EVALUATING EXISTING TRAIN DRIVING MODELS TO GENERATE GUIDANCE FOR FUTURE ERTMS TRAIN DRIVING MODELS

The European Train Control System (ETCS) as part of he ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) is an automation and control system, which has been introduced into the UK rail network. The introduction of the ERTMS... [ view full abstract ]

The European Train Control System (ETCS) as part of he ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) is an automation and control system, which has been introduced into the UK rail network. The introduction of the ERTMS triggered a need to understand its impact on the train driving task and train driver behaviour. This paper presents part of the final study of series of studies that have been conducted as part of a three year research project, which investigated the effects of ERTMS on train drivers’ behaviours. The aim of this workshop study was to validate previously collected field data from a comparative real-time eye-tracking study and evaluate existing train driving models. Due to the scope of the paper only the data relating to the evaluation of train driving models will be discussed. The workshop was conducted using rail HF experts, who have been directly involved with ERTMS, to get their input regarding current train driving models and how these should be shaped in the future to include systems such as ERTMS. The findings of the study contribute to bridging the gap between the theoretical understanding of train drivers’ cognitive strategies and its practical implementation by the rail industry.