WHY THERE IS A ‘X’ SIGN AT THE END OF ALL TRAINS ?

(The Quiver Bureau) : All our readers might have travelled by trains , while this train journey you must have came across many strange things but never know the exact reason behind those strange things . One of them is ‘X’ mark present on the last coach of all trains, whether it is a goods train or a passenger train. Have you ever wondered why this sign is present and what is it significant to trains? If no, then do read this article to get your answer.

Well this X sign mark on the last coach of the train ensures the passenger safety. The absence of X sign on the last coach signals the passengers are in danger.

The X mark on the last coach indicates that there is no more coaches after it. By viewing the X sign at the back of the train, the railway officials get a confirmation that the train has passed in its entirety without any missing coaches being left behind. 

If the last coach of the train doesn’t contain the X symbol, then it shows an emergency situation for the train or that the train is running with a few missing coaches. 

The Letter “X” is used in the mornings. At night, there is an LED lamp mounted on the last coach that keeps blinking which gives confirmation that the train has passed when the visibility is low. 

X sign helps the railway officials stay alert and act quickly in case of an accident. So that they will be able to take a quick action to locate the separated  coaches and ensure the safety of the passengers travelling within.

Additionally, there is also a small board with ‘LV’ (black on yellow) which is attached to the rear of the vehicle which signifies the Last Vehicle.