Signal at Leuven

This is signal DX-L9 at the end of platform 4 of Leuven station.On top we see the actual signal , which gives a red aspect.Below the signal we see first another light : this is a white light and when it's illuminated , the signal works as an automatic signal and can be passed after the necessary formalities.When the light is dark , the signal is controlled by the signal box and cannot be passed unless permission from the signaller is given.

The sign 'I>12' means that there will follow a ramp of more than 12% , the sign 'DX-L9' is the signal's number.The 'TBL' sign means that this signal can give access to a line equipped with the TBL-2 system. (here HSL2)

The box with the red 'T' contains a telephone where the driver can call with the signalbox.The 'H' sign in the background of the picture is the outer point of where a train should stop at the platform.
On the far right of the picture we can see a sign with a red circle : this means that this is the outer point of the platform where passengers may come.