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ERTMS UNIT
TRACEABILITY OF CHANGES TO
THE ERTMS OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES
(ETCS 2.3.0d – GSM-R 7.0)
Reference: Document type:
Version : 1
Date : 29/03/11
Edited by Quality review Approved by
Name D. LIGIER A. CHIAPPINI P. GUIDO
Position ERTMS Unit Project Officer ERTMS Unit Quality Manager ERTMS Head of Unit
Date
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Signat.
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1. AMENDMENT RECORD
Version Date Section number Modification/description Author(s)
1 29/03/11 all ERA
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. AMENDMENT RECORD..................................................................................................................... 2
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 3
3. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1 Foreword ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Scope and Field of Application ..................................................................................... 4
3.1.3 Document Description.................................................................................................. 4
4. REFERENCES, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 Reference documents .................................................................................................. 5
4.1.2 Terms & abbreviations ................................................................................................. 5
5. MODIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT OF ERTMS PRINCIPLES AND
RULES ......................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.1 Reasons for restructuring the document ...................................................................... 6
5.1.2 Complexity of the rules ................................................................................................ 6
5.1.3 Separation of normal and degraded situations ............................................................. 6
5.1.4 Identical structure for 2.3.0d and baseline 3 ................................................................. 6
5.1.5 Table of modifications .................................................................................................. 7
6. MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONTENT OF THE DOCUMENT OF ERTMS PRINCIPLES AND
RULES ....................................................................................................................................... 15
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3. INTRODUCTION
3.1.1 Foreword
3.1.1.1 This document explains the reasons for the changes of the ERTMS Operational Rules,
the main reasons being changes of ETCS specifications. A number of suggestions from
Operational and Technical experts have also been taking into account for both ETCS
and GSM-R rules.
3.1.2 Scope and Field of Application
3.1.2.1 The scope is to describe the changes and the reason for the changes between the
ERTMS operational rules, referring to the Annex A of the TSI Traffic Operation and
Management regarding ETCS SRS 2.2.2 in version 1 (EC Decision 2008/231/EC from
1st February 2008) and regarding ETCS SRS 2.3.0d in version 2.
3.1.2.2 The objective of this document is to give traceability between the two versions of
operational principles and rules mentioned above and not to give explanations
concerning the content of the principles and rules.
3.1.2.3 Columns 1 and 2 refer to version 1 of the document of principles and rules, columns 3
and 4 refer to the new version 2. The comparison is not always done rule by rule but
sometimes section by section or even sub-section by sub-section. Column 5 gives the
reasons of change.
3.1.3 Document Description
3.1.3.1 Section 5 contains a description of the change of structure of the operational principles
and rules and the reason for the changes.
3.1.3.2 Section 6 describes the changes of the content of the operational principles and rules.
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4. REFERENCES, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
4.1.1 Reference documents
4.1.1.1 Table 1 : reference documents
Ref. N° Document Reference Title
[1] ERTMS/ETCS Operational Rules version 2.3.0.d
[2] EC Decision 2008/231/EC from 1
st
February 2008
Annex A of TSI Traffic Operation and management
4.1.2 Terms & abbreviations
4.1.2.1 Terms and abbreviations used in this document are the same as in the operational rules
document version 2.3.0d. For general terms, definitions and abbreviations refer to
document [2].
4.1.2.2 New terms and abbreviations used in this document are as following:
“Revised wording” describes that the wording has been changed,
“Modified structure” indicates where the structure has been changed either
from the general change of the document structure or the change of the
structure of a certain rule.
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5. MODIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE
DOCUMENT OF ERTMS PRINCIPLES AND RULES
5.1.1 Reasons for restructuring the document
5.1.1.1 The main reasons for restructuring the document of ERTMS principles and rules are
following:
complexity of the rules,
separation of normal and degraded situations,
identical structuring of the document for ETCS 2.3.0d and future baseline 3.
5.1.2 Complexity of the rules
5.1.2.1 The rules were originally based on SRS 2.2.2 and have grown over the years. As a
result, one of the rules had reached an extent of 14 pages and was not easily
comprehensible any more.
5.1.2.2 In order to reduce the complexity, the document was restructured to deal with individual
operational situations rather than extensive technical functions.
5.1.2.3 This resulted in a higher number of operational rules on one hand, but a better
readability and comprehensibility on the other hand.
5.1.2.4 In addition, the considerable extent of some of the rules lead to a large number of
subtitles up to 6 levels with additional subsections within the different subtitles. The new
structuring has reduced the level of subtitles to a maximum of 3.
5.1.3 Separation of normal and degraded situations
5.1.3.1 Due to the previous, function-based structure of the rules, both normal and degraded
situations were usually covered by the same rule. This made it difficult to quickly find the
rule for a specific situation. In order to solve this problem, the rules are now divided in
rules for normal situations in the first part of the document and rules for degraded
situations in the last part of the document.
5.1.4 Identical structure for 2.3.0d and baseline 3
5.1.4.1 As the work on the operational rules for baseline 3 took place in parallel to the work on
the 2.3.0d rules, it was decided to apply an identical structure for both documents. As
the baseline 3 specifications will contain a number of new and additional functions,
some sections in the 2.3.0d document were marked as “intentionally blank” in order to
achieve this objective.
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5.1.5 Table of modifications
version 1 version 2 explanations
clause title clause title
5 Principles 5 Principles
5.1 Common principles
for ETCS levels 1
and 2
5.1 Principles for ETCS Principles for
ETCS grouped
under section 5.1.
5.2 Principles for ETCS
level 1
5.2 Principles for GSM-
R
New section
created.
6 ETCS rules 6 ETCS rules
6.1 Written orders 5.1.4 Written orders Transferred to the
principles.
6.2 Preparing a train as
a tandem movement
6.29 Performing a
tandem movement
Rules for tandem
movement
grouped within
rule 6.29.
Intentionally blank
6.3 Awakening on an
awakening track
6.1 Putting the ETCS
on-board into
service
Split according to
different
operational
situations (the
term awakening
is not defined and
could be
confusing).
6.2 Preparing a
movement
6.15 Running in UN
6.13 Running in SR
6.10.2 Acknowledgement
(entering and
operating in level
STM)
6.36.1 The traction unit has
to move as a train
but an
acknowledgement
for SH is requested
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6.4 Ending a train as a
tandem movement
6.29 Performing a
tandem movement
The rules for
tandem
movement
grouped within
rule 6.29.
6.5 Performing shunting
movement in SH
6.3 Performing shunting
movement in SH
6.6 Entering data 6.4 Entering data
6.7 Departure of the
train
6.6 Departure of the
train
6.8 Reacting to the DMI
/ signalling
instructions
Rule split in
different rules
corresponding to
different
operational
situations.
6.8.1 Presentation of the
DMI
Deleted Not part of the
operational rules
document
(training issue).
6.8.2.1 Level transitions 6.7 Entering and
operating in level 0
6.8 Entering and
operating in level 1
6.9 Entering and
operating in level 2
6.10 Entering and
operating in level
STM
6.8.2.2 Level indications 6.7 Entering and
operating in level 0
6.8 Entering and
operating in level 1
6.9 Entering and
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operating in level 2
6.10 Entering and
operating in level
STM
6.8.2.3 Status indications 6.11 Running in FS
6.12 Running in 0S
6.13 Running in SR
6.14 Intentionally blank
6.15 Running in UN
6.16 Running in SN New ETCS
function.
6.18 Managing a track
ahead free request
New ETCS
function.
6.8.2.4 Track conditions
indications
6.19 Passing a section
with lowered
pantograph(s)
6.20 Passing a section
with traction power
switched off
6.21 Passing a non
stopping area
6.22 Passing a section
with inhibition of
magnetic shoe brake
6.23 Passing a section
with inhibition of
eddy current brake
6.24 Passing a section
with inhibition of
regenerative brake
6.25 Passing a pressure
seal section
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6.26 Changing of
adhesion factor
New ETCS
function.
6.27 Passing a radio hole
6.38 Managing
incompatibility
between trackside
and ETCS on-board
New ETCS
function.
6.8.2.5 Balise group
message
inconsistency
6.39 Managing a balise
read error
6.8.2.6 Braking intervention
in case of
overspeeding
Deleted Not part of the
operational rules
document
(training issue).
6.8.2.7 Release speed 6.17 Approaching an
EOA with a release
speed indication
6.9 Running on sight 6.5 Running on sight
6.10 Managing failures of
the on-board system
6.43 Managing a failure
of self test
Scope of the
rules reduced to
the selftest in
order to be in
consistency with
the specifications.
6.10.2.1 Failure affecting the
Loop Transmission
Module
Deleted Not part of the
SRS
6.10.2.2 Failure affecting the
Balise Transmission
Module
Deleted Not part of the
SRS
6.10.2.3 Failure affecting the
Euroradio
6.44 Managing a failure
affecting the on-
board radio
equipment
6.10.2.4 Failure affecting the 6.45 Managing a DMI
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6.10.2.5 Other failures 6.46 Managing a system
failure
6.11 Awakening outside
an awakening track
Deleted Covered by rule
6.2.
6.36 Reacting to
unexpected
situations when
preparing a train
movement
6.11.2.1.
4 b)
The radio
communication
cannot be
established
6.42 Managing a radio
communication
failure
6.11.2.1.
4 c)
The train is rejected 6.36.2 The train is rejected
6.12 Preparing a train as
a tandem movement
for assistance
Deleted No specific
harmonised rules
are needed
6.13 Ending a train after
assistance
Deleted
6.14 Passing a transition
point in degraded
situations
6.40 Managing a failed
level transition
6.15 Managing
unplanned
temporary speed
restrictions
Deleted Covered by rule
6.31
6.16 Authorised passing
of an EOA
6.35 Authorising the
passing of an EOA
6.17 Managing lack of
radio communication
6.41 Managing absence
of RBC information
6.42 Managing a radio
communication
failure
New rule because
specifications
modified.
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6.18 Taking measures in
the event of an
emergency situation
6.31 Taking measures in
the event of an
emergency
6.19 Revoking an
authorisation for
train movement
6.30 Revoking an
authorisation for
ERTMS train
movement
6.20 Responding to a trip 6.37 Responding to a trip
6.21 Managing route
unsuitability
6.34 Managing route
unsuitability
6.22 Entering an
occupied track
section within a
station
6.28 Entering an
occupied track
section within a
station
6.23 Preventing
unintentional
movement
6.33 Reacting to
unintentional
movement
6.24 Emergency
propelling in RV
6.32 Propelling in RV
7 GSM-R rules 7 GSM-R rules
7.1 Selecting the GSM-
R mode
7.1 Selecting the GSM-
R mode
7.2 Entering the
functional number
7.2 Entering the
functional number
7.3 Selecting the
network at a border
crossing
7.3 Selecting the GSM-
R network at a
border crossing
7.4 Performing a de-
registration
7.4 Performing a de-
registration
7.5 Taking measures in
case of an
emergency call
7.5 Taking measures in
case of an
emergency call
7.6 Managing a failure
of the onbaord
Split in different
rules for
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system degraded
situations
7.6.2.1 Failure detected
during the self test
7.6 Managing a failure
of self test
7.6.2.2 Missing network 7.7 Managing a lack of
network
7.6.2.3 Failure while
entering the
functional number
7.12 Managing a failure
while entering the
functional number
7.6.2.4a Failure of
registration
7.10 Taking measures in
case the functional
number is not
available
7.6.2.4b Functional number
already used
7.11 Taking measures in
case the functional
number is already
used
7.6.2.5 Failure of the on-
board system while
running
7.8 Managing a failure
of the GSM-R on-
board while running
7.6.2.6 Failure of de-
registration
7.9 Managing a failure
of de-registration
8 Glossary Deleted Contained in
section 4.2
9 Index Deleted
Annex A Written orders Annex
A
ERTMS Written
orders
Annex B ETCS rules not
validated
Deleted All harmonised
rules are
validated
Annex
B
List of ETCS
operational train
categories
Annex C Table of linked Annex Table of linked non-
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national rules C harmonised rules
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6. MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONTENT OF THE DOCUMENT OF ERTMS
PRINCIPLES AND RULES 6.1.1.1 The changes of the content of the operational principles and rules are presented in the table below.
6.1.1.2 Three columns where the first describes the original text in version 1, the second describes the rules in the new version 2, and the
third column contains the reason for the changes when necessary.
version 1 version 2 reasons for
clause text clause text the changes
1 INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT Modified structure.
This document contains the principles
and interoperable rules for the
operation of ETCS and GSM-R.
This document contains the principles
and harmonised rules for the operation
of ERTMS.
Revised wording.
The structure of each rule is the
following:
title,
indication of the ETCS levels of its
application,
situations in which the rule applies,
the rule itself.
The structure of each rule is the
following:
title,
when necessary, situations in
which the rule applies, presented in
a frame including the applicable
ETCS levels; sometimes the
Changed explanation due to change of
structure of the rules.
