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Hl light signals
Signal types and aspects
Hl light signals are based on the OSJD (OSŽD / ОСЖД) system.
| Signal
type |
Explanation |
| Main signal (Hl H - Lichthauptsignal) |
Protects
junctions, track parts or block sections. |
| Line-close signal (Sh - Schutzsignal / formerly Gsp - Gleissperresignal) |
Protects
junctions, track parts or shunting routes. |
| Approach or repeater signal (Hl V - Lichtvorsignal / Lichtvorsignalwiederholer) |
Announces
the
aspect
of a home signal. Approach signals are normally located at a distance that allows a complete stop before the announced signal. A main signal may be preceded by a repeater signal in case of reduced visibility. |
| Aspect | Explanation |
| Clear (Hl1 - Fahrt mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit) |
Track clear, proceed at maximum speed. |
| Expect reduced speed 100
km/h (Hl4 - Höchstgeschwindigkeit auf 100 km/h ermäßigen) |
Track
clear, proceed at maximum speed. Speed limited to 100 km/h at next signal. |
| Expect reduced speed 40 or 60 km/h (Hl7 - Höchstgeschwindigkeit auf 40 km/h (60 km/h) ermäßigen) |
Track
clear, proceed at maximum speed. Speed limited to 40 or 60 km/h at next signal. |
| Expect stop (Hl10 - „Halt“ erwarten) |
Stop
at next signal. |
| Reduced speed 100
km/h, expect clear (Hl2 - Fahrt mit 100 km/h, dann mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit) |
Track cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 100 km/h. |
| Reduced speed 100
km/h, expect reduced speed 100 km/h (Hl5 - Fahrt mit 100 km/h) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 100 km/h. Speed limited to 100 km/h at the signal. |
| Reduced speed 100
km/h, expect reduced speed 40 km/h or 60 km/h (Hl8 - Geschwindigkeit 100 km/h auf 40 km/h (60 km/h) ermäßigen) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 100 km/h. Speed limited to 40 or 60 km/h at next signal. |
| Reduced speed 100
km/h, expect stop (Hl11 - Geschwindigkeit 100 km/h ermäßigen, „Halt“ erwarten) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 100 km/h. Stop at next signal. |
| Reduced speed 60
km/h, expect clear (Hl3b - Fahrt mit 60 km/h, dann mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit) |
Track cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 60 km/h. |
| Reduced speed 60
km/h, expect reduced speed 100 km/h (Hl6b - Fahrt mit 60 km/h, dann mit 100 km/h) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 60 km/h. Speed limited to 100 km/h at the signal. |
| Reduced speed 60
km/h, expect reduced speed 40 km/h or 60 km/h (Hl9b - Fahrt mit 60 km/h, dann mit 40 km/h (60 km/h)) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 60 km/h. Speed limited to 40 or 60 km/h at next signal. |
| Reduced speed 60
km/h, expect stop (Hl12b - Geschwindigkeit 60 km/h ermäßigen, „Halt“ erwarten) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 60 km/h. Stop at next signal. |
| Reduced speed 40
km/h, expect clear (Hl3a - Fahrt mit 40 km/h, dann mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit) |
Track cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 40 km/h. |
| Reduced speed 40
km/h, expect reduced speed 100 km/h (Hl6a - Fahrt mit 40 km/h, dann mit 100 km/h) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 40 km/h. Speed limited to 100 km/h at the signal. |
| Reduced speed 40
km/h, expect reduced speed 40 km/h or 60 km/h (Hl9a - Fahrt mit 40 km/h, dann mit 40 km/h (60 km/h)) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 40 km/h. Speed limited to 40 or 60 km/h at the signal. |
| Reduced speed 40
km/h, expect stop (Hl12a - Geschwindigkeit 40 km/h ermäßigen, „Halt“ erwarten) |
Track
cleared to diverging track, do not exceed the speed of 40 km/h. Stop at next signal. |
| Shunting
permitted (Sh1 - Fahrverbot aufgehoben / anciennement Ra12 - Rangierfahrtsignal) |
Shunting movements are allowed. |
| Stop (Hp0 - Halt! / anciennement Hl13 - Halt!)) |
Stop. Conditions for passing the signal depend on the identification plate (see complements for signals). |
Distant signals
| Approach signal |
Announced speed |
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Home signals
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Announced speed | Maximum speed |
100 km/h | 60 km/h | 40 km/h | Shunting permitted |
Stop |
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| Main signal without diverging aspects (S-Bahn networks only) |
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