Train Signal Tips- Have you ever tried to know the meaning of W/L written near the railway track, let us tell you

Friends, as we have told you many times that the Indian Railways department is the fourth largest railway department in the world, which is not only convenient but also comfortable and economical, while traveling in the train, you must have seen many types of signboards along the railway track. Most of them have the name of the station or safety instructions written on them. But there are also some boards on which there are codes like C/FA and W/L, which many passengers are unable to understand. Let's know full details about them

Let's know what C/FA and W/L boards mean and why they are used:

What are W/L and C/FA?

W/L means whistle/level crossing.

C/FA means whistle/gate.

These signs instruct the train driver (also called loco pilot) to blow the horn when approaching a level crossing or railway gate.

Why are these boards important?

These signs serve as an alert for the loco pilot to sound the horn before approaching the crossing.

The horn warns pedestrians, vehicles and anyone near the track to be cautious and move away safely.

Where are these boards installed?

These whistle boards are installed 250 to 300 metres before the actual level crossing or gate.

This gives enough time for the horn to be sounded.

Why are the boards yellow?

The boards are painted bright yellow so that they can be easily seen from a distance.

Due to their specific function, they are also known as whistle indicator boards.

What are these boards for?

These boards are only for the loco pilot.

Passengers usually ignore them, but they play a vital role in train operations and public safety.

So the next time you see a C/FA or W/L signboard on the railway track, you will know what it means and why it is there!