attempt being made to operate it to the reverse position.
With the obstruction in the points, the point shall be operated from normal to
reverse and reverse to normal and it shall be checked that the over-load relay
where provided gets energised and the feed to the motor is cut off immediately.
Where over load relay is not provided, the feed to the motor shall be cut off after the
lapse of a prescribed time.
The out of correspondence test shall be carried out by opening cut out contact of
one end of point machine and the point lever/knob/button operated. The other end
of the point may operate but the point indication relay shall not energise.
(h) Point Indication Circuit
The point shall be operated from normal to reverse and reverse to normal and the
position of point detection relay as well as the indication of the point in the
cabin/panel shall be checked for correspondence with the position of the points at
site. It shall also be checked that with the obstruction in the point, the detection
relay is de-energised and both normal and reverse point indication in the
cabin/panel are extinguished in case of electromechanical signal and flash in case
of P1 /RRI installations.
The operation of the detection relay to the correct position as well as its de-
energisation should be checked by making and breaking the relevant point detector
contacts at site.
(I) Crank handle interlocking
It shall be checked that when the crank handle is removed from its normal position
in Electric Key Transmitter/other approved Relay interlocking arrangement, the
signals reading over the concerned route/zone can not be taken ‘OFF’ nor the points
could be operated from the cabin/ panel. It shall also be checked that when the
signal reading over the concerned route/zone is taken ‘OFF’ the crank handle can
not be released from its normal position in Electric Key Transmitter/other approved
Relay interlocking arrangement.
(J) Testing of Track Circuits
Testing and inspection of track circuits shall be done as per normal practice and
record the readings.

6.9 Typical testing Procedure for Panel Interlocking/Route Relay Interlocking

Installations
Typical testing procedure for panel interlocking /Route Relay interlocking installations are
given below. It shall be ensured that the interlocking system conforms to the approved relay
interlocking specification.
Fig No : 6.1
LOCKS &
ROUTE HELD BY DETECTS
SIGN POINTS LOCKS
RO CONTROLLED
S.No AL ROUTES/ REMARKS
UTE Back BY TRACKS
No. Approach Reve SIGNALS
Lock Normal
Tracks rse
track
1T ,
1 D TPR 1T, 10T, Controlled
10T,
(120 sec 10AT,101AT, 101, by closed
1 1 ML 10AT, - 2,4,6,10
time MLT, 103 AT, 103 position of
101AT
delay) 9AT. LC gate
,
2T,
2D TPR 2T, 9T, 9AT, Controlled
9T,
(120 sec 103AT, MLT, 101, by closed
2 2 ML 9AT, - 1,3,5,9
time 101AT, 103 position of
103AT
delay) 10AT. LC gate
.
(a) Point Locking
Clear signal No. 1 by operating signal switch/button. Operate point knob 101, 103 to
Reverse. The points should remain locked. Restore the point knob to Normal. De-
energise 101, 103 NWKR. Signal No 1 shall go to ‘ON’. Restore the signal
switch/button to normal. When point No. 101 and 103 are free, drop 101 AT / BT ,
103 AT / BT . Operate point knobs 101 , 103. Point should be locked and must
remain locked. Restore point track circuits and operate points.
(b) Approach locking

Take ‘OFF’ signal No1 to Main Line by setting the points in required position.
Normalize the signal switch with Approach track 1D TPR clear. The signal assumes
‘ON’ position. Try to alter the route, it should be free.
Again take OFF’ signal No.1. Shunt the approach Track 1D TPR. Normalize the
signal switch/button. Try to alter the route. Route should be held till the route is
cancelled after 120 secs. time delay only.
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BACK LOCKING
(c) Interlocking of Signals
Clear the signal No1 after setting the route. Try to clear the signals 2, 4, 6, 10 by
operating the relevant switch/button. Signals should remain in ‘ON’ position and
signal No 1 should continue to display ‘OFF’ aspect. Similar tests shall be carried
out for signals also.
(d) Track Circuit Controls
Clear the signal No1 again. Shunt the track 1T. Signal should go to ‘ON’. Remove
the shunt, the signal should not re-clear. Normalize signal and re-clear again. Shunt
other controlling track circuits one by one. Signal should go to ‘ON’ in all cases and
re-clear after the shunt is removed.
(e) Back locking
(i) Clear the signal No 1 to ML again. Shunt the track 1T. The signal should go to
‘ON’. Normalize the signal switch/button. The route should be held. Shunt and
clear all the back locking tracks as per selection table in sequence. The route
shall be released by sequential proving of tracks as per the provisions of para
4.3.3 of Relay interlocking specification IRS: S 36-87.
(ii) Clear the signal No1 again and de-energize the L-xing gate control relay. The
signal should go to ‘ON’. Re-energize the relay, the signal should assume ‘OFF’
aspect.
6.10.1 Testing of each signal for all routes one after another to ensure the following. The
simulation panels for track circuits (“ON” & “OFF” switches), points (with DPDT or DT
switches) and signals (with 110 V signal lamps) shall be connected for conducting this
test
(a) Clearing the signal on the simulation panel after simulating the required conditions
of TC, points, slots, line clear etc.
(b) Checking that the relevant ECR picks up and back indication available.
(c) Checking after interrupting the conditions provided through the simulating panel one
after another -to see that the signal goes to ‘ON’ if any one condition is disturbed.
(d) Checking that the signal which goes to “ON” due to dropping of the first controlling
track relay does not re-clear when the track relay is again picked up.
6.10.2 After clearing a signal, conduct the following:
(a) Test all the conflicting signals one after another as per the table of control.
Conflicting signal shall not be cleared.
(b) Try to operate points in the route / overlap / isolation. Points control shall not get
operated.
6.10.3 Test the following
(a) Approach/dead approach locking.

(b) Back locking.
(c) Indication locking.
(d) Sectional release.

(e) Track locking.

(f) Sectional route release
(g) Emergency route release.
Not : Verify the correctness of back indications on the control panel in all the cases.
6.10.4 Using a testing/contactor relay group in the relay room, all the points at site shall
be tested to verify
(a) Proper operation of the points.

(b) Picking up of relevant detection relays at site.
(c) Proper functioning of the overload protection circuit.
(d) Declutching of transmission assembly in the point machine at the end of each
operation/obstruction in the point.
6.10.5 Testing of Track Circuits:
(a) Test each track circuit to verify that they are not over-energised, and the track relay
drops when TSR is applied.
(b) Put through the links on the Main Cable Terminals in the cabin and in the track relay
location. The relevant TPR should pick up.
(c) Shunt the track at site, the TR & TPR must drop and red strip indication must
appear on the control panel and the same must disappear when the shunt is
removed.
6.10.6 Adjust each points at site by operating with crank handle.
6.10.7 Put through the cables of all points and conduct the tests to ensure the following
(a) Operations of points from N to R and R to N, picking up of relevant detection relays
and correspondence between the points controlling relays and the points at site.
(b) Track locking by short circuiting the points, zone track at site.
(c) Back indications on the control panel.
6.10.8 Correctness of aspect being lit at site when 11O V AC is directly applied on the main
cable terminal after disconnecting the link.
Put though the cable and conduct the following tests:

(a) Take ‘Off’ the signal and see that the relevant ‘Off’ aspect is lit at site. ‘OFF ECR is
picked up and indication appears on the control panel. The ECR must drop and off
indication must disappear/flash when the lamp is removed.
(b) Drop the controlling relay, the ‘ON’ aspect must burn at site and its ECR pick up.
Remove the ‘ON’ aspect lamp, the ECR drops.
6.10.10 All the functional tests which have been conducted with the help of simulation panel
shall now be done again from the working control panel and satisfy.
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SELECTION TESTING OF P I / RR I
6.11 SELECTION TESTING OF PI / RRI
The following basic steps are involved in selection table testing of PI/RRI for each signal
movement.
6.11.1 MAIN SIGNALS:
a) TRACK CIRCUITS AND BACK LOCKING :
(i) Clear the concerned signal. Flicker each TPR in the run of the signal except TSR
controls TPR. Its overlap and Isolation. The signal should go to danger when the
TPR is dropped and should re-clear when the track circuit is made up. This
proves that the concerned track circuit has been taken in HR circuit.
(ii) Now fails the TSR controls TPR .The signal should not re-clear indicating that the
one train one signal feature is functioned.
(iii) Again fail the TPR permanently and do three button cancellation by pressing GN
and EGGN buttons and leave the buttons with TPR failed. In case the track
circuit is berthing track or overlap track or Isolation track the routes will get
released even the TPR dropped . In case of dead approached signals the above
testing must be done after the final timer relay LNJPR has picked up. It is
important to release the buttons once .
(iv) During the above testing for each EUUYN cancellation it must be checked that
the counter is incrementing . Also it must be checked that when any track is failed
only the indication of that particular track must show Red indication on Indication
panel.
b) RED LAMP PROTECTION
Clear the concerned signal and remove the RG fuse of ahead signal its indication
should be flashing Red. The rear signal should go to danger. On re-insertion of RG
lamp fuse of ahead signal the rear signal should re-clear if ahead signal aspect is
cleared.
c) UECR TESTING
For all signal movements with diversion, remove the route lamps supply fuse. The
route indication should start Flashing. The signal should go to Danger and should
re-clear with the fuse reinserted. At this juncture, it must be checked that all
UECPRs have been picked up. It must be tested that UECR does not pick up with
three or more lamps fused in the junction type route indicator. It must be checked
that, in HR circuit the front contact of UECPR is taken in series.
d) POINTS TESTING
(i) The procedure is identical to that of track circuits.

(ii) Also it must be checked that panel indication corresponds to the point.
(iii) After clearing each signal it must be ensured that concerned points are locked
and can not be operated from Panel.
(iv) It is very important that the Normal and Reverse positions of points at site must
be checked.

e) CHLR / KLCRs and SLOTs TESTING
These have to be tested both ways as detailed below :-
(i) Clear the signal and try to give concerned CHLR / KLCR. CHLR / KLCR
permission should not go and signal should not go to danger. Fail the KLCPR (or
YCR) coming from site the signal should go to danger. On failing CHLR / KLCPR
(or YCR) the CH indication becoming flashing RED.
(ii) Give the slot for concerned KLCR and then try to clear the signal. The route will
not initiate the point will get locked .i.e. LR will drop and the point will not operate.
The panel indication with slot given must be flashing white and with CHLR /KLCR
key Extracted as Flashing Red.
(iii) Give the slot for the concerned CHLR/KLCR , the visual indication at site will lit.
Now extract the key at site and see that the slot can not be taken back. Insert the
key and take back the slot, now it must not be possible to extract the key at site.
f) ASPECT CONTROL AND CASCADING
(i) The Aspect control should be tested in two steps. First clear, all the signals and
change the aspects of the Last Stop Signal and ultimately make it Blank. Check
the aspect of the signals in rear and cascading of signal whose aspects are being
changed.
(ii) Then, change the aspects of the signal in rear of the LSS till we reach the First
Stop Signal. In the second step, we clear one signal at a time, starting from the
First Stop Signal and again check , the aspect control till we reach the Last Stop
Signal. In both steps the Inter Cabin Controls (I.C.C.) must be checked as the
signal aspects all are being changed.
(iii) Cascading of each signal must be checked individually apart from above. While
checking cascading of signals, it must be ensured that Panel Indications
correspond to those given in SWR of the station.
6.11.2 CALLING-ON SIGNALS
(a) The Calling-on signal should clear only after two minutes Of Calling ‘ON’ track circuit
is occupied and should go to danger when this track circuit is picked up.
(b) When the Calling ‘ON’ is given the corresponding counter must increment.
(c) It must be tested that it shall not be possible to clear the Calling ‘ON signal with the
Main Signal showing ‘OFF’ aspect and it must be possible to clear the Calling “ON”
Signal with the Main signal showing Blank aspect.
6.11.3 TESTING OF GATES

For interlocked LC Gates it must be tested that :-
(a) It must not be Possible to open the gate when gate track circuit failed. At many
places this has been done only for signalled movements.
(b) Testing of road warning bell, pedestrian warning bell, boom lights and road signals
must be done. Pedestrian warning bell must be separately tested for each line
separately by falling concerned track circuits.
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GENERAL TESTING
6.11.4 GENERAL TESTING
The following testing must invariably be carried out:-
(a) Random Testing of Signals and route release and overlap release by passage of
trains must be done. The correct picking up of UYR1 and UYR2 must be checked.
Run through movements on main line and loop lines must be simulated and tested.
(b) With berthing track occupied the OV timer must initiate and OV must release
automatically after two minutes.
(c) With Double Yellow burning remove the fuse of HG bulb. The RG aspect should not
lit and signal should display only top yellow. This is to test if HHECR back contact is
taken in RG lamp circuit.
(d) For inter cabin controls when double yellow is burning and bottom yellow fuses the
ICC should not become blank.
(e) All keys on the panel must be tested. The Station Master’s key can be taken out only
when it has been turned to make the panel inoperative. With Station Masters key out
GNCR, UNCR, WNCR must drop and panel must become inoperative except for
throwing signals to danger.
(f) The point failure indication and signal failure indication (Blanking of signal) and
buzzer must be tested. On failing any point or signal, an illuminated indication
appear along with buzzer. On silencing the buzzer by pressing corresponding
button, the illumination should remain until the point or signal failure is attended to.
(g) All the buzzers must be tested like power supply change over buzzer.
(h) While testing correspondence of outdoor gears with indoor gears both links on C.T.
rack must be disconnected one at a time to ensure that the correct outdoor
gear/indoor relay fails.
(i) Fouling Track circuits must invariably be checked and proved as isolation tracks in
corresponding signal movements.
(j) Main Signal movements, Calling-on movements over 1 in 8 ½ ordinary turnouts

must not be permitted.
(k) With main signal in rear given the shunt signal ahead can not be cleared and with
shunt signal ahead cleared the main signal in rear can not be cleared. Thus Main
signal movements leading to Shunt movements should not be possible except
where starters are used for shunting.
(l) It must not be possible to take ‘OFF’ both Main signal and Shunt signal on the same
post at the same time.
(m) Main Signals or Shunt Signals on either side of a berthing track can not be cleared
at the same time as both signals on either side of berthing trick leading to the same
berthing track or both leading away from the berthing track at the same time. This
means that if any signal on one side of the berthing track has been cleared as
leading away from the berthing track or leading to the berthing track. Then at this
time the signal on the other side of the berthing track can not be cleared leading
away from the berthing track or leading to the berthing track respectively.