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situation is described for some
specific sub-sections of the rules,
the rule itself.
The section “situations” of each rule is
not part of the rule itself but is
intended to give to the user some
orientation for the context of
application.
Not needed after improving the
explanation in the previous row.
All rules apply in all the ETCS levels
indicated below their title except when
specified otherwise.
All language referring to people
applies equally to male and female
persons.
Annex A contains the different written
orders.
Annex B contains the ETCS rules
which are not yet validated.
All language referring to people
applies equally to male and female
persons.
Annex A contains the different
ERTMS written orders.
Annex B contains the different ETCS
operational train categories.
All ETCS 2.3.0d rules are validated;
the old annex B has been replaced by
the operational train categories.
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Annex C contains the list of linked
national rules.
Annex C contains the list of linked
non-harmonised rules. In some
situations a procedure is not related to
ERTMS and therefore depends on
non-harmonised rules.
More detailed explanation.
The description of the technical
functions for ETCS and GSM-R is
contained in the corresponding
requirements specification and
therefore out of scope for this
document.
2 SCOPE 3.2 SCOPE AND FIELD OF
APPLICATION
Modified structure.
2.1 ETCS rules
The operations rules in this document
apply to the following situations:
lines equipped with ETCS level 1
whether or not trackside signals or
infill are present,
lines equipped with ETCS level 2.
The scope is the following:
ETCS level 1 application whether
or not trackside signals or infill are
present,
ETCS level 2 application,
ETCS transitions between level 1
Revised wording for better definition of
the scope.
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In both of the above situations the
rules have been developed
independently of other signalling
systems that may be present including
where lines are equipped with ETCS
level 1 and ETCS level 2.
When railways are implementing
ETCS level 1 or ETCS level 2 on lines
fitted with other signalling systems it
will be necessary for the railways to
assess the applicability of these rules
and if necessary supplement them
with national rules. This includes
those lines fitted with both ETCS level
1 and ETCS level 2.
The ETCS operational rules also
cover the transitions ordered from
trackside between the levels
mentioned above.
Some situations however require
taking into account information
displayed on the DMI referring to
and level 2 applications,
GSM-R.
The following items are out of scope:
ETCS level 0 application (and
transitions to/from another level),
ETCS level 1 or ETCS level 2 with
an underlying system,
ETCS level 3 application (and
transitions to/from another level),
ETCS level STM applications (and
transitions to/from another level).
The rules have been developed
independently of other rail traffic
management systems that may be
present including where lines are
equipped with ETCS level 1 and ETCS
level 2.
When ETCS level 1 or ETCS level 2
are implemented on lines fitted with
other rail traffic management systems
it is necessary to assess the
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ETCS level 0 or ETCS level STM.
These situations are covered by the
rules:
awakening on an awakening track,
awakening outside an awakening
track,
reacting to DMI / signalling system
instructions.
applicability of these rules and if
necessary supplement them with non-
harmonised rules. This includes those
lines fitted with both ETCS level 1 and
ETCS level 2.
The ETCS operational rules also cover
the transitions ordered from trackside
between the levels mentioned above.
Some situations however require
taking into account information
displayed on the DMI referring to
ETCS level 0 or ETCS level STM.
GSM-R voice radio operational rules
are applicable on lines equipped with
GSM-R independently of the control
command system in use.
2.2 GSM-R rules Modified structure; now contained in
the previous row. GSM-R voice radio operational rules
are applicable on lines equipped with
GSM-R independently of the control
command system.
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3 REFERENCES 4 REFERENCES, TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS
Modified structure.
The rules are based on the following
documents:
4.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3.1 ETCS
FRS: 4.29,
Functional Statement in version 2,
SRS (SUBSET-026 issue 2.2.2),
Functional Analysis - EEIG
reference: 05E468 1-,
Functional description of the
system - Specifications EX part
scenarios, EEIG references:
05E501 to 521 (all in version 1),
Operational DMI information -
EEIG reference: 05E446 1-.
Table 1: reference documents
Ref. N°
Document Reference
Title
[1] ERA_ERTMS_003204
ERTMS/ETCS Functional Requirement Specification version 5.5
[2] SUBSET-026 System Requirement Specification version 2.3.0
[3] SUBSET-108 Interoperability-related consolidation on TSI annex A documents version 1.2.0
[4] ERA_ERTMS_015560
ETCS Driver Machine Interface - version 2.3
[5] PSA167D005 FRS 7.0 GSM-R
Different presentation.
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4.2 TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS Modified structure.
Table 2 : Terms
Term Definition
Acknowledgement Confirmation given by the driver to a request
from the ETCS on-board that he has received
information he needs to take into account.
Applicable speed
limit (in SR)
The lowest speed limit of:
maximum train speed,
timetable / Route Book,
temporary speed restrictions (transmitted
by other means than written order),
written order,
maximum speed for SR.
Authorisation for
ERTMS train
movement
Permission for a train to move given by means
of:
a trackside signal at proceed aspect or,
an MA or,
a written order:
o to start in SR after preparing a
movement or,
o to pass an EOA or,
o to proceed after train trip.
Definition of terms has been modified
to ensure consistency with the
glossary of the FRS.
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Border crossing Location where trains cross from a railway
network in one Member State to a railway
network in another Member State.
Controller For the purpose of this document a person in
charge of the operational communication using
GSM-R.
De-registration Action that can be initiated by the user of a
GSM-R radio, by automatic systems or by the
network authority, to change the status of a
GSM-R radio to de-registered. The de-
registration allows the de-registered train
number to be re-used by another train.
Driver Machine
Interface (DMI)
Train device to enable communication between
the ETCS on-board and the driver.
Emergency call Call set up in some dangerous situations to
warn all trains/shunting movements equipped
with GSM-R in a defined area.
Emergency
propelling area
Area where propelling movements in RV are
allowed.
Emergency stop
order
ETCS order braking a train with the maximum
brake force until the train is at a standstill.
End Of Authority
(EOA)
Location to which the train is authorised to
proceed and where the target speed is zero.
ETCS location
marker
Harmonised trackside ETCS signal to identify a
specific location on the line.
ETCS on-board The part of ETCS installed on a railway vehicle.
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ETCS stop marker Harmonised trackside ETCS signal to indicate
the location where a train running in SR has to
stop.
ETCS operational
train category
Set of technical and/or operational
characteristics of a train to which a specific
ETCS speed profile applies.
Functional number
(GSM-R)
Full number used within the functional
addressing scheme to identify an end user or a
system by function or role rather than by a
specific item of radio equipment or user
subscription.
The functional number can be divided into two
parts:
functional addressing (process of
addressing a call using a specific
number, representing the function a user
is performing, rather than a number
identifying the GSM-R on-board),
location dependent addressing (process
of addressing a particular function –
typically a controller – based on the
current location of the user – typically a
train).
GSM-R mode Status of the GSM-R on-board which provides
functions for:
train movement,
or shunting movement.
GSM-R network Radio network which provides GSM-R
functions.
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GSM-R network
marker
Harmonised trackside GSM-R signal to indicate
the network to be selected.
GSM-R on-board The part of GSM-R installed on a railway
vehicle.
Maximum speed for
RV
Maximum speed given from the trackside in RV.
Maximum speed for
SR
Maximum speed given from the trackside in SR.
Movement Authority
(MA)
Permission for a train to move to a specific
location with supervision of speed.
Non stopping area Area defined by the Infrastructure Manager
where it may not be safe or suitable to stop a
train.
Override EOA
speed
Maximum speed when the override EOA
function is active.
Permitted speed Maximum speed at which a train/shunting
movement can run without ETCS warning and /
or brake intervention.
Proceed aspect Any signal aspect which permits the driver to
pass the signal.
Propelling Movement of a train where the driver is not in
the leading cab of the leading vehicle.
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Radio
communication
Exchange of information between the ETCS on-
board system and the RBC/radio infill unit.
Radio Block Centre
(RBC)
ETCS trackside centralised unit controlling
ETCS train movements in level 2.
Radio hole A pre-defined area where it is not possible to
establish a reliable radio communication
channel.
Registration Temporary relationship between the telephone
number and the train running number.
Release speed Maximum speed at which a train is allowed to
reach the end of its Movement Authority.
Revocation of MA Withdrawal of a previous given MA.
Route Book Description of the lines and the associated line-
side equipment for the lines over which the
driver will operate and relevant to the driving
task
Scheduled stop Planned stop for commercial or operational
reasons.
Securing Measures to be applied to avoid unintentional
movement of railway vehicles.
Shunting movement Way of moving vehicles without train data and
controlled by shunting orders.
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Signaller Performer in charge of the route setting of
trains/shunting movements and of issuing
instructions to drivers.
Stop aspect Any signal aspect that does not allow the driver
to pass the signal.
A stop aspect includes trackside signals and
hand signals.
Tandem Two or more traction units mechanically and
pneumatically coupled but not all remote
controlled and where each traction unit not
remote controlled requires a driver.
Temporary speed
restriction
Reduction of the line speed for a limited period
of time.
Text message Information in writing displayed on the DMI.
Train data Information which describes the characteristics
of a train.
Train preparer Performer in charge of the preparation of a train.
Transition Controlled change between the different ETCS
levels.
Transition point Point where a transition between ETCS levels
takes place.
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Trip Irrevocable application of the emergency brakes
by ETCS until the train/shunting movement is at
a standstill.
Written order Instruction issued by the signaller to the driver.
Table 3 : Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
DMI Driver Machine Interface
EOA End Of Authority
ERTMS European Rail Traffic Management System
ETCS European Train Control System
G Goods train braking mode
GSM-R Global System for Mobile communication - Railway
MA Movement Authority
P Passenger train braking mode
RBC Radio Block Centre
STM Specific Transmission Module
FS, NL, OS,
RV, SH, SN,
SR, UN
ETCS status indications
New section, explaining the
abbreviations used.
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3.2 GSM-R Modified structure (contained in the
table of section 4).
FRS 6.0.
4 PERFORMERS Definition of terms has been modified
to ensure consistency with the
glossary of the FRS (section 4.2).
This section defines the different
functions of the performers used in
ERTMS operation.
Deleted because self explaining.
Controller:
A performer who is in charge of all
GSM-R communication to trains in a
defined area.
Now contained in the table of terms.
Driver:
A performer who is in charge of
driving a train.
Performer:
Any railway employee mentioned in
the ETCS operational rules.
Deleted because not used any more.
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Signalman:
A performer who is in charge of the
route setting of trains and of issuing
instructions to drivers.
Now contained in the table of terms.
Train preparer:
A performer who is in charge of the
preparation of a train.
5 PRINCIPLES 5 PRINCIPLES
5.1 COMMON PRINCIPLES FOR ETCS
LEVELS 1 AND 2
Deleted because now there is only one
section of principles.
This section defines principles that
apply in ETCS operation.
5.1 PRINCIPLES FOR ETCS
5.1.1 CAB-SIGNALLING New section.
Cab signalling provides movement
authorities to trains; these movement
authorities are displayed on a DMI
installed in the driver’s cab. The driver
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shall observe the displayed
information on the DMI and shall react
as required by the operational rules;
the operational rules (including non-
harmonised rules) could require him at
times to look outside.
5.1.1 OBSERVATION OF SIGNALLING 5.1.3 OBSERVANCE OF SIGNALLING
The driver shall obey the indications
provided on the DMI.
The driver shall obey the indications
provided on the DMI. If no action is
required from the driver the
corresponding information to be
displayed on the DMI is not contained
in the rules.
More detailed principle than before.
5.1.2 WRITTEN ORDERS 5.1.4 WRITTEN ORDERS
Written orders take precedence over
the related indications provided by the
DMI except when a lower permitted
speed or a lower release speed is
displayed.
A written order takes precedence over
the related indications provided by the
DMI except when a lower permitted
speed or a lower release speed is
displayed.
Part of the former rule transferred to
the section principles.
Taking into account the shunting
movements and the location where the
written order applies.
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The issuing of a written order should
be performed as close as sensible to
the affected area.
When the driver receives a written
order he shall check that this written
order refers to his train / shunting
movement and its current location.
A written order that has been issued
can only be revoked by a new written
order explicitly referring to the
previous one.
A written order should be issued as
close as practicable to the affected
area.
A written order must only be issued
when the driver has identified the train
running number and the location of the
train.
A written order must state the following
as a minimum:
from where it was issued (signal
box...),
at what time and date it was
issued,
to which train / shunting
movement it refers,
where that train / shunting
movement is located,
at which location it applies,
clear, precise, unambiguous
instruction,
an authorisation number.
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A written order may be transmitted
physically on paper or as verbal
instructions to the driver to write down.
When the driver receives a written
order he shall check that this written
order refers to his train / shunting
movement and its current location.
A written order that has been issued
can only be revoked by a new written
order explicitly referring to the previous
one.
5.1.3 INDICATIONS OF DANGER Covered by new section 5.1.3.
The driver shall respect any
indications of danger as specified in
national rules.
