СПОСОБ РАБОТЫ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ПОЕЗДОВ И АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДВИЖЕНИЕМ ПОЕЗДОВ

Method for preparing installation of beacons to tracks for rail vehicles, involves determining induced voltage by evaluating measured value, if conductive object is placed on beacon at vicinity of track bed

The method involves arranging a to-be-tested conductor loop (3) made of an electrically conductive material on a potential installation location of a beacon (2) along a track of a rail vehicle. A measurement value of impedance of the conductor loop or a magnetic field in the conductor loop is determined. An induced voltage is determined by evaluating the measured value if an electrically conductive object (10) is placed on the potential installation location of the beacon at a vicinity of the track bed. An independent claim is included for a measuring arrangement for preparing the installation of beacons to tracks for rail vehicles.

System und Verfahren für ein Schlüsselmanagement eines Zugsicherungssystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verteilen von Kommunikationsschlüsseln (6) für die Verschlüsselung von Verkehrsleitnachrichten eines Schienenfahrzeugsicherungssystems, mit den Schritten des Erzeugens eines Kommunikationsschlüssels (6) in einer ersten Schlüsselvergabestelle (1a) eines ersten Streckenbetreibers in Abhängigkeit von einer geplanten Fahrtroute eines Schienenfahrzeugs (4), des Bereitstellens des Kommunikationsschlüssels (6) an eine zweite Schlüsselvergabestelle (1b) eines zweiten Streckenbetreibers, des Bereitstellens des Kommunikationsschlüssels (6) an das Schienenfahrzeug (4) durch die erste Schlüsselvergabestelle, und des Verschlüsselns von Verkehrsleitnachrichten des Schienenfahrzeugs (4) mit dem Kommunikationsschlüssel (6) zum manipulationssicheren Kommunizieren des Schienenfahrzeugs (4) mit Streckenzentralen (3) des ersten Streckenbetreibers und mit Streckenzentralen (3) des zweiten Streckenbetreibers.

SYSTEM ZUR INDUKTIVEN ZUGSICHERUNG

SYSTEM ZUR INDUKTIVEN ZUGSICHERUNG

ARRANGEMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE DETECTION OF RAIL TRAFFIC

RAILWAY CONTROL AND SECURITY SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE COURSE SIGNALING

MECHANISM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIVING AND FOR PROCESSING FROM SIGNALS TO THE TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM ON A RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE AS WELL AS RECEIVER

PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTERPRISE OF A COURSE ON A RAILWAY SYSTEM, WHICH COVERS IN PARTICULAR A NATIONAL ATP BRINGING IN A ETCS

More system configuration for command

Mehrsystemkonfiguration zur Zugsicherung mit einem zugseitigen Altsystem (2), welches Komponenten für verschiedene Funktionalitäten aufweist, und einem Mastersystem, insbesondere ETCS - European Train Control System - (1), wobei das Mastersystem mit einer ausgewählten Komponente des Altsystems über eine Kopplung (8) und eine komponentenspezifische Anschaltbaugruppe (9,12) verbunden ist und Steuersignale (10) zur Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung der ausgewählten Komponente erzeugt.

DEVICE FOR GANG WARNING

PROCEDURE FOR THE FLEXIBLE ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTANCE CENTERS

Railway signalling systems

Communication system.

Method for controlled entry of vehicle i.e. rail vehicle, involves determining whether vehicle is first vehicle to deal, authorizing vehicle for entry into armed area, and creating driving license

The method involves providing a vehicle and an infrastructure standing in operative connection with the vehicle in an armed area for controlled entry. A radio link is established between the vehicle and a control device, and the vehicle is initialized. Vehicle data is verified, and entry path in the armed area is optionally determined. A determination is made whether it is the first vehicle to deal. The vehicle is authorized for entry into the armed area, and a driving license is created. Communicating units are provided for transmitting and locating the vehicle.

Communication tag and associated communication system.

Linvention concerne une balise (2) de communication à distance dun message de signalisation à un dispositif de communication embarqué sur un véhicule (6), la balise comprenant: un premier module de récupération (17, 26) dun message de signalisation codé selon un premier codage, des moyens de transmission (12, 14) au dispositif de communication dun signal porteur du message de signalisation codé, un second module de récupération (19, 36) du message de signalisation codé selon un second codage, des moyens de commutation (20) propres à connecter lun parmi le premier (17, 26) ou le second (19, 36) module de récupération aux mêmes moyens de transmission, et des moyens de commande (22) aptes à déterminer au moins un paramètre du signal réceptionné pour sélectionner un module de récupération (17, 19, 26, 36) et à commander la connexion du module de récupération sélectionné par les moyens de commutation. La présente invention a pour but de fournir des balises adaptées pour linteropérabilité entre ...

AN IMPROVED SAFETY CALCULATOR. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

DEVICE FOR STANDSTILL MONITORING IN RAIL VEHICLES

The invention relates to a device for standstill monitoring in rail vehicles with a train control system and an odometric device for ascertaining and evaluating wheel rotations. The aim of the invention is to make it possible to dispense with a device for standstill monitoring when the train control system is switched off, said device being especially designed for this purpose. This is achieved in that a dedicated power supply device that is independent of the train control system is provided in order to maintain the function of the odometric device during the switched-off phases of the train control system. The odometric device has storing means for storing the wheel rotations determined during the switched-off phases of the train control system or the derived variables.

Shielding layer for train influencing device for railways

Method and system for extracting a signal term from a magnetic circuit

Erfindungsgemäss sind ein Verfahren und ein System zur Aufbereitung eines mittels gleisseitigen und fahrzeugseitigen magnetischen Koppelkreisen übertragenen Signalbegriffs zu dessen Übertragung auf ein Schienenfahrzeug mittels einer gleisseitig angeordneten punktförmigen Datenübertragungseinrichtung vorgesehen, wobei: a) der Signalbegriff an dem gleisseitigen Koppelkreis angelegt wird; b) die punktförmige Datenübertragungseinrichtung von einer gleisseitig angeordneten elektronischen Steuerungseinheit betrieben wird; c) mittels induktiver Kopplung durch die gleisseitig angeordnete elektronische Steuerungseinheit ein Prüfsignal in den gleisseitigen Koppelkreis eingespeist wird; d) mittels induktiver Kopplung durch die gleisseitig angeordnete elektronische Steuerungseinheit das in Abhängigkeit von angelegten Signalbegriff gegenüber dem Prüfsignal modifiziertes Antwortsignal gelesen wird; e) aus dem modifizierten Antwortsignal der anliegende Signalbegriff extrahiert wird, und f) ein dem extrahierten ...

Train management system with change of the train control system

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Betriebsführungssystem für schienengebundene Verkehrsmittel mit einem ersten Streckenabschnitt (2) für Betriebsführung mittels Balisen-Zugbeeinflussung (L1) und einem daran anschließenden zweiten Streckenabschnitt (3) für Betriebsführung mittels Funk-Zugbeeinflussung (L2), wobei die Streckenabschnitte (2, 3) in fahrerlaubniserteilungspflichtige Überwachungsabschnitte eingeteilt sind. Um das Anhalten des Zuges (1) und die Notwendigkeit von Aktionen des Triebfahrzeugführer zu vermeiden, ist vorgesehen, dass innerhalb des ersten Überwachungsabschnittes des Streckenabschnittes (3) für Betriebsführung mittels Funk-Zugbeeinflussung (L2), der der letzte Balisen-Überwachungsabschnitt ist, mindestens eine erste Balise (11) angeordnet ist, die bei Störung der