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Indian Train Horns And Their Meaning

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Channel: Randomfacts by Shikhaa · 2018 · Entertainment

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Here is a list of horns that Indian trains make with their meaning.

One Short Horn
Train is going to the yard for washing and cleaning

Two Short Horns
To call for the guard’s signal before starting the train

One Long Horn
Departure of the train from the station on receipt of clear signal

One Long And One Short Horn
Guard releases the brakes and ensures that main line is clear to start the train

Two Long Followed By Two Short Horn
To call the guard to come to engine of the train

Two Short Horns Followed By A Long Horn
A sudden loss of brake pressure or vacuum

Three Short Horns
Train is out of control and the guard is required to apply brakes

Four Short Horns
Train is unable to proceed due to accident, failure or other such reason

One Very Long Horn
Train is approaching a level crossing or a tunnel area or its running through the station without stopping or recalling the staff protecting the train in the rear

One Long Horn Followed By A Short Horn, Twice
Chain has been pulled and the guard has to apply vacuum brakes

Six Short Horns
There is a premonition of danger or the train is moving in wrong direction on a double line

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