Track circuit interrupter explained

A track circuit interrupter may be fitted at catch points, trap points or buffer stops to maintain a track circuit in the 'occupied' state in the event of a derailment. The track circuit remains de-energised until the interrupter is replaced.

GK/RT0011 specifies the requirements for the provision of track circuit interrupters.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/docushare/dsweb/Get/Rail-41377/Rt0064.pdf GK/RT0064: Provision of Overlaps, Flank Protection and Trapping