European Railway Signalling

Written by a team of recognized railway signal engineers, this book covers the systems of 12 European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.The first chapter is devoted to railway signalling principles as applied by each country.

Later chapters consider the development and application of signal engineering components and systems, together with historical references as appropriate.

Subjects include practice in the cab, in the control room and by the track, train detection, level crossings and the use of radio.

Finally, the future of railway signalling is discussed.