European Railway Agency
ETCS Driver's handbook

Stand By (SB)

SB.1Stand By (SB) cannot be selected by the Driver. SB mode the mode in which ETCS on-board equipment awakes in.

In SB mode the driver has no responsibility for train movements.

Data for the mission is collected in SB mode. The driver can enter/revalidate the following data:

  1. Driver ID,
  2. Train Running Number,
  3. Virtual Balise Cover,
  4. ERTMS/ETCS level,
  5. Radio information,
  6. Train Data.

SB.2The Start of Mission (SoM) procedure is initiated when the mode is Stand-By, the desk is open and no communication session is established or is being established.

The driver may have to start a mission:

  1. Once the train is awake, OR
  2. Once Shunting movements are finished, OR
  3. Once a mission is ended, OR
  4. Once a slave engine becomes a leading engine.

The SoM procedure is not always the same, since some data may already be stored, depending on the previous situation.

As soon as a transition to any mode other than SB is achieved or the desk is closed, the SoM procedure ends.

SB.OPNOpen the desk (OPN)

SB.OPN-[V].1Train specific clauses to indicate how opening the desk.

SB.OPN.1When the driver opens the desk, the driver shall verify that it is in Stand-By mode. The Stand-By mode symbol (MO13) is the following:

MO13: Stand By

Note: The train could enter in Shunting mode if Maintain Shunting was selected by the driver before closing the desk. In that case, the driver shall apply non-harmonised rules, see section SH.OPN Open a desk in SH (OPN).

SB.TSTInternal tests (TST)

SB. TST-[V].1Train specific clauses to indicate how to perform the internal tests.

SB.DRVEnter or re-validate driver identification (DRV)

SB.DRV.1When the driver opens the desk, if the mode is SB and a communication session is still established or is being established:

  1. The Main window is presented to the driver with all buttons disabled AND,
  2. The driver is informed that the ETCS on-board is waiting to establish a communication session when the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) is displayed on the DMI.

ST05: Hour glass

When no communication session is established or a communication session is being established and all conditions to initiate the start of mission are fulfilled, the Driver ID window is presented to the driver to enter or re-validate the Driver ID value depending on the Driver ID status.

SB.DRV-[L0N1.T].1The driver shall enter or re-enter/re-validate the Driver ID value in the input field of the Driver ID window by using the associated keyboard (1) and then, confirm the Driver ID by pressing the data field itself (2) as indicated in Figure DRV-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure DRV-[L0N1.T].F1: Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.DRV-[L23.T].1The driver shall enter or re-enter/re-validate the Driver ID value in the input field of the Driver ID window by using the associated keyboard (1) and then, confirm the Driver ID by pressing data field itself (2) as indicated in Figure DRV-[L23.T].F1.

Figure DRV-[L23.T].F1: Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.DRV-[L0N1.S].1The driver shall enter or re-enter/re-validate the Driver ID value in the input field of the Driver ID window by using the associated keyboard (1) and then, confirm the Driver ID by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure DRV-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure DRV-[L0N1.S].F1: Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.DRV-[L23.S].1The driver shall enter or re-enter/re-validate the Driver ID value in the input field of the Driver ID window by using the associated keyboard (1) and then, confirm the Driver ID by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure DRV-[L23.S].F1.

Figure DRV-[L23.S].F1: Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.DRV.2Once the Driver ID is entered or revalidated:

  1. The driver shall enter/revalidate the ERTMS/ETCS level if it is not already stored or is invalid. The Level window is presented to the driver to implement this action. How to enter or revalidate the ERTMS/ETCS level is explained in section SB.LEV Enter or re-validate ETCS Level (LEV).
  2. The Main window is presented to the driver automatically to continue with the procedure if there is a position and a level stored that is either level 0, level 1 or level NTC.
  3. The Main window is presented to the driver with all buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) displayed on the window indicating that the ETCS on-board is awaiting communication with the RBC, when there is a position and level stored is level 2 or level 3.

SB.DRV-[L23].1The next steps when the stored ETCS level is 2 or 3 do not require driver intervention (exchange of information with the RBC) until the Main window is presented to the driver again with the buttons enabled.

