C/FA and W/L boards are often installed along railway tracks. Know what it means.
Sign board has special meaning
While traveling in railways, you will see many sign boards. The name of the station is written on many of these boards. But, there are some signs about which most travelers are not aware.
Board of C/FA and W/L
C/FA and W/L boards are often installed along railway tracks. But, have you ever wondered what it means and what it does?
What do W/L and C/Fa mean?
W/L written on the yellow board means CT/Level Crossing. Whereas C/FA means CT/Gate.
signal is for loco pilot
C/FA and W/L written on the yellow board are for the loco pilot of the train. This sign board signals the loco pilot to start blowing the train horn as soon as the loco pilot reaches this area.
It is placed on the board from 250 meters to 300 meters.
This board is usually installed at a distance of about 250 to 300 meters from the railway crossing.
This is called whistle indicator board
The reason for making the board yellow is that this color is very bright and can be seen even from a distance. These are also called whistle indicator boards.