5.1.4 NO AUTHORISATION FOR TRAIN
MOVEMENT AT THE EXPECTED
TIME
5.1.5 NO AUTHORISATION FOR ERTMS
TRAIN MOVEMENT AT THE
EXPECTED TIME
If the driver has not received an
authorisation for train movement at
If the driver has not received an
authorisation for train movement at the
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the expected time, and has no
information as to the reason, he shall
contact the signalman in accordance
with national rules.
expected time, and has no information
as to the reason, he shall inform the
signaller about the situation in
accordance with non-harmonised
rules.
5.1.5 AUTHORISATION TO START IN SR 5.1.6 AUTHORISATION TO START A
MOVEMENT IN SR
The driver shall be authorised by the
signalman to start in SR by means of
written order, except in case of
awakening in level 1 with trackside
signals.
The driver shall be authorised by the
signaller to start a movement in SR by
means of written order, except in case
of starting a movement in level 1 with
trackside signals.
Revised wording because of renaming
of reference rules.
5.1.6 SPEED RESTRICTIONS IN SR 5.1.7 SPEED RESTRICTIONS IN SR
The signalman shall give all speed
restrictions lower than the maximum
speed for SR to the driver of a train
running in SR by means of written
order except in case of awakening in
level 1.
The signaller shall give all speed
restrictions lower than the maximum
speed for SR to the driver of a train
running in SR by means of written
order except if the driver is informed
by a dedicated document/computer
medium about these speed limitations.
New rule takes list of temporary speed
restrictions into account.
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5.1.7 AUTHORISATION TO PASS AN
ETCS MARKER BOARD
5.1.8 AUTHORISATION TO PASS AN EOA Correction of the title.
The driver shall be authorised to pass
an EOA (including an ETCS marker
board when running in SR) by the
signalman by means of written order.
The driver can only be authorised to
pass an EOA by the signaller by
means of written order.
Revised wording.
5.1.8 OVERRIDE Merging of rules.
The driver shall not pass an EOA
before receiving a written order from
the signalman authorising him to do
so.
The driver shall not override route
unsuitability before receiving a written
order from the signalman authorising
him to do so.
Contained in 5.1.9.
There is no harmonised rule for the
function “Route Suitability”.
5.1.9 TRAINS BEING TRIPPED 5.1.9 TRAINS/SHUNTING MOVEMENTS
BEING TRIPPED
Taking into account a trip of a shunting
movement.
The driver shall not continue running
in the same direction after a trip has
After a trip has occurred the driver
shall only continue running in the
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occurred without permission from the
signalman received by written order.
same direction if he has received
permission by written order from the
signaller.
5.2 PRINCIPLES FOR ETCS LEVEL 1 Deleted because now there is only one
section of principles. This section refers to principles and
rules to be applied in all situations of
level 1 and specifically required by
that ETCS level (not in common with
other levels).
5.2.1 KNOWLEDGE OF TRACKSIDE
SIGNALS
Principles for level 1 are now part of
the general section of ETCS
principles.
The driver shall be able to correctly
identify:
the position of trackside signals to
be observed,
the aspects of trackside signals
that he is not allowed to pass,
the aspects of trackside signals
This principle has been deleted
because it is not an ETCS principle.
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that can be passed without
restrictions and aspects of signals
that can be passed with specific
restrictions, according to national
rules.
5.1.2 KNOWLEDGE OF OPERATING
LEVEL
Modified structure.
5.2.1 Before applying a rule the signalman
shall make sure that the concerned
train is operating in ETCS level 1 by
voice communication with the driver.
Before applying an ETCS rule that is
particular to a specific operating level
the signaller shall ascertain what level
the concerned train is operating in.
Principle extended to cover all levels.
5.2 PRINCIPLES FOR GSM-R Modified structure.
Intentionally blank
6 ETCS RULES 6 ETCS RULES
6.1 WRITTEN ORDERS This rule has been transferred to the
principle 5.1.5.
A written order must only be issued
when:
the train is at standstill,
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the driver has identified his
function, train number and
location.
Written orders must state the following
as a minimum:
who issued it,
from where was it issued,
at what time and date,
to which train it is intended,
a clear, precise, unambiguous
instruction,
an authorisation number.
The signalman must not permit a train
movement until the written order has
been confirmed by the driver.
Deleted because covered by OPE TSI
(Annex C).
6.2 PREPARING A TRAIN AS A
TANDEM MOVEMENT
6.29 PERFORMING A TANDEM
MOVEMENT
Modified structure.
Intentionally blank. Intentionally blank.
6.3 AWAKENING ON AN AWAKENING
TRACK
6.1 PUTTING THE ETCS ON-BOARD
INTO SERVICE
Modified structure.
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(Levels 0, 1, 2, STM)
6.3.1 SITUATIONS
The driver is about to start a mission
and the traction unit is in SB.
The driver switches the ETCS on-
board on.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
Revised wording.
6.3.2 RULE Modified structure.
When requested by the onboard
system, the driver shall:
enter, re-enter or re-validate the
Driver ID and the train number,
select the corresponding ETCS
level according to the Route Book.
When requested by the ETCS on-
board, the driver shall enter, re-enter
or re-validate the driver identification,
the level, the radio network
identification and the RBC
identification / phone number.
Modification of the technical
specifications.
6.2 PREPARING A MOVEMENT Modified structure.
The ETCS on-board is switched on.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
In level 2, in case the train is rejected
the driver shall apply rule “reacting to
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unexpected situations when preparing
a train movement” (section 6.36.2).
6.3.2.1 The traction unit has to move as a
train
6.2.1 The traction unit has to move as a
train
The driver shall:
enter the train data (rule
ENTERING DATA),
select “Start”.
The driver shall:
apply rule “entering data” (section
6.4.1),
select “Start”.
In case an acknowledgement for SR
is requested in level 1 without
trackside signals and in level 2, the
driver shall apply section 6.2.4.
In case an acknowledgement for SH
is requested in level 2, the driver
shall apply rule “reacting to
unexpected situations when
preparing a train movement” (section
6.36.1).
Modified structure.
6.3.2.1.1 In level 0 6.15 RUNNING IN UN
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When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
react to the indications displayed
on the DMI (rule REACTING TO
DMI / SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge
according to non-harmonised rules.
Modified structure and new reference
to a national rule for acknowledging
UN mode.
6.3.2.1.2 In level 1 6.13 RUNNING IN SR Modified structure.
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When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
react to the indications displayed
on the DMI (rule REACTING TO
DMI / SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
first receive an authorisation for
ERTMS train movement,
check the applicable speed limit,
then acknowledge.
6.2.4 The traction unit has to move as a
train and an acknowledgement for SR
is requested
Levels 1 without trackside signals, 2
Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
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the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation.
Before acknowledging the driver shall
receive permission to start in SR from
the signaller by means of ETCS
Written Order 07.
Before authorising a driver to start in
SR, the signaller shall, according to
non-harmonised rules:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met,
check all restrictions and / or
instructions that are necessary
and include them in ETCS Written
Order 07,
check for temporary speed
restrictions to be included in
ETCS Written Order 07.
If the train is not in front of an ETCS
stop marker this authorisation is valid
from the current location of the train to
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the next ETCS stop marker.
If the train is in front of an ETCS stop
marker this authorisation is valid from
this ETCS stop marker to the next
one; the signaller shall authorise the
driver to pass the EOA by means of
ETCS Written Order 07.
The driver shall:
receive ETCS Written Order 07
from the signaller,
check the applicable speed limit,
use the override function if
requested,
and when the following symbol is
displayed:
- start the train,
- respect the override EOA
speed while this symbol is
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displayed.
If allowed by non-harmonised rules,
the signaller can authorise the driver
to pass several consecutive ETCS
stop markers with only one written
order.
If the signaller can establish that the
track is free then he can exempt the
driver from running on sight in SR
according to non-harmonised rules.
6.3.2.1.3 In level 2 The corresponding rule was before in
annex B (ETCS 2.2.2) and is now rule
6.2.4 (ETCS 2.3.0d). Intentionally blank
6.3.2.1.4 In level STM 6.10.2 Acknowledgement Modified structure.
When one of the following symbols is
displayed with a flashing frame:
or
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
Taking into account that there is only
one STM symbol and revised wording.
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the driver shall:
acknowledge,
apply rules according to level STM.
6.3.2.2 The traction unit has to move in SH 6.2.2 The traction unit has to move in SH
The driver shall prepare for shunting
(rule PERFORMING SHUNTING
MOVEMENTS IN SH).
The driver shall prepare for shunting
and apply rule “performing shunting
movements in SH”.
6.3.2.3 The traction unit has to move in NL 6.2.3 The traction unit has to move in NL The corresponding rule was before in
annex B (ETCS 2.2.2) and is now rule
6.2.3 (ETCS 2.3.0d). Intentionally blank The driver of the non leading engine
shall prepare for tandem movement
and apply “rule performing a tandem
movement”.
6.36 REACTING TO UNEXPECTED
SITUATIONS WHEN PREPARING A
TRAIN MOVEMENT
Level 2
6.36.1 The traction unit has to move as a
train but an acknowledgement for SH
is requested
Situation previously not covered.
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When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
before to acknowledge the driver shall
report to the signaller about the
situation.
The signaller shall:
decide on how to proceed,
inform the driver about the way to
proceed.
Driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
Situation previously not covered.
6.4 ENDING A TRAIN AS A TANDEM
MOVEMENT
6.29 PERFORMING A TANDEM
MOVEMENT
Modified structure.
Intentionally blank Intentionally blank.
6.5 PERFORMING SHUNTING 6.3 PERFORMING SHUNTING
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MOVEMENTS IN SH
(Levels 1, 2)
MOVEMENTS IN SH
6.5.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
Rolling stock has to be moved in SH. 6.3 Rolling stock has to be moved in SH.
Levels 1, 2
6.5.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.5.2.1 Manual entry into SH 6.3.1 Manual entry into SH
Before authorising the driver to select
“SH”, the signalman shall:
check that all conditions are
fulfilled for shunting according to
national rules,
give the driver all necessary
information about movements to
be carried out.
The driver shall select “SH” only at
standstill and when he has received
permission from the signalman.
The driver shall select “Shunting”
according to non-harmonised rules.
Taking into account comments
received.
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6.5.2.1.1 Permission for shunting is granted deleted Already contained in the rule “running
in SH” (old ref 6.5.2.3 and new ref
6.3.3).
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall react to the indications
displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS).
6.3.3 Now in 6.3.3 Modified structure.
6.5.2.1.2 Permission for shunting is refused or
no answer to shunting request is
received in level 2
6.3.6 SH not granted
Level 2
Modification of the technical
specifications.
When one of the following messages
is displayed:
“SH refused”,
or
“SH not received”,
When the following text message is
displayed:
“SH refused”,
the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation.
Taking into account comments of
specification experts.
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or
“Communication session terminated”,
the driver shall contact the signalman.
The driver and the signalman shall
apply national rules.
Driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
6.5.2.2 Automatic entry into SH 6.3.2 Automatic entry into SH
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
first ensure he has the correct
information concerning the
movement he is to perform,
then acknowledge.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
first ensure he has the correct
information concerning the
movement he is to perform,
then acknowledge.
6.5.2.3 Running in SH 6.3.3 Running in SH
When the following symbol is
displayed:
When the following symbol is
displayed:
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the driver shall apply national rules.
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.5.2.4 Passing a defined border of a
shunting area
6.3.7 Passing a defined border of a shunting
area
When a shunting movement needs to
pass a defined border of a shunting
area driver and signalman shall apply
national rules.
When a shunting movement needs to
pass a defined border of a shunting
area driver and signaller shall apply
non-harmonised rules.
6.5.2.5 Exit from SH 6.3.5 Exit from SH
When the shunting movement is at a
standstill and all shunting movements
performed in SH are finished the
driver shall select “exit SH” and tell
the signalman that he has done so.
When all shunting movements to be
performed in SH are finished the driver
shall select “Exit Shunting”.
Revised wording.
6.6 ENTERING DATA
(Levels 1, 2)
6.4 ENTERING DATA
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Levels 0, 1, 2, STM the specification (was contained
before in Annex B). 6.4.1 Entering train data during train
preparation
The train preparer shall enter/modify
all of the following data except the
data that is pre-configured on-board or
received from ETCS external sources
that are not modifiable by the driver:
ETCS operational train
category,
train length,
deceleration data,
maximum train speed,
axle load,
train fitted with airtight system,
additional data for the available
STMs,
train running number.
Before confirming data that is pre-
configured on-board or received from
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ETCS external sources and that are
modifiable by the driver, the train
preparer shall make sure the train data
and the train match.
6.4.2 Manual change of data
After each modification of the
composition of the train and after a
technical problem that leads to a
modification of the data, the train
preparer / driver shall:
determine the new data,
enter the new data,
validate the new data.
6.4.3 Change of data by ETCS external
sources
When the following text message is
displayed on the DMI:
“Train data changed”
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a) if the change of train data leads
to an application of the brake
When at a standstill, the driver shall:
acknowledge the brake
application,
take into account the modified
data.