SB.DRV.3 The driver can re-enter or re-validate the Driver ID data from the Main window when it is reached during the Start of Mission procedure with the Driver ID button enabled.

The steps to follow once the Main window is reached are explained in section OTH.ODA.DRV Change of driver identification (DRV).

SB.DRV-[L0N1.T].2From the Driver ID window, the driver can enter/re-validate the Train running number or/and set/remove a Virtual Balise Cover by selecting the buttons or as indicated in Figure SB.DRV-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SB.DRV-[L0N1.T].F1: Access to Settings and Train running number windows from the Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.DRV-[L23.T].2From the Driver ID window, the driver can enter/re-validate the Train running number or/and set/remove a Virtual Balise Cover by selecting the buttons or as indicated in Figure SB.DRV-[L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.DRV-[L23.T].F1: Access to Settings and Train running number windows from the Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.DRV-[L0N1.S].2From the Driver ID window, the driver can enter/re-validate the Train running number or/and set/remove a Virtual Balise Cover by selecting the buttons or included in this window as indicated in Figure SB.DRV-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SB.DRV-[L0N1.S].F1: Access to Settings and Train running number windows from the Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.DRV-[L23.S].2From the Driver ID window, the driver can enter/re-validate the Train running number or/and set/remove a Virtual Balise Cover by selecting the buttons or as indicated in Figure SB.DRV-[L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.DRV-[L23.S].F1: Access to Settings and Train running number windows from the Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.DRV.4To set or remove a stored VBC from the Driver ID window, the driver shall press the Settings button. How to enter or re-validate a Virtual Balise Cover is explained in section SB.VBC Enter or re-validate Virtual Balise Cover (VBC).

SB.DRV.5To enter or revalidate the Train running number from the Driver ID window, the driver shall press the button. How to enter or revalidate the Train running number is explained in section SB.TN Enter or re-validate Train Running Number (TN).

SB.TNEnter or re-validate Train Running Number (TN)

SB.TN-[N].1During the Start of Mission, the train running number could be acquired from the driver input, from the RBC or from other ERTMS/ETCS external sources.

SB.TN.1The driver can enter/re-validate or re-enter the Train running number when in SB mode by accessing the Train running number window in three ways:

  1. From the Driver ID window OR
  2. From the Main window once it is reached during the Start of Mission procedure OR
  3. After the Train data validation window if the stored train running number data is invalid. The Train running number window is presented to the driver to re-enter or re-validate this data.

The procedure to enter / re-enter or revalidate this data is similar for all the options.

SB.TN-[L0N1.T].1To access to Train running number window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.TN-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SB.TN-[L0N1.T].F1: TRN button on Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.TN-[L23.T].1To access to Train running number window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.TN-[L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.TN-[L23.T].F1: TRN button on Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.TN-[L0N1.S].1 To access to Train running number window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.TN-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SB.TN-[L0N1.S].F1: TRN button in Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.TN-[L23.S].1To access to Train running number window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.TN-[L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.TN-[L23.S].F1: TRN button in Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.TN.2As a result, the Train running number window is presented to the driver.

SB.TN-[L0N1.T].2The driver shall enter the Train running number data in the available input field using the associated keyboard (1) and confirm it by pressing the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure TN-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure TN-[L0N1.T].F1: Train running number window (touch screen technology)

SB.TN-[L23.T].2The driver shall enter the Train running number data in the available input field using the associated keyboard (1) and confirm it by pressing the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure TN-[L23.T].F1.

Figure TN-[L23.T].F1: Train running number window (touch screen technology)

SB.TN-[L0N1.S].2The driver shall enter the Train running number data in the available input field using the buttons of the associated keyboard (1) and confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure TN-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure TN-[L0N1.S].F1: Train running number window (soft key technology)

SB.TN-[L23.S].2 The driver shall enter the Train running number data in the available input field using the buttons of the associated keyboard (1) and confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure TN-[L23.S].F1.

Figure TN-[L23.S].F1: Train running number window (soft key technology)

SB.TN.3Once the train running number is either entered, re-enter or revalidated the procedure goes back to the Driver ID window, see section SB.DRV Enter or re-validate driver identification (DRV).

