# Announced Track conditions (TKC)

TKC-[L123].1The driver is informed about a condition in front of the train with the Track Condition function.

## TKC.PNTPassing a section with lowered pantograph(s) (PNT)

TKC.PNT-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a powerless section of the line that must be passed with the pantograph(s) lowered the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the pantograph(s) must be lowered either automatically or manually to be able to enter this powerless section:

1. When the symbol TC02, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the pantograph(s) is automatically lowered without driver intervention.

   TC02: Automatic execution of Lower pantograph

2. When the symbol TC03, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall manually lower the pantograph(s), taking into account their position(s).

   TC03: Manual execution of Lower pantograph

TKC.PNT-[L123].1Additionally, when running without an MA, if the Lower pantograph announcement marker board is encountered, the driver shall manually lower the pantograph(s), taking into account their positions.

Figure TKC.PNT-[L123].F1: Lower pantograph announcement marker board

TKC.PNT-[L123].2After lowering the pantograph(s), when the symbol TC01, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed or, when running without an MA, if the Lower pantograph marker board is encountered (Figure TKC.PNT-[L123].F2), the driver shall keep the pantograph(s) lowered because the train is in the powerless section.

TC01: Pantograph(s) lowered

Figure TKC.PNT-[L123].F2: Lower pantograph marker board

TKC.PNT-[L123.V].2Once the train has reached the end of the powerless section, the driver is informed that the pantograph(s) can be raised. This information also indicates if the functionality is automatic or manual.

1. When the symbol TC04, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the pantograph(s) is automatically raised without driver intervention.

   TC04: Automatic execution of Raise pantograph

2. When the symbol TC05, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed the driver is authorised to raise the pantograph(s), taking into account their position(s).

   TC05: Manual execution of Raise pantograph

TKC.PNT-[L123].3Additionally, when running without an MA, if the following marker board is encountered, the driver is authorised to raise the pantograph(s), taking into account their position(s).

Figure TKC.PNT-[L123].F3: Raise pantograph marker board

## TKC.PWRChanging the electric power supply (PWR)

TKC.PWR-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a section of the line where the electric power supply has to be changed, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver of the necessity of a change in the electric power supply either automatically or manually:

1. When one of the following symbols, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, it means that the change of the electric power supply has been executed automatically and so, the new characteristics of the electric power supply are shown.

   TC25: Automatic execution of New traction system, AC 25 kV 50 Hz

   TC27: Automatic execution of New traction system, AC 15 kV 16.7 Hz

   TC29: Automatic execution of New traction system, DC 3 kV

   TC31: Automatic execution of New traction system, DC 1.5 kV

   TC33: Automatic execution of New traction system, DC 600/750 V

2. When one of the following symbols, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall manually change the electric power supply accordingly.

   TC26: Manual execution of New traction system, AC 25 kV 50 Hz

   TC28: Manual execution of New traction system, AC 15 kV 16.7 Hz

   TC30: Manual execution of New traction system, DC 3 Kv

   TC32: Manual execution of New traction system, DC 1.5 kV

   TC34: Manual execution of New traction system, DC 600/750 V

TKC.PWR-[L123.V].2Additionally, when the line is not fitted with any traction system,

1. if the execution of the new traction system is automatic, the symbol TC23, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed to inform the driver about the situation.

   TC23: Automatic execution of New traction system, the line is not fitted with any traction system

2. or if the execution of the new traction system is manual, the symbol TC24, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed to inform the driver about the situation.

   TC24: Manual execution of New traction system, the line is not fitted with any traction system

## TKC.SWTPassing a section with main power switch off (SWT)

TKC.SWT-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a section of the line where the main power switch has to be switched off, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver about the necessity of switching off the main power switch either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC06, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the main power switch is automatically switched off without driver intervention.

   TC06: Neutral section announcement for automatic execution/Neutral section

2. When the symbol TC07, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall manually switch off the main power switch, taking into account the position of the pantograph(s).

   TC07: Neutral section announcement for manual execution

TKC.SWT-[L123].1Additionally, when running without an MA, if the Neutral section announcement marker board is encountered, the driver shall manually switch off the main power switch, taking into account the position of the pantograph(s).

