In most signalling centres, eventhough supplier of the control system may differ, the overall look of the signallingcontrol system follows a standard presentation. This situation is challengedwith the introduction of ETCS. ... [ view full abstract ]
In most signalling centres, eventhough supplier of the control system may differ, the overall look of the signallingcontrol system follows a standard presentation. This situation is challengedwith the introduction of ETCS.
ETCS brings the potential todisplay a range of data to the signaller that is not available currently, suchas the reported train data.
Similarly, with ETCS thesignaller (or other responsible person) becomes responsible for several newfunctions, for instance, the management of Temporary Speed Restrictions.
ETCS also introduces alternativemethods for functions that already exist in the current control systems, suchas:
· TR events(equivalent to SPAD), and
· conditional andunconditional shortening of the route (achieved conventionally by route cancellation).
The salience of the availablefunctions and data in two ETCS designs will be considered where the:
1. ETCS system replaces the existing signalling system,
2. ETCS and conventional systems are both in operationin the same area.
It will make recommendationson the functions and data that might be presented to the signaller in each ofthese operational designs.
Train control systems including ERTMS, class B systems, GSM-R and Automatic Train Operatio