(n) With RG lamp fused the first route after the signal should not release by train
movement.
(o) As a part of whole system, the Block Working shall also be checked as per existing
system of Block Working in conjunction with panel working.
SIGNALLING
SIGNALLING PLAN
ALTER
PREPARE CONTROL
TABLES
CHECK ING OF ERROR

CONTROL TABLES
CORRECT
ALTER
DESIGN CIRCUITS
CHECK ERROR
CIRCUIT
DESIGN
CORRECT
ALTER
INSTALL SIGNALLING
CORRECT
TESTING ERROR
OF
WIRING
CORRECT
FUNCTION ERROR
CHECK TO
CONTROL
CORRECT
COMMISSION
Fig No: 6.2
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SUMMERY OF TESTING OF CIRCUITS
6.12 SUMMARY OF TESTING OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALLING CIRCUITS
(a) Physical Inspection of the Installation (Once in a year or earlier)
(i) The works has been carried out as per approved plans.
(ii) No Deviation from SEM, G&SR and other safety manuals.
(iii) No Infringements to Schedule of dimensions.
(iv) All the apparatus required as per approved plans, the apparatus is of approved
type and specification.
(v) The number of wires terminated on each terminal or relay terminal boards or
other devices are counted.
(vi) The lightening arresters are properly connected and earthed.
(vii) All other equipments in AC electrified areas are properly earthed and suitably
immunized.
(viii) No equipment is due for overhauling.
(ix) Wiring shall be carried out as per approved wiring diagram.
(x) Insulation testing, continuity testing, wire count test shall also be done.
(xi) Simulation test shall be conducted.
(xii) Fuses with proper rating and type are used for all equipments and circuits.
(b) System / Operational testing of Installation (Once in 3 years or earlier)

These tests shall be carried out against approved selection table / Control Table / Route
chart and Signalling plan.
(a) Signal Control Circuits:
The signal for a particular route has been cleared, each point detection relay
controlling the signal shall be dropped by de-energising point detection relays track
circuits, and other relays controlling this route at site. The signal should go back to
‘ON’ and resume ‘OFF’ when the relay is energized. In case of TSR controlling track
circuit, the signal shall not resume ‘OFF’ till it is taken off again freshly.
(b) Approach Locking:
Each track circuit controlling the approach locking shall be de-energized, alter the
route under test to set up conflicting route.
(c) Route Release :
(i) Once a signal is cleared for a particular route, position of none of the points in the
route can be changed when track circuit immediately in advance of the signal is
de-energised.
(ii) Where sectional route release is provided , it shall be ensured that a sub route
does not release only by picking up of the concerned track relay should be
released only after the next track circuit has also dropped and picked up.
(iii) The route shall be released after prescribed time delay to be effective after the
concerned track circuits has been occupied and cleared.

(d) Time release:

Time release it will be possible to alter the route or set up a conflicting route or
change the position of the points in the route only after the signal is put back to “ON”
and the prescribed time interval has lapsed. Overlap time release also to be checked
to ensure that timer starts only after previous route is released and berthing track is
occupied.
(e) Dead Approach Lock:

When there is no track circuit in rear of a signal , ensure that the route gets
released only after a certain time lapse after the signal has been put back to ‘ON’
and cancellation is initiated.
(f) Signal Indication circuits:
Each aspect shall be checked for its correspondence with the aspect
displayed at the site and corresponding indication on panel. Ensure proper
functioning of lamp failure circuit and buzzers.
(g) Point controlling circuits:

Each track circuit controlling the point shall be individually shunted in turn and
operation of points to normal position shall be attempted. With the obstruction in the
points, the point shall be operated from normal to reverse and reverse to normal and
it shall be checked that the over load relay where provided gets energized and the
feed to the motor is cut off immediately. Feed to the motor shall be cut off after the
lapse of a prescribed time. The out of correspondence test shall be carried out by
opening cut out contact of one end of point machine and the point lever / knob /
button operated.
(h) Point indication circuit:

The indication of the point on the panel shall be checked for correspondence
with the position of the point at site. It shall also be checked that with the obstruction
in the point, the detection relay is de-energised and both normal and reverse point
indications in the panel are extinguished.
(i) Crank Handle Interlocking:
It shall be checked that when the crank handle is removed from its normal
position in electric key transmitter or other approved relay interlocking arrangement ,
the signals reading over the concerned route /zone can not be taken “OFF” , nor the
points could be operated from panel. It shall also be checked that when the signal
reading over the concerned route / zone is taken “OFF” , the crank handle can not
be released from its normal position in Electric Key Transmitter or other approved
relay interlocking arrangement.
(j) Testing of Track Circuit:

Installation and testing of track circuits shall be done as per track circuit parameters
and record the observations.
Precautions During test:
(a) No Signal Taken “OFF” for a train movement is thrown to “ON” in the face of the train.
(b) No Signal which will create a conflicting or unsafe movement is taken “OFF”
(c) No point and isolation in a route set for a train movement is disturbed.
(d) No track relay of an occupied track circuit is energized.
(e) No voltage higher than permissible voltage is applied to the equipment.
(f) There should be no risk of electric shock to testing or operating personnel.
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SPECIFICATION OF RELAY INTERLOCKING
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATION OF RELAY INTERLOCKING

(IRS-S36-87/96)
REQUIREMENTS OF RELAY INTERLOCKING INSTALLATIONS
(Including Amendment 1 of June/96, Amendment 2 of may/97)
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification lays down the minimum requirements of general design, performance
and electrical circuits etc, to ensure the required amount of safety. In relay interlocking
installations. The installations can be of:
(a) Route setting type by entry/exit. (NX-System – RRI’s)

(b) Non-Route setting type i.e., Route is set with individual operation of points. (PI’s)
1.2 The equipment used in the system shall, as far as practicable, comply with the
requirements of IRS, IS, BRS and BS specifications and drawing laid down in the various
clauses given below. Wherever specifications and drawings have not been given, the
material and equipment shall conform to the specifications given by the railways.
1.3 For areas having 25 KV AC traction, all equipments and circuitry shall comply to the
requirements as per approved Railway Electrification Practice.
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 The signalling and interlocking arrangements for the yard shall be in accordance with the
signalling plan and selection (control) tables.
2.2 The system and equipment used shall fully comply with the requirements laid down in the
Signal Engineering Manual.
2.3 The system as a whole be so designed that the system functioning is reliable under the
conditions as specified by the railways.
2.4 Detailed wiring diagrams including control panel diagrams, Route control chart, Cable
diagrams, track bonding diagrams, Relay contact analysis, Relay rack arrangement,
Terminal charts, Fuse charts, Power supply arrangements shall be supplied by the
supplier. Any special technical literature required by the railways shall also be provided.
3.0 CONTROL PANEL
3.1 The reproduction of the layout on the front of the panel referred to as the illustrated
diagrams shall be well proportioned. The areas covered by each track circuit shall be
clearly distinguished (with different colours).
3.2 The illustrated diagram shall be so mounted as to be conveniently viable to the operator.
The control panel shall be easily accessible for operation. The inside wiring, etc, should
be such that it is easily accessible for maintenance staff.
3.3 The operating members, namely switches/buttons, etc, referred to in the following
clauses shall normally be provided on the illuminated diagram itself. In geographical
order unless a separate illuminated diagram and ‘Console’ containing all the operating
members are specially asked for.
3.4 The Route setting shall be on the basis of ‘Entrance - Exit’ Principle for installations provided
with route setting facility.

3.4.1 In Non-Rote setting type installations, the route may be set with individual operation of
points.
3.5 In route setting system, each route shall be controlled either by means of Two Push
buttons – One at the Entrance and the other at the exit of the route concerned or by
means of One switch at the Entrance and one push button at the exit of the route. The
entrance switch/button shall be of two position type as required.
3.5.1 In Non-route setting type installations, after setting the route by individual operation of
points is completed, signal can be cleared by individual push button in conjunction with a
group button or by an individual switch controlling each signal or one push button at the
entrance and the other at the exit end.
3.6 Individual push button in conjunction with a common push button or two/three position
switches, shall be provided for individual operation of points.
3.7 Where a route has more than one overlap it shall be possible to select and set the
desired overlap beyond the exit signal of the route.
3.7.1 Where the route has alternate approach routes, it shall be possible to select and set the
desired route with desired overlap.
3.8 The switches /Buttons shall have distinctive colours so that they can be readily
distinguished, such as running signal RED, shunt signal YELLOW, calling-on signal RED
with WHITE dot, Exit button white, etc.
3.9 The control panel shall be provided with suitable covers with locking and sealing facility,
which shall be easily removable to facilitate access to the internal wiring, etc.
3.10 The control panel shall be provided with suitable controls as that :-
3.10.1 The points can be operated individually.
3.10.2 Approach locking or time release locking shall be provided .
3.10.3 Provision shall be made for emergency operation of points during point track circuit
failure. Emergency group point button, for such operation must be kept normally sealed.
Each such individual operation shall be recorded on a suitable electric counter.
3.10.4 It shall be possible to switch over from manual control to automatic working for the
routes specified by the Railways.
3.10.5 Necessary slotting facilities for adjacent cabins panels, ground –frames, level crossings
and crank handle, etc, are available.
Slot shall be controlled by operation of two buttons or a switch similar to route setting
principle for individual line. For cancellation of slot, a group slot cancellation button to be
operated along with entrance/exit button shall be provided. Where switch is provided ,
the switch shall be normalized and the common slot cancellation button shall be
pressed. Each such cancellation should be effective after a pre determined time delay
as specified by the railway and each cancellation must be recorded in the counter
specially provided for this purpose.
3.10.6 The supply voltage for panel indication circuit can be adjusted to control the intensity of
illumination by selecting different supply voltages with the help of button/switches
provided on the panel, if required by the railways.
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3.10.7 Suitable control to select the power supply from Mains/DG set/ catenary 1 or 2 shall
be provided on control panel.
3.10.8 SM’s lock up key shall be provided in the control panel. When SM’s key is taken out,
all points shall remain inoperative and signals except those that have been operated
shall also are in-operative. It shall be possible to put back any signal to danger in
case of emergency but no route can be altered.
3.10.9 An indication Panel giving position of the yard and important indications required for
maintenance staff shall be provided inside the relay room in major yards, if required
by the railways.
3.11 CONTROL PANEL INDICATIONS
The control panel shall be provided with the following indications:-
3.11.1 POINT INDICATIONS
3.11.1.1 The position of the points shall be indicated either by white (for normal) and green (for
reverse) lights near each individual point switch/button or by white strip light on the
leg of the point switch. During operation of the points, the light/strip light of the
intended position (desired) will flash till points are correctly set and locked. If the
points do not set within the predetermined time, a warning bell will sound which can
be stopped by acknowledging the same and flashing indication on the point will
continue till the defect is put right.
3.11.1.2 The point locked indication in route shall be given by illumination of a small red/white
light near the point or points switch/button which shall be extinguished when the point
is free. Where required by the railways, point free indication shall also be provided.
3.11.2 ROUTE INDICATIONS
3.11.2.1 Route indication lamps shall be provided to indicate setting and locking of the route,
when any route is not set, route indication lamps shall be extinguished
3.11.2.2 The complete route over which the movement is to take place shall be lit with a row of
white lights when the route is correctly set and locked. Few selected or first track
circuit indication lights of the concerned route in advance of the signal at the entrance
shall flash from the time the route is initiated till the route is correctly set and locked if
required by the railways.
3.11.2.3 As the train moves over the route, the portion of the route occupied shall change to
RED and after the train has cleared the particular track, it should change back to
white lights until the sectional route, entire route is released, when the white light is
extinguished.
3.11.3 SIGNAL INDICATION
3.11.3.1 Indication that a stop signal is at ‘ON’ shall be given by a RED light and a permissive
signal is at ‘ON’ shall be given by a yellow light on the corresponding signal symbols
on the panel.
3.11.3.2 Indication that Stop/Permissive signal is ‘OFF’ shall be given normally by a green,
Yellow or double yellow light as signal is seen in the field on the corresponding signal
symbol on the panel. How ever in case of a Domino Panel any ‘OFF’ can be shown
by Green along with the following flashing indications for the conditions as
enumerated below.

