Ok i tried to google this but not much luck and i know the train operators know better than us etc etc.
but i am curious, why the train signals are so small, or shall i say not large. its a very critical role driving a train and lot of lives depend on it stopping at the signal but if i was designing a light i will make so big enough it cant be missed and also other mechanism like spray water on the window of the train like 4 miles before the red signal (ok this might be over the top but you get what i mean).
also i am sure this must be already happening and some train already might have this but getting the driver informed on the cab so he doesn't need to look outside for the signal... i am sure in summer the glare and sun shinning behind the signal makes it hard for the driver to read it.
but my question is who decide the size and shape etc etc. and why so small. i would like to hear from people in the know
many thanks
but i am curious, why the train signals are so small, or shall i say not large. its a very critical role driving a train and lot of lives depend on it stopping at the signal but if i was designing a light i will make so big enough it cant be missed and also other mechanism like spray water on the window of the train like 4 miles before the red signal (ok this might be over the top but you get what i mean).
also i am sure this must be already happening and some train already might have this but getting the driver informed on the cab so he doesn't need to look outside for the signal... i am sure in summer the glare and sun shinning behind the signal makes it hard for the driver to read it.
but my question is who decide the size and shape etc etc. and why so small. i would like to hear from people in the know
many thanks