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1. Absolute Block A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals in which no
train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment
2. Block A length of track of defined limits , the use of which is governed by block limit
signals, cab signals , or form M .
3. Controlled block The block , or series of consecutive blocks, between successive controlled signals
in centralized traffic control (CTC) territory
4. Manual block A length of main track between two successive block limit signals.
5. Deadhead train A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried
6. Engine A unit , other than a track car , propelled by any form of energy , or a combination
of such units operated from a single control , used in train or yard service. Engines
include diesel and electric multiple unit cars.
7. equipment Railroad cars , engines, or track cars
8. Extra train A train not designated by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It may be designat-
ed either "extra" or "passenger extra " . The direction of travel must be included in
the designation; for example : "Extra 2024 east".
9. Freight train A train that is not a passenger train
10. Light engine An engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does not apply to multiple
- unit cars.
11. M- Series Equip- Multiple - unit passenger cars of the M-2 , M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7 , or M-8 series.
ment
12. Non - shunting equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single
equipment Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars, and equipment
indicated in the Timetable Special Instructions.
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1. Absolute Block A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals in which no
train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment
2. Block A length of track of defined limits , the use of which is governed by block limit
signals, cab signals , or form M .
3. Controlled block The block , or series of consecutive blocks, between successive controlled signals
in centralized traffic control (CTC) territory
4. Manual block A length of main track between two successive block limit signals.
5. Deadhead train A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried
6. Engine A unit , other than a track car , propelled by any form of energy , or a combination
of such units operated from a single control , used in train or yard service. Engines
include diesel and electric multiple unit cars.
7. equipment Railroad cars , engines, or track cars
8. Extra train A train not designated by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It may be designat-
ed either "extra" or "passenger extra " . The direction of travel must be included in
the designation; for example : "Extra 2024 east".
9. Freight train A train that is not a passenger train
10. Light engine An engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does not apply to multiple
- unit cars.
11. M- Series Equip- Multiple - unit passenger cars of the M-2 , M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7 , or M-8 series.
ment
12. Non - shunting equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single
equipment Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars, and equipment
indicated in the Timetable Special Instructions.
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