Norwegian railway signaling

The railway signaling system in Norway is since 4 December 2001 through the regulation No 1336 to signals and signs on the state railways and attached private railway lines ( " Forskrift av 4 desember 2001 nr. 1336 om signaler above skilt på statens jernbanenett above tilknyttede private spor " ) regulated.

The first signals of Norwegian railway lines were mechanical semaphore signals, which were installed in 1893 in Drammen Station. The first electric light signals were delivered in 1924 by AEG. Nowadays, only electrical light signals are used in Norway.

Signal means

The following signal means are used:

  • Signal flags
  • Hand lamps
  • Whistles
  • Show of hands
  • Stationary light signals
  • Stationary sound signals
  • Illuminated signs
  • Orientation post
  • Locomotive whistle
  • Signal lamps of locomotives and wagons

Basic meaning of the signal colors

  • Red: train stop!
  • Purple: indicates that must be kept close to the corresponding level crossing.
  • Yellow: Caution!
  • Green: Drive free!
  • White: Free Range.

Light signals

The signals a distinction entrance signals, exit signals and signals within the station area. The following signal patterns are used:

Main signals

Vorsignal

  • Railway signaling
  • Rail transport (Norway )
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