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FACTORIO / TRAINS

Rail signal

Splits track into rail blocks and permits safe entry to an available block.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Place standard signals after junctions where a train can exit safely.
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How it works

Splits track into rail blocks and permits safe entry to an available block.

02

Practical advice

Place standard signals after junctions where a train can exit safely.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Using a standard signal before an intersection where the exit might remain blocked.

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