(a) Failure of Green, Green only flashes, Red off.
(b) Failure of Yellow, Green flashes, red on and Steady
(c) Failure of double yellow, Both green and red flasher
(d) Failure of red, * green not lit, red on and flashing
* To be read as yellow for a permissive signal
3.11.3.3 Indication for ‘OFF’ aspect of a shunt signal on the same post as the running signal, is
not required. In the case of shunt signal on independent post, the ‘ON’ indication shall
be given by a white light strip or two miniature white lights in a horizontal position on
the corresponding shunt signal symbol on the panel.
3.11.3.4 Signal indication for ‘OFF’ aspect of the shunt signal shall be given by a slanting white
light strip or two miniature slanting white lights. Such indication of a shunt signal
located on the same post as a running signal shall be given below the running signal
indication.
3.11.3.5 A white light for ‘A’ / ‘AG’ Marker indication should be lit up on the panel below the
symbol of the signal indication set for automatic working.
3.11.3.6 Indication that ‘calling-on’ signal is ‘OFF’ shall be given by a white light below the
running signal indication of corresponding signal symbol.
3.11.3.7 Route indication shall be provided by a white strip light which should be lit when route
indicator has displayed ‘OFF’ aspect by a white strip over the running signal symbol
on the panel if required by the railways.
3.11.4 TRACK CIRCUIT INDICATIONS
3.11.4.1 Indication that the track circuit is occupied shall be given by a row of red lights (not
less than two) on the each track circuit.
3.11.4.2 When the track circuit is not occupied, (ie, clear) the red lights shall be extinguished.
3.11.5 POWER SUPPLY INDICATIONS
3.11.5.1 A meter shall be provided on the control panel for indicating supply voltage, if
required by the railways.
3.11.5.2 An introduction to indicate the availability of the supply from the Main/Diesel
Generator/Catenary one or two should be indicated on the panel.
3.11.6 OTHER INDICATIONS
3.11.6.1 Approach track circuits where provided, for all directions shall be indicated on
illuminated diagram. In continuous track circuit territory, the approach track circuits
will cover all the track circuits in rear of the first stop signal upto the next signal in rear
or upto the track circuit specified in the table of control for approach locking. An
approach track circuit-controlling calling-on signal shall be indicated separately with a
distinct mark.
3.11.6.2 Advance, approach warning of trains if required shall be indicated on the panel in the
form of flashing lights or other type of indication as specified by the railways and
audible bell warning to attract attention of panel operator. These visual and audible
warnings shall be stop as soon as the approach track circuits mentioned in clause
3.11.6.1 above are occupied or signals are taken ‘OFF’ for the train. It shall be
possible to silence the audible warning by pressing a push button. This cancellation
shall not apply to train approaching subsequently for which the push button must be
pressed again.
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3.11.6.3 Where required by the railways failure of a signal lamp/route lamp shall light a red
lamp on the panel and also will give an audible warning for the same. Such indication
may cover group of signals. A common audible warning can also be provided for a
group of signals. It shall be possible to silence the audible warning by pressing a push
button. Such cancellation of audible warning shall not apply to subsequent failures for
which the push button must be pressed again.
3.11.6.4 A white lamp indication showing that the crank handle is free and a red indication
showing that the crank handle is in the locked position shall be provided on the
control panel near the crank handle control transfer switch/button.
3.11.6.5 A white lamp indication shall be provided when an emergency route cancellation is
initiated in approach lock conditions of route. This indication will be lit up after the
schedule time – lapse and will go ‘OFF’ after the cancellation of the route.
3.11.6.6 If two position type push buttons are used on control panel a buzzer to indicate that
push button/ push buttons has/have been left pressed may be provided.
3.11.6.7 Indications for slots. Gates control etc shall be provided as required by the railways.
3.11.6.8 Return wires from indication lamps and relays shall be suitably bifurcated so that
excessive current does not damage it. Any break in return wire shall net fail the
indication/relay or give a wrong indication or pick-up a wrong relay.
3.11.6.9 The panel indication lamps shall be operated by not more than 24v miniature bulbs or
LED’s.
3.11.6.10 When electronic flashes relay is provided, a flasher white indication shall be provided
to indicate that it is working satisfactorily.
4.0 INTERLOCKING AND CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General Circuits Requirements –
4.1.1 The wiring diagram shall be drawn using symbols either as per B.S. Specification
No.376 or American/German symbols as required by the railways. The nomenclature
of the symbols used shall be in accordance with British Specification and
explanations of circuit if any, shall be given in English.
4.1.2 The circuit diagram, cable plans, control tables, equipment drawing etc shall be drawn
up on A2 size polyester film for RRI’s and A3 size polyester film for wayside PI’s.
4.1.3 Before designing the detailed circuits, route and point control tables showing
approach locks, back locking, releases overlaps, isolation, interlocking, dependence
of signal aspect, grouping of crank handles and the condition for release of crank
handles, etc shall be drawn up and approved by the railways.
4.1.4 If so specified, the internal circuits shall be suitably protected and electrically isolated
from external circuits.
4.1.5 Signal circuits shall be so designed that the signal shall not change to a lesser
restrictive aspect than intended one, and route shall not be released because of
fluctuations in power supply voltage or when the supply resume following its failure.
4.1.6 Sequential operation of relay shall be proved in all cases when relays having metal to
metal front contact (proved signalling relays) are used.
4.1.7 While designing signal circuits and equipment to be used in AC traction territory
special precaution shall be taken and reference shall be made as per RE practices.

4.1.8 The battery or power supply for line circuits, shall be arranged at the end of the
circuits farthest from the operated unit, Where it is not practicable, operate cable shall
be provided for outgoing power supply.
4.1.9 Common Return – Common return shall not be provided in vital circuits.
4.1.10 All external safety circuits shall be in cables.
4.2 Route setting and interlocking circuits for installations provided with route
setting system:-
4.2.1 The route setting and clearance of signal shall be achieved in following sequence :-
(a) Proving that interlocking is free.

(b) All points in the route, overlap and isolation are operated to the required position,
locked and detected.
(c) The selected route, overlap and isolation is locked.
(d) Proving that the track circuits in the route upto the next signal and its overlap are
clear.
(e) Proving that the crank handle for all the points in route, overlap and isolation are
locked and their control is not released.
(f) That all interlocked level crossing gates are closed and locked against road traffic in
the route and overlap, if any.
(g) Clearing of signals.
4.2.2 Route setting and interlocking in installations provided with non route setting
system :-
Setting and locking of route and learning of signal shall include the following process:
(a) The points in the selected route and if required in overlap and isolation are
operated to required position by individual operation of switches or push button in
conjunction with group push button.
(b) Operation of entrance exit buttons/switches or one control switch clears the
signal proving that
(i) The points in the required route including overlap and isolation if any set and
detected.
(ii) That all the track circuits in route and overlap if any are clear.
(iii) That all interlocked level crossing gates are closed and locked against road
traffic in the route and overlap if any are clear.
(iv) Proving that the crank handles for all the points in route, overlap and isolation
are locked & their control is not released.
(v) Proving that the control key of the siding points, if any is locked & can not be
released for shunting purposes etc.
Note: For clearing calling-on signals proving of the track circuits in route and overlap is
not needed, and the proving of points and L.C.gates in overlap is not needed. But the
isolation points must be set, locked and detected in the required position. For clearing of
shunt signals the proving of berthing track circuits, points & L.C. gates in overlap is not
needed. This applies to both the systems having Route or non route setting facilities.
4.2.3 The interlocking between conflicting routes shall be achieved through route
interlocking circuits.
4.2.4 Pre-setting of conflicting routes shall not be possible under any circumstances.
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4.2.5 Necessary approach and back lock of the signalled route shall become effective when
all points concerned have taken up their final position but before the signal assumes
ÒFF’ aspect or before the À’ marker is lit.
4.2.6 Approach locking or time locking (Dead approach Lock) shall be provided for all
controlled signals and also for all electric locks provided on hand-operated points.
Approach looking shall be continuously effective from the pre-determined point on
approach of the signal. The distance from which the approach locking is effective
depends upon speed, gradient, etc.
4.2.7 Where required, additional controls on level crossings, ground frames, cabins etc.,
shall be provided and these shall be suitably interlocked with the other conflicting
routes in accordance with details given by the railways.
4.2.8 A white indication for block control on the last stop signal should be provided on
control panel, where section ahead is worked on Absolute Block System.
4.3 Route Release Circuits :
4.3.1 Complete route release including overlap shall be effective only after the signal
governing the route is put back to ÒN’ and corresponding route switch/button has
been operated to normalize the route; unless automatic route release by the passage
of train is specially asked for. Complete release of route through sectional route
release may be provided if asked for by the railways.
4.3.2 Where a route has got number of route sections, the circuit shall be so designed that
the route section does not release only by picking up of the concerned track relay.
Same is released only after the next track circuit is also dropped and picked up,
except in case when the last track is a berthing track. In cases where the route is
controlled by single track circuit the route release shall be controlled after pre-
determined time delay.
4.3.3 The route release circuit shall be so designed that it will release only when at least
two track circuits drop and pick-up in sequence.
4.3.4 In installations provided with route setting system, sectional route release shall be
provided where required. In such cases sub-route section already released shall
permit setting up of other routes, if interlocking otherwise permits.
4.3.4.1 In case of installation provided with non route setting system, sectional route release
need not be provided unless specifically asked for by the railways. The complete
route release shall be effective only after the signal governing the route is put back to
ÒN’ and corresponding route switch/(button) has been operated to normalize the
route.
However, for panels provided with such push buttons only, when sequence proving
relays are provided to prove the authorized passage of a train then and only then,
automatic route release shall be provided.
4.3.5 It shall be possible to release a route in emergency after suitable time delay, with the
approach track occupied, provided the train has not passed the signal during the time
interval.
4.3.5.1 It shall be possible to release a route in emergency after a suitable time delay where
approach track circuits have not been provided and after the signal has been put back
to danger provided the train has not passed the signal during this time interval.

4.3.5.2 When the route is released by the passage of train the overlap points shall be
released only after the lapse of two minutes of occupation and clearance of last point
track circuit of the route. On cancellation, the overlap points may be released
simultaneously along with the main route.
4.3.6 Facility of emergency route/sub-route cancellation in case of track circuit failure, shall
be provided, if required by the railways. Emergency cancellation of route/ sub-route
shall be possible by co-operation of two persons, one representative of Signal
Department and other from Traffic Department and every such cancellation shall be
recorded on a counter.
4.4 Signal Control Circuits:
4.4.1 It shall not be possible for a signal to assume ÒFF’ aspect in installations provided
with route setting facility unless the route switches/buttons have been operated and
relevant route has been correctly set and locked and relevant track circuits are clear.
In installations provided with non route setting facility the signal shall not assume
ÒFF’ aspect unless the route is set and locked, relevant track circuits are clear and
signal switch/button has been operated. In case self restoring type of push buttons
are used, signal shall not assume ÒFF’ aspect unless push button is pressed and
released.
4.4.2.0 Circuits shall be so designed that the failure of any part of a circuit affecting the
control of the signal shall not cause the signal to display to more favourable indication
than intended.
4.4.2.1 The circuit shall be so designed that in case of failure of a signal lamp, the lamp of
lower aspect is lit automatically and in case of failure of red lamp it shall not be
possible to clear the signal in rear.
4.4.3 Signal control circuits shall be so designed that each signal will display its most
restrictive aspect when any of the following conditions are obtained in the section
over which the signal reads i.e., up to the next signal and the overlap, if any:
(i) Occupancy by a train, engine vehicle or track circuit failure.

(ii) Where a point switch, if any, in the section is not properly set or facing points not
properly closed and locked including correct position.
(iii) An interlocked level crossing gate, if any, not properly closed and locked
including overlap.
(iv) Where an independently operated point or trap provided for isolation is not in the
correct position.
(v) When crank handle control is released or crank handle has been taken out.
(vi) When the signal ahead is displaying none of its aspects and is blank.
(vii) When control key of the siding points, if any is released for shunting purposes.
Note : For `calling-on signals’ Para 4.4.3 (i) will not apply and for shunt signals berthing tracks
will not be included in the purview of para 4.4.3 (i).
4.4.4 Fouling protection, approach locking, time locking, route locking, crank handle locking,
route holding and track locking shall be incorporated in the relevant control circuits.
4.4.5 Each aspect light of a signal may be proved where necessary and the aspect indication
shall be provided as needed.
4.4.6 Wherever required, necessary control on the level crossing, ground frames, cabins,
siding control key, crank handles etc shall be provided.
4.5 Interlocking of level crossing gates:
It shall not be possible for a signal to assume ÒFF’ unless all interlocked level crossings
in its route are closed and locked against the road traffic. Similarly, it shall not be
possible to release any such interlocked gate until the signal is replaced to ÒN’ position
and the route is released.
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4.6 Point interlocking and control circuits:
4.6.1 The points once set shall remain in the last operated position until these are operated
by different route setting or by individual operation of points.
4.6.2 Normally individual operation of points shall be possible only when the interlocking is
free and relevant point track circuit is clear. In case of emergency when point zone
track circuit fails, it shall be possible to operate the concerned point, provided
interlocking is free by releasing an emergency control. Each such operation shall be
recorded on a counter.
4.6.3 Interlocking between points shall be possible only to the minimum extent necessary.
4.6.4 Point control circuits shall be so designed that a cross connection or a short circuit can
not operate a point or give a false indication of the same.
4.6.5 The correspondence of the point control relays and point indication relays shall be
proved in signal circuits before the signal displays an ÒFF’ aspect.
4.6.6 Cross-overs shall be operated by separate point machines, one at each end, unless
specified otherwise. The detection of setting and locking of the points at the two ends
shall be connected in series.
4.6.7 Interlocking of Crank Handle
4.6.7.1 Crank handle/point NX key provided for manual operation of the points worked by
electric point machine must be interlocked with signals.
4.6.7.2 It must not be possible to release the crank handle/Point NX key unless the signals
have been put back to ÒN’ position and concerned route is released.
4.6.7.3 In major yard where number of points are more these points, should be grouped in
different zones. The crank handle/Point NX key for each group of point machines
should be so arranged that they can not be interchanged.
4.6.7.4 Emergency Release of Crank Handle :
However, if the route remains locked due to what so ever reason, it shall be possible to
release the Crank Handle/Point NX key after a time delay of 120 seconds from the time
the signals have been put back to ÒN’ position, at a station where Crank Handle is kept
in location near the concerned points. In case of stations having Crank Handle in SM’s
office it shall be possible to release the Crank Handle as soon as the signal is put back
to ÒN’ and Crank Handle release command is given.
4.6.8 Siding control key for manual operation of siding points lying on running lines, shall be
so interlocked that it may not be possible to clear the signal leading over that line when
the key is released for operating siding points for shunting purposes.
4.7 Cross Protection
4.7.1 For purely internal circuits including vital circuits, no double cutting or cross protection
need be provided unless specifically required.
4.7.2 All equipments in external circuits shall be suitably protected from cross connections
and rendered immune to false operating by stray currents.

5.0 Relays
5.1 The various types of relays used in relays interlocking systems shall comply with IRS
Specification No.834 * and the requirements of one of the following specifications as applicable.
IRS-846 DC Neutral Line relays (proved type) for Railway Signalling.

