German Signal Notes

Are the smaller version of German signal heads:

Are the normal older style German signals:

Red = stop
Green = clear and next signal is not a stop signal.
Green over yellow - 40km/h speed from here.
Red with diagonal white shunting style lights = slow from here and not necessarily clear to next signal.

Diagonal double yellow = next signal stop.
Diagonal green = next signal is green.
Diagonal green / yellow = next signal 40km/h speed.
Diagonal green with white marker light = reduced distance to next signal - think of it as a repeater.

Speed at top of signal applies now (white number).
Speed below signal is the speed at next signal (yellow number). Could be associated with a flashing green KS signal.

In TSW2, PZB and SIFA are turned off by default. You need to turn them on.

You can cancel brake applications by acknowledging. PZB brake applications can't be cancelled until you come to a complete stop.

Acknowledge any yellow signal. There is no audible warning telling you to acknowledge. There is no penalty for acknowledging when it is not needed.
1000Hz you need to reduce speed to lower than 85km/h within 23 seconds. No other conditions to be met at this stage.
If you are approaching a red signal, you will have a hot 500Hz magnet. You need to be under 65km/h before the magnet. When the 500Hz magnet is lit, you need to get down to 45km/h and stop before the red. You can not travel at more than 45km/h with the red 500Hz light goes out, even if the signal changes.

High speed signalling. It can see up to 14 kilometres ahead. LZB can be operated with AFB.

Enable LZB using the switch or keys.
The B indicator will show that the system is ready.
When you pass an LZB start sign, there will be an alarm and LZB will switch on automatically
The ü light now illuminates showing LZB is active
If you are not using AFB, simply keep your speed below the red target mark on the speedometer.
Reductions in speed ahead will be shown on the bar graph indicating how far ahead it is.
The target speed is indicated on the speedo.
G means you need to slow down.
Flashing G means you need to slow down quicker or an automatic brake reduction will take place.
At the end of an LZB area, the Ende light will start blinking. You need to press the PZB free button. The Ende light will stop flashing and remain lit until LZB finishes. If you don't acknowledge Ende within a certain time, the brakes will come on.

Automatic speed control (like cruise control).

Best to activate while stationary.
On the left MFD, go to button 9 to get the AFB screen, then 6 to enable it (or use the key shortcuts).
Set the AFB lever to the desired speed (or use F / R shortcut keys).
Use the throttle to move off.
When exiting LZB, you must fully disable AFB and re-enable it before it can be used again outside of LZB control.
To re-enable AFB while rolling, move AFB lever to maximum, activate AFB, move lever down to speed limit, and then set the throttle up.

German Signalling