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Why Do We Still Have Semaphore Signals?

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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Network Rail invited me to take a tour of signalling through the decades, starting with the Littlehampton Signal Box - still operating semaphore signals - through to Three Bridges whree we visit the ASC (Area Signalling Centre) and then the ultra modern ROC (Rail Operations Centre) as well.

The Littlehampton Signal Box is due to close in the new few years … but I also get to ask, why do we still have semaphores signals and where might the last signal box be?

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This video explores the history and current use of semaphore signals in railway signalling, featuring a tour from Littlehampton Signal Box to Three Bridges and the Rail Operations Centre. It highlights the transition from traditional signal boxes to modern control systems, including visits to key locations such as Littlehampton, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, and London Victoria. The content also touches on the future of semaphore signals and the potential closure of the Littlehampton Signal Box. Operators mentioned include British Railways, Network Rail, Southern, and Thameslink.

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  • Platform ID UCXav-ptPeA
  • Views 218,399
  • Date published 14 Aug 2024 16:59
  • Date added 5 Jan 2026 04:09
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