SB.TN.4The steps to re-enter or re-validate the Train running number from the Main window are explained in section OTH.ODA.TN Change of Train Running number (TN).

SB.TN.5The Train running number window is also presented to the driver after the Train data validation window when the stored train running number data is invalid. The procedure to enter and re-validate the Train running number is the same to the other cases.

SB.VBCEnter or re-validate Virtual Balise Cover (VBC)

SB.VBC-[N].1To set or remove Virtual Balise Covers (VBCs), the driver shall apply non-harmonised rules.

SB.VBC.1The driver can set or remove Virtual Balise Covers from the stored list on board in SB mode by accessing the Settings window:

  1. From the Driver ID window OR
  2. From the Default window.

The procedure to enter / re-enter or revalidate this data is similar for both options.

SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].1To access to Settings window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F1: Settings button on Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.T].1To access to Settings window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F1: Settings button on Driver ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].1To access to Settings window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F1: Settings button on Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.S].1To access to Settings window from the Driver ID window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F1: Settings button on Driver ID window (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.2 Once the Settings window is presented to the driver, the driver can set or remove Virtual Balise Covers.

SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].2To set a new VBC in the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button on the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F2.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F2: Set VBC button (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.T].2To set a new VBC in the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button on the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F2.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F2: Set VBC button (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].2To set a new VBC in the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button associated to the Set VBC label on the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F2.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F2: Set VBC button (soft key technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.S].2To set a new VBC in the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button associated to the Set VBC label on the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F2.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F2: Set VBC button (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.3As a result, the Set VBC window is presented to the driver. The Set VBC button is enabled when:

  1. The train is at standstill AND
  2. The mode is SB AND
  3. The maximum ETCS on-board storage capacity of VBC set by driver is not reached.

SB.VBC-[T].1The driver shall enter the new VBC code in the input field with the VBC code label using the keyboard (1) and confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[T].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[T].F1: VBC Code Entry to set a VBC (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[S].1The driver shall enter the new VBC code in the input field with label the VBC code using the keyboard buttons (1) and confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[S].F1.

Figure SB.VBC-[S].F1: VBC Code Entry to set a VBC (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.4Although the VBC code is confirmed in the previous step, it is not validated and consequently the new VBC is not yet added to the list of stored VBCs. The driver must either validate or not validate the value of VBC set code.
The Set VBC validation window is presented to the driver to either validate or not validate the VBC set code.

SB.VBC-[T].2To validate the value entered previously in the input field for the VBC set code, the driver shall press the button (1) and then, confirm it by pressing on the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[T].F2. The Yes option is always proposed by default.

Figure SB.VBC-[T].F2: Set VBC validation (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[S].2To validate the value entered previously in the input field for VBC set code, the driver shall press the button (1) and then, confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[S].F2. The Yes option is always proposed by default.

Figure SB.VBC-[S].F2: Set VBC validation (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.5 If the driver chooses the No button, the procedure to set a VBC starts again and the previous data value for the VBC Set Code is proposed to be validated again.

SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].3To remove a VBC from the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button in the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].F3: Remove VBC button (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.T].3To remove a VBC from the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button in the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.T].F3: Remove VBC button (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].3To remove a VBC from the list of Virtual Balise Covers stored on-board, the driver shall press the button associated to the Remove VBC label in the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].F3: Remove VBC button (soft key technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.S].3To remove a VBC from the list of stored Virtual Balise Covers, the driver shall press the button associated to the Remove VBC label in the Settings window as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[L23.S].F3: Remove VBC button (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.6As a result, the Remove VBC window is presented to the driver.

The Remove VBC button is enabled when:

  1. The train is at standstill AND
  2. The mode is SB AND
  3. At least one VBC is stored on-board.

SB.VBC-[T].3Once the Remove VBC button is selected, the driver shall enter the VBC code in the input field with VBC code (1) and then confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[T].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[T].F3: VBC Code Entry to remove a VBC (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[S].3Once the Remove VBC button is selected, the driver shall enter the VBC code in the input field with VBC code label (1) and then confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[S].F3.

