Approaching an EOA, signal or marker board (APP)
European Railway Agency
ETCS Driver's handbook

Approaching an EOA, signal or marker board (APP)

APP.RSApproaching an EOA with a Release speed indication (RS)

APP.RS-[L12].1When the train is approaching an EOA and a release speed is displayed on the DMI, the driver is authorised to approach a signal, an ETCS stop marker/ETCS location marker or a buffer stop which is a short distance behind the EOA indicated on the DMI without exceeding the release speed.

APP.RS-[L1].1When the train is approaching an EOA and a release speed is displayed on the DMI, the driver is authorised in level 1 with trackside signals to proceed without exceeding the release speed when the trackside signal shows a proceed aspect.

APP.SMETCS Stop Marker (SM)

APP.SM.1The driver shall stop on the approach to an ETCS Stop Marker indicating the EOA of the current MA, or when running without an MA unless the driver has received a specific authorisation by the signaller by means of a European Instruction 1 or 7.

APP.LMETCS Location Marker (LM)

APP.LM.1The driver shall stop on the approach to an ETCS Location Marker indicating the EOA of the current MA, or when running without an MA if the driver has received a specific order by the signaller.

APP.PASEnd of Authority passed without permission (PAS)

APP.PAS.1If the driver becomes aware that the train has passed an end of authority without permission, the driver shall stop the train immediately.

If the train is stopped by ATP/TPS, the driver shall take action to support the emergency brake.

The driver shall in each case inform the signaller.

If the signaller becomes aware that a train has passed an end of authority without permission, then the signaller shall take any necessary action to stop the train immediately.

The driver and signaller shall take any necessary action to protect all movements.

When the train is able to continue, the driver shall inform the signaller. The signaller shall set or check the route for the train to continue its journey and issue all necessary instructions