{"id":7698,"date":"2020-08-21T07:46:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T02:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yanamtakshashila.com\/?p=7698"},"modified":"2020-08-21T07:46:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T02:16:01","slug":"types-of-train-horns-in-indian-railways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yanamtakshashila.com\/?p=7698","title":{"rendered":"Types of train horns in Indian Railways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here is a list of the horns that are used in the railways along with their significance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. One short Horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When one short horn is blown, it means that the driver of the train, i.e. the locomotive pilot is going to take the train to the yard for washing and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Two short horns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A locomotive pilot blows two short horns in order to call for the guard\u2019s signal before starting the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. One long horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This signifies the departure of the train from the station on receipt of clear signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. One long and one short horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After blowing of these horns, the guard releases the brakes and ensures that the main line is clear in order to start the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Two long followed by two short horns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These horns are blown in order to call the guard to come to engine of the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Two short horns followed by a long horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This signifies a sudden loss of brake pressure or vacuum, which could be due to an alarm chain being pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Three short horns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that the train is out of control and the guard is required to assist or apply brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Four short horns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This signifies that the train is unable to proceed due to an accident, failure or other such reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. One very long horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of horn has many reasons such as the train is approaching a level crossing or a tunnel area or its running through the station without stopping or recalling the staff protecting the train in the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. One long horn followed by a short horn, twice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that the chain has been pulled and the guard has to apply vacuum brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Six short horns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A motorman will blow six short horns if there is a premonition of danger or the train is moving in the wrong direction on a double line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To conclude, the types of horns blown through a train\u2019s journey are of great significance. They are a signal of things that are going to happen or that have happened and have been used since the early days of railways. So the next time you travel by a train, pay attention to the horns being blown to get a better understanding of things happening around you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here is a list of the horns that are used in the railways along with their significance: 1. One short Horn When one short horn is blown, it means that the driver of the train, i.e. the locomotive pilot is going to take the train to the yard for washing and cleaning. 2. 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