Figure SB.VBC-[S].F3: VBC Code Entry to remove a VBC (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.7Although the VBC code is confirmed in the previous step, it is not validated yet and consequently the VBC is not yet removed from the list of VBCs stored on-board. The driver must validate the VBC code or not validate and remove the VBC code.
The Validate remove VBC window is presented to the driver to validate the VBC code or not validate and remove the VBC code.

SB.VBC-[T].4To validate the value entered previously in the input field for the VBC remove code, the driver shall select the button (1) and then, confirm it by pressing the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[T].F4. Yes value is always proposed by default.

Figure SB.VBC-[T].F4: Remove VBC validation (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[S].4To validate the value entered previously in the input field for the VBC remove code, the driver shall select the button (1) and then, confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.VBC-[S].F4. Yes value is always proposed by default.

Figure SB.VBC-[S].F4: Remove VBC validation (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.8If the driver selects the No button, the procedure to remove the VBC restarts and the previous data value for the VBC remove code is proposed to be validated again.

SB.VBC.9 After each validation of the VBC code both to remove or to set a VBC, the Settings window is presented to the driver to start another new data entry.

Once the driver closes the Settings window, the procedure goes back to the Driver ID window, see section SB.DRV Enter or re-validate driver identification (DRV).

SB.VBC-[L0N1.T].4To access the Settings window from the Default window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SET-[L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SET-[L0N1.T].F1: Settings button on Default window (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.T].4To access the Settings window from the Default window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SET-[L23.T].F1.

Figure SET-[L23.T].F1: Settings button on Default window (touch screen technology)

SB.VBC-[L0N1.S].4To access the Settings window from the Default window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SET-[L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SET-[L0N1.S].F1: Settings button on Default window (soft key technology)

SB.VBC-[L23.S].4To access the Settings window from the Default window, the driver shall select the button as indicated in Figure SET-[L23.S].F1.

Figure SET-[L23.S].F1: Settings button on Default window (soft key technology)

SB.VBC.10Once the Settings window is reached, the driver shall follow the same steps mentioned above for the case of access to Settings from the Driver ID window in order to set/remove VBC.

If the driver decides to close the Settings windows after setting/removing a VBC, the Default window is presented.

SB.LEVEnter or re-validate ETCS Level (LEV)

SB.LEV.1Once the Driver ID is entered/revalidated, if the stored position or the stored level is invalid or unknown, the Level window is presented to the driver with the list of available levels to enter or re-enter/revalidate the Level data.

SB.LEV-[L0N1.T.V].1The driver shall select one of the ERTMS/ETCS available levels from the proposed level list (1) and then, the driver shall confirm the selection by pressing on the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure LEV-[L0N1.T.V].F1.

Figure LEV-[L0N1.T.V].F1: Level window (touch screen technology)

SB.LEV-[L23.T.V].1The driver shall select one of the ERTMS/ETCS available levels from the proposed level list (1) and then, the driver shall confirm the selection by pressing on the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure LEV-[L23.T.V].F1.

Figure LEV-[L23.T.V].F1: Level window (touch screen technology)

SB.LEV-[L0N1.S.V].1The driver shall select one of the ERTMS/ETCS available levels from the proposed level list (1) and then, the driver shall confirm the selection by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure LEV-[L0N1.S.V].F1.

Figure LEV-[L0N1.S.V].F1: Level window (soft key technology)

SB.LEV-[L23.S.V].1The driver shall select one of the ERTMS/ETCS available levels from the proposed level list (1) and then, the driver shall confirm the selection by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure LEV-[L23.S.V].F1.

Figure LEV-[L23.S.V].F1: Level window (soft key technology)

SB.LEV-[L0123].1The buttons/selections 1, 2, 3, 4 are always reserved respectively for the ERTMS/ETCS levels 1, 2, 3, 0.

SB.LEV-[LN.N].1The labels for the NTC levels depend on the National Systems.

SB.LEV-[L0N1].1The Main window is presented to the driver to continue with the procedure when the selected level is 0, 1 or NTC.