In level 1, and in level 2 if no new MA
is received, the signaller shall
authorise the driver to pass the EOA
(rule “authorising the passing of an
EOA”).
b) in all other cases
The driver shall take into account the
modified data.
6.7 DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN
(Levels 1,2) 6.6 DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN
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6.7.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The train is about to start at the initial
station or after a scheduled stop.
The train is about to start at the initial
station or after a scheduled stop.
Levels 1, 2
6.7.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
The driver is allowed to depart after:
he has received an authorisation
for train movement,
train service conditions are fulfilled
according to national rules,
it is time to depart.
The driver shall react to the
indications displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS).
The driver is allowed to depart when
the following conditions are fulfilled:
after he has received an
authorisation for ERTMS train
movement,
after train service conditions are
fulfilled according to non-
harmonised rules,
when it is time to depart, except
when allowed to start before the
scheduled time.
Taking into account that freight trains
may start before the scheduled
departure
6.8 REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS
(Levels 0, 1, 2, STM)
deleted Restructuring the document; the
content of this rule has been
distributed in different rules.
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6.8.1 PRESENTATION OF THE DMI deleted Considered as to be part of a training
document. The different situations are presented
in each paragraph of section 6.8.2,
depending on DMI information.
This example shows some of the
visual indications.
deleted
6.8.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.8.2.1 Level transitions
6.7 Entering and operating in level 0
6.8.2.1.1 Announcement of a level transition 6.7.1
Announcement
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The train is approaching a level 0
area.
Levels 1, 2
When the following message is
displayed:
“Transition to level _ _ _ “,
the driver shall start applying rules
according to level _ _ _ at the
transition point.
When a transition to level 0 is
announced by displaying the following
symbol:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
The generic text message has been
replaced by the respective symbol for
each level.
6.8 Entering and operating in level 1
6.8.1 Announcement Modified structure.
The train is approaching a level 1
area.
Level 2
When a transition to level 1 is
announced by displaying the following
symbol:
The generic text message has been
replaced by the respective symbol for
each level.
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the driver shall prepare to apply rules
for level 1.
6.9 Entering and operating in level 2
6.9.1 Announcement Modified structure.
The train is approaching a level 2
area.
Level 1
When a transition to level 2 is
announced by displaying the following
symbol:
the driver shall start prepare to apply
rules for level 2.
The generic text message has been
replaced by the respective symbol for
each level.
6.10 Entering and operating in level STM
6.10.1 Announcement Modified structure.
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The train is approaching a level STM
area.
Levels 1, 2
When a transition to level STM is
announced by displaying the following
symbol:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
The generic text message has been
replaced by the respective symbol for
each level.
6.8.2.1.2 Acknowledgement of a Level
transition
Modified structure.
6.8.2.1.2.1 Entering a level 0 area 6.7.2 Acknowledgement
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
New symbol and revised wording.
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apply national rules.
6.8.2.1.2.2 Entering a level 1 area 6.8.2 Acknowledgement Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
apply rules according to level 1.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
New symbol and revised wording.
6.8.2.1.2.3 Entering a level 2 area 6.9.2 Acknowledgement Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
apply rules according to level 2.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
New symbol and revised wording.
6.8.2.1.2.4 Entering a level STM area 6.10.2 Acknowledgement Modified structure.
When one of the following symbols is
displayed with a flashing frame:
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
New symbols for STMs and revised
wording.
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or
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
apply national rules.
the driver shall acknowledge.
6.8.2.2 Level indications Modified structure.
6.8.2.2.1 Running in level 0 6.7.3 Running
The train is running in a level 0 area.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply national rules.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.8.2.2.2 Running in level 1 6.8.3 Running Modified structure.
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The train is running in a level 1 area.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply rules according
to level 1.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply rules according
to level 1.
6.8.2.2.3 Running in level 2 6.9.3 Running Modified structure.
The train is running in a level 2 area.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply rules according
to level 2.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply rules according
to level 2.
6.8.2.2.4 Running in level STM 6.10.3 Running Modified structure.
The train is running in a level STM
area.
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When one of the following symbols is
displayed:
or
the driver shall apply national rules.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
New symbol and revised wording.
6.8.2.3 Status indications Modified structure.
6.8.2.3.1 Running in FS 6.11 RUNNING IN FS
Levels 1, 2
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall:
respect the permitted speed,
respect the target speed at the
target distance.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall respect the permitted
speed.
If in addition the following text
message is displayed:
Simplification of the rule and taking
into account the text message
“Entering FS”.
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“Entering FS”
the driver shall respect speed
restrictions that apply for the part of
the train that is not covered by the FS
MA.
6.8.2.3.2 Entering OS 6.12 Running in OS
Levels 1, 2
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
and start or continue running on
sight.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
start or continue running on sight.
Revised wording.
6.8.2.3.3 Running in OS
When the following symbol is
displayed:
When the following symbol is
displayed:
Simplification of the rule and taking
into account the text message
“Entering OS”.
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the driver shall:
run on sight as long as this symbol
is displayed,
respect the permitted speed,
respect the target speed at the
target distance,
in level 1 check the aspect of any
trackside signal:
- stop the train in front of a stop
aspect,
- proceed in front of a proceed
aspect and continue running
on sight.
the driver shall:
run on sight as long as this symbol
is displayed,
respect the permitted speed.
If in addition the following text
message is displayed:
“Entering OS”
the driver shall respect speed
restrictions that apply for the part of
the train that is not covered by the OS
MA.
6.8.2.3.4 Entering SR 6.13 RUNNING IN SR
Levels 1, 2
Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
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the driver shall:
first receive an authorisation for
train movement,
check the applicable speed limit,
then acknowledge.
the driver shall:
first receive an authorisation for
ERTMS train movement,
check the applicable speed limit,
then acknowledge.
6.8.2.3.5 Running in SR Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall:
- run on sight, unless a written
order exempts him from running on
sight in SR,
- respect the applicable speed
limit,
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall:
run on sight, unless a written order
exempts him from running on sight
in SR,
respect the applicable speed limit,
Taking into account comments
received.
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- in level 1 check the aspect of any
trackside signal:
- stop the train in front of a stop
aspect,
- proceed in front of a proceed
aspect and continue running
on sight,
deleted Self evident; covered by the principles.
- in level 2 and in level 1 without
trackside signal stop at the next
ETCS marker board, contact the
signalman and follow his
instructions.
6.13 in level 2 and in level 1 without
trackside signal stop at the next
ETCS stop marker, inform the
signaller about the situation and
follow any instructions given.
If allowed by non-harmonised rules,
the driver can be authorised by the
signaller to pass several consecutive
ETCS stop markers with only one
written order.
Revised wording; more precise.
6.14 Intentionally blank Modified structure.
6.8.2.3.6 Entering UN 6.15
RUNNING IN UN
Level 0
Modified structure.
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When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge according
to non-harmonised rules.
Revised wording.
6.8.2.3.7 Running in UN
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply national rules.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
Modified structure.
6.16 RUNNING IN SN
Level STM
Modifications of the DMI specifications
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
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the driver shall acknowledge
according to non-harmonised rules.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.18 MANAGING A TRACK AHEAD FREE
REQUEST
Level 2
Definition of the “track ahead free
request” in the DMI specification (see
DMI spec 8.2.3.3).
The train is at a standstill or
approaching an ETCS stop marker /
ETCS location marker.
Level 2
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When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver is allowed to confirm that the
track ahead is free if he can ascertain
that the track section between the
head of the train and the next ETCS
stop marker/ETCS location marker is
free.
6.8.2.4 Track conditions indications Rule split in several sections with new
titles.
6.8.2.4.1 Pantograph indications 6.19 PASSING A SECTION WITH
LOWERED PANTOGRAPH(S)
Revised wording.
The train is approaching a section of
the line to be passed with lowered
pantograph(s).
Levels 1, 2
Modified structure.
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6.8.2.4.1.1 Lower pantographs deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall lower the pantographs.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall lower the
pantograph(s).
Revised wording.
6.8.2.4.1.2 Lowered pantographs deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall keep the pantograph
lowered.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall keep the pantograph(s)
lowered.
6.8.2.4.1.3 Raise pantographs deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
When the following symbol is
displayed:
Revised wording.
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the driver is authorised to raise the
pantographs.
the driver is authorised to raise the
pantograph(s), taking into account
their positions.
6.8.2.4.2 Neutral sections indications 6.20 PASSING A SECTION WITH
TRACTION POWER SWITCHED OFF
Modified structure.
The train is approaching a section of
the line to be passed with traction
power switched off.
Levels 1, 2
6.8.2.4.2.1 Announcement of a neutral section deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall shut off power.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall shut off traction power.
Revised wording.
Definition of the “Neutral section” and
“End of neutral section” symbols in the
DMI specification (see DMI spec
8.2.3.5).
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6.8.2.4.2.2 Running in a neutral section deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall keep the power shut
off.
.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall keep the traction power
shut off.
When this symbol is no longer
displayed the driver is authorised to
apply power again
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver is authorised to apply
traction power again, taking into
account the position of the
pantographs.
Modifications of the technical
specifications.
6.8.2.4.2.3 Non stopping indication 6.21 PASSING A NON STOPPING AREA Modified structure.
The train is approaching a non
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stopping area.
Levels 1, 2
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall avoid stopping.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall avoid stopping in the
announced non stopping area.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall avoid stopping.
Extended to take into account the
announcement of a non stopping area.
6.8.2.4.4 Inhibition of Magnetic Shoe Brake 6.22 PASSING A SECTION WITH
INHIBITION OF MAGNETIC SHOE
BRAKE
Modified structure.
The train is approaching a section of
the line where the magnetic shoe
brake shall not be used.
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Levels 1, 2
6.8.2.4.4.1 Announcement of an inhibition of
Magnetic Shoe Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall release the Magnetic
Shoe Brake, if applied, except in case
of an emergency situation.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall release the magnetic
shoe brake, if applied, except in case
of an emergency situation.
6.8.2.4.4.2 Running in an inhibition of Magnetic
Shoe Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
a) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the Magnetic
Shoe Brake except in case of an
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the magnetic
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emergency situation. shoe brake except in case of an
emergency situation.
b) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall immediately release
the Magnetic Shoe Brake except in
case of an emergency situation.
deleted Modifications of the technical
specifications (no more red symbols in
the DMI specification since there is no
feedback regarding track conditions
orders from ETCS).
6.8.2.4.5 Inhibition of Eddy Current Brake 6.23 PASSING A SECTION WITH
INHIBITION OF EDDY CURRENT
BRAKE
Modified structure.
The train is approaching a section of
the line where the eddy current brake
shall not be used.
Levels 1, 2
6.8.2.4.5.1 Announcement of an inhibition of
Eddy Current Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is When the following symbol is Revised wording.
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displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall release the Eddy
Current Brake, if applied, except in
case of an emergency situation.
displayed:
the driver shall release the eddy
current brake, if applied, except in
case of an emergency situation.
6.8.2.4.5.2 Running in an inhibition of Eddy
Current Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
a) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the Eddy
Current Brake except in case of an
emergency situation.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the eddy
current brake except in case of an
emergency situation.
b) When the following symbol is
displayed:
deleted Modifications of the technical
specifications (no more red symbols in
the DMI specification since there is no
feedback regarding track conditions
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the driver shall immediately release
the Eddy Current Brake except in
case of an emergency situation.
orders from ETCS).
6.8.2.4.6 Inhibition of Regenerative Brake 6.24 PASSING A SECTION WITH
INHIBITION OF REGENERATIVE
BRAKE
Modified structure.
The train is approaching a section of
the line where the regenerative brake
shall not be used.
Levels 1, 2
6.8.2.4.6.1 Announcement of an inhibition of
Regenerative Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall release the
Regenerative Brake if applied
except in case of an emergency
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall release the
regenerative brake, if applied, except
in case of an emergency situation.
Revised wording.
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situation.
6.8.2.4.6.2 Running in an inhibition of
Regenerative Brake area
deleted Modified structure.
a) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the
Regenerative Brake except in case
of an emergency situation.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall not use the
regenerative brake except in case of
an emergency situation.
b) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall immediately release
the Regenerative Brake except in
case of an emergency situation.
Deleted Modifications of the technical
specifications (no more red symbols in
the DMI specification since there is no
feedback regarding track conditions
orders from ETCS).
6.8.2.4.7 Pressure seal 6.25 PASSING A PRESSURE SEAL
SECTION
Modified structure.
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The train is approaching a section of
the line where the air condition intakes
shall be closed.
Levels 1, 2
6.8.2.4.7.1 Announcement of a request for
pressure seal
deleted Modified structure.
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall close the air
conditioning intakes.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall close the air
conditioning intakes.
Revised wording.
