Translations:How to operate relay line block equipment/3/en

Purpose of the line block

The line block is a type of interface between two neighbouring interlockings. Within the station, the points and track sections are secured with the help of the routes and are brought into dependency with the signals. This is often not practical for the open line between interlockings, as there are usually no points there in the first place. Usually, there is no shunting and the trains do not change direction in these sections. The technology there can be designed to be somewhat less complex. Therefore, the line block is used.