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1. Speed restrictions
A)
Slowdown zones
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Announcement
of speed restriction (Tableau indicateur de vitesse à distance (TIV-D)) Announces a speed restriction. |
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Announcement
of speed restriction with repetition in cabin (TIV-D sur pointe)
The diamond shape means that the board is equiped with signal repetition in cabin. |
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Specific
indication for trains at higher speed than 140 kph (TIV
de type B)
This board only concerns trains which are able to reach a speed higher than 140 kph. |
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Specific
indication for self-propelled units
(TIV
de type C)
This board only concerns railcars and multiple units. It can be combined with an ordinary announcement board. |
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Forewarning
(Tableau
P)
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Beginning
of slowdown zone
(Pancarte Z) Indicates the beginning of a restricted speed section. |
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End
of slowdown zone (Pancarte R) Allows trains to resume normal speed. |
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The 'Z' board can be shown with a
speed indication.
(TIV + Z) |
B) Specific
slowdown zones
These boards concern the fragile structures on which trains with high load per axle must slow down.
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Announcement
of speed restriction Announces a speed restriction for the concerned category of trains. The number is shown in units of 10 km/h |
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Beginning
of slowdown zone
Indicates the beginning of a section that the concerned category of trains must pass at restricted speed. |
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End
of slowdown zone Allows trains to resume normal speed. |
C) Diverging
track
Mechanical speed boards:
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Forewarning
(Tableau
P)
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No restriction No speed restriction announced. |
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Announcement
of speed restriction
(Tableau indicateur de vitesse à distance (TIV-D)) Announces a speed restriction. |
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No restriction No speed restriction announced. |
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Execution
of diverging speed (Tableau indicateur de vitesse de rappel (TIV-R)) This board confirms access to diverging track. |
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No restriction Concerned points are switched to direct track. |
Luminous speed boards:
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Forewarning
(Tableau
P)
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No restriction No speed restriction announced. |
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Announcement
of speed restriction
(Tableau indicateur de vitesse à distance (TIV-D)) Announces a speed restriction. |
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No restriction No speed restriction announced. |
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Execution
of diverging speed (Tableau indicateur de vitesse de rappel (TIV-R)) This board confirms access to diverging track. |
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No restriction Concerned points are switched to direct track. |
2. Points location
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(Chevron pointe en
bas)
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(Chevron pointe en
haut)
This board precedes points approached from inside which have
a single signal for both converging tracks.
It also indicates the fouling location of the converging tracks. |
3. Directions
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Destination indicator (Tableau indicateur de direction (TID)) This luminous panel indicates the direction in which directs the associated signal. Example: 'PE' for Paris-Est. |
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Direction indicator
(Indicateur lumineux de direction (ID)) From 2 to 5 white lights indicate where the associated signal directs to, from the left, geographically (not depending of the points). |
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Example
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Distant direction indicator (Tableau indicateur de direction à distance (TIDD)) This board lets drivers know in advance whether they are moving in the right direction. 1) announced direction: left; 2) announced direction: right. |
4. Shunting
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Locomotive
shop (depot) (Tableau D)
Train is directed to a locomotive
shop (depot).
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Siding (Tableau G)
Train is directed to a service
track.
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Dead-end (Tableau Imp /
Heurtoir)
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Sas (Tableau Sas)
Train is directed to a short track section between switching zones. |
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Limit of shunting (Pancarte
LM)
Limit not to pass in shunting
movement.
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Limit of parking (Pancarte
LGR)
Limit not to pass when pushing
train to be parked.
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Movable catenary (Pancarte
K)
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Washing station (Pancarte
L)
This board announces a washing
station.
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5. Track works
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Forewarning (Tableau P
de chantier)
This board only concerns trains which are able to reach a speed higher than 160 kph, and commands not to exceed the speed of 160 kph when passing the next distant speed board. |
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Announcement
of speed restriction (TIV-D de chantier)
Announces a speed restriction. |
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If the indicated speed is equal or less than 40 kph, a yellow disc with a blinking yellow light is added to the speed board. |
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Approach marker (Repère
d'approche de
chantier)
If the first indication (distant
speed board or forewarning board) is at low visibility, it is preceded
at least 100 metres by
this marker board.