Figure TKC.SWT-[L123].F1: Neutral section announcement marker board

TKC.SWT-[L123].2After switching off the main power switch, when the symbol TC06 is displayed or, when running without an MA, if the Neutral section marker board is encountered, the driver shall keep the main power switch switched off.

Figure TKC.SWT-[L123].F2: Neutral section marker board

TKC.SWT-[L123.V].2When the train reaches the end of the powerless section with the main power switch in the off position, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the main power switch can be switched on again either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC08, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the end of the powerless section has been reached and the main power switch has been automatically switched on.

   TC08: Automatic execution of switching on the main power switch

2. When the symbol TC09, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver is authorised to switch on the main power switch, taking into account the position of the pantograph(s).

   TC09: Manual execution of switching on the main power switch

TKC.SWT-[L123].3When running without an MA, if the End of neutral section marker board is encountered, the driver is authorised to switch on the main power switch, taking into account the position of the pantograph(s).

Figure TKC.SWT-[L123].F3: End of neutral section marker board

## TKC.NSTPassing a non stopping area (NST)

TKC.NST-[L123].1When the Non stopping area announcement symbol (TC11, located in areas B3/4/5) is displayed, the driver is notified that the train is approaching area in which the driver shall avoid stopping.

TC11: Non stopping area announcement

TKC.NST-[L123].2When the Non stopping area symbol (TC10, located in areas B3/4/5) is displayed, the driver shall avoid stopping.

TC10: Non stopping area

## TKC.MAGPassing a section with inhibition of magnetic shoe brake (MAG)

TKC.MAG-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a section of the line where the magnetic shoe brake cannot be used, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the magnetic shoe brake has to be released either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC13, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the magnetic shoe brake is automatically released without driver intervention.

   TC13: Automatic execution of Inhibition of magnetic shoe brake announcement/ Inhibition of magnetic shoe brake

2. When the symbol TC14, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall manually release the magnetic shoe brake, except in an emergency.

   TC14: Manual execution of Inhibition of magnetic shoe brake announcement

TKC.MAG-[L123].1After releasing the magnetic shoe brake, when the symbol TC13 is displayed, the driver shall not use the magnetic shoe brake except in an emergency.

## TKC.CURPassing a section with inhibition of eddy current brake (CUR)

TKC.CUR-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a section of the line where the eddy current brake cannot be used, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the eddy current brake has to be released either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC15, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the eddy current brake is automatically released without driver intervention.

   TC15: Automatic execution of Inhibition of eddy current brake announcement/ Inhibition of eddy current brake announcement

2. When the symbol TC16, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall release the eddy current brake except in in an emergency.

   TC16: Manual execution of Inhibition of eddy current brake announcement

TKC.CUR-[L123].1After releasing the eddy current brake, when the symbol TC15 is displayed, the driver shall not use the eddy current brake except in an emergency.

## TKC.REGPassing a section with inhibition of regenerative brake (REG)

TKC.REG-[L123.V].1When the train approaches a section of the line where the regenerative brake cannot be used, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the regenerative brake has to be released either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC17, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the regenerative brake is automatically released without driver intervention.

   TC17: Automatic execution of Inhibition of Regenerative Brake announcement/ Inhibition of Regenerative Brake

2. When the symbol TC18, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall release the regenerative brake, except in an emergency.

   TC18: Manual execution of Inhibition of Regenerative Brake announcement

TKC.REG-[L123].1After releasing the regenerative brake, when the symbol TC17 is displayed, the driver shall not use the regenerative brake except in an emergency.

## TKC.PREPassing a pressure seal section (PRE)

TKC.PRE-[L123.V].1When the train is approaches a section of the line where the air conditioning intakes have to be closed, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver about the necessity of closing the air conditioning intakes either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC19, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the air conditioning intakes are automatically closed without driver intervention.

   TC19: Automatic execution of Close air conditioning intake announcement/Air conditioning intake closed

2. When the symbol TC21, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver shall close the air conditioning intakes.

   TC21: Manual execution of Close air conditioning intake announcement

TKC.PRE-[L123].1After closing the air conditioning intakes, when the symbol TC19 is displayed, the driver shall keep the air conditioning intakes closed.

