If you travel by train in Indian Railways, you may have heard different kinds of horns from the locomotive. These horns are not just for announcing the arrival or departure of the train, but they also convey important messages to the guard, the signalman, and the passengers.
In Indian Railways, there are many types of horns each with a specific meaning. For example, one short horn means the train is going to the yard for cleaning, two short horns mean the train is ready to start, and a continuous horn means the train is passing non-stop through many stations.
These horns also indicate the altitude, the track change, the brake system, and the emergency situation of the train. The horns are like a language that helps the train run safely and smoothly on the vast and diverse railway network of India.