6.8.2.4.7.2 Running in an area requiring pressure
seal
Modified structure.
a) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall keep the air
When the following symbol is
displayed:
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conditioning intakes closed.
b) When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver is authorised to open the air
conditioning intakes.
the driver shall keep the air
conditioning intakes closed.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver is authorised to open the air
conditioning intakes.
6.26 CHANGING OF ADHESION FACTOR Modifications of the technical
specifications. Definition of the
adhesion factor indication in the DMI
specification (see DMI spec 8.2.3.6).
The train is in a section of line where
the adhesion factor could be changed.
Levels 1, 2
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
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6.8.2.4.8 Radio hole indication 6.27 PASSING A RADIO HOLE Modified structure.
The train is in a section of line without
radio coverage.
Level 2
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver is informed the train is in a
radio hole.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
Revised wording.
6.38 MANAGING INCOMPATIBILITY
BETWEEN TRACKSIDE AND ON-
BOARD
New rule, taking into account
comments of specification experts.
An incompatibility between trackside
and ETCS on-board occurs and the
brakes are triggered by the ETCS on-
board (the train is not tripped).
Levels 1, 2
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When the following text message is
displayed:
“Trackside not compatible”,
the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation.
Driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
6.8.2.5 Balise group message inconsistency 6.39 MANAGING A BALISE READ ERROR Modifications of the technical
specifications. Definition of the
operational text message ”Balise read
error” in the DMI specification (see
DMI spec §13).
A balise read error occurs and the
brakes are triggered by the ETCS on-
board (the train is not tripped).
Levels 1, 2
When the following message is
displayed:
“Brakes applied due to data
inconsistency within balise group”,
the driver shall contact the signalman
and apply national rules.
When the following text message is
displayed:
”Balise read error”,
and the train is not tripped, the driver
shall inform the signaller about the
situation.
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In level 1, and in level 2 if no new MA
is received, when the train has come
to a standstill, the signaller shall
authorise the driver to pass the EOA
(rule “authorising the passing of an
EOA”).
If the situation is repeated driver and
signaller shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.8.2.6 Brake intervention in case of
overspeeding
deleted Considered as to be part of a training
document.
6.8.2.6.1 situation deleted
The brake has been triggered and the
following symbol is displayed:
deleted
6.8.2.6.2 rule deleted Considered as to be part of a training
document.
After brake intervention when the
symbol has disappeared the driver is
allowed to release the brake.
deleted
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6.8.2.7 Release speed 6.17 APPROACHING AN EOA WITH A
RELEASE SPEED INDICATION
Levels 1, 2
Modified structure.
6.8.2.7.1 situation deleted Modified structure and revised
wording. The train is approaching the EOA and
a release speed is displayed on the
DMI.
When the train is approaching an EOA
and a release speed is displayed on
the DMI, the driver is authorised:
6.8.2.7.2 rule deleted Modified structure.
When the following information is
displayed:
In the situation shown:
Picture and corresponding
explanations considered to be part of a
training document.
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-current train speed: 20 km/h,
-permitted speed: 50 km/h,
-release speed: 26 km/h
the driver shall respect the indicated
permitted speed.
When the following information is
displayed:
In the situation shown:
-current train speed: 19 km/h,
-permitted speed: 9 km/h,
-release speed: 26 km/h.
Picture and corresponding
explanations considered to be part of a
training document.
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the driver:
is authorised to approach a signal
or a buffer stop which is a short
distance behind the EOA indicated
on the DMI without exceeding the
release speed,
in level 1 shall check the aspect of
the trackside signal:
- stop the train in front of a stop
aspect,
- proceed without exceeding the
indicated release speed in
front of a proceed aspect.
to approach a signal or a buffer
stop which is a short distance
behind the EOA indicated on the
DMI without exceeding the release
speed,
in level 1 to proceed without
exceeding the release speed when
the trackside signal shows a
proceed aspect.
Revised wording.
6.9 RUNNING ON SIGHT
(Levels 1, 2)
6.5 RUNNING ON SIGHT
6.9.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The driver has to run on sight from an
operational point of view, whatever
the status of the system.
The driver has to run on sight from an
operational point of view, regardless of
the ETCS status indication.
Levels 1, 2
Revised wording.
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6.9.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
When a driver has to run on sight, he
is obliged:
to proceed with caution, controlling
his speed, taking into account the
line visible in advance, such that it
is possible to stop short of any
vehicle, EOA, stop aspect or
obstacle,
to respect the maximum speed for
running on sight.
When a driver has to run on sight, he
shall:
proceed with caution, controlling
his speed, taking into account the
line visible in advance, such that it
is possible to stop short of any
vehicle, EOA, stop aspect or
obstacle,
respect the maximum speed for
running on sight.
6.10 MANAGING FAILURES OF THE ON-
BOARD SYSTEM
(Levels 1,2)
deleted The technical specifications do not
cover all failures (only self test is
specified).
6.10.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
A failure affecting the onboard system
is detected.
deleted Only self test is specified.
6.43 MANAGING A FAILURE OF SELF
TEST
Only self test is specified.
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Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
When the information about the failure
of an ETCS device is shown to the
driver, he shall switch off the ETCS
on-board and then switch it on again
to trigger a new self test. If the same
information is shown again, the driver
shall inform the signaller about the
situation.
The driver shall request a change of
traction unit.
If the traction unit must be moved
driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
6.10.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.10.2.1 Failure affecting the Loop
Transmission Module
deleted Not specified
When a failure of the Loop
Transmission Module is detected
the driver shall contact the
deleted Not specified
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signalman; driver and signalman
shall apply national rules.
6.10.2.2 Failure affecting the Balise
Transmission Module
deleted Not specified
When a failure of the Balise
Transmission Module is detected
the driver shall isolate the onboard
system and inform the signalman;
driver and signalman shall apply
national rules.
deleted Not specified
6.10.2.3 Failure affecting the Euroradio 6.44 MANAGING A FAILURE AFFECTING
THE ON-BOARD RADIO
EQUIPMENT
Modified structure.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
When a failure of Euroradio is
detected the driver shall inform the
signalman.
When a failure of the on-board radio
equipment is detected the driver shall
inform the signaller about the situation.
Revised wording.
a) During the preparation of the
traction unit
6.44.1 During the preparation of the traction
unit
Revised wording.
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In level 2 the driver shall request a
change of traction unit:
If the traction unit has to be moved,
the signalman shall authorise the
driver to pass the EOA (rule
AUTHORISED PASSING OF AN
EOA),
If the traction unit has not to be
moved, the driver shall switch off the
onboard system.
In all other ETCS levels driver and
signalman shall apply national rules.
In level 2 the driver shall request a
change of traction unit.
If the traction unit must be moved,
driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
If the traction unit must not be moved,
the driver shall switch off the ETCS
on-board.
b) While running
In level 1 with infill function by radio
driver and signalman shall apply
national rules.
In level 2 the driver shall take
measures in case of lack of radio
communication (rule MANAGING
LACK OF RADIO
6.44.2 While running
In level 1 with infill function by radio
and in level 2 driver and signaller shall
apply non-harmonised rules.
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COMMUNICATION).
6.10.2.4 Failure affecting the DMI 6.45 MANAGING A DMI WITH BLANK
SCREEN
Revised wording.
The DMI fails and shows a blank
screen.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
When a failure of the DMI is
detected:
In level 1 driver and signalman shall
apply national rules.
In level 2:
a) During the preparation of the
traction unit
The driver shall request a change of
traction unit.
If the traction unit must be moved,
the driver shall inform the
signalman; driver and signalman
When the DMI fails and shows a blank
screen the driver shall inform the
signaller about the situation.
Driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
Revised wording and modified
structure.
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shall apply national rules.
If the traction unit must not be
moved, the driver shall switch off the
onboard system.
b) While running
When no information can be
displayed the driver shall stop the
train and inform the signalman;
driver and signalman shall apply
national rules.
6.10.2.5 Other failures 6.46 MANAGING A SYSTEM FAILURE Revised wording.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall inform the
signalman.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation.
Revised wording, new symbol.
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Driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
a) During the preparation of the
traction unit
The driver shall request a change of
traction unit.
If the traction unit must be moved,
the driver shall isolate the onboard
system and inform the signalman;
driver and signalman shall apply
national rules.
If the traction unit must not be
moved, the driver shall switch off the
onboard system.
b) While running
After coming to standstill the driver
shall isolate the onboard system and
inform the signalman; driver and
signalman shall apply national rules.
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6.11 AWAKENING OUTSIDE AN
AWAKENING TRACK (Levels 1, 2,
STM)
deleted Covered by PREPARING A
MOVEMENT (6.2).
6.11.1 SITUATIONS deleted
The driver has to awaken the train
and the traction unit is in SB.
deleted
6.11.2 RULE deleted
When requested by the onboard
system, the driver shall:
enter, re-enter or re-validate the
Driver ID and the train number,
select the corresponding ETCS
level according to the Route Book,
enter, re-enter or re-validate the
RBC-ID and/or telephone number
according to national rules.
deleted
6.11.2.1 The traction unit has to move as a
train
deleted
The driver shall: deleted
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enter the train data (rule
ENTERING DATA),
select “Start”.
6.11.2.1.1 In level 0 deleted
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge and
react to the indications displayed on
the DMI (rule REACTING TO DMI /
SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
deleted
6.11.2.1.2 In level 1 with trackside signals deleted
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge and
react to the indications displayed on
deleted
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the DMI (rule REACTING TO DMI /
SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
6.11.2.1.3 In level 1 without trackside signals deleted
Driver and signalman shall apply a2
of section 6.11.2.1.4.
deleted
6.11.2.1.4 In level 2 deleted
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a) The radio communication has been
established
a1) The system issues an MA
The driver shall react to the
indications displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS).
a2) The system requests an
acknowledgement for SR
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall contact the signalman.
Before authorising a driver to start in
SR, the signalman shall get the
following assurances:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met according to national
rules,
deleted
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check for speed limitations lower
than the maximum speed for SR
and include them in the ETCS
Written Order 07,
check if other restrictions and / or
instructions are necessary and
include them in the ETCS Written
Order 07.
This applies:
to a train that is in front of an
ETCS marker board from this
ETCS marker board to the next
one,
in case the next ETCS marker
board is not clearly identifiable
from the current location of the
train to the next ETCS marker
board.
The signalman shall issue the ETCS
Written Order 07.
Before acknowledging the driver shall
receive permission to start in SR from
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the signalman by means of the ETCS
Written Order 07.
The driver shall react to the
indications displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS).
b) The radio communication cannot
be established
When the following symbol and the
Covered by 6.42.
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following message are displayed:
“Do you want to continue without
communication session opened?”
the driver shall select “No” and, on
request of the onboard system,
confirm the level.
When asked by the onboard system
he shall check the RBC ID and
telephone number and correct them if
necessary.
If the radio communication with the
RBC still cannot be established, the
driver shall report to the signalman.
The signalman shall decide to
continue or not according to national
rules.
If the train has to be moved, the
signalman shall authorise the driver to
pass the EOA (rule AUTHORISED
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PASSING OF AN EOA).
c) The train is rejected
When the following message is
displayed:
“Train rejected”
and the train must be moved, the
driver shall contact the signalman.
Signalman and driver shall apply
national rules.
6.36.2 The train is rejected
When the following text message is
displayed on the DMI:
“Train is rejected”
the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation. Driver and
signaller shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.11.2.1.5 In level STM deleted
When one of the following symbols is
displayed with a flashing frame:
or
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
apply national rules.
deleted
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6.11.2.2 The traction unit has to move in SH deleted
The driver shall prepare for shunting
(rule PERFORMING SHUNTING
MOVEMENTS IN SH).
deleted
6.11.2.3 The traction unit has to move in NL deleted
Intentionally blank. deleted
6.12 PREPARING A TRAIN AS A
TANDEM MOVEMENT FOR
ASSISTANCE
deleted
Intentionally blank. deleted
6.13 ENDING A TRAIN AFTER
ASSISTANCE
deleted
Intentionally blank. deleted
6.14 PASSING A TRANSITION POINT IN
DEGRADED SITUATIONS (from level
1 to level 2 and from level 2 to level 1)
6.40 MANAGING A FAILED LEVEL
TRANSITION
Revised wording.
The transition does not take place Modified structure.
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when passing the transition point.
Levels 1, 2
6.14 Intentionally blank. 6.40.1 If the train has been tripped New rule.
The driver and the signaller shall take
measures in response of a trip (rule
“responding to a trip”).
After selecting “Start” the driver shall:
check the correct ETCS level to be
selected,
change the ETCS level (“rule
entering data” (section 6.4.2)),
and then restart the train.
In case the ETCS level to be selected
is not available on-board driver and
signaller shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.40.2 If in SR
The driver shall:
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stop the train,
apply the following section 6.40.3.
6.40.3 In all other cases
The driver shall:
inform the signaller about the
situation,
when at a standstill check the
correct ETCS level to be selected,
change the ETCS level (“rule
entering data” (section 6.4.2)),
and then restart the train.