TKC.PRE-[L123.V].2When the train reaches the end of a powerless section where the air conditioning intakes have been closed, the driver is informed with an indication on the DMI. This indication informs the driver that the air conditioning intakes can be opened either automatically or manually:

1. When the symbol TC20, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the air conditioning intakes are automatically opened without driver intervention.

   TC20: Automatic execution of Open air conditioning intake

2. When the symbol TC22, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver is authorised to open the air conditioning intakes.

   TC22: Manual execution of Open air conditioning intake

## TKC.SNDSounding the audible warning device (SND)

TKC.SND-[L123.N].1When the Sound horn symbol (TC35, located in areas B3/4/5) is displayed, the driver shall apply the audible warning device unless prevented by non-harmonised rules.

TC35: Sound horn

## TKC.RADPassing a radio hole (RAD)

TKC.RAD-[L23].1The driver is informed about the automatic deactivation of the safe radio connection supervision inside an announced radio hole area.

When the symbol TC12, located in areas B3/4/5, is displayed, the driver may continue any valid movement authority.

TC12: Radio hole

If the driver reaches the end of authority and the symbol TC12 is still displayed, the driver shall inform the signaller. To pass an EOA the driver and the signaller shall follow the steps explained in the section OVR - Authorising the passing of an EOA (OVR).

## TKC.STPStopping in a safe area (STP)

TKC.STP-[L123].1If the driver needs to stop the train in a safe area in a tunnel, where stopping is permitted and suitable escaping paths are provided, the driver shall toggle on the tunnel stopping area display on the DMI.

The display of the tunnel stopping area is only available when the tunnel stopping areas are known by the ETCS on-board equipment.

TKC.STP-[L123.T].1The symbol DR05 is shown when the tunnel stopping area display is toggled off (Initial state).

DR05: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area

TKC.STP-[L123.S].1The symbol DR05 is displayed to provide the option to toggle on/off the display of the tunnel stopping area information.

DR05: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area

TKC.STP-[L1.T].1 To toggle on the display of the tunnel stopping area, the driver shall press the button as indicated in the Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F1.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F1: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.T].1To toggle on the display of the tunnel stopping area, the driver shall press the button as indicated in the Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F1.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F1: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L1.S].1To toggle on the display of the tunnel stopping area, the driver shall press the button as indicated in the Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F1.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F1: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.S].1To toggle on the display of the tunnel stopping area, the driver shall press the button as indicated in the Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F1.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F1: Toggling function for tunnel stopping area (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L1.T].2When the Tunnel stopping area announcement symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F2, and the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall take into account the remaining distance displayed on the DMI.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F2: Tunnel stopping area announcement and remaining distance (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.T].2When the Tunnel stopping area announcement symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F2, and the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall take into account the remaining distance displayed on the DMI.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F2: Tunnel stopping area announcement and remaining distance (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L1.S].2When the Tunnel stopping area announcement symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F2, and the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall take into account the remaining distance displayed on the DMI.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F2: Tunnel stopping area announcement and remaining distance (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.S].2When the Tunnel stopping area announcement symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F2, and the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall take into account the remaining distance displayed on the DMI.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F2: Tunnel stopping area announcement and remaining distance (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L1.T].3When the train reaches the tunnel stopping area, the Tunnel stopping area symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F3. If the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall stop the train.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.T].F3: Tunnel stopping area (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.T].3When the train reaches the tunnel stopping area, the Tunnel stopping area symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F3. If the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall stop the train.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.T].F3: Tunnel stopping area (touch screen technology)

TKC.STP-[L1.S].3When the train reaches the tunnel stopping area, the Tunnel stopping area symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F3. If the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall stop the train.

Figure TKC.STP-[L1.S].F3: Tunnel stopping area (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L23.S].3When the train reaches the tunnel stopping area, the Tunnel stopping area symbol (1) is displayed, as indicated in Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F3. If the driver decides to stop at the indicated safe area, the driver shall stop the train.

Figure TKC.STP-[L23.S].F3: Tunnel stopping area (soft key technology)

TKC.STP-[L123.T].2The driver can toggle off the tunnel stopping area display at any time once it has been activated. This is achieved by pressing the area on the DMI where the Tunnel stopping area symbols and remaining distance are displayed.

TKC.STP-[L123.S].2The driver can toggle off the display of the tunnel stopping area at all times once it has been activated by pressing the button with the symbol DR05.