What is the meaning of the different types of horn / flute that the train driver plays after leaving the train?

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30 Jul, 2019



From a very young age, the "train" was a wonderful thing to most of us. Needless to say, many of us tried to duplicate the horn/flute of that train. Have you ever wondered what that might mean behind every horn/flute on a train? In fact, that horn, not just for the train to come or go, has a certain meaning behind each horn and its duration.


According to the Indian Railways, a total of 11 horns of the train are mentioned for public convenience. Here is what I meant for those 11 horns/flutes: -

1. A small / passing horn
This means that the motorman will take the train to the yard, where the train will be washed and cleaned for the next step.

2. Two passing horns
If the motorman gives two passing horns, that means he is asking the Railway Guard to sign or send his signal to start the train.

3. Three passing horns
The motorman rarely throws the horn three times, because, if it does, that means the motor has lost control and the guard is being instructed to pull the vacuum brake immediately.

4. Four passing horns
The four passing horns indicate that the train has some 'technical' problems and the train will not proceed.

5. A chronic horn and a passing horn with it
This horn means the motorman signals the guard to set the 'brake pipe system' before starting the engine.

6.Two lasting horns, with two passing horns
This horn means the motorman signals the guard to control the engine.

7.A continuous (continuous or continuous) horn
The train plays a continuous (continuous or continuous) horn to alert commuters when crossing the mostly non-stop station.

8.Two horns with two breaks
Through this horn, the train is warning pedestrians that the train will continue uninterrupted through the railway crossing.

9. Two chronic and one transient horn If the motorman plays such a horn, that means the train is changing tracks.

10. Two transient and with it a chronic horn
This horn implies that a passenger chain is drawn or the guard pulls a 'vacuum break'.

11. Six passing horns
This is a danger signal. When the train was trapped in a hazardous state, the motorman instructed the passengers to be alert with the horn playing.


However, many other types of "horn signals" are also documented in the IRFCA: - 'o': I mean, a passing horn '-': I mean, a relatively longhorn '—-': I mean, a long-lasting horn '————': I mean, the longest horn Code [o] (before leaving train): An indication to the driver of the auxiliary engine that the driver of the main engine is ready to start. Auxiliary engine driver recognition. The engine is ready to leave the yard. The engine is ready to go to the loco yard. Shunter is ready to start moving.


Code [o] (while moving)

No need for an auxiliary engine.Auxiliary engine driver recognition.

Code [-]
Normal departure from a station after receiving a clear signal. It is played 1-3 seconds after the first horn, after receiving a signal from the guard. The shunting operation began. (If there are passengers on the shunting rack.)


Code [o o]
Call for a guard signal.
The guard did not provide the signal.
Station staff did not provide a signal.


Code [- o]
The guard is instructed to leave the brakes.
Before leaving the train engine from a mid-section or station.
There is no obstacle to the mainline.

Code [o o o]
Instructions to break the guard to the guard. Out of control of the train, instructions to let the guard help.

Code [o o -]
Sudden brake pressure or vacuum loss. (Probably as a result of pulling the alarm chain.)

Code [o o o o]
The train will not be able to run due to accident, failure or other reasons. Save the rear train.

Code [- - o o]
Called the guard to come to the engine.


Code [o - o]Tokens not found.Missing token.

Proceed under the wrong authority.
Exceeding the 'stop' signal on 'on' condition under appropriate authority.
Code [—–] (before leaving train)
Vacuum again in the pier section, removing the spring.
Overriding automatic 'stop' signal when on 'on'.

Code [—–] (while moving)
Acknowledging the signal provided by the guard.
Code [———-]
"Level crossing or tunnel area is coming up!"
Inform the staff to protect the rear train.
The freight is ready to go.
Crossing a station.
Come to a 'stop' signal.
Get stuck in the 'stop' signal.
Overcoming the 'stop' signal after waiting a certain amount of time.

Code [- o - o]
Alarm chain is drawn.
Insufficient vacuum in the engine.
The guard employs a vacuum brake.

Code [- -]
Raise the pantograph. (Only for electric locks.)

Code [- o -]
Move the pantograph. (Only for electric locks.)

Code [o o o o o o o o] (Frequently)

Fear of danger.
Send a danger signal to the driver of the nearest train.
The train is moving in the wrong direction on a double line.
Also, it is used by EMU motormen. A speeding train uses a crowded platform to alert passengers that it will not stop at that station.
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