At public highway-rail crossings, there are two basic types of warnings:
Passive signs.
Active warning signs.
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Those with a square end are absolute signals and generally force trains to stop when in their most restrictive position.Those with a pointed end are permissive signals and permit a train to continue at a significantly lower speed rather than having to come to a complete stop.
If there is more than one track, that sign will be present. After one train has passed, look and listen in case another train is coming from either direction. STOP and YIELD signs at the crossing have the same meaning as they do at other intersections.
An analog signal is a continuous function, whereas a digital signal is a discontinuous function. Typically speaking, analog and digital signals are two signal kinds that carry data or information.
Single yellow means you can pass your train this signal and be prepare to see the next signal , which is not yet clear. And double yellow means the you can pass this signal with your maximum permissible speed , as the next signal is also clear.
In the United States, the Surface Transportation Board categorizes rail carriers into Class I, Class II, and Class III based on carrier's annual revenues.