In case the ETCS level to be selected
is not available on-board driver and
signaller shall apply non-harmonised
rules.
6.15 MANAGING UNPLANNED
TEMPORARY SPEED
RESTRICTIONS
(Levels 1, 2)
deleted Covered by the rule 6.31.
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6.15.1 SITUATIONS deleted
An unplanned temporary speed
restriction has to be managed.
deleted
6.15.2 RULE deleted
When the signalman is informed
about a situation that requires an
unplanned temporary speed
restriction he shall:
stop trains already in the
concerned section,
prevent other trains from entering
this section.
Before setting a route for a train to run
in the concerned section, the
signalman shall give the driver the
unplanned temporary speed
restriction:
for tripped trains, signalman and
driver shall take measures in
response of a train trip (rule
deleted
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RESPONDING TO A TRIP),
including the obligation to run
under restrictions,
for the other trains, the signalman
shall give the obligation to run
under restrictions to the drivers by
means of the ETCS Written Order
05.
The driver shall respect the temporary
speed restriction until the rear end of
the train has passed the end of the
section covered by the speed
restriction.
The signalman shall apply these
measures until the temporary speed
restriction is managed by ETCS or
included in the list of temporary speed
restrictions.
6.16 AUTHORISED PASSING OF AN EOA
(Levels 1, 2)
6.35 AUTHORISING THE PASSING OF
AN EOA
Modified structure.
6.16.1 SITUATIONS deleted
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It is necessary to authorise a driver to
pass an EOA.
It is necessary to authorise a driver to
pass an EOA.
Levels 1, 2
6.16.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
Before authorising a driver to pass an
EOA by means of the ETCS Written
Order 01 the signalman shall:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met according to national
rules,
when he can establish in
accordance with the national rules
that the track is free exempt the
driver from running on sight by use
of the “additional instructions”, the
wording of the additional
instruction shall be “is exempted
from running on sight in SR”,
check for speed limitations lower
than the maximum speed for SR
and include them in the ETCS
Before authorising a driver to pass an
EOA by means of ETCS Written Order
01 the signaller shall, according to
non-harmonised rules:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met,
check all restrictions and / or
instructions that are necessary
and include them in ETCS Written
Order 01,
check for temporary speed
restrictions to be included in ETCS
Written Order 01.
If the signaller can establish that the
track is free then he can exempt the
driver from running on sight in SR
Taking into account comments
received.
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Written Order 01,
check if other restrictions and / or
instructions are necessary and
include them in the ETCS Written
Order 01.
To pass the EOA, the driver shall:
receive ETCS Written Order 01
from the signalman ,
check the applicable speed limit,
use the override function,
and when the following symbol is
displayed:
- restart according to the
indications displayed on the
DMI (rule REACTING TO
DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS),
- respect the override EOA
speed limit while this symbol
is displayed.
according to non-harmonised rules.
In level 2 and in level 1 without
trackside signals, if allowed by non-
harmonised rules, the signaller can
authorise the driver to pass several
consecutive ETCS stop markers with
only one written order.
To pass the EOA, the driver shall:
receive ETCS Written Order 01
from the signaller,
check the applicable speed limit,
use the override function,
and when the following symbol is
displayed:
- start the train,
- respect the override EOA speed
while this symbol is displayed.
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6.17 MANAGING LACK OF RADIO
COMMUNICATION (Level 2)
6.41 MANAGING ABSENCE OF RBC
INFORMATION
6.17.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
Radio communication is lost in an
area not identified as a radio hole and
brakes are triggered.
There is no RBC information received
in an area not identified as a radio hole
and the brakes are triggered by the
ETCS on-board (the train is not
tripped).
Level 2
Revised wording.
6.17.2 RULE deleted Modified structure
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall report to the
signalman.
When the train has come to standstill,
in order to continue the signalman
shall authorise the driver to pass the
EOA (rule AUTHORISED PASSING
When the following text message is
displayed:
”Communication error”,
the driver shall report to the signaller
when at a standstill.
If no new MA is received when the
train has come to a standstill, the
signaller shall authorise the driver to
pass the EOA (rule “authorising the
Modification of the technical
specifications. Definition of the driver’s
indication in case of T_NVCONTACT
reaction, see the operation text
message “”Communication error” in
DMI spec §13).
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OF AN EOA). passing of an EOA”).
6.42 MANAGING A RADIO
COMMUNICATION FAILURE
New rule
An ETCS radio communication failure
occurs.
Levels 0, 1, 2, STM
Modification of the technical
specifications; merge of sections of
previous rules 6.11.2.1.4 b), 6.11.2.2.
Definition of the driver’s indication in
case of radio communication failure
(see DMI spec 8.4.1).
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall check the ETCS level,
the radio network identification, the
RBC identification/ phone number, and
correct them if necessary(“rule
entering data” (section 6.4.2)).
If the radio communication with the
RBC still cannot be established, the
driver shall inform the signaller about
the situation.
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a) when in level 2 preparing a
movement and the traction unit has
to move in SH
The driver and the signaller shall apply
non-harmonised rules.
b) in all other cases
The signaller shall authorise the driver
to pass the EOA (rule “authorising the
passing of an EOA”).
6.18 TAKING MEASURES IN THE EVENT
OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
(Levels 1, 2)
6.31 TAKING MEASURES IN THE EVENT
OF AN EMERGENCY
Revised wording.
6.18.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
An emergency situation occurs. An emergency situation occurs.
Levels 1, 2
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6.18.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.18.2.1 To protect the trains 6.31.1 To protect the trains
When a performer discovers an
emergency situation he shall perform
all actions necessary to avoid or
reduce the effect of the situation and
inform the signalman as soon as
possible. He shall apply national rules.
When a signalman is informed of an
emergency situation he shall
immediately protect endangered trains
according to national rules.
To stop trains in level 2, he shall use
the emergency stop order; the
emergency stop order shall not be
revoked before the trains are ready to
restart.
The signalman shall stop all other
trains approaching the danger area
according to national rules.
When a performer discovers an
emergency situation he shall perform
all actions necessary to avoid or
reduce the effect of the situation and
inform the signaller as soon as
possible according to non-harmonised
rules.
When a signaller is informed of an
emergency situation he shall
immediately protect endangered trains
according to non-harmonised rules.
To stop trains in level 2, he may use
the emergency stop order; the
emergency stop order shall not be
revoked before it is safe for these
trains to restart.
The signaller shall stop all other trains
approaching the danger area
Modification of the technical
specifications. Definition of the
operational text message “Emergency
stop” in the DMI spec §13.
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The signalman shall inform all drivers
as appropriate.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall take measures in
response to a trip (rule RESPONDING
TO A TRIP).
according to non-harmonised rules.
The signaller shall inform all drivers as
appropriate.
When the following text message is
displayed:
“Emergency stop”
the driver shall apply rule “responding
to a trip”.
6.18.2.2 To restart the trains 6.31.2 To restart the trains
According to national rules, the
signalman shall decide:
when it is possible to authorise
train movement,
if instructions and/or restrictions for
train movement are necessary.
For trains in level 2 the emergency
stop order has to be revoked.
To restart trains that have been
tripped, signalman and driver shall
According to non-harmonised rules,
the signaller shall:
decide if it is possible to authorise
train movement,
decide if instructions and/or
restrictions for train movement are
necessary,
if an emergency stop order has
been issued revoke it,
give authorisation to the drivers to
Taking into account comments
received.
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take measures in response to a trip
(rule RESPONDING TO A TRIP).
For tripped trains the signalman shall
include necessary instructions and/or
restrictions for train movement
according to national rules in ETCS
Written Order 02.
For other trains if instructions and / or
restrictions are necessary the
signalman shall issue ETCS Written
Order 05. In level 1 the driver shall run
on sight until the next trackside signal.
restart.
To restart trains that have not been
tripped and if instructions and / or
restrictions are necessary the signaller
shall issue ETCS Written Order 05. In
level 1 with trackside signals the driver
shall run on sight up to the next
trackside signal.
To restart trains that have been
tripped, signaller and driver shall take
measures in response to a trip (rule
“responding to a trip”). The signaller
shall include necessary instructions
and/or restrictions for train movement
according to non-harmonised rules in
ETCS Written Order 02.
6.18.2.3 To protect and restart shunting
movements
6.31.3 To protect and restart shunting
movements
The signalman and the driver shall
apply national rules.
The signaller and the driver shall apply
non-harmonised rules.
6.19 REVOKING AN AUTHORISATION 6.30 REVOKING AN AUTHORISATION
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FOR TRAIN MOVEMENT
(Levels 1, 2)
FOR ERTMS TRAIN MOVEMENT
6.19.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The signalman decides to change
existing traffic arrangements.
The signaller decides to change
existing traffic arrangements.
Levels 1, 2
6.19.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.19.2.1 In level 1
To revoke an authorisation for train
movement, the signalman shall apply
national rules.
When national rules stipulate that a
train has to be at standstill before
making traffic arrangements, the
signalman shall order the driver to
remain at standstill by means of the
ETCS Written Order 03.
To restart signalman and driver shall
apply national rules. The signalman
Harmonisation of the rules for level 1
and for level 2.
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shall authorise the driver by means of
ETCS Written Order 04.
6.19.2.2 In level 2
If possible the signalman shall revoke
an MA by the use of the co-operative
shortening of MA.
In all other cases, the signalman shall
apply national rules.
When national rules stipulate that a
train has to be at standstill before
making traffic arrangements, the
signalman shall order the driver to
remain at standstill by means of the
ETCS Written Order 03.
To restart the signalman shall
authorise the driver by means of
ETCS Written Order 04.
If possible in level 2 the signaller shall
revoke an MA by the use of the co-
operative shortening of MA.
In all other cases, the signaller shall
apply non-harmonised rules.
When non-harmonised rules stipulate
that a train has to be at a standstill
before making traffic arrangements,
the signaller shall order the driver to
remain at a standstill by means of
ETCS Written Order 03.
To restart the trains the signaller shall:
issue an authorisation for ERTMS
train movement,
issue ETCS Written Order 04 in
order to revoke ETCS Written
Order 03.
Modification of the rule in order to
avoid misunderstanding with the use
of Written Order 04.
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6.20 RESPONDING TO A TRIP
(Levels 1,2)
6.37 RESPONDING TO A TRIP
6.20.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
A train or a shunting movement is
tripped.
A train or a shunting movement is
tripped.
Levels 1, 2
6.20.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.20.2.1 Immediate measures 6.37.1 Immediate measures
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall assume that there is a
dangerous situation and he shall
perform all actions necessary to avoid
or reduce the effect of this situation.
This may include moving the train
backwards according to national rules.
a) When, in accordance with national
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall assume that there is a
dangerous situation and he shall
perform all actions necessary to avoid
or reduce the effect of this situation.
This may include moving the train /
shunting movement backwards
Taking into account comments
received, modified symbol.
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rules, the driver decides to move the
train backwards and when the
following symbol is displayed with a
flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge and,
when the following symbol is
displayed:
shall release the emergency brake
and move the train backwards.
After moving backwards as soon as
the train is at standstill, the driver shall
contact the signalman and inform him
about the situation.
b) In all other cases, when the
following symbol is displayed with a
flashing frame:
according to non-harmonised rules.
a) a) In case a backward movement is
necessary
When, in accordance with non-
harmonised rules, the driver decides to
move the train / shunting movement
backwards and when the following
symbol is displayed with a flashing
frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall:
release the emergency brake and,
move the train / shunting
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the driver shall:
acknowledge when at standstill
and,
contact the signalman and inform
him about the situation.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver shall release the emergency
brake.
movement backwards.
After moving backwards as soon as
the train / shunting movement is at a
standstill, the driver shall inform the
signaller about the situation.
b) In all other cases
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall acknowledge.
When the following symbol is
displayed:
the driver:
shall inform the signaller about the
situation,
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can release the emergency brake.
6.20.2.2 To continue running 6.37.2 To continue running
Before giving permission to the driver
to proceed after train trip by means of
ETCS Written Order 02 the signalman
shall:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met according to national
rules,
when he can establish in
accordance with the national rules
that the track is free exempt the
driver from running on sight by use
of the “additional instructions”, the
wording of the additional
instruction shall be “is exempted
from running on sight in SR”,
check for speed limitations lower
than the maximum speed for SR
and include them in the ETCS
Before giving permission to the driver
to proceed after a trip by means of
ETCS Written Order 02 the signaller
shall, according to non-harmonised
rules:
check if all the conditions for the
route are met,
check all restrictions and / or
instructions that are necessary
and include them in ETCS Written
Order 02,
check for temporary speed
restrictions to be included in ETCS
Written Order 02.
If the signaller can establish that the
track is free then he can exempt the
driver of a train from running on sight
in SR if allowed by non-harmonised
Taking into account comments
received.
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Written Order 02,
check if other restrictions and / or
instructions are necessary and
include them in the ETCS Written
Order 02.
