Here is the signalman in action again Can someone explain to me why the flags are necessary as the station appears to be fully signalled?

Date: 2005-12-10
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Date/Time 2005 Dec 10 17:01:47 +0000
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Looks like the leading loco is 14141 and is taking a dead ED WDM 2 home
Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2005 Dec 20 10:27:44 +0000
It's customary to exchange flag between station/signal cabin crew and driver / guard. It means I am watching your train and everything seems to be okay. In case something is wrong, I'll raise red flag and alert guard.
Posted by Prakash Tendulkar on 2005 Dec 20 04:54:55 +0000
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