# Approaching an EOA, signal or marker board (APP)

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

APP.RS-[L123].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.

## 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.