To proceed the driver shall:
receive the ETCS Written Order 02
with all additional instructions
given by the signalman,
according to the mission select
“Start” or “SH”, and follow the
instructions given in the ETCS
Written Order 02,
restart according to the indications
displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI /
SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
In the case of a train / shunting
movement not required to be moved
after a trip, the signalman shall order
the driver to select “Start” and close
rules.
To proceed the driver shall:
receive ETCS Written Order 02
with all additional instructions
given by the signaller,
according to the task to be
performed select “Start” or “SH”
and follow the instructions given in
ETCS Written Order 02,
restart the train / shunting
movement.
If in level 2, at any step of the
procedure, the following text message
is displayed:
”Communication error”,
the driver shall inform the signaller
about the situation. Signaller and
driver shall take measures to pass an
EOA (rule “authorising the passing of
an EOA”). In this case, ETCS Written
Order 01 shall be issued by the
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the driving desk by means of ETCS
Written Order 02 using the additional
instructions part.
signaller in place of ETCS Written
Order 02.
6.37.3 No movement required after a trip New rule, taking into account
comments received. In the case of a train / shunting
movement not required to be moved
after a trip, the signaller shall order the
driver to select “Start” / “SH” and close
the driving desk by means of ETCS
Written Order 02 using the additional
instructions section.
6.37.4 Trip in SH when passing a defined
border of a shunting area
Level 2
When a shunting movement is tripped
when passing a defined border of a
shunting area driver and signaller shall
apply non-harmonised rules.
6.21 MANAGING ROUTE UNSUITABILITY
(Levels 1, 2)
6.34 MANAGING ROUTE UNSUITABILITY Rule not harmonised because
specification is not sufficiently clear
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Levels 1, 2 and will be updated for Baseline 3.
6.21.1 SITUATIONS When a route unsuitability is detected
driver and signaller shall apply non-
harmonised rules. An incompatibility between the
characteristics of the rolling stock and
the characteristics of the line is
detected.
6.21.2 RULE
When the following message is
displayed:
“Route unsuitable”,
the driver shall stop the train and
inform the signalman about the
indication of route unsuitability.
If allowed by national rules the
signalman shall authorise the driver to
override the route unsuitability by
means of the ETCS Written Order 06
with all necessary additional
instructions.
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6.22 ENTERING AN OCCUPIED TRACK
SECTION WITHIN A STATION
(Levels 1, 2)
6.28 ENTERING AN OCCUPIED TRACK
SECTION WITHIN A STATION
6.22.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
It is necessary to enter a track section
that is occupied in a station for the
purposes of:
platform sharing,
coupling of trains.
It is necessary to enter a track section
that is occupied in a station.
Levels 1, 2
Revised presentation.
6.22.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
When a train has to enter an occupied
track, the signalman shall:
obtain confirmation that the
occupying train is at standstill,
if in level 2 operation, and the two
trains have to be coupled, ensure
that the occupying train has no
movement authority (rule
REVOKING AN AUTHORISATION
FOR TRAIN MOVEMENT),
When a train has to enter an occupied
track, the signaller shall:
obtain confirmation that the
occupying train is at a standstill
and will remain at a standstill,
set the route for the train that has
to enter the occupied track.
In case of an unplanned movement,
before setting the route, the signaller
shall inform the drivers of both trains
Revised wording.
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set the route for the train that has
to enter the occupied track.
In case of an unplanned movement,
before setting the route, the
signalman shall inform the drivers of
both trains involved of the
circumstances in accordance with
national rules.
The driver of the train that has to enter
the occupied track shall react to the
indications displayed on the DMI (rule
REACTING TO DMI / SIGNALLING
SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS) and follow
the instructions received.
involved of the circumstances in
accordance with non-harmonised
rules.
The driver of the train that has to enter
the occupied track shall follow the
instructions received from the
signaller.
6.23 PREVENTING UNINTENTIONAL
MOVEMENT
(Levels 1, 2)
6.33 REACTING TO UNINTENTIONAL
MOVEMENTS
Revised wording.
6.23.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
After being at standstill the train is
moving unintentionally.
After being at a standstill the
train/shunting movement has moved
unintentionally and the ETCS on-board
Revised wording.
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has triggered the brake.
Levels 1,2
6.23.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
6.23.2.1 Brake intervention due to standstill
supervision
deleted Modification of the technical
specifications.
Definition of the operational text
message “Runaway movement” in the
DMI spec §13.
When the following message is
displayed:
“Brakes applied due to standstill
supervision”,
the driver shall secure the train and
acknowledge.
deleted
6.23.2.2 Brake intervention due to roll away
protection
deleted
When the following message is
displayed:
“Brakes applied due to roll away
protection”,
the driver shall secure the train and
deleted
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acknowledge.
6.23.2.3 Brake intervention due to reverse
movement protection
deleted
When the following message is
displayed:
“Brakes applied due to reverse
movement protection”,
the driver shall secure the train and
acknowledge.
deleted
When the following text message is
displayed:
“Runaway movement”,
the driver shall secure the
train/shunting movement according to
non-harmonised rules and
acknowledge the brake application.
Modification of the technical
specifications.
Definition of the operational text
message “Runaway movement” in the
DMI spec §13.
6.24 EMERGENCY PROPELLING IN RV
(Levels 1, 2)
6.32 PROPELLING IN RV
6.24.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
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An emergency situation requires the
train to be moved in the opposite
direction in an emergency propelling
area.
A train has to be moved in the reverse
direction inside an emergency
propelling area.
Levels 1, 2
Revised wording.
6.32.1 Preparation of the movement to be
performed in RV
Modified structure, new symbol,
revised wording.
When the train has to be propelled in emergency according to national rules and the following symbol is displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
- acknowledge,
- propel the train in emergency as
soon as the following symbol is
displayed:
- respect the maximum speed for
When the train is at a standstill and the
following symbol is displayed:
the driver shall trigger the transition to
RV.
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RV,
- and respect the permitted
distance to run.
6.32.2 Running in RV
When the following symbol is
displayed with a flashing frame:
the driver shall:
acknowledge,
propel the train according to non-
harmonised rules as soon as the
following symbol is displayed:
respect the maximum speed for
RV,
respect the permitted distance to
run.
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6.32.3 Intentionally blank
6.32.4 Exit from RV Modified structure.
After the train has completed its
emergency propelling and as soon as
it is at standstill the driver shall report
to the signalman.
After the train has completed its
propelling and as soon as it is at a
standstill the driver shall report to the
signaller. If no additional movement in
RV is required the driver shall close
the driving desk to exit RV.
Revised wording.
7 GSM-R RULES 7 GSM-R RULES
7.1 SELECTING THE GSM-R MODE 7.1 SELECTING THE GSM-R MODE
7.1.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The driver switches on the onboard
system; the result of the self test is
OK and the driver needs to change
the GSM-R mode.
The driver needs to change the GSM-
R mode.
Revised wording.
7.1.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
When the displayed GSM-R mode
does not correspond with the
When the displayed GSM-R mode
does not correspond with the task to
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mission to be performed (train or
shunting movement), the driver shall
select the correct mode.
be performed (train or shunting
movement), the driver shall select the
correct mode.
7.2 ENTERING THE FUNCTIONAL
NUMBER
7.2 ENTERING THE FUNCTIONAL
NUMBER
7.2.1 SITUATIONS Modified structure.
Data entry is necessary:
- before the initial departure,
- every time the functional number
changes.
The train preparer is performing the
registration.
Now part of the rule.
7.2.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
The train preparer / driver shall enter
the functional number.
The train preparer/driver shall enter
the functional number:
as early as possible before the
initial departure,
every time the functional number
changes.
Transferred from former section
“Situation”.
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7.3 SELECTING THE NETWORK AT A
BORDER CROSSING
7.3 SELECTING THE GSM-R NETWORK
AT A BORDER CROSSING
7.3.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The train is approaching a border
crossing.
The train is approaching a border
crossing.
7.3.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
When according to the Route Book
or a lineside board the driver has to
select a new GSM-R network, he
shall start the selection process
unless he is engaged in an
emergency call.
When according to the Route Book or
a GSM-R network marker the driver
has to select a new GSM-R network,
he shall start the selection process
unless he is engaged in an
emergency call.
7.4 PERFORMING A DE-
REGISTRATION
7.4 PERFORMING A DE-
REGISTRATION
7.4.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
The train is leaving a GSM-R
network or has ended its mission
and has to be manually de-
The train is leaving a GSM-R network
or has ended its journey and has to be
manually de-registered.
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registered.
7.4.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
The driver shall carry out the de-
registration process.
The driver shall carry out the de-
registration.
7.5 TAKING MEASURES IN CASE OF
AN EMERGENCY CALL
7.5 TAKING MEASURES IN CASE OF
AN EMERGENCY CALL
7.5.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
An emergency situation occurs and
an emergency call is used.
The driver has received an
emergency call.
Revised wording.
7.5.2 RULE deleted Modified structure.
Driver and controller shall apply
national rules.
Driver and controller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
7.6 MANAGING A FAILURE OF THE
ONBOARD SYSTEM
7.6 MANAGING A FAILURE OF SELF
TEST
Revised wording.
7.6.1 SITUATIONS deleted Modified structure.
A failure affecting the onboard
system is detected.
deleted Not specified.
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7.6.2 RULE Modified structure.
7.6.2.1 Failure detected during the self test deleted Now contained in the title of the rule.
When the following message is displayed:
“Self test failed”,
the driver shall contact the
controller; driver and controller shall
apply national rules.
When the following text message is
displayed:
“Self test failed”,
the driver shall inform the controller
about the situation.
Driver and controller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
7.6.2.2 Missing network 7.7 MANAGING A LACK OF NETWORK Revised wording.
When the following message is displayed:
“No network”,
the driver shall contact the
controller; driver and controller shall
apply national rules.
When the following text message is
displayed:
“No network”,
the driver shall inform the controller
about the situation.
Driver and controller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
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7.6.2.3 Failure while entering the functional
number
7.12 MANAGING A FAILURE WHILE
ENTERING THE FUNCTIONAL
NUMBER
When it is not possible to enter the
functional number, the driver shall
contact the controller; driver and
controller shall apply national rules.
When it is not possible to enter the
functional number, the train
preparer/driver shall inform the
controller about the situation.
Train preparer/driver and controller
shall apply non-harmonised rules.
Revised wording.
7.6.2.4 Failure of registration 7.10 TAKING MEASURES IN CASE THE
FUNCTIONAL NUMBER IS NOT
AVAILABLE
Revised wording.
7.6.2.4a) When the following message is displayed:
“Number not available”,
the driver shall check the correct number and try again to register.
If the registration fails again, he shall
contact the controller; driver and
controller shall apply national rules.
When the following text message is
displayed:
“Number not available”,
the train preparer/driver shall check
the correct number and try again to
register.
If the registration fails again, he shall
inform the controller about the
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situation.
Train preparer/driver and controller
shall apply non-harmonised rules.
7.11 TAKING MEASURES IN CASE THE
FUNCTIONAL NUMBER IS
ALREADY USED
New title.
7.6.2.4b) When the following message is displayed:
“Number already used”,
the driver shall check the correct number and inform the controller if the number is correct.
Driver and controller shall apply
national rules.
When the following text message is
displayed:
“Number already used”,
the train preparer/driver shall check
the correct number and inform the
controller if the number is correct.
Train preparer/driver and controller
shall apply non-harmonised rules.
Revised wording.
7.6.2.5 Failure of the onboard system while
running
7.8 MANAGING A FAILURE OF THE
GSM-R ON-BOARD WHILE
RUNNING
Revised wording.
The driver detects a failure of the onboard system.
The driver shall inform the controller
about the situation.
Revised wording.
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He shall contact the controller; driver
and controller shall apply national
rules.
Driver and controller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
7.6.2.6 Failure of de-registration 7.9 MANAGING A FAILURE OF DE-
REGISTRATION
Now contained in 7.4.
The driver shall contact the
controller; driver and controller shall
apply national rules.
If the de-registration is not possible
the driver shall inform the controller
about the situation.
Driver and controller shall apply non-
harmonised rules.
8 GLOSSARY deleted Now contained in the table “Terms”.
This section defines the different
terms used in the ETCS and GSM-R
operational rules.
Acknowledgement:
Confirmation by the driver that he has
received the information he needs to
take into account
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Applicable speed limit:
When running in SR the applicable speed limit is the lowest speed limit of:
- timetable / Route Book,
- written order,
- maximum speed for SR.
Authorisation for train movement:
An authorisation for train movement can be given by:
- a trackside signal at proceed aspect
or,
- an MA or,
- a written order:
to start in SR after awakening
or,
to pass an EOA or,
to proceed after train trip.
Awakening:
Procedure starting from switching on
the onboard system, continuing with
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self-test and finishing with the right
relationship between onboard system
and trackside equipment.
Awakening track:
An awakening track is a track fitted
with particular systems to permit the
train to awake and to start with an MA.
Awakening tracks are indicated in the
Route Book.
