track-circuited

English

Etymology

From track circuit +‎ -ed.

Adjective

track-circuited (not comparable)

1. (rail transport) Of a section of railway line, provided with track circuits.
   • 1943 March and April, “Notes and News: White Diamonds on Signalposts”, in Railway Magazine, page 116:

     In recent issues two replies have been given to correspondents concerning the function of the diamond-shaped enamelled white plates fixed to signalposts, which are to indicate to enginemen that the section of line is track-circuited, so that action under Rule 55 of the Rule Book is unnecessary.

   • 1960 April, “Talking of Trains: C.T.C. for Central Wales”, in Trains Illustrated, page 194:

     Some 60 miles of single line (with long and short crossing loops at suitable intervals) will be continuously track-circuited and colour light-signalled under the control of one signalbox at Llandrindod Wells, enabling 18 existing signalboxes to be closed.

Related terms

• track-circuiting