SB.LEV-[L23].1If the entered/revalidated level is 2 or 3, the driver shall enter or revalidate the Radio information data. How to enter or revalidate the Radio information is explained in section SB.RAD Enter or re-validate Radio information (RAD).

SB.LEV.2The driver also can re-enter or re-validate the ERTMS/ETCS level from the Main window, once this window is reached during the Start of Mission procedure.

The steps to re-enter or re-validate the level data from the Main window is explained in section LTR.TRS.DRV Level transition initiated by driver (DRV).

SB.RADEnter or re-validate Radio information (RAD)

SB.RAD-[B32.L23.T].1Once the ERTMS/ETCS level and Driver ID are entered or revalidated, and the level is 2 or 3, the Radio data window is presented to the driver with the following buttons: Contact last RBC, Use short number, Enter RBC data and Radio network ID as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[B32.L23.T].F1).

Figure SB.RAD-[B32.L23.T].F1: Radio data window (touch screen technology)

SB.RAD-[B32.L23.S].1Once the ERTMS/ETCS level and Driver ID are entered or revalidated and the level is 2 or 3, the Radio data window is presented to the driver with the following buttons: Contact last RBC, Use short number, Enter RBC data and Radio network ID as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[B32.L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.RAD-[B32.L23.S].F1: Radio data window (soft key technology)

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.T].1Once the ERTMS/ETCS level and Driver ID are entered or revalidated and the level is 2 or 3, the RBC contact window is presented to the driver with the following buttons: Contact last RBC, Use short number, Enter RBC data and Radio network ID as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.T].F1: RBC contact window (touch screen technology)

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.S].1Once the ERTMS/ETCS level and Driver ID are entered or revalidated and the level is 2 or 3, the RBC contact window is presented to the driver with the following buttons: Contact last RBC, Use short number, Enter RBC data and Radio network ID as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23.S].F1: RBC contact window (soft key technology)

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].1To enter or revalidate the Radio network ID data, the driver shall press the button on the Radio data window. With this action, any ongoing communication session will be terminated.

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].1To enter or revalidate the Radio network ID data, the driver shall press the button on the RBC contact window. With this action, any ongoing communication session will be terminated.

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].2The Radio data window is presented to the driver with all buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) displayed on the window indicating that the list of available and allowed Radio Networks is being acquired.

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].2The RBC contact window is presented to the driver with all buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) displayed on the window indicating that the list of available and allowed Radio Networks is being acquired.

SB.RAD-[L23].1The text message “Radio network registration failed” is shown to inform the driver if there are no Radio networks available (the list is empty). Consequently, the Main window is presented to the driver and the text message disappears as soon as any button in this window is selected.
In the case that this text message is displayed, the driver shall enter the Radio Network identification.

SB.RAD-[L23].2 Otherwise, the Radio network ID window is presented to the driver with the list of available networks.

SB.RAD-[L23.T].1The driver shall select one of the available and allowed Networks (1) and then confirm it by pressing on the input field itself (2) as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.RAD-[L23.T].F1: Radio network ID window (touch screen technology)

SB.RAD-[L23.S].1The driver shall select one of the available and allowed networks (1) and then confirm it by pressing the button (2) as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.RAD-[L23.S].F1: Radio network ID window (soft key technology)

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].3Once the Radio Network ID is selected, the Radio data window is presented to the driver with all the buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) is displayed to indicate that the registration to the Radio Network is being progressed.

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].3Once the Radio Network ID is selected, the RBC contact window is presented to the driver with the all buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) displayed to indicate that the registration to the Radio Network is being progressed.

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].4The buttons on the Radio data window are enabled again when at least one Mobile Terminal is registered to the new Radio Network, offering the following options for the RBC-ID/phone number to the driver:

  1. To use the last stored RBC-ID/phone number (Contact last RBC button).
  2. To use the EIRENE short number (trackside call routing function) (Use short number button).
  3. To enter or re-enter or re-validate the RBC-ID/phone number (Enter RBC data button).

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].4The buttons on the RBC contact window are enabled again when at least one Mobile Terminal is registered to the new Radio Network, offering the following options for the RBC-ID/phone number to the driver:

  1. To use the last stored RBC-ID/phone number (Contact last RBC button).
  2. To use the EIRENE short number (trackside call routing function) (Use short number button).
  3. To enter or re-enter or re-validate the RBC-ID/phone number (Enter RBC data button).

