Distant Signals
The distant signal is located at least 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) before the main signal. It may also be located in the same post with a main signal, below it. In this combined arrangement, whenever the main signal shows a stop aspect, the distant signal doesn't show any aspect at all.
A distant signal can have any of the following aspects:
| Aspect | Meaning | Old system (Helsinki area) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expect Stop | The next signal shows the Stop aspect. The train route may also be set to a track section without further signals, e.g. toward unsignalled line or a buffer stop. | ||
| Expect 35 | The next main signal shows the Proceed 35 aspect. | ||
| Expect Proceed | The next signal shows the aspect Proceed. | ||
Note: Although the green light of the old system distant signal used in Helsinki area is named Expect Proceed aspect, the next main signal may in fact be showing the Proceed 35 aspect. Therefore the driver has to act as if the signal aspect is indeed Expect 35.
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