ETCS fitment in our trains - Tools and Techniques

Toby Garner

Ricardo

Toby is a consultant in Ricardo with experience of integrating human factors and disability principles within public transport projects.  He is currently working for the Crossrail project as NOBO technical lead assessor for Person Reduced Mobility,   Human Factors accountable person for certain London Underground stations upgrades and rolling stock fitment projects. His work also extends to providing human factors advice to other areas within transportation, such as signalling, station operations, automotive and aviation industries.

Abstract

The introduction of European Train Control System (ETCS) and driver advisory systems within train cabs has presented challenges to fitment, operations and acceptance across the rail network.  The operational experience to... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Toby Garner (Ricardo)
  2. Harry Blanchard (Ricardo)

Topic Areas

Ergonomics design in control facilities, train cabs and rolling stock , Train control systems including ERTMS, class B systems, GSM-R and Automatic Train Operatio , Ergonomics regulation, standards and guidelines , Added value and cost benefits in rail ergonomcis/ human factors

Session

PIS-1 » Poster Introduction Session (17:10 - Monday, 6th November, Illuminate)