SB.RAD-[L23].3If a valid RBC identity and telephone number is already available, no driver data entry is needed to establish a connection to the RBC when performing a start of mission.

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].5To use the last stored RBC-ID/phone number or the EIRENE short number, the driver shall select the and buttons respectively on the Radio data window.

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].5To use the last stored RBC-ID/phone number or the EIRENE short number, the driver shall select the and buttons respectively on the RBC contact window.

SB.RAD-[L23].4As a result, the Main window is presented to the driver with all buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) is displayed to inform the driver that the ETCS on-board awaits an answer from the RBC.

When the session with the RBC is opened, messages between the RBC and the ETCS on-board are exchanged without the intervention of the driver. The driver must wait until the Main window is presented.

SB.RAD-[L23].5Otherwise, the text message “Trackside not compatible” is displayed for 30 seconds to indicate to the driver that the opening of the session has failed due to a non-compatible version. Then, the Main window is presented to the driver.
The train cannot continue in ETCS when this text message appears. The steps that the driver shall follow in this situation are included in the DEG.VER Managing incompatibility system version (VER) section.

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].6To enter or revalidate the RBC ID/phone number, the driver shall press the button in the Radio data window.

SB.RAD-[B3M1.L23].6To enter or revalidate the RBC ID/phone number, the driver shall press the button in the RBC contact window.

SB.RAD-[L23].6As a result, the RBC data window is presented to the driver.

SB.RAD-[L23.T].2The driver shall select the input field required to enter (RBC ID or RBC phone number) by pressing on it (the first one is selected by default) (1). Then, the driver shall enter the code using the keyboard (2). Finally the driver shall confirm it by pressing the button (3) as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[L23.T].F2.

Figure SB.RAD-[L23.T].F2: RBC ID/ RBC phone number (touch screen technology)

SB.RAD-[L23.S].2The driver shall select the input field required to enter (RBC ID or RBC phone number) using the and buttons (1). Then, the driver shall enter the code using the keyboard buttons (2). Finally the driver shall confirm it by pressing the button (3) as indicated in Figure SB.RAD-[L23.S].F2.

Figure SB.RAD-[L23.S].F2: RBC ID/ RBC phone number (soft key technology)

SB.RAD-[L23].7The Yes button of the RBC data entry complete? question is enabled if all input fields contain a value.

SB.RAD-[L23].8Once the RBC ID/phone number are entered or re-entered/revalidated, the Main window is presented to the driver with all the buttons disabled. The Hour Glass symbol (ST05) is displayed to indicate that the ETCS on-board awaits an answer from the RBC.

SB.RAD-[L23].9Whether the RBC session opening is successful or not, the driver shall not act until the Main window is reached again with all the button enabled. The text message “Trackside not compatible” is displayed for 30 seconds if the opening of the session is not successful.
The train cannot continue in ETCS when this text message appears. The steps that the driver shall follow in this situation are included in the DEG.VER Managing incompatibility system version (VER) section.

SB.RAD-[B32.L23].7The driver also can re-enter or re-validate the Radio data from the Main window once it is reached during the Start of Mission procedure.

The steps to re-enter or re-validate the Radio information data from the Main window are explicated in the OTH.ODA.RAD Change of Radio information (RAD) section.

SB.RAD-[B32.L0N1].1When selecting the ERTMS/ETCS levels NTC, 0 or 1, the driver can re-enter or re-validate the Radio data from the Main window. The Radio Data button on the Main window is enabled and the driver could introduce the Radio Network ID when:

  1. the train is at standstill AND
  2. the Driver ID is valid AND
  3. the mode is SB/FS/LA/SR/OS/NL/PT/UN/SN AND
  4. the ERTMS level is valid.

To introduce other Radio Information, the level entered or revalidated has to be 2 or 3.

SB.RAD-[L23].10In addition to the previous cases, the driver can also re-enter the radio information through the Level button of the Main window. Once the ERTMS/ETCS level is re-entered or revalidated and the ERTMS/ETCS level is 2 or 3, the option to enter or revalidate the radio data is presented to the driver.

