| Signal Type | Identifier |
|---|---|
| Controlled signals | Signal box abbreviation and signal number on a plate. |
| Automatic signals | Has '=' on plate above box abbreviation and signal number. |
| Semi automatic | As above with the word 'semi' in the upper line of the = |
| Distant signal | Has 'R' or white triangle with the plate showing identifier of the home signal it refers to. |
| Outer distant | Has 'RR' with the plate showing the identifier of the home signal it refers to. |
| Banner repeating | Has 'BR' with the plate showing the identifier of the home signal it refers to. |
| Three state banner repeating | Has 'BR' and a split disk on id plate (shows a white or green proceed banner). |
| Intermediate home block | Has 'l' on id plate to indicate it splits 2 blocks. |
| Co-acting signal | Has 'CA' on id plate showing the id of the signal it clones. |