(Tentative)
IRS-853 Tractive Armature shelf type direct current neutral line relay
(non proved type for Railway Signalling (Tentative).
IRS-854 Tractive armature, shelf type direct current neutral track relay
(non-proved type) for Railway Signalling.
IRS-861 Fail safe type of Electronic time delay device for Railway
Signalling (Tentative)
BS: 519 Tractive armature direct current neutral polar line relay for
Railway Signalling.
BS:1659 Tractive armature direct current neutral track and line relays
for Railway Signalling.
BS: 1745 Alternating current relays for Railway signalling: track relays
(double-element; 2-position), line relays (single-element, 2-
position).
BRS: 930 Miniature tractive armature, D.C. Neutral Line Relay, plug-in
type for Railway signalling purpose.
BRS: 931 Miniature tractive armature, A.C. immune DC Neutral line
relay, plug-in type for Railway Signalling purposes.
BRS:932A1 Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune D.C. Biased
Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in type for Railway Signalling
Purposes.
BRS:933A Miniature Tractive Armature, A.C. Immune D.C. Slow, pick-up
Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in-type for Railway Signalling,
purposes.
BRS:934 Miniature Tractive Armature A.C. Immune D.C. Slow release
Neutral Line Relay, Plut-in type for Railway Signalling,
purposes.
BRS:935 Miniature Tractive Armature D.C. Magneticaly latobed Neutral
Line Relay Plug-in type for Railway Signalling purposes.
BRS:937 Ministure D.C Neutral thermal time element relay, plug-in
type for Railway Signalling purposes.
BRS:938A Miniature Tractive Armature D.C. Neutral Track Relay plug-in
type for Railway Signalling purposes.
BRS: 939A Miniature tractive armature A.C. Immune D.C. Neutral track
relay plug-in type for Railway Signalling purposes.
BRS:940 Miniature Tractive Armature DC single wound lamp roving
relay plug-in type for Railway Signalling.
BRS: 941 Miniature Tractive armature AC lamp proving Relay plug-in
type for Railway Signalling.
AAR Signal Section Detachable type Neutral Direct Current Relay for non-vital
Specification No. 180 circuits.
Manual, Part 145.
Testing Railway Signalling Relays (General) (Tentative)
5.2 If signalling relays of the type other than covered by the specification mentioned above
to be used, they shall conform to relevant IRS, BS or BRS specifications or any other
specifications as approved by the Railways.
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5.3 Time element relays electronic type conforming to IRS / BS / BRS or of the
specification approved by railways shall be used . When electronic time element relays
are used these shall be two in numbers in parallel and their contacts should be in
series with each other.
5.4 All Relays or relay groups in the control panel and relay room shall be of miniature
plug-in type , unless otherwise specifically permitted by the railways.
5.5 The Relays , including track relays, located in the track side location boxes, shall be
preferably of the plug-in type .
5.6 All plug – in relays and relay groups shall be fitted with non-interchangeable
interlocking device to prevent the wrong relays/relay group being accidentally plugged
in during replacements.
5.7 Removal or replacement of plug in relays /relay groups from the relay racks during
operation shall not cause any unsafe conditions in the circuits.
5.8 As far as possible , all relays shall be housed in the relay room of the controlling cabin
to achieve maximum centralisation.
5.9 Where feasible all relays except track relays , shall have 10% of working contacts as
spare subject to a minimum of one front and one back to fecilitate addition and
alteration to the circuits at a later date. Extra space to accommodate repeater relays
as required shall be provided in the relays rack to cater for future expansion .
5.10 A reliable type flasher relay shall be used preferably a mercury flasher. In case
electronic flasher relay used, the same shall not be used for giving flashing indications
to the points while these are under operation , or for indication to route setting
operation. However, an electronic flasher can be used for other indications.
6.0 SIGNALS
6.1 The main running signals shall be of colour light signal multi-unit type conforming to
IRS Specification No. S26 *.
* Colour light Signal , Multi unit type (Tentative)
6.2 Shunt Signal shall be of position light type conforming to IRS Drawing No.SA-23840 -
(Advance).
6.3 Route indicators shall be either or the Direction type conforming to IRS Specification
no.S-66 or Multi-lamp unit type conforming to Drawing No.SA-23761 (Advance) or of
stencil type to approved design.
6.4 ‘A’ Marker light for semi-automatic signals shall be of to Drawing No.SA-23461
(Advance) and ‘AG’ marker light for semi automatic gate signals shall be to Drawing
No:SA 23490 (Advance).
6.5 Roundels, glasses and lenses used in the colour light signals shall conform to IRS
Specification No : 57.Roundels , glasses and lenses.
6.6 The signal lamps used for the different types of signals shall be as indicated below : -
6.6.1 Colour light – Type SL 17 or SL 21 or SL 35 to IRS – S – 57. Electric lamps for

Railway signalling.

6.6.2 Position light shunt signal – 110 v 25 w to IS : 418 tungsten filament general service
electric lamps or 50 v 25 w as approved by the railways .
6.6.3 Direction type route Indicator – 110 v 25 w to IS 418 tungsten filament general service
electric lamps.
6.6.4 Multi – lamp unit type Route Indicator – Type SL 5,12 v, 4 w to IRS – S – 57.Electric
lamps for Railway signalling.
6.6.5 ‘A’ & ‘AG’ Marker light - 110 v 25 W to IS : 418. tungsten filament general service
electric lamps.
6.6.6 Calling-on signal – 110 v 25 w to IS : 418 . tungsten filament general service electric
lamps.
7.0 POINTS
7.1 Unless other wise specified , the points shall be operated by Electric Point Machines.
The Electric Point Machines of the non-trailable type with plunger type locking or rotary
type internal locking or point clamp type locking shall be used for operation of points ,
double slips, diamonds etc. These shall conform to IRS Specification No S24 Non –
Trailable Electric point Machine with Plunger type Locking (Tentative). The design and
functional feature of the same shall be as given below :
7.1.1 Overall dimensions and dimensions of fixing centers shall be in accordance with Indian
Railways Schedule of Dimensions.
7.1.2 Means shall be provided to cut off the motor feed in case of obstruction to the point
movement after a predetermined time lag, based on the
7.1.3 The point operating control circuits shall gave Track Circuit Control, overload protection
and cross-protection.
7.2 Hand worked point switches shall be equipped with circuit controllers that are operated
by the switches when closed. Such switches shall be electrically locked by the
approach track circuit so that it is not possible to work them on the face of an
approaching train.
7.3 The crank handles, referred in Clause 8.1 of IRS Spec. No S-24 (Non Trailable Electric
Machine with plunger type locking) shall be provided to facilitate operation of points in
case of failure of point machines. For this purpose if necessary, the points in the yard
may be divided in to convenient groups and to distinguish particular groups, crank
handles with different wards may be used. The crank handles may be provided in a
suitable place near the group of points to which they refer. The slots in the point
machines provided to take the crank handles will applicable to the group. The crank
handles shall, however, normally be locked. It shall be possible to release them for use
in point machine by releasing a control from the main cabin. With the crank handle
released it shall not be possible to set up any of the relevant routes, and clear the
signal for the same. The interlocking of crank handle, can also be achieved by using
NX key of different wards.
7.3.1 It shall be checked that when the crank handle is removed from its normal position
from EKT or other approved relay interlocking arrangement, the signals leading over
the concerned route / zone can not be taken ‘OFF’, nor the points could be operated
from the cabin / panel.
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7.4 In AC traction area the point machine shall be immune to the effects of Electro-
magnetic induction. These should be installed with in the range to which these are
immune to the effects of AC electrification.
8.0 Track Circuits
8.1 Only DC or AC 50 or 83-1/3 cycle track circuits or electronic track circuits of an approved
design shall be used.
8.2 Axle counter of an approved design can be used in lieu of track circuit.
8.3 The track circuits shall be designed and installed that in the case of a failure of block
joints, the adjacent track circuit feed shall not wrongly energize the next track circuit
relay.
8.4 A DC track circuit shall be not be fed directly from AC supply using transformer and
rectifier. A storage battery must be connected with battery charger and the connection so
made if battery is disconnected the rectifier is also disconnected.
8.5 DC Track relays can be centralized in location/relay room only by using separtate 2 crore
cable of adequate cross section and not through multi-core cables.
9.0 CABLES
9.1 Unless otherwise specified, the cables used in the RELAY INTERLOCKING SYSTEMS
shall conform to one of the following specifications:
9.1.1 IRS Specification No. S35-Pvc Insulated Alluminium Screened cables for Railway
Signalling.
9.1.2 IRS specification S63-PVC Insulated cable for Railway Signalling.
9.1.3 IS: 694 – PVC Insulated cables for working voltages upto and including 1100 volts.
9.1.4 IRS-TC-30 – Telecom quad cable for special purposes in RE-area. (Tentative).
9.1.5 IRS-TC - 31 – Telecom quad cable for special purposes in Non- RE Area (Tentative).
9.2 Adequate spare conductors to a minimum of 20% of the total conductors used shall be
provided for in each main cable upto the farthest point zone beyond this there should
be a minimum of 10% spare conductors of the total conductors used. No spare
conductors are required if the total number of conductors used is three or less.
9.3 Suitable conductor sizes shall be used to ensure that the voltage drop on line is not
more than 10%.
9.4 When cables are to be terminated or jointed underground in outside location boxes,
these shall be brought up over the ground and terminated or jointed in water tight
junction boxes.
9.5 At least two cores of cable shall be provided between two ends of the yard to cater for
telephone communication for maintenance purposes in non RE areas. Where the yard
is extending over a large area, the location boxes may be grouped and one socket may
be provided in one of the location boxes in the group so that telephone communication
are conveniently available for co-ordination with the cabin during maintenance or
rectification of failures of various ground equipments. Where such groups are situated
in different directions from the cabin a separate pair of conductors shall be used for
each direction connected to the cabin. In RE areas provision shall be made for
telephone communication through a telecommunication cable, if already available or a
separate telecom cable shall be laid for the purpose.
9.6 Earth leakage detectors of multi- channel type conforming to RDSO’s revised
specification No. S-45 both AC and DC may be provided to detect any leakage to earth
in cable conductors.

10.0 WIRING AND RELAY RACKS
10.1 The wiring used in various equipment shall comply with the requirements laid down in
IRS specification no. S 23 *
10.2 All wiring in the cabin and locations shall be done in a neat manner so that the wiring
does not in any way prevent the proper functioning over working parts and is easily
accessible for maintenance.
10.3 All wiring in the cabin and location shall be terminated on suitable terminal blocks/tag
blocks conforming to DRg. No. RDSO/S – 16040 having minimum insulation resistance
of 500 M ohm at 500V D.C.
10.4 At all locations and cabins wire entrance of adequate size, conveniently located for
ease of approach to terminals and other equipment so arranged as to protect the wires
from mechanical injury, shall be provided. Such wire entrance shall be plugged and
sealed with suitable compound after the wiring is completed.
10.5 a) Unless otherwise specified, the internal wiring of relay rack in locations and cabin
shall be generally carried out with plain annealed copper conductors: PVC insulated
unarmoured flame retarding type of 1100B grade. The size of the conductors can be
as follows:-
(i) Single core size - 1mm Dia.
(ii) Multi core each CORE of size - 1mm Dia.
(iii) Multi core each CORE of size - 0.6 mm Dia.
(iv) Flexible insulated wire size. - 16/0.20 mm Dia.
b) Rack to rack wiring shall be generally carried out with multi core cable having plain
annealed copper single core conductor size 1.6/1.5 Sq.mm PVC insulated unarmoured
unsheathed 1100 Volts grade. Cables and insulated wires used for internal wiring shall
satisfy relevant clauses of IS-694** and VDE- 0472/6.65.
10.5.1 Unless otherwise specified following practice shall be adopted for internal wiring; The
connecting wires shall be terminated on eyelets/ lugs if required by railways.
a) For connecting shelf type and plug-in non-proved type relays (Q-Style) flexible wire
of 16/0.20 mm shall be used.
b) All connections to proved typed relays (Siemens) shall be done with 0.6 mm single
strand multi core cable.
c) For all connections from cable terminations to tag blocks and indicators etc. shall be
done with the help of 1 mm single strand wires.
d) For all connections to circuit breakers lever locks, etc. Single strand wire of 1.5/1.6
Sq.mm size shall be used.
** PVC insulated cables for voltages upto including 1100V.

*** Recommendations for testing of insulated cables and flexible cards.
10.5.2 Relay to Relay wiring on the same rack should be as far as possible direct without
intermediatries like tag blocks/terminals.
10.6 Identification Marker for identifying the terminals and tags shall be provided to each
terminal to identify the circuits for which it is used.
10.7 Relay racks shall have sufficient capacity to take additional equipment to the extent of
15% of equipment provided to permit additions and alterations.
10.8 Charts showing the position of relays on relay racks and contact analysis of relays
indicating the spare and used contacts shall be prepared and kept in the cabin/Relay
room.
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11.0 FUSES, TERMIANLS AND TERMINAL LINKS
11.1 Fuses shall preferable be of the screw-cap cartridge type with different colour codes for
different current ratings and these shall be non-interchangeable.
11.2 The fuses, when blown off, shall preferably give a visible indication.
11.3 Each group of circuits shall be carefully protected by fuses in the cabins/relay rooms
and in location to facilitate easy fault localization.
11.4 Fuses shall be so arranged that they can be easily replaced without causing
interference or unsafe conditions to other circuits.
11.5 Cartridge fuse links shall conform to B.S. Specification No. 714.
11.6 The terminal block (small) when used shall conform to IRS Drawing No. RDSO/S
16040.
11.7 The terminal boards provided at the locations and other place shall be provided with
suitable links to facilitate isolation of the two sides of the circuits which are connected
through the terminal links.
12.0 POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS
12.1 The power supply scheme shall be designed taking into consideration the commercial
power supply available. The capacity of the power supply arrangements shall be
adequate to cater for load of all the equipments inside the cabin as well as outside
equipments like track circuits signals and point machine along with a 20% spare
capacity to cater future expansion.
12.2 The power supply arrangements shall include arrangement for stabilizing the AC
supply voltage fluctuations in such a way that it gives 110V + 2% volts AC in the
secondary circuit. The voltage stabilization shall be achieved with the help of quick
response voltage stabilizer.
12.2.1 The signal supply transformer should have 110-120-130 volts tappings for maintaining
uniform voltages on the lamp at a distance.
12.2.2 All battery chargers used shall be to RDSO/SPN/60 (Draft) and inverters to IRS S-
58/1982.
12.2.3 Signal light feeding circuits should have voltage stability of + 3%.
12.2.4 Where three phase track circuits are used the integrity of each phase voltage being
available should be proved in route release circuits.
12.3 The design shall cater for no break power supply arrangements for all A.C. circuits with
automatic and manual switching over facility to standby power supply in case of power
failure/fluctuations beyond limits of voltage stabilization and frequency variations of +
3%. The standby power supply shall have a continuously rated capacity equivalent to
main power supply arrangement.
12.3.1 All DC supplies including for point machines shall be provided with a battery back up in
both RE and Non RE areas.
12.4 The schematic diagram of the proposed power supply scheme shall specify clearly the
capacity of various devices like transformers, battery chargers, batteries, switches,
flasher relays, protective devices, etc.
12.5 In case power is to be fed to any outdoor equipment through common feeders from
outside in different cable and on different route, so that the failure of a part of the
feeder or a fuse blowing off shall not effect the feed to the outdoor equipment in the
whole yard.
12.6 The supply and distribution of the power supply shall be governed by the Indian
Electricity ACT and Rules framed where cartridge fuse links use in Railway Signalling
circuits.

