Part of a railway signalling system, a train stop or trip stop (sometimes called a tripper) is a train protection device that automatically stops a train if it attempts to pass a signal when the signal aspect and operating rules prohibit such movement, or (in some applications) if it attempts to pass at an excessive speed.
Read more about Train Stop: Basic Operation, Types of Train Stops, Installations, Reverse Direction
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