What is the required distance between the 5-car and 8-car stop markers at a specific station?

The required distance between the 5-car and 8-car stop markers at a station is 1½ car lengths. This measurement allows for proper spacing to accommodate different train lengths, ensuring that both shorter and longer trains can safely stop without interfering with one another. Having a distance of 1½ car lengths provides enough space for the additional cars of the longer train while maintaining safe practices for station operations. This distance helps prevent any accidental overextending of the longer train past the stop marker while ensuring a smooth flow of traffic at the station.

Proper signage and clear demarcation of these markers support train operators in making the necessary adjustments when positioning their trains at the station, which is critical for maintaining schedules and safety standards.