13. GENERAL
13.1 In case of big yards and busy junction stations where a large number of trains/shunting
movements take place resulting in intensive relay operations; relay room shall be air
conditioned.
At way side stations where the traffic density is less the provision of air conditioning is
optional.
Relay rooms in areas which are prone to dust or in near vicinity of chemical factories
releasing injurious fumes or areas with extreme temperature may be air conditioned.
13.2 Fire detector and Fire Alarm of a suitable and approved design shall be provided in all
relay rooms of Route Setting type relay interlocking installation.
All installations shall be provided with suitable type of fire fighting arrangements.
13.3 Adequate number of spare signalling relays and other equipments shall be provided
with each relay interlocking installation.
13.4 If required by railways a quartz clock shall be provided on the indication panel.
13.5 Suitable standard earthing shall be provided for all relay racks, operating panel, power
supply, switch board, transformers, inverters, etc.
13.6 Incase of major Route Relay interlocking and solid state interlocking installation, data
logger shall be provided. At way side panel interlocked installation provision of data
logger is optional.
SEM - II - 21.18.5 Communication between SM,s panel room, relay room equipment room and
locations must be provided
SEM – II - 21.18.6 Panel shall be operated by SM/Panel operator who shall possess a panel
competency certificate issued jointly by Traffic Inspector and section engineer (Signal) of the
section duly counter signed by Asst.Officers
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Para (1.1) Installation may be either of route setting type or non route
setting type.
Para (3.3) Illuminated Panel diagram and operating control console
can be combined in one or a separate illuminated diagram
and console containing operating members can be
provided.
Para (3.5.1) Use of common signal switch for conflicting Signal in non
route setting type installation.
Para (3.6) Use of two/three position switch for point operation
Para (3.10.6) Voltage control on Panel for variable supply voltage for
panel indication.
Para (3.10.7) Voltage control on panel for supply to signal lamp.
Para (3.10.10) Option to provide SM’s Lock key in route setting type
installation.
Para (3.11.5.1) Option to provide a voltmeter on panel for power supply
Para (3.11.6.1) Option for the provision of advance approach warning.
Para (3.11.6.3) Option for the provision of signal/route lamp failure
indication
Para (4.1.4) Isolation of internal circuits
Para (4.3.1) Option to use sectional route release including overlap by
the passage of train,.
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Para (4.3.4) Option to use sectional route release.
(4.3.4.1)
(4.3.5)
(4.3.5.1)
Para (4.5.6) Option in operation of cross overpoints with the help of
common point machine
Para (4.7.1) Option to use double cutting and cross protection in internal
circuits
Para (13.1) Option in air condition in the relay room
Para (13.6) Option in provision of Data Logger
APPENDIX - A
INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE RAILWAYS:
1.1 Whether the installation is to be of: -
(i) Route setting type

Or
(ii) Non route setting type
A-2 whether the equipment and circuitry to be used shall conform to 25 KV AC electrification
requirements depending upon the territory in which installation is desired (Para 1.3)
A-3 Signalling plan and selection (control) Tables showing the signalling arrangement for the
yard (Para 2.1)
A-4 Local conditions to be taken into account for the design of a reliable operation (Para 2.3)
A-5 Whether a separate illustrated diagram and “Control Console” containing all the
operating members shall be provided (Para 3.3)
A-6 In route setting system:-

(i) Whether each route shall be controlled means of two push buttons-one at the
entrance and other at the exit of the route concerned.
Or
By means of one switch at the entrance and one push button at the exit of the
route
Types of push buttons used to be used in entrance/exit system either two position
or three position type (Para 3.5)
(ii) In non route setting type installations whether signal shall be cleared by
individual push button in conjunction with group push button.
Or
Switch controlling each signal or a common switch for conflicting signals which
are not required at the same time or one push button at the entrance and other at
the exit end(Para 3.5.1)
A-7 Whether two positions or there position switches or individual push buttons and a
common push buttons should be provided for individual operation of points (Para 3.6)
A-8 Details for the selection of alternate overlaps for different routes. Any special method of
section of overlaps to be given(Para 3.7)

A-9 Details for the selection of alternate route for a route. Any special method of section of
approach route to be given(Para 3.7.1)
A-10 Colour of the Switches/Push buttons that have not been specified in the specification to
be given (3.8)
A-11 Details of approach locking and time release locking to be provided(para 3.10.2)
A-12 Route required to be switched from manual central to automatic working(para 3.10.4)
A-13 Requirements of additional control on level crossings, ground frames, goods cabins,
crank handles etc(para 3.10.5, 3.10.5.1)
A-14 Provision of supply voltage control for panel indication circuits to adjust the intensity of
illumination(para 3.10)
A-15 Provision of voltage control on signal lamps to be given(para 3.10.7)
A-16 Type of control required for selection of power supply (para 3.10.8)
A-17 Whether indication panel for maintenance staff required, if so, the place where
required(para 3.10.10)
A-18 Type of indication for points, signals and route required on the control panel to be
specified (para 3.11.1, 3.11.2,3.11.3.3, 3.11.3.7, 3.11.6.1, 3.11.6.3, 3.11.6.4, 3.11.6.5)
A-19 Whether meter to indicate supply voltage is to be provided on control panel(para

3.11.5.1)
A-20 Whether advance approach warning for trains is required and type of indication to be
given (para 3.11.6.2)
A-21 Type of panel indication bulbs to be provided(para 3.11.7)
A-22 Type of symbols to be used for drawing of wiring diagrams(para 4.1.10
A-23 Whether internal circuits should be electrically isolated from external circuits(para 4.1.4)
A-24 If facility for pre-setting of route is required, its details shall be provided(para 4.2.4)
A-25 Details of additional controls on level crossings, ground frames and other cabins,
etc(para 4.2.7)
A-26 Whether complete route release including overlap by operation of switches or sectional
route release by passage of train is needed.(para 4.3.1)
A-27 If sectional route release is required, its details shall be provide.(paras 4.3.4, 4.3.4.1,
4.3.5)
A-28 Whether facility for emergency route/sub-route cancellation required.(para 4.3.6)
A-29 Details of signals for which aspect light is required to be proved be given(para 4.4.50
A-30 Details of controls on level crossings , ground frames,cabins,crank handles, siding points
etc(para 4.4.6)
A-31 In case of a cross over whether each and shall be operated by a separate point machine
or by one point machine and a rodding system.(para 4.6.6)
A-32 Details of grouping of point zones for crank handles (para 4.6.7.3)
A-33 Whether double cutting and cross protection is means for internal circuits including vital
circuits (Para 4.7.10
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A-34 Requirements of extra space on relay rack for future expansion to be given(para 5.9)
A-35 Type of route indicator to be provide (para 6.3)
A-36 Whether the point are to be operated by electric point machines or any other method
(para 7.1)
A-37 Details of the type of the track circuits to be provided, whether AC or DC (if AC track
circuit to be provided whether 50 cycles Ac or 83-1/3 cycle AC) or electronic track circuit
or Axle counters of an approved design for track circuit (para 8.1.8.2)
A-38 Details of the wire to be used for wiring of the relay rack/cabin etc (para 10.5 and 10.5.1)
A-39 Whether relay room is to be air conditioned (para 13.1)
A-40 Requirements of train describer system and the specification thereof
A-41 Any other facility or requirement not covered by the above specification
A-42 Whether quartz clock is to be provided on Indication panel.
APPENDIX ‘B’
INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE TENDERER (RAILWAYS)
B-1 Panel indication lamps proposed to be used (para 3.11.7)

B-2 Means proposed for cutting of power supply to the point motor in case of
obstruction (para 7.1.2)
B-3 Specification of cable proposed to be used for distribution of power supply, for
point operation and other external and internal circuits (para 9.1)
B-4 List and number of spare equipments to be supplied (para 13.3)
B-5 Power supply to be made available single phase/3 phase commercial supply/from
Auxiliary transformer in RE area.
B-6 Any other additional facility offered which is not covered by the specification.
British Standard(BS), British Railway Standard(BRS),American Association of Railroads(AAR),
British Post Office Engineering Department(BPO) specifications and VDE specifications as
approved by the Railway, which shall also be compiled to the extent applicable:-
IRS: S7 Roundels, Glasses & Lenses

IRS: S23 Electrical signalling and Interlocking Equipment(Tentative)
IRS: S24 Non-trailable Electric point Machine with plunger type locking(Tentative)
IRS: S26 Colour Light Signal, Multi Unit Type(Tentative)
IRS: S34 Testing Railway Signalling Relays (Tentative)
IRS: S35 P V C insulated Aluminium Screened cables for Railway
Signalling(Tentative)
IRS: S45 Earth Leakage Detector (Tentative)
IRS: S46 DC Neutral Line Relay (Proved type) for Railway Signalling(Tentative)
IRS: S54 Tractive Armature, Shelf type, direct current neutral track relay(non-proved
type) for Railway Signalling(Tentative)
IRS: S57 Electric Lamps for Railway Signalling (Tentative)
IRS: S58 Inverters for Railway Signalling (Tentative)

IRS: S60 AC Immunisation characterstics of DC Neutral tractive armature Miniature
Plug-in-type line relay for Railway Signalling (Tentative)
IRS: S61 Fail safe type of Electronic time delay device for Railway Signalling
(Tentative)
IRS: S63 P V C Insulated cables for Railway Signalling (Tentative)
IRS: S66 Route Indicator Direction Type,
5 lamps Unit Arm (1 to 6 way) (Tentative)
IRS: TC 30 Underground Telecom. Quad cable for special purposes in RE Areas
(Tentative)
IRS: TC 31 Underground Telecom. Quad cable for special purposes in Non-RE Areas
(Tentative)
RDSO/SPN/ Battery Charger
60-83
IS - 418 Tungsten Filament General Service electric lamps
IS - 694 P V C Insulated cables (for voltages upto and including 1100 Volts)
IS - 1554 Part 1: P V C Insulated heavy duty electric cables part I for working voltages
upto and including 1100 Volts
BS : 376 Part I &part II Railway Signalling Symbols Part I schematic Symbols, Part II
wiring Symbols and written circuits
BS : 442 Terminals for Electrical Apparatus for Railway signalling Purposes.
BS : 519 Tractive Armature Direct Current neutral polar line relays for Railway
signalling.
BS : 714 Cartridge Fuse – links for use in Railway Signalling circuits
BS : 1659 Tractive Armature Direct Current neutral track and Line relays for Railway
signalling.
BS : 1745 Alternating current relays for Railways Signalling: track relays (double-
element, 2 position),line relays(single-element, 2 position)
BRS : 930 Miniature Tractive Armature, DC Neutral line relay, plug-in-type for Railway
signalling Purposes.
BRS : 931 Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Neutral line relay, plug-in-type
for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 932 A Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Biased Neutral line relay, plug-
in-type for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 933 A Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Slow pick-up Neutral line
relay, plug-in-type for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 934 Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Slow release Neutral line
relay, plug-in-type for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 935 Miniature Tractive Armature, DC magnetically latched Neutral line relay,
plug-in-type for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 937 Miniature DC Neutral thermal time element relay, plug-in-type for Railway
BRS : 938 A Miniature Tractive Armature, DC Neutral track relay, plug-in-type for Railway
BRS : 939 A Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune DC Neutral track relay, plug-in-
type for Railway signalling Purposes.
BRS : 940 Miniature Tractive Armature, DC Single wound lamp proving relay, plug-in-
BRS : 941 Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Single wound lamp proving relay, plug-in-
VDE – Recommendations for testing of insulated cables and flexible cords.
0472/6.65
AAR Signal Detachable Type Neutral Direct Current Relays for non-vital circuits
Section
Specn.180
Manual Part
145
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This specification requires reference to the following Indian Railway Standard Drawings:-
SA: 23840 (Adv) Shunt Signal, Position Light Type

SA: 23761 (Adv) Route Indicator Multi-Lamp Unit type.
SA: 23741 (Adv) Terminal Block Small (Small)
SA: 23461 (Adv) ‘A’ marker Illuminated
SA: 23490 (Adv) ‘AG’ marker Illuminated
The terminology used in the specifications are generally covered by the definition given in IRS
Specs.No:S23.
Whenever any reference to any standard and/or drawings appears, it shall be taken as a
reference to the latest version of that standard and/or drawing unless the year of issue is
specially stated. The specifications are indented mainly to cover the technical provisions relating
to the mechanical and electrical requirements of RI systems including the annually equipments.
3.2 Guide lines for provision of RI in S/L & D/L
(As per RB Lr No: 2002/Sig. / PI / 1 , Dt : 9.7.2002 , the following guide lines are to be
observed for provision of PI/RRI in S/L & D/L.)
A. On Double Line Sections :
A1. At all big junction stations, Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) shall be provided. All the
features mentioned in items (i) to (vi) under A.3 below will apply to RRIs. The
number of operating staff in RRIs will, however, depend on the actual requirement
as assessed by the Railway.
A2 . (i) At small junctions having only 3 directions or non-junction stations having more
than 5 running lines with complex lay outs, where there is extensive and repeated
shunting, there ‘are many traffic gates, good sheds and sidings etc., Railways may
provide either central panel or end panels after assessing the local complexities.
The decision about provision of end panel or central panel at such stations will be
made by COMs of the Railways in interest of smooth operations and safety
However, if it is decided to provide central panels at such stations, all the features
mentioned under P3 below will apply. In case end panels are provided, central slide
frame with Station Master will be of push button type instead of mechanical frame.
(ii) Block proving by axle counters will be provided in a contiguous section even if, at
few stations in between, end .panels have been provided.
A3. At all other stations, central panels will be provided with the following features:
(i) The station will be fully track circuited in the station section.
(ii) Block proving by axle counter ( or block proving track circuits) will be provided as a
pre-requisite of the central panel.
(iii) Central panel will be of route setting type and will be provided with solid
state interlocking / relay interlocking as sanctioned.
(iv) It would be desirable that similar type of panels are installed on the whole of the
section instead of getting a mixture of technology thereby creating problems in
maintenance and consequent operations.