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Proximity marker (Repère
de
proximité de chantier)
If the track works are not
notified
in the driver's course booklet, the first announcement board is
preceded by this marker.
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Beginning
of slowdown zone
(TIV-R de chantier)
Indicates
the beginning of a restricted speed
section.
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End
of slowdown zone (Tableau
Fin de
chantier)
Allows trains to resume normal
speed.
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Track not concerned by
works (Tableau
Itinéraire non
concerné par le chantier)
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Stop for work trains (Pancarte Arrêt des
trains du chantier)
Trains used in work
area must stop here.
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6. Contraflow
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Entry
into contraflow (Tableau d'entrée en
contresens (TECS))
Train is directed to contraflow.
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Exit from contraflow (Tableau de sortie de
contresens (TSCS))
Train is directed to normal flow.
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7. Electric traction
A) Electric sectioning
A) Electric sectioning
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'Cut
current' – announcement
(Pancarte «
Sectionnement »)
This board announces a neutral
zone at a specified distance.
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'Cut
current' – beginning
(Tableau Début «
Coupez
courant »)
It must be passed with the main breaker off. |
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'Cut
current' – end
(Tableau Fin « Coupez
courant »)
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B)
Electric sectioning with phase shifting
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'Lower
pantograph' – announcement
(Tableau « Baissez
panto »
à distance)
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'Lower
pantograph' – beginning
(Tableau Début «
Baissez
panto »)
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'Lower
pantograph' – end
(Tableau Fin « Baissez
panto »)
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The board above is usually
accompanied by an indication of the type of current of the following
zone: 1500 V DC or 25000 V 50 Hz An 'LGV' inscription can be added to point out that the track directs toward a High-Speed Line. |
C) Additional boards
related to electric movements
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Limit
for reversible engines
(Pancarte Rev)
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End
of catenary
(Repère de fin de
caténaire)
This board shows the end of electrified track sections. |
8. Level crossing
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Whistle (Pancarte S) This board commands to whistle / horn. |
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The 'J' plate means that to
whistle is not required between 20:00 and 7:00.
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Level
crossing
announcement (Pancarte d'annonce PN) Announces a non-protected level crossing. |
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Level
crossing
proximity (Pancarte de proximité PN) Locates a non-protected level crossing. |
9. Approach and stop
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Halt
location approach This board announces a particular halt location. |
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Station
approach (deferred stop) This board announces an establishment other than a passenger station, without entrance signal. It commands to proceed on sight, then to stop short of the first point (switch) or platform. |
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Passenger
station approach (deferred stop) This board announces a passenger station without entrance signal. It commands to proceed on sight, then to stop short of the first point (switch) or platform. |
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Stop Stop short of the board, then wait for an authorisation to proceed. |
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Stop
then proceed Stop short of the board, then proceed if no obstacle. |
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The two boards above can be
announced by a distant board. |
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Head
of train This board locates the place of halt on station platforms. |
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Head
of train
(x cars) This board locates the place of halt on station platforms, for trains of x cars. |
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Head
of train
(x or y
cars) This board locates the place of halt on station platforms, for trains of x to y cars. |
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Head
of train
(TGV) TGVs must stop here. |
10. Departure signal
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Departure
plate
The green-and-white plate is set on the mast of signals which automatically give departure order when cleared. |
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Departure
signal
(Signal lumineux de départ (SLD)) Departure signal can be clearable: the 'on' aspect is a blinking green-and-white luminous plate. |
11. Particular indications
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Announcer
boards
(Mirlitons)A signal at reduced visibility is announced by these boards, separated 100 meters from the signal and of each other. 1) board placed 300 meters before concerned signal; 2) board placed 200 meters before concerned signal; 3) board placed 100 meters before concerned signal. |
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Reduced
clearance Announces a structure (tunnel, bridge...) at reduced clearance. |
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Last modifications: 28/11/2007.
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