Here's a little optimism for you. The park has recently updated the height and safety guide for the 2020 season, which includes the map at the end!
https://cdn-cloudfront.cfauthx.com/binaries/content/assets/ki-en-us/general-information/help/kings-island-2020-guest-assistance-guide-min.pdf
The station/launch is considered one block, which is immediately followed by the first block of the ride (which continues through the midcourse). What you are talking about is not an issue because you can't launch the train until the midcourse brakes are clear.
2019 park map; readily available from the park's website in the Education Days workbooks.
https://www.visitkingsisland.com/explore/groups/student-and-youth/education-days