(v) The block instrument (block proving with axle counter) will be provided -with the
ASM at the central location.
(vi) No manned traffic gates would be non-interlocked in the Station area. i.e all manned
traffic gates in the station area would be interlocked.
Wherever at present Switchman/ Cabinman is operating the traffic gates within the
station area, he may be replaced by traffic Gateman, who will operate the gate from
a get-lodge, near the Level Crossing.
(vii) At all stations with central panels, an additional ASM or a qualified Group ‘C’ traffic
staff will be provided in each shift’ who will oversee and check through trains,
exchange all right signals with the train crew, handle the job of shunting at the
station, cranking of’ points In can of points or signal failures, issue pilot memo,
caution orders etc. He will also facilitate working between the station and traffic/
engineering level crossing gates.
In addition to these operating duties, he will also deal with public enquiries and
commercial booking, provided the workload does not justify a separate
booking/commercial clerk.
B. On single line sections

All guidelines as in case of double line section shall also be applicable on single line
sections, except Para A3 (vii) which shall be modified as under:
“If the line capacity utilization has already reached a level of 85% (with maintenance
block), an additional ASM / Group ‘C’ traffic staff will be provided in each shift for doing
multifarious work as mentioned in Para P3 (vii).”
C. Wherever central panels have already been provided without block proving axle
counters, immediate action be taken to provide the same on priority. ‘I
D. Wherever end panels have been provided, the present SM slide frame should be
converted into push button panels to reduce failures and ensure greater safety.
(This issues with the approval of Board (ML & MT).
The above policy directives must be followed by the Zonal Railways with
immediate effect while executing works.)
3.3 Policy on Type of equipment to be provided for interlocking at Block Stations.
As per RB lr No : 2003/SIG/G/5/Pt. dt : 14th Sept 2006
Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 2003ISigIGI5 dt.14th sept. 2006
Policy With regard to the type of equipment / relays to be provided by interlocked stations
was issued vide reference above. The policy has been reviewed in consultation with
Traffic, Planning and Finance Directorates. Board has confirmed the policy issued earlier
and the same is reiterated as under:
S.No No of Routes Line / type of interlocking required to be

provided
1. Up to 50 routes Relay based interlocking of M-M or M-C
2. 50 to 200 routes Electronic interlocking
3. Above 200 routes RRI with relay based interlocking of M-M or M-C
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RELAY FUNCTIONING
ANNEXURE – I
1. SMR(SMPR): Station Master relay
It picks up when the SM’s key is inserted on the panel

Authorises the operation when key is in
Prevents the unauthorized operation when key is out (Locking the panel)
If required, more repeater relays can be used
one contact of SMR can pick up three SMPR relays.
If more than three repeater relays are used then another contact of SMR can pick
up more three repeater relays and so on.
2. LVR/LPR: Low Voltage Monitoring Relay
It picks up from main supply of State Electricity Board.
It is critically adjusted and made to drop if I/C 230V AC falls down.
To indicate the SM to start the DG set for signal supply and charge battery.
LPR is picked up through LVR
LPR is to provide Audio- Visual indication to SM.
LPR is to provide to suppress Audio Buzzer by Acknowledging
3. NCR: Normal Control Relay
NCR picks up when point control switch turned to normal
To operate the point to normal
Pick up through SMR/SMPR front contact
Cross proving is ensured RCR back contact
Progresses the circuit to WLR front contact point lock relay
4 RCR: Reverse Control relay
RCR picks up when point control switch turned to Reverse
To operate the point to reverse
Pick up through SMR/SMPR front contact
Cross proving is ensured NCR back contact
Progresses the circuit to WLR front contact point lock relay
5 NJPR: Cancellation Progress Relay
Pick up after 2 minutes of cancellation initiation.
Can be common for 2 or more functions where simultaneous movement /
cancellations is not possible.
May release ASR of signal (Route Cancellation)
May release Crank Handle (CHEKT) extraction of crank handle under route
Locked condition feature.

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May release gate control Key(LX EKT) extraction of level crossing key under
route locked condition feature.
NJPR B/C is to be provided in cancellation initiation circuit i.e. JSLR cct. To have
effective time delay (appropriate time required)
6 CHLR : Crank handle lock Relay
It picks up when crank handle is inside the EKT equipment and the key is turned
Its F/C is used in relevant signals UCR & HR circuit
Crank handle can be extracted when all the relevant signals are in normal
position.
It will drop when the crank handle is initiated for extraction from the equipment .
7 CHFR : Crank handle free Relay
It picks up through concerned signals normal position (ASR F/C)

Its F/C is used in crank handle extraction circuit
Its B/C is used in relevant signal HR circuit
8 LXRR : Level crossing gate control reverse relay
Picks up when gate control is reversed
It picks up LXYR for releasing gate control
Its B/C is proved in LXPR circuit
Its B/C is proved in concerned signal RR circuit
9 LXYR : Level crossing control releasing relay
It picks up through LXRR F/C
It picks up through LXFR F/C in route free condition
It picks up through LXJSLR F/C in route locked condition (Gate control release
under route locked condition)
It picks up LXYPR in RE areas at gate locations
Its B/C is proved in LXPR circuit
10 LXJSLR : Level crossing timer initiating relay
It picks up when LC gate control to be released under route locked condition
It further initiates NJPR for releasing Gate after predetermined time delay
Its B/C is used in other JSLR circuits in the group
11 RR/RPR: Signal Switch Reverse proving relay.
Picks up when signal switch is reversed
Picks up through SMR F/C
Picks up through proving conflicting signal switches not operated (RR B/C ) 1st
stage I/L
After picking stick circuit is held through SMR B/C to prevent RR from dropping
even though the switch is disturbed.
Its B/C is used across UCR coil as cross protection arrangement.
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12 UCR: Route Checking relay
One UCR for each signal

Picks UP through RR Front contact (Signal switch ‘R’)
Pick up to prove 2nd stage of I/L
Proves conflicting route/Signals not operated
Proves concerned crank handles are locked in the equipment
Proves concerned points are set according to Route
When picked up it drops ASR
Its B/C used in HR circuit across HR coil as cross protection arrangement.
13 WLR: Point Lock Relay
Picks when NCR / RCR picks up when the point switch is operated to ‘N’/’R’
respectively.
Picks up through concerned ASR F/C & OVSR F/C proves not involved in route
/Overlap
Picks up through concerned point tracks F/C proving tack locking
Proving crank handle in (preferable)
B/C of WLR is proved in NWR/RWR cct. as cross protection.
It switches the circuit of NWR/RWR according switches position N/R respectively.
Its B/C is proved in NWKPR/RWKPR to prove indication Locking.
14 TR: Track Relay
Connected for certain portion of Track

Pickup when Track is clear from Train/vehicle
Pick up contact is used to pick up TPR in relay room as well location (for point
operation)
B/C is used as cross protection
15 NWR: Normal Point Relay
Picks up after WLR F/C through selection of NCR
It further Picks up WJR for point operation to normal
Its B/C to be proved in detection circuit duly proving point operation relays dropped
condition after the operation.
16 RWR: For Reverse operation circuit
Picks up after WLR F/C through selection of RCR
It further Picks up WJR for point operation to Reverse
Its B/C to be proved in detection circuit duly proving point operation relays
dropped after the operation.

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17 WJR: Point Time oriented relay
Picks up when NWR/RWR picked up for normal/Reverse operation respectively.

Picks up through B/C of WXR
It further switches WXR
It further switches. WCR (QBCA) heavy duty.
Drops when the point is operated to required position/condenser discharged
whichever is earlier
Normal supply is cut OFF when WXR picks up
WJR is continued to be pick up by charged condenser till such time condenser
discharges.
18 WXR: Overload protection Relay
It Picks up through WJR

When Picked up, it cuts the normal supply to WJR
It further switches. WCR (QBCA) heavy duty.
Drops only when either the point is operated to required position or When the
operator changes intention and operated to other position in case of
obstruction.(Mid-stroke Reversal facility)
Its drop contact has been proved in detection circuit to prove points operation
stations is withdrawn and non the point is in detection mode.
19 WNKR: Point normal Indication Relay
It is situated at location box near point location.
It picks up when points are set locked at normal ( through ND contacts in point
machine)
It picks up through B/C of WRKR as cross proving.
It further switches to NWKR in relay room duly proving
WCR,WXR,WJR,NWR,RWR are dropped.
20 WRKR: Point Reverse Indication Relay
It is situated at location box near point location.
It picks up when points are set locked at reverse ( through RD contacts in point
machine)
It picks up through B/C of WNKR as cross proving.
It further switches to RWKR in relay room duly proving
WCR,WXR,WJR,NWR,RWR are dropped.
21 NWKR: Normal Point Indication Relay
It is situated in the relay room
It picks up through WNKR from point location
It picks up through B/C of RWKR as cross proving
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It picks up through NCR F/C proving point control normal position
It holds through WLR B/C to prevent to drop when points are not favorable to
operate even though the point control is disturbed.
It further switches NWSR & NWKPR
22 RWKR: Normal Point Indication Relay
It is situated in the relay room
It picks up through WRKR from point location
It picks up through B/C of NWKR as cross proving
It picks up through NCR F/C proving point control normal position
It holds through WLR B/C to prevent to drop when points are not favorable to
operate even though the point control is disturbed.
It further switches RWSR & RWKPR
23 NWSR: Normal Point Stick Relay
It is situated in relay room
it picks up through NWKR F/C
It picks up when WLR dropped
It picks up through B/C of RWSR,RWKR,RWKPR as cross proving and also they
were dropped after previous cycle of operation
It sticks through own F/C and its F/C is used in UYR circuit and other circuits to
prevent the failures due to loose packing of points
It drops only when the point is initiated to operate from Normal to Reverse either
from panel or through Crank handle
24 RWSR: Reverse Point Stick Relay
It is situated in relay room
it picks up through RWKR F/C
it picks up when WLR dropped
It picks up through B/C of NWSR,NWKR,NWKPR as cross proving anmd also they
were dropped after previous cycle of operation
It sticks through own F/C and its F/C is used in UYR circuit and other circuits to
prevent the failures due to loose of packing points
It drops only when the point is initiated to operate from Reverse to Normal either
from panel or through Crank handle
25 NWKPR: Normal Point Indication Repeating Relay

It picks up through NWKR F/C and NWSR F/C
It picks up through WLR B/C proves indication locking and hence NWKPR F/C is
used in UCR/HR circuits
It picks up through B/C of RWKPR ,RWSR, RWKR as cross proving

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26 RWKPR: ReversePoint Indication Repeating Relay
It picks up through RWKR F/C and RWSR F/C
It picks up through WLR B/C proves indication locking and hence RWKPR F/C is
used in UCR/HR circuits
It picks up through B/C of NWKPR ,NWSR, NWKR as cross proving
27 ASR: Approach stick relay
This is associated with signal operation
Each is signal is provided with one ASR
A common ASR can be among two or more signals provided they are for the
same direction and can be taken off only one at a time
It is normally in picked up condition and it drops as and when the route is
checked and initiated
28 UYR1: Route Releasing Relay1
It picks up when the train is being received on signals
It picks up through ASR/ASPR B/C ( to actuate only when the route is locked )
it picks up through TSR B/C proving train passed concerned signal
it picks with two track circuits occupied and one track circuit not occupied as the
first situation
Its F/C is used in ASR pick up circuit
It should be of slow to release till ASR / ASPR firmly picks up and makes its stick
contact
29 UYR2: Route Releasing Relay2
It picks up when the train is being received on signals
It picks up through ASR/ASPR B/C ( to actuate only when the route is locked )
it picks up through TSR B/C proving train passed concerned signal
it picks with two track circuits occupied and one track circuit not occupied as the
second situation
Its F/c is used in ASR pick up circuit
It should be of slow to release till ASR / ASPR firmly picks up and makes its stick
contact
If the route is lengthier one more UYR may be used
there can be common UYRs for the opposite signals in either of direction can be
taken OFF one at a time to economize in such case selection should be made
for which direction of movement the UYR should actuate
30 TSR : Track stick relay
There will be one TSR for each signal
A common TSR can also be provided among two or more signals for the same
direction of traffic, which will not be taken OFF at the same time.
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This has the feature of “one signal one train”
It picks up through controlling track circuit clear.
It picks up through normal condition of signal (ASR F/C, RR B/C, Normal position
of signal switch.
Its pick up contact is used in signal HR circuit.
Its B/C is used in UYR circuit to prove train movement beyond the signal.
31 JSLR: Timer initiating Relay

