An advance starter signal is used for which of the following?

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  1. Shunting 
  2. Goods train
  3. Loco-sheds
  4. Both Shunting and Goods train

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Option 1 : Shunting 
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Concept:

Signal:

A railway signal is a device that used to gives instructions or provides advance warning of instructions regarding the driver’s authority to proceed. The driver interprets the signal's indication and acts accordingly. Typically, a signal might inform the driver of the speed at which the train may safely proceed or it may instruct the driver to stop.

Classification of signals:-

Railway signals can be classified based on different characteristics as presented below in table:

Characteristics Basis of classification Examples
Functional Signaling the driver to stop, move cautiously, proceed, or carry out shunting operations.
  • Stop signals
  • Shunt signals
  • Speed indicators
Operational Communication of message in audible or visual form.
  • Audible: Detonators
  • Visual: hand signals, fixed signals, etc.
Location
  • Reception or departure signals
  • Shunting
Outer, home, stater, and advanced starter signals.
Special characteristic Meant for special purpose Calling on-signals, repeater signals, speed indicator etc.

From the above table, we can see that, An advance starter signal is used for shunting signals.

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