SB.RAD-[L23].11During the radio data entry process, the driver is presented with several messages which shall be read and considered.

SB.RAD-[L23].12The text message “Radio network registration failed” is displayed to indicate during the start of mission procedure that:

  1. The list of available and allowed Radio Networks is empty and no Radio network ID can be entered.
  2. A sufficient time has elapsed since the latest Radio Network registration order was sent to a Mobile Terminal.

In the case that this text message is displayed, the driver shall enter the Radio Network identification.

SB.RAD-[L23].13The text message “Trackside not compatible” is displayed to indicate that:

  1. The opening of the session with the RBC has failed due to no compatible version.

The train cannot continue in ETCS when this text message appears. The steps that the driver shall follow in this situation are included in the DEG.VER Managing incompatibility system version (VER) section.

SB.RAD-[L23.N].1The text message “Train is rejected” is displayed to indicate that a train has been rejected. In this situation, the driver shall inform the signaller about the situation (train rejected) and the driver shall apply non-harmonised rules.

SB.TRNUnit has to move as a train (TRN)

SB.TRN.1If the traction unit has to move as a train, the driver shall:

  1. enter the train data.
  2. select Start.

SB.TRN.DATEnter or re-validate train data (DAT)

SB.TRN.DAT.1The train data can be acquired from driver input, from pre-configured values or from ERTMS/ETCS external sources.

During the train preparation, the driver shall enter/modify and validate all of the following train data:

  1. ETCS operational train category,
  2. Train length,
  3. Brake percentage,
  4. Maximum train speed,
  5. Axle load category,
  6. Train fitted with airtight system,
  7. Loading gauge,
  8. Additional data for the available STMs,

If this data is not pre-configured in the ETCS on-board or received from ETCS external sources.

The driver shall never be involved in the entry/modification/ validation of the Train data Traction system(s) accepted by the engine, List of National Systems available on-board and Axle number.

SB.TRN.DAT.2The driver shall make sure the train and the train data match.

SB.TRN.DAT.3To enter or accept/re-enter train data, the driver shall access the Main window where the option to change the Train data is available via the Train data button.

The Main window is presented to the driver during the Start of Mission procedure after the driver enters and validate the Driver ID, TRN and Radio data.

The steps to follow by the driver to access the Train data window from the Main window and how to enter or re-enter the train data are explained in the section OTH.DAT.MAN Manual change of train data (MAN).

SB.TRN.DAT.4If a train movement is detected while the driver is modifying or revalidating the Train Data, the ETCS on-board equipment will trigger the brake command.

SB.TRN.STRSelect start (STR)

SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.T].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.T].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.T].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.T].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.S].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L0N1.S].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.S].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B32.L23.S].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L0N1.T].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR[B3M1.L0N1.T].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L0N1.T].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.T].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.T].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.T].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L0N1.S].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L0N1.S].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L0N1.S].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.S].1Once all relevant data is entered, the driver can select the button in the Main window to continue with the procedure as indicated in Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.S].F1.

Figure SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1.L23.S].F1: Start button on Main window (touch screen technology)

SB.TRN.STR-[B32].1The Start button is enabled when the following conditions are fulfilled:

  1. The train is at standstill AND the mode is SB AND the Driver ID, Train data, ERTMS/ETCS level AND Train running number are valid, OR
  2. The train is at standstill AND the mode is PT AND ERTMS/ETCS level is 1 or 2/3 AND communication session exists AND no pending emergency stop is stored in the ETCS on-board equipment, OR
  3. The mode is SR AND the ERTMS/ETCS level is 2 or level 3 AND communication session exists.

SB.TRN.STR-[B3M1].1The Start button is enabled when the following conditions are fulfilled:

  1. The train is at standstill AND the mode is SB AND the Driver ID, Train data, ERTMS/ETCS level AND Train running number are valid, OR
  2. The train is at standstill AND the mode is PT AND ERTMS/ETCS level is 1 or 2/3 AND no pending emergency stop is stored in the ETCS on-board equipment, OR
  3. The mode is SR AND the ERTMS/ETCS level is 2 or level 3.