It is used to cancel the set route, proves the route is locked before the train could
move beyond the signal / after the train moved the signal and cleared the route
(ASPR B/C)
It is designated by prefixing with signal no.
It picks up through station master’s authorization (SMR F/C)
It picks up through cancellation initiation by pressing push button
It picks through concerned signal normal position (drop condition of HR/DR,RR UCR
proved )
It ensures the train is not within the route set ( clear of the route )
It initiates timer to activate which gives output after the desired time
lapse.(60/120/240 seconds)
If there is a common timer grouped among other signals, only one JSLR to pick up at
a time so other JSLR B/C to proved alternately in JSLR pick up circuits
JSLR, NJPR together will feed ASR after lapsing of the defined time lag
COJSLR, NJPR together will feed to clear the calling on signal since calling on
signal shall be taken to OFF after ensuring the stoppage of the train for the pre-
determined time.
CHJSLR, NJPR together will feed CHYR in case emergency crank handle extraction
feature under locked condition feature where exists
LXJSLR, NJPR together will feed LXYR in case emergency LC gate key extraction
feature under locked condition feature where exists.
32 NJPR: Time- lag Proving Relay
This picks after initiating timer as per the pre- set time lag according to selection in
the group (generally 120 seconds for all signals, but some railways follow 60 sec. for
shunt signals)
Cancellation press button normally closed contact is used in the NJPR initial path
circuit to prove its integrity
Its pick up is used in the respective time lag proving circuits
Its B/C is used in the in the JSLR initial pickup circuit to ensure that NJPR should
pick up all the times with a fresh (regulated) time lag

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For calling on route cancellation the time lag is 240 sec. followed by most of the
railways some railways may be following 120 sec. Whose designation is CONJPR .
33 HR : Caution Aspect Controlling relay
It picks up through UCR F/C
It picks up through concerned track repeating relay F/C in route ,berthing overlap
All ASR/ASPRs B/C should be used in HR circuit for proving that all the
concerned points are electrically locked
ASR F/C of all conflicting signals must be used in HR circuit for proving that all
the concerned conflicting signals are not operated / Normal
Glowing of route aspect lamps shall be proved in the HR circuit for the diverging
line
Non glowing of route aspect lamps shall be proved in the HR circuit for the
straight line
HR B/C or ASR F/C will be used in crank handle / LC gate extraction / Siding
control extraction circuit
34 HPR : Caution Aspect Controlling Repeating Relay
It is used in RE areas generally
It picks up through from relay room
AC immunized relay should be used for this circuit
Its F/C is used in signal lamp circuit along with HR F/C
35 COAR : Calling On acknowledgement Relay
It picks up through calling on track occupation by the train
it initiates audio visual indication to the SM
its F/C is used in COHR circuit
36 COCAR: Calling on Cancellation Relay
There is one COCAR for for each calling on signal
This picks up on pressing co-cancel button
It picks up through station master’s authorization (SMR F/C)
COCAR, CONJPR together will feed COASR after lapsing of the defined time lag
(generally 240 sec).
37 SR1: Stickrelay (controlled by block working )
Ensures one line clear one train
picks up when the Block commutator turned to TOL position
Drops as and when the train passes beyond LSS
Its F/C is used in LSS DR circuit
38 SR2 : stickrelay (controlled by block working )
Ensures one line clear one train
picks up when the Block commutator turned to TOL position
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Drops as and when the train passes beyond LSS
39 LCPR: Line clear proving Relay
Picks up when the Block commutator is turned to Line clear position
40 ZR1: Block clearance proving relay
It picks up when the train is received on signals (Signal reverse position) for which
the line clear was granted
Fulfils the essentials of lock and block working
It picks as the train actuates the track circuits in a sequential manner
It registers the first situation of train movement.
It picks up when the train is received on signals (Signal reverse position) for which
the line clear was granted
Fulfils the essentials of lock and block working
It picks as the train actuates the track circuits in a sequential manner
It registers the second situation of train movement
It fulfills the requirement of Electric stick
It picks up through ZR1 F/C & ZR2 F/C and sticks through TOL / LC of Block
commutator to facilitate Block Forward operations
It drops when the commutator is turned to line clear position

ANNEXURE - II
ANNEXURE - II
Details of Standardization Work Shop at IRISET: 25/05/09 To 29/05/09

Relay Interlocking (Metal -Carbon Type)
Sl.
Topic Remarks on Discussion
No.
• Both are currently in Use.

Type of Panels – • Only SR, SWR having Knob Type. Both
1
(Knob type OR Push Button type.) Railways to changeover
• Push Button to be preferred for future.
Whether Route Setting type OR

2 Route Setting Type for all future installations
Non-Route setting type.
RELAY ROOM /TRACK CIRCUIT
Type of Relays –
Metal to carbon to be standardized for
3 (Metal to Metal OR
adoption to EI logic.
Metal to Carbon).
What are the circuits being provided
4
with Cross protection?
WLR, UCR, HR. - These also have double
(a) Indoor Circuits
cutting .
Required in all external circuits

(b) Outdoor Circuits
Ex : NWR, RWR, TPR, ECPRs, HPRs, DPRs
• Signal Control table with 23 columns

Developed during Workshop (See
Annexure-I).
5 Standardization of Tables of Control
• Proforma of Point Control, LC gate control,
Siding Control tables of E.Rly. were agreed
by all. (See Annexure-II).
• Both can be kept
6 Initiation circuits: LR or NNR/NRR • LR for Knob panel
• NNR for push buttoned panels
Standardization of TSR / WLR / ASR TSR circuit to have only ASR and
7
circuits replacement TPR contacts
The necessity of back contact proving

in Metal To Carbon type relays.
8 Not required
(To avoid the relay permanently in
picked up condition.)
• SCR, SER, ECoR started using QL1.

Using of QLI Relay (Magnetic stick • As this is useful, others also may adopt.
Relay) for the purpose of storing the
9 information.
(Similar to interlocked relays in Metal-
to-Metal contact relays).
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DETAILS OF STANDARDISATION WORKSHOP AT IRISET
Sl.
No.
• When more back contacts are required,

BPR may be picked up and it’s front contact
Method of Picking up Repeater Relays
to be used in circuits.
10 for purely internal circuits in Relay
• Up to 3 Repeater relays may be picked up
Room.
from main relay (both for Front / Back
contact repeating).
• Discussed separately. (Details in

Annexure-IV).
11 Standardizing nomenclature of relays.
• Nomenclature for some relays is to be
finalised
Method used to restrict the number of

12 Intermediate Relay is used
contacts to 45 in different circuits.
TIMER
Provision of number of Timers in a

13
Station
(a) Any Restriction to use the number • No restriction. Number of timers depend on
of timers in Yard/Way side need.
Stations. • One per signal / Signal Group is adequate
(b) Whether Electronic Timers used is
single or two with contact in series Single with reliable ET
to release the circuits.
(c) Method adopted to ensure voltage
on Electronic timers not to exceed Manufacturer / Specs of ET should take care.
28.8 Volts.
INTERLOCKING
14 Stages of Interlocking:
(a) Knob/ Button stage. •

All Railways agreed for providing
interlocking in three stages. Viz.
(b) UCR Stage Button/Knob, UCR & HR.
• Proving of Track Circuits in UCR stage also
(c) HR Stage
may be done.
• Presently being done in one stage.
Proving of TPR contacts in two stages
15 • To be proved in Two stages i.e at UCR and
in Relay interlocking circuits.
HR stages
Method of Interlocking of Crank
16
Handles:
(a) By proving ASR Front Contact • HR down, UCR down to be used instead of
(Route Locking Relays) ASR up.
• As per SEM, ASR is to be proved and
(b) By proving UCR and HR Back whenever CH taken out, point operation from
Contacts. panel is not permitted. SEM amendment to be

ANNEXURE - II
Sl.
No.
proposed to allow individual operation of
(c) If ASR Front Contact is proved, the
points (for maintenance) from panel even
Method of extracting Crank Handle
after CH is taken out (point operation through
during Route locking cases (with
route setting to be prevented when CH out).
time delay, etc.)
However signals should be locked.
• Required -if ASR pick up contact is proved.
(d) Emergency CH extraction • Not required -if HR and UCR drop are proved
in CHYR circuit
ROUTE RELEASE
Whether sectional route release feature Sectional route release feature is required at
is provided for all major/ medium yards all stations (Major, Medium & Wayside
17
or all stations including Wayside Stations) to maintain uniform route releasing
stations. circuits at all stations.
Whether the method of sequential

18 proving of Track circuits in Sub-routes SEM to be followed
is as per Part-II SEM Para No.21.5.2.
Where Track Circuits are provided with

Standby batteries, whether ‘R’ Relay
contacts (Main Power supply
Required. But nomenclature of Relay shall be
19 monitoring Relay) are proved in Route
POR instead of R.
Releasing circuits to avoid inadvertent
Releasing of routes during resumption
of Power supply.
When Calling-on Signal route is • Separate ASRs for main signal and calling
cancelled whether the route Locked by on signal required.
20
the Main signal (Home signal) will get • Main ASR & Co-ASR will pick up if calling
released OR not. on route is cancelled
RRBU cancellation for full route release
21 bypassing back locking (after physical To be provided
verification of track by ASM).
LC/SIDING
CR, WR, ER – Provided in Auto + Normal.

SCR - Not existing anywhere.
Whether Electrical Emergency Release SR - Not in Auto Section.
22 is given to open LC gates situated in After detailed discussions, many Railways
Automatic signalling territory. mentioned to have this facility to avoid
hardship to gateman in the event of failures.
Remark : Majority Agreed
Whether approach clearance of gate

signals situated in automatic signalling
23 is being adopted to avoid change of Not required.
aspect in the phase of an approaching
train.
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No.
The distance at which the approach

warning and approach locking is A.W. = 5 km
24
effective for an LC gate situated in an A.L. = 3 km
automatic signalling territory.
The method of Interlocking of LC gate

in Station section situated in automatic Push button controls are preferred as all future
25
signalling territory (whether knob/button panels shall be with push buttons.
control is extended from panel).
Road warning at Interlocked LC gates

26 During operation: Red Flasher & Audio Alarm.
and its aspects
Whether Lever lock circuits controllers

OR
27 EKT
EKTs are provided for interlocking LC
gates/ Siding.
POINTS
Whether points are operated through a • WR - Direct operation from Relay Room.
Point contractor Relay provided at site • Consensus : Relay Room operation if within
28
OR directly operated from the Relay Range.
room. • Local operation beyond Range
• Point contactor relays – separate for each end
(a) The Point contactor Relay:
29 of a cross over to be provided
(b) 24V/60V Siemens Point Group. NR, SER are using this type
(c) Using ‘Q’ Type Relays and QBCAI

SWR, SCR are using these relays.
Relays.

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Sl.
No.
(d) Detection • Detection in series for Indication to Panel.
• Separate Detection cable is to be provided.
• Signal aspects may go to danger when a
train passing over points disturbs the
detection due to loose packing etc. To
overcome this Stick relays are used
(NWKSR or RWKSR) in SR, SCR and
SWR.
• Detailed discussions were held regarding

provision of separate detection for 'A' and
'B' ends due to certain advantages (i.e. to
avoid piloting etc. during loop line point
failure).This will also enable degraded
operation in signalling (from Std.III to I) in
the event of non-availability of detection at
other end of cross over.
• Some Railways have agreed. Some have
reservations.
Remark : No consensus. To be discussed

in next meeting.
• Both Serial & parallel operations are in use.

(e) Points Operation - Series / Parallel • Preferred Option is serial operation.
Remark : Majority Agreed
• Point Operation & Detection, Circuit

(f ) Point Circuit recommended by SAG officers was
discussed but details of Circuit of RLBPR /
NLBPR were required.
• Remark : To be discussed in next meeting .
Emergency operation of points in all
30 Required
stations.
(a) Whether NKR is required at
No
site/Loc.
(b) Whether TR/TPR required at site
No
/Loc
Whether WLR normally

31 WLR normally drop in automatic route setting
Up / Down
Whether Point track circuits are proved

32 Proved wherever local fed.
at site in the Point Operation circuit.
Special throw of points / swinging
• Sample Layouts were shown by S.Rly.
33 isolation to achieve more flexibility in
• Concepts Agreed
the yard.
(a) Detection of Siding Trap Point
34 (Open condition) Electrically for
signalled movements when siding Not required.
is operated locally and interlocked
through EKTs.
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Sl.
No.
(b) Detection of Siding Trap Point
(Closed condition) Electrically for
• Rod operated - Detection is required.
signalled movements in the
Trailing Direction when siding is
• Key lock - No detection is required
operated locally and interlocked
through EKTs.
Whether 110 Volts DC is extended to
110 Volts cable to be live only when needed
35 point location only on initiation of Point
i.e., for operation.
operation using contactor relay (PCR).
A motor operated point in the berthing
36 Provide Intermediate starter to hold the route
portion of Track.
SIGNAL
Method of Lighting Signals in RE area.

37 (a) Locally fed As per SEM
(b) Remotely fed As per SEM
• In S.Rly - Due to faster LED response,
momentary Red aspect during change
over is observed by Driver, due to which
Circuit has been modified to introduce
delay through RC circuit was tried
successfully.
• No such problem has been reported from
The cutting in Arrangement provided for
other Railways.
38 4-aspect automatic signal provided with
• SCRly mentioned that their Circuit is found
LED signals.
suitable without adding RC circuit to
ECR's.
• This issue may be monitored by Railways

and necessary action taken.
Remark : To be discussed in next meeting

Provision of Emergency putting back of
39 signal to danger even if panel is locked. Required. EGGN to be provided.
(SM’s key out).
• Button type - 3 buttons (GN, UN, and

ERRB).
• Knob type - single button (along with Knob
Signal/Route/Cancellation procedure
40 turned to Normal).
2/3 Button
• S.Rly to provide a button for ERRB
operation This is to differentiate Emergency
cancellation from normal route release.
BLOCK
Proving of Block overlap track circuit in

41 the line clear circuit (180 metres Track Not required.
Circuit ahead of Home signal).

