Th narrator starts the story on who you are.
It can emphasize setting, highlight a character trait, and draw attention to a seemingly minor detail
The plot of "The Signalman" reaches a climax when signalman dies. As you know, the main characteristic of climax is that it is the most emotional part of a story that provides a lot of interest and suspense to a reader. The death of signalman is the highest point of emotional intensity of the plot as the loved protagonist unexpectedly (or undesirably) passes away and put an end to the story.