Automation of Operational Train Control on Regional Branch Lines by a Basic Train Control System

Burkhard Stadlmann

doi:10.1109/ITSC.2006.1706717

Automation of Operational Train Control on Regional Branch Lines by a Basic Train Control System

Burkhard Stadlmann

Research Center Wels

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Abstract

This paper presents a new kind of train control system for branch lines which are operated by radio-based operational train control. Most branch lines with such operating limitations cannot afford the cost of investment for modern signalling systems. The train control system presented herein is a low cost solution which improves safety and introduces an interesting level of automation without any costly lineside installations. It is based on data radio communication between central computer and trains, cab signalling in the trains, and autonomous determination of train location using GPS and an odometer. In Austria this system has been in full operation for three years to gain practical experience, while the final approval is expected during summer 2006.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC) 2006
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	50-54
ISBN (Print)	1-4244-0093-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC.2006.1706717
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	9th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems - Toronto, Canada Duration: 17 Sept 2006 → 20 Sept 2006 http://www.ewh.ieee.org/tc/its/itsc2006/index.htm

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Conference	9th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Toronto
Period	17.09.2006 → 20.09.2006
Internet address	http://www.ewh.ieee.org/tc/its/itsc2006/index.htm

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Stadlmann, B 2006, Automation of Operational Train Control on Regional Branch Lines by a Basic Train Control System. in Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC) 2006. IEEE, pp. 50-54, 9th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Toronto, Canada, 17.09.2006. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC.2006.1706717

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