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Sl.
No.
Proving of overlap track circuit (120
metres track circuit) in Single Line To be done as per CRS recommendation.
42
Automatic signalling as per Board’s Being proved in all Railways.
letter issued in 1998.
Whether distant signal ECRs are
proved in block circuit to prevent the
43 block being closed or line clear being Not required.
granted in the event of distant signal
remaining blank.
BPAC
Standardizing BPAC circuits and Reset S.Rly. Circuit for reset was shown. This may
44
circuits. be studied
SSI
In SSI whether to adopt distributed logic • Distributed for MLK - II for more than 5
45 or single logic irrespective of size of the lines and Jn.Stns.
yard. • Others centralised.
Provision for extracting Crank Handle

46 Required
during failure of Micro lock/logic.
In SSI whether operation is through

47 As per Operating Department’s requirement.
control panel/ VDU/ Touch Screen.
PANEL
Types of illumination on panel (LED or
LED type only to be used
48 other type)
Indications
(a) Each aspect of signal is shown or
All aspects to be given as per site
only ‘ON’/OFF for signals
• Point normal and reverse setting and
(b) Point : N/ R, Lock Free
• separate lock indication to be given
(c) Whether the point indication is

Where knob exists, provide Indication there
available near the point knob or as
also
a strip in the route.
(d) Crank handle: In Out Free Lock In and Out indication

• Provided at Panel.
(e) LC Gate - Open / Closed • Free / Locked indications are provided at LC
gate
(f) Colours for the above as per SEM
To be followed as per SEM
or local practice
(g) Whether locked indication (through
a strip of while light) for overlap Required.
zone is given.
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No.
(h) Whether indication is given for

overlap releasing (during the Required.
working of the Timer).
(i) Flasher Relay working indication on

To be provided
Panel
• Compulsory for major yards & built-in feature

Maintainer’s Panel - Compulsory /
49 for all EIs.
optional
• Optional for Wayside Stations for Panel
• Sealing practices depend on Knob / Push

Type of locking & sealing arrangement
button.
50 for buttons / Switches used for
• Push Buttons for emergency operations to
emergency operations on panel
be sealed.
Panel voltage for indications 12V or
51 24 Volts D.C only to be used for Future
24V, AC or DC
(Note :- The above information is furnished for Trainees to understand that Different practices exist in
Zonal rlys. Pl note that on some of the issues discussed above, Final decision is yet to be taken. )

ANNEXURE - III
ANNEXURE - III
SIGNALLING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED FOR A 4 ROAD DOUBLE LINE

STATION FOR RELAY INTERLOCKING USING METAL-CARBON CONTACT RELAYS.
S. NO DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL QTY UNIT

1 Control Panel Complete. 1 No
2 Colour Light Signal 2 aspect complete. 6 SET
3 Colour Light Signal 3 aspect complete. 6 SET
4 LED Lamp arrangements Complete.(D A). 1 Set
5 Route Indicator Junction type 2 way. 1 SET
6 Route Indicator Junction type 3 way. 1 SET
7 Calling-on signal. 2 NOS
8 Position light Shunt Signal Ground type. 2 NOS
9 Position light Shunt Signal Post type. 2 NOS
10 Track Circuit & Accessories ( Pl. TC/RE) 18 SETS
11 Track Circuit & Accessories ( Pt,TC/RE) 14 SETS
12 Electric Point Machine. 14 NO'S
13 Ground Connection for Point Machine. 14 SETS
14 Insulation Material for Point Machine. 14 SETS
15 Heavy duty relay for Point Machine./QBCA 14 NO'S
16 MS Termination Box. 14 No
17 Crank Handle Interlocking. 4 Set
18 Electric Key Transmitter. 2 NO'S
19 Wiring & Accessories (Det. Attached). 1 SET
20 Relays Wiring and Rack Fixing etc., 384 SET
21 Relays QNA1. 320 NO'S
22 Relays QJ1 (Time Element). 4 NO'S
23 Relays ECR's 31 NO'S
24 Relay UECR 2 NO'S
25 Relays Flasher type. 1 NO'S
26 Relay LED (ECR). 26 NO'S
27 Solid state Buzzer. 4 NO'S
28 Cable & Accessories ( Det.Attached). 1 SET
29 River Sand 4.0 KM
30 Bricks 2.0 KM
31 Power Supply arrangements. 1 Set
32 Apparatus Case Large 12 NO
33 Apparatus Case Medium 12 NO
34 Apparatus Case Small 8 NO
35 Sheet Iron Box 4 NO
36 'E' type locks With Keys 48 NO
37 Selective Calling-on Telephone. 8 NO
38 Earth Leakage detectors. 2 NO
39 Walkie Talkie Instrument. 2 No
40 Sighting Board complete, 4 NO
41 Boards For Calling-on/stop etc.. 2 NO
42 Earthling arrangements. 20 NO
43 Cement Concrete. ( Det. Att. ) ##### CU.M
44 Painting Materials 1 SET
45 Miscellaneous Stores 1 LS
46 Transport Arrangements During Line Block 1 LS
47 Temp. accommodation during line block 1 LS
48 Provision for Hiring of Vehicle. 2 months
IRISET Page 184

MATERIALS FOR 4 ROAD STATION (D/L)
S. NO DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL QTY UNIT
49 Testing & Commissioning 1 LS
50 Labour Charges(Dept) @ 0%
51 Loading & Unloading @ 3%
52 Carriage @ 2%
53 Contingencies @ 1%
DETAILS OF WIRING AND ACCESSORIES
SNO DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT

1 Wiring coil 16/02mm 270 coil
2 Wire coil 10 sqmm copper 6 coil
3 Wire coil 3/20 6 coil
4 Terminal blocks PBT Arnite 6 way Nos
5 Terminal blocks PBT Arnite 1 way Nos
6 Non detertg. Type fuses with bases Nos
7 Teak wood planks 0.25 Cu.m
8 Hard wood planks 0.25 Cu.m
9 Relay racks 2 way 5 Nos
10 Fixing and mounting relay rack. Nos
11 Condensers and resistors 2 LS
12 Hylem / Decolam sheets 1mx2mx6mm Nos
13 Rosin core 2 Kgs
14 Miscellaneous 1 LS
Details of Cement
S.NO DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT
1 CLS signals 12 Cu.m
2 Gr.shunt sigs./compensator/lead out/SPI 2 Cu.m
3 Relay/power rack 5 Chum
4 CT box/'A' type bases 0 Cu.m
5 Apparatus case large 12 Cu.m
6 App. case small/medium/sht. iron box 24 Cu.m
7 Boards/Detectors base/cranks 10 Cu.m
8 Miscellaneous 1 Ls
Total
Labour Details of cables/river sand & bricks

1 Trenching soft soil 2000 Mtr
2 Trenching hard soil 1500 Mtr
3 Trenching rocky soil 500 Mtr
4 Mounting on wheels and laying of cable 34000 Mtr
5 Filling. sand above & below the cable 6000 Mtr
6 Laying of Bricks 2000 Mtr
7 Track/Bridge crossing 75 Mtr
8 Masonry of channel ramps 80 No
9 Laying of cable markers 300 Mtr
10 Termination of cable 2800 wire
11 Cable compound ceiling of locations 1 Ls
Total

ANNEXURE - III
Details of cables and accessories

S.NO DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT
1 Cables 2 core 2.5 sqmm 4 Km
2 Cable 2 core 25 sqmm 5 Km
3 Optic Fibre Cable (24 Fibre). 0 Km
4 Cable 12 core 1.5 sqmm 10 Km
7 Cable markers 300 No
8 Teak wood planks 0.5 Cu.m
9 Hard wood planks 0.5 Cu.m
10 Terminal blocks 1 way PBT Arnite No
11 Terminal blocks 6 way PBT Arnite No
12 TLJ boxes 16 No
13 RCC pipe of 150 MM Dia. 25 2M
14 G.I pipe of 100 MM Dia. 25 M
15 Cable compound 40 Kg
DETAILS OF CLS ASPECT LED LAMP ARRANGEMENTS.

1 LED lamp RED
2 LED lamp YELLOW.
3 LED lamp GREEN.
4 Shunt signal LED lamp.
5 Calling-on signal LED lamp.
6 Route indicator LED lamp.

1 2 Aspect CLS LED LAMP (R+G). 6 No
2 3 Aspect CLS LED LAMP (R+Y+G). 6 No
3 4 Aspect CLS LED LAMP (R+Y+Y+G). 0 No
4 Shunt signal LED lamp. 4 No
5 Calling-on signal LED lamp. 2 No
6 Route indicator LED lamp. 2 No
Details of Power Supply arrangements

1 Diesel Generator, 10 KVA . 1 No
2 Integrated power supply to suit in 1 Set
3 Miscellaneous. 1 No
Note :-
• Approximate Cost for Relay Interlocking for Signalling portion (Excluding Engineering
and Electrical Requirement) = Rs 1.2 Crores in 2009.
• Details may vary as per Design & Local railways practices.
IRISET Page 186

TYPICAL PLAN FOR RELAY & POWER SUPPLY ROOMS
ANNEXURE - IV
TYPICAL PLAN FOR A RELAY ROOM AND POWER SUPPLY ROOM
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
(a) The door of relay room should be flush type and opened inside all other rooms
should be of ordinary double door type.
(b) Flooring in all rooms should be with tiles as an anti dust arrangement.
(c) Duct for laying cable to be provided in the rooms in consultation with
ASTE/DSTE/CN.
(d) Opening (0.67mx0.67m) for cable entry to be provided at the basement level of relay
room in consultation with ASTE/DSTE/CN.
(e) Window shutters should be of sliding type with glass/good quality acrylic panels and
protective covering with expanded metal to be provided for all windows on the outer
side.
(f) Height of windows should be 0.91 mtr. above floor level.
(g) Floor level should be at a height of 1m from rail level. (ie; higher than a high level
platform whether existing at present or not to take care of future and to avoid
flooding of water in rainy season.)
(h) Battery room should contain two tier battery stand with acid proof tiles up to a height
of 2 mts. on the walls.
(i) Cement flooring to be provided in side the barbed fencing area.
(j) The shed of generator shall be covered by asbestos sheets.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
(FITTINGS TO BE PROVIDED IN CONSULTATION WITH S&T OFFICIAL.)
(a) Six tube lights should be fitted in relay room, four on the walls and two on the roof.
(b) In all the other rooms tube light each should be provided one on the roof and other
on the wall.
(c) Relay room shall be provided with two ceiling fans. And all other rooms shall be
provided with one ceiling fan each.
(d) All the lights and power plug points in relay room and one tube light each in the
remaining rooms shall be wired separately with change over facility from main to
generator supply.

ANNEXURE - VI
(e) Two power plug switch boards (15/5Amp. Cap) should be provided in equipment,
battery and power supply change over room and four plug boards (one 15/5Amp. on
each wall)
(f) Three Nos. of ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ heavy-duty switches should be provided in the power
supply change over/monitoring room for change over.
(g) Wherever 3-phase power supply is available in the station the same shall be
extended to the power supply change over/monitoring room with double pole 4
position phase selector switch for 3 phases.
(h) Exhaust fan should be provided one each in battery and equipment room walls at
suitable height.
IRISET Page 188

TYPICAL PLAN FOR RELAY & POWER SUPPLY ROOMS

ANNEXURE - V
ANNEXURE – V
TYPICAL BUILDING PLAN FOR S&T REQUIREMENT
IRISET Page 190

TYPICAL BUILDING PLAN FOR S&T REQUIREMENT
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S 12

Issued in November 2009

INDIAN RAILWAYS INSTITUTE OF

Prepared By P. Sreenivasu , LS2

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RELAY INTERLOCKING

Interlocking is an arrangement between various functions like signals, points, sidings,

1.2 Types of Interlocking

First stage At locking tray of the lever frame.

II) Electro-mechanical By means of electrical controls on the

First stage At route checking stage(UCR)

In EI the interlocking provided and achieved in 2 stages.

Electronic i) Single software & duplicate hardware.

1.3 Relay Interlocking

The specifications for relay interlocking: IRS S-36-87/96.

(a) Relay Interlocking is of 2 types.

(i) Non-Route setting Type or Panel Interlocking

Page 1 S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

Panel Interlocking Route Relay Interlocking

Smaller yards / Way side stations Big / Major yards

End Panels Central Panel

British System Siemens System

British Relay Interlocking : -

RRI (System – I) -- For Bigger Yards

1.3 Working of PI and RRI

1.3.1 Panel Interlocking (Non – Route Setting Type)

1.3.3 Advantages & Disadvantages of Relay Interlocking

Page 3 S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

1.4 Differences between PI and RRI

1.5 Basic Requirements of Relay Interlocking

(d) All other switches are normally 2-position type.

(g) Colour Light Signals are provided.

(n) 12VDC/AC (or) 24VDC for panel indication.

− RE D/L : Up AT, Down AT and Local

− RE S/L : AT, Local, One Diesel Generator

(r) Emergency point operation with sealing arrangements & counters.

1.6 Control Panel:

Page 5 S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

Panels are of two (2) types.

(i) Conventional Panel (Single plate - Non Domino Type)

1.7 Provision of Domino type Panel

The Domino type panels have the following advantages.

(i) Miniature push button operation.

1.8 Indications on Panel

1.8.1 Track circuits indications

Track clear No indication

1.8.2 Points indications

(a) Method I : Near the point knob/switch

Normal & Locked Yellow

Page 7 S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

1.8.3 Signal Indication

Stop Signal ‘ON’ Red

‘OFF’ Green/Double yellow

1.8.4 Miscellaneous indications

Power Failure Red

Colours of buttons / switches used on panel

Page 9 S12: INTERLOCKING WITH METAL-CARBON RELAYS

Indication Colours of Points, Signals, etc on Panel

State True / False

1. Conflicting signal-to-signal locking is proved in at least two stages. ( )