DOCUMENTS (in French)
Old signals
Public transport signals
NANTES SIGNAL
OLD TRAMWAY TRAFFIC LIGHT
Signal developed by the manufacturer Garbarini on behalf of the Nantes network in 1985.
The 3 horizontal optics constituted the closed state, the 3 vertical optics, the open state, and the intermediate phase consisted of the central flashing optic.
Old modal signal identical to an R11 traffic light but with "TRAM" inscription masks.
Considered too close to the R11 lights, it was replaced by the R17 and R18 signals, and is no longer used today.
Lit CC letters
It indicates that the power is off
lit cross
It indicates that the electric current is present
• CC model
This other voltage presence signal model is found specifically on the Bordeaux network.
• Digit model
This other voltage presence signal model is found on 750V DC electrified networks.
It is positioned at driver height, or below the SAC.
• Single signal model
This SPT consists of a single white or yellow light.
When it is on, the line is supplied with electric current.
When it is off, it is not.
The SPT is not regulated, each tram network is free to choose the signal it wishes to indicate the presence of electric current.
Some networks do not have one.
Tramway in Reims
Pedestrian signal in Lyon
R25 PEDESTRIAN STOP SIGNAL
VOLTAGE PRESENCE SIGNAL (SPT)
LANE ASSIGNMENT SIGNAL
ROUTE AUTHORIZATION SIGNAL
INDICATOR OF DIRECTION
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SIGNAL (SAC)
R17 and 18 TRAFFIC LIGHT
Off, it means that the fire is out of order. The tram therefore cannot know if the next sector encountered is powered, and must contact the PC to be sure.
Flashing signal
It forces the tram to stop, and indicates that the next sector is not supplied.
Steady on
It indicates that the next sector is normally supplied with electricity.
• Parisian model
This SPT consists of 4 lights:
- upper and lower lights on: current present
- left and right lights on: no current
When lit, it tells pedestrians not to cross, only for a lane reserved for regular public transport service vehicles (trams, trains, buses, etc.).
The pedestrian pictogram is permanently lit, the word STOP is flashing.
The duration of extinction between two successive ignitions must be at least 6 seconds.
It is also sometimes encountered near SNCF level crossings likely to be crossed by pedestrians.
Some tram networks do not use it, preferring the R12 pedestrian signal.
The vertical bar |
It is the equivalent of green.
When lit, vehicles are permitted to pass.
Lane n°1 - Paris
This traffic light always displays one or more numbers.
The number displayed corresponds to one channel.
On the traffic light opposite, lane n°1 is free: it is then indicated "V1".
If lane n°1 and n°2 are free, it will then be indicated "1 2".
Signal in Montpellier
This signal is installed on lines for bimodal use (tramway + bus). It informs the driver of the authorization or not to cross the signal.
The lit "T" means the signal is for the tram.
When the full light is on (disc), the signal is for the bus.
Double indicator in Paris
Used only for trams, the direction indicator (INDIR) is made up of several bars, each of which indicates the active position of the switch.
They are generally positioned at the station exit and accompanied by an R17 or R18 light.
Green vertical bar
She indicates that
the switch is in the "straight on" position.
Yellow slant bar
It indicates that the turnout is on the left or on the right.
Red horizontal bar
On, it indicates a prohibition of passage.
A few years ago, the exclamation point was colored green, and the two symbols were reversed.
For visibility reasons, the diamond is now on the left, and the exclamation mark on the right is blue.
The flashing blue exclamation mark
It only flashes for a few seconds and indicates that the light is about to change state (from horizontal bar to vertical bar). This allows the driver to anticipate his braking.
The blinking diamond
When approaching a bus or tram, the diamond flashes to inform the driver that the vehicle has been detected by the controller, and that it will benefit from priority over traffic.
The orange diamond
When the horizontal bar of the R17 light is on
(= red), the diamond remains on or off permanently depending on the network.
The driving assistance signal for public transport on own site, commonly called SAC, is made up of an orange diamond and a blue exclamation mark.
It is always associated with the R17 or R18 light, fixed above or below, but always physically separate from it.
Its operation varies according to the public transport networks, even if its meaning remains the same.
On some networks the orange diamond is constantly on, on others it only lights up or flashes when a tram has been detected.
Its use is criticized because some drivers would anticipate too early the passage of the vertical which would become superfluous.
Flashing disk
If the disc flashes, the intersection is out of order. The driver of the transport can move forward with a lower speed
at 10 km/h
Disk •
This is the equivalent
of the orange light.
When lit, the trams have to stop because the light will move on to the crossbar. It may be flashing.
Horizontal bar -
This is the equivalent of the red light.
When lit, the vehicles must stop.
The R17 traffic light is the equivalent of the R11 traffic light.
White in colour, its three lights are like the three colors of the lights used for vehicles. It is located at intersections.
The R18 light has the same shape as the R17 light, with the exception of the vertical bar of the lower light which is then inclined to the right or to the left. According to its inclination, it indicates the direction of the SRTC.
Signals for Regular Public Transport Services (SRTC), are used for public transport routes (bus, trolley, tramway, etc.), from the moment where these transports have a specific lane called their own site, materially separated from other traffic lanes.
These signals are mainly defined by the 6th part of the interministerial instruction on road signs (IISR).
The additional signals are defined by the technical service for ski lifts and guided transport (STRMTG).
Useful documents published by the STRMTG and available for consultation online are available at the bottom of the page.
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