 | The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United Kingdom and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (March 2017) |
On a railway, single-line working[1] refers to the practice where, when one line out of the two lines is blocked, trains are able to use the other in either direction.[2] This is usually when a line is out of use for maintenance, or because of damage, obstruction or train failure.
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- ^ Driver's Rulebook: Module P1 - Sections 1 to 6 Single line working
- ^ Brainscape Flashcards: Single line working