Border crossing:
Term for trains crossing from one
national railway network to a
neighbouring national railway network.
Communication session:
Communication link between the
onboard system and the RBC.
Degraded situation:
Situation resulting from an event that
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prevents the normal delivery of train
services.
De-registration:
Action that can be initiated by the user of a GSM-R radio, by automatic systems or by the network authority, to change the status of a GSM-R radio to de-registered.
The de-registration allows the de-registered train number to be re-used by another train.
DMI (Driver Machine Interface):
ETCS/GSM-R train borne device to
enable communication between the
onboard system and the driver.
Emergency call:
Call set up with the highest priority
within a GSM-R network.
Emergency propelling:
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A train movement performed in RV in
emergency with the driver in a cab not
on the front vehicle in the direction of
running.
Emergency propelling area:
Area where emergency propelling
movements are allowed in RV.
Emergency stop:
Halting of a train or a shunting
movement after the driver has applied
the maximum brake force as quickly
as possible until the train is at
standstill.
Emergency stop order:
Order to stop a train coming from the
ETCS system applying the maximum
brake force as quickly as possible
until the train is at standstill.
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EOA (End Of Movement Authority):
Location where the target speed
indicated on the DMI is zero or where
the next ETCS marker board is
reached when running in SR.
ETCS level:
Way to express the possible
operational relationships between
track and train.
ETCS train category:
The ETCS category of train depends on the kind of rolling stock and on environmental characteristics.
The ETCS categories of train are indicated by the following 2 letters symbols:
- BT for basic train,
- AT for active tilting train,
- PT for passive tilting train,
- CW for cross wind sensitive train.
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An ETCS train is defined:
- by one symbol only referring to
the rolling stock or,
- by the combination of one of the
symbols referring to the rolling
stock with the symbol of
environmental characteristics.
ETCS status:
Status of the ETCS onboard system
with defined operational
responsibilities.
ETCS status symbol:
Symbol indicating the current ETCS
status.
Functional number (for GSM-R):
The full number used within the functional addressing scheme to identify an end user/system by function or role rather than by a specific item of radio equipment or
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user subscription.
The functional number can be divided into two areas:
- functional addressing,
- location dependent addressing.
Gauge:
Envelope within which the maximum
dimensions of all rail vehicles and
their loads are confined.
GSM-R mode:
Mode of the GSM-R onboard system
with defined functions.
GSM-R network:
Radio network which provides GSM-R
functions.
MA (Movement Authority):
Permission for a train to run to a
specific location as a supervised
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movement.
Marker board:
Lineside information with a defined
meaning. A marker board is a signal.
Maximum speed for OS:
Ceiling speed given from the trackside
in OS.
Maximum speed for RV:
Ceiling speed given from the trackside
in RV.
Maximum speed for SR:
Ceiling speed given from the trackside
in SR.
Override EOA speed:
Permitted speed limit to be supervised
when the override EOA function is
active
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Onboard system:
ETCS equipment carried on the train
with the aim of supervising vehicle
operation according to information
received from infrastructure
installations, the driver, trackside
signalling systems and other, non
ETCS onboard systems.
Permitted Speed:
The speed limit at which a train is
allowed to proceed without ETCS
warning and / or intervention.
Planned Temporary Speed
Restriction:
Temporary speed restriction that is
implemented by the ETCS system or
included in the list of temporary speed
restrictions.
Preparation of the train:
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All tasks to be performed before a
train starts to run.
Proceed aspect:
Any signal aspect which permits the
driver to pass the signal.
Propelling:
A movement where the driver is not in
the leading cab of the leading vehicle.
Radio communication:
Exchange of information via radio link.
RBC (Radio Block Centre):
A centralised safety unit working with
the interlocking to establish and
control train separation and train
movements, sending and receiving
information via radio.
Radio hole:
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A defined area where it is not possible
by design to establish a reliable radio
communication channel.
Registration:
Temporary relationship between the
telephone number and the train
running number.
Release speed:
A speed value to allow a train to approach the end of its Movement Authority. Needed for intermittent transmission to enable the train to approach a signal that has cleared in order to reach the balise point.
Needed to approach a signal as a
buffer stop which is a short distance
behind EOA indicated on the DMI.
Revocation of MA:
Withdrawal of a previously given
permission to move a train.
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Route Book:
Document or system that provides the
driver with details of the line.
Scheduled stop:
Planned stop for commercial or
operational reasons.
Shunting movement:
Way of running whereby movement is
controlled by shunting signals.
Stop aspect:
Any signal aspect that does not allow the driver to pass the signal.
A stop aspect includes trackside
signals and hand signals.
Tandem:
Two or more traction units
mechanically but not electrically
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coupled, used in the same train and
where each traction unit requires a
separate driver.
Target distance:
Distance to the location where the
train speed must be equal to or below
the given target speed.
Target speed:
Speed that has to be respected at the
location defined by the target
distance.
Temporary speed restriction:
Reduction of the speed imposed for
temporary conditions.
Text message:
Information in writing displayed on the
DMI.
Trackside signal:
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Fixed signal belonging to a defined
track.
Traction unit:
All powered rail vehicles.
Train:
Traction unit or set of traction units
with train data available, whether or
not hauling one or more vehicles.
Train data:
Data defining the characteristics of the
train.
Transition:
The controlled changes between the
different ETCS levels.
Transition point:
Point where a transition between
ETCS levels takes place.
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Trip:
Irrevocable application of the
emergency brakes by the ETCS
system until the train is at standstill.
Unplanned temporary speed
restriction:
Temporary speed restriction that is
not implemented by ETCS and is not
contained in the list of temporary
speed restrictions.
Written order:
A written order is a safety-critical message issued by the signalman to the driver in order to convey an instruction.
Written orders may be transmitted
physically on paper, as text or as a
verbal message for the driver to write
down.
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9 INDEX deleted Not needed.
ANNEX A WRITTEN ORDERS 8 Annex A - ERTMS WRITTEN
ORDERS
Revised wording.
The information contained in these
written orders is mandatory, the
presentation is informative.
The information contained in these
written orders is mandatory, the
presentation is informative (including
the numbering of the ETCS written
orders).
The different written orders to be used according to the rules are the following:
- ETCS Written Order 01:
Permission to pass an EOA,
- ETCS Written Order 02:
Permission to proceed after train
trip,
- ETCS Written Order 03:
Obligation to remain at standstill,
- ETCS Written Order 04:
Permission to restart after an order
to remain at standstill,
The different ETCS written orders to
be used according to the operational
rules are the following:
ETCS Written Order 01:
Permission to pass an EOA,
ETCS Written Order 02:
Permission to proceed after a
trip,
ETCS Written Order 03:
Obligation to remain at a
standstill,
ETCS Written Order 04:
As the rule “route unsuitability” has
been deleted written order 06 is no
more used; modification of Written
Order 04 in order to be in line with rule
6.30.
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- ETCS Written Order 05:
Obligation to run under restrictions,
- ETCS Written Order 06:
Permission to override route
unsuitability,
- ETCS Written Order 07:
Permission to start in SR after
awakening.
Revocation of ETCS Written
Order 03,
ETCS Written Order 05:
Obligation to run under
restrictions,
ETCS Written Order 06:
(reserved),
ETCS Written Order 07:
Permission to start in SR after
preparing a movement.
1 - ETCS Written Order 01
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the main
modifications are listed in the last
column.
The line “is exempted from running on
sight” has been added.
2 - ETCS Written Order 02
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the main
modifications are listed in the last
column.
The line “is exempted from running on
sight” has been added.
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3 - ETCS Written Order 03
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the main
modifications are listed in the last
column.
The title has been changed.
4 - ETCS Written Order 04
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the main
modifications are listed in the last
column.
The name of the written order and the
label of box 1 have been changed
because of the modification of rule
6.30.
5 - ETCS Written Order 05
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document.
No major changes.
6 - ETCS Written Order 06
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
Intentionally blank. This written order has been deleted
because the rule “managing route
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column. unsuitability” is not harmonised.
7 - ETCS Written Order 07
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the
modifications are listed in the last
column.
This written order is not detailed in
this traceability document; the main
modifications are listed in the last
column.
The title has been changed.
The line “is exempted from running on
sight” has been added.
The line “is allowed to pass EOA at”
has been added.
ANNEX B ETCS RULES NOT VALIDATED
1 ENTERING DATA (Levels 1, 2) Now contained in section 6.4.
1.1 SITUATIONS
Data entry is necessary to prepare a train for service:
- when awakening,
- after each case of train
characteristics having been
modified; these modifications can
be as a result of:
a modification of the train,
a failure affecting the rolling
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stock,
assistance given to a train.
1.2 RULE
Before the initial departure, the train preparer shall check the conformity of the train to its ETCS train category.
Before the initial departure the driver shall check the availability of the train data and take this information into account when driving. The same applies when changing the driver.
1.2.1 Entering data
a) General case
To perform the mission the train preparer shall enter and / or confirm the following sets of data:
- train data,
- additional data.
Train data include:
- train number,
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- maximum train speed,
- ETCS train category,
- train length,
- deceleration data,
- power supply,
- loading gauge,
- axle load,
- train fitted with airtight system,
- list of STM available.
Additional data refer to other parameters that may be needed to perform the mission and include:
- Driver ID,
- ETCS level,
- RBC identification / telephone
number,
- adhesion factor,
- and, if required by the journey,
the STM to be activated including
additional STM data.
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b) Case of tandem movement
Intentionally blank.
1.2.1.1 Trainset
Before confirming data, the train preparer shall ascertain that technical conditions of rolling stock allow the use of already stored data.
The train preparer has to check the status of the equipment of rolling stock that can have an impact on train data:
- after the preparation of the train
in the departure station,
- after each case the composition
of the train is modified,
- after a technical problem that
leads to a modification of the data.
If there are no restrictions, the train preparer shall validate data displayed on the DMI.
If there are restrictions, the train
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preparer shall:
- determine the new data,
- correct this data,
- validate the new data.
1.2.1.2 Other trains
To enter train data, the train preparer shall use a train data form.
1.2.2 Changes of data
1.2.2.1 Change of data for a trainset
The driver shall:
- check the conformity of the train
to its ETCS category,
- determine the new data,
- enter this data,
- validate the new data.
He shall do the same for each set of data to be changed if necessary.
1.2.2.2 Change of data for other trains
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The train preparer shall modify the train data form or shall produce a new one each time the characteristics of the train are modified. If there is no train preparer the driver shall update the train data form.
To enter new train data, the driver shall:
- check the conformity of the train
to its ETCS category,
- use the new train data form,
- correct the data,
- validate the new data.
1.2.2.3 Change of adhesion conditions
When the following symbol is displayed:
the driver shall apply national rules.
2 PASSING A TRANSITION POINT IN
DEGRADED SITUATIONS
(Levels 1, 2)
Now contained in section 6.38.
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2.1 SITUATIONS
The radio communication cannot be
established when entering a level 2
area, or a transition does not take
place when passing the transition
point.
2.2 RULE
2.2.1 The radio communication can not be
established
When the following symbol is displayed:
the driver shall check the RBC ID and telephone number and correct them if necessary.
If the communication with the RBC cannot be established and the train has to be moved, the signalman shall authorise the driver to pass the EOA (rule AUTHORISED PASSING OF AN EOA).
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2.2.2 The transition does not take place when passing the transition point
2.2.2.1 If the train has been tripped
The driver and the signalman shall take measures in response of a train trip (rule RESPONDING TO A TRIP).
When at standstill the driver shall:
- check the correct ETCS level to
select,
- change the ETCS level,
- restart according to the
indications displayed on the DMI
(rule REACTING TO DMI /
SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
2.2.2.2 If in SR
The driver shall:
- stop the train,
- apply section 2.2.2.3.
2.2.2.3 In all other cases
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The driver shall:
- inform the signalman,
- when at standstill check the
correct ETCS level to select,
- change the ETCS level,
- restart according to the
indications displayed on the DMI
(rule REACTING TO DMI /
SIGNALLING SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS).
9 ANNEX B – LIST OF ETCS
OPERATIONAL TRAIN
CATEGORIES
New section after decision in ERA WP
“Operational Harmonisation”.
The ETCS operational train categories are listed in
the table below:
categ
ory
type of train type of
brake
cant deficiency
A1 passenger train P 80
A2 130
A3 150
B1 tilting 165
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B2 passenger train
180
B3 225
B4 245
B5 275
B6 300
C1 freight train 80
C2 100
C3 130
C4 150
D1 G 80
D2 100
D3 130
D4 150
ANNEX C TABLE OF LINKED NATIONAL
RULES
10. ANNEX C – TABLE OF LINKED
NON-HARMONISED RULES
The table of linked national rules is
not detailed in this traceability
The table of linked non-harmonised
rules is not detailed in this traceability
This table has been updated because
of the new structure of the document
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document because the references to
the harmonised rules are already
detailed above.
document because the references to
the harmonised rules are already
detailed above.
and because of the changes in the
rules described in details above.