Other indications
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1. Signal location signs
Approach signs
Signals at limited visibility are preceded by approach signs, separated 100 m from the signal and from each other.
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As a general rule, 3 approach signs are used when the normal speed of the line is higher than 120 km/h,
2 signs when it is between 61 and 120 km/h, and only 1 sign when the speed is equal or less than 60 kph.
'Signals on the left' / 'Signals on the right'
After these signs, signals and signs are set on the specified side.
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2. Particular indications
'MV' (proceed on sight)
This sign reminds the engine driver that he must proceed on sight.
'Proceed on sight'
[obsolete]
This sign has the same meaning as the 'MV' sign.
Approaching a narrow structure
This sign announces a narrow tunnel or bridge.
It can also announce permanent or temporary obstacles.
Approaching a tunnel with bad ventilation
This sign is placed next to poorly ventilated tunnels where some trains are allowed to move back if forced to stop.
'Pull to the signal'
This sign tells the driver to move his train forward to the next signal.
'Y'
[obsolete]
This sign announces a bifurcation facing points.
'BIF' / 'BIFUR'
[obsolete]
These signs announce a bifurcation trailing points.
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