SB.TRN.STR-[LN].1When the driver selects Start and the validated level is NTC, it is necessary for the driver to subsequently acknowledge the transition to SN mode following the rules indicated in the SN - National System (SN) section.

SB.TRN.STR-[L0].1When the driver selects Start and the validated level is 0, it is necessary for the driver to subsequently acknowledge the transition to UN mode following the rules indicated in the UN - Unfitted (UN) section.

SB.TRN.STR-[L1].1When the driver selects Start and the validated level is level 1, it is necessary for the driver to subsequently acknowledge the transition to SR mode following the rules indicated in the SR.ACK Acknowledge of SR (ACK) section).

SB.TRN.STR-[L23].1When the driver selects Start and the validated ERTMS/ETCS level is 2 or 3, it is sent an MA request to the RBC.

If the session with the RBC cannot be opened, the Default window is presented to the driver.

If the session is open, the Main window is presented with all the buttons disabled and the Hour Glass symbol (ST05) is shown to indicate that the ETCS on-board awaits an answer from the RBC.

  1. If the authorisation received from the RBC is for SR, the driver shall acknowledge the transition to SR mode following the rules indicated in the SR.ACK Acknowledge of SR (ACK) section.
  2. If an MA for OS/LS/SH is received from the RBC, the driver shall acknowledge the transition to these modes following the rules indicated in section OS.ACK Acknowledge of OS mode (ACK), LS.ACK Acknowledge of LS mode (ACK) and section SH.AUT.ACK Acknowledge of SH mode (ACK), respectively.
  3. If an MA for FS is received from the RBC, the mission will start in this mode without acknowledgement of the driver see section FS - Full Supervision (FS).

After receiving a MA or SR RBC authorization, the Default window is displayed on the DMI.

When the communication session is terminated due to no reply from the RBC, the Main window is presented to the driver.

SB.TRN.STR-[L23.N].1In the case that the traction unit has to move as a train, if during the preparation of a train movement an acknowledgement for SH is requested (MO02 symbol is displayed), the driver shall inform the signaller about the situation before acknowledging the symbol. Then the driver shall apply non-harmonised rules.

SB.TRN.OVRSelect override (OVR)

SB.TRN.OVR.1The driver can select the Override function, once the Main window is reached during the Start of Mission. To do this, the driver shall close the Main window (by pressing the button) and access the Default window where the Override option is presented.

The steps to follow are explained in the OVR - Authorising the passing of an (OVR) section.

SB.SHUnit has to move in SH (SH)

SB.SH.1To move the unit in SH mode, the driver shall select the in the Main window and follow the steps explained in the SH.MAN Manual entry into SH (MAN) section.

SB.SH-[L23.N].1If, in ETCS level 2 or 3, the RBC rejects the request for Shunting, the Main window is presented again to the driver and the text message “SH refused” or “SH request failed” is received to indicate this situation. In this case the driver shall inform the signaller about the situation and the driver and signaller shall apply non-harmonised rules.

SB.NLUnit has to move in NL (NL)

SB.NL.1To move the unit in NL mode, the driver shall select the button in the Main window and follow the steps explained in section NL - Non-Leading (NL).

SB.3Additionally to the transition mentioned previously (i.e. SBSH, FS, LS, SR, OS, UN, SN), the following mode transitions can be triggered from SB mode:

  1. NP mode. Transition triggered when the ETCS on-board is powered off, see section OFF.PWR Power off the ETCS on-board (PWR).
  2. SL mode. Transition triggered when sleeping input signal is received, the train is at standstill and the desk is closed, see section SL - Sleeping (SL).
  3. NL mode. Transition manually initiated by the Driver, see section NL - Non-Leading (NL).
  4. TR mode. Transition automatically initiated by an order from the Trackside, see section TR - Trip / Post Trip (TR).
  5. SF mode. Automatic transition triggered in case of a fault, see section SF - System Failure (SF).
  6. IS mode. Transition triggered when the driver isolates the ETCS on-board equipment, see section IS.ENT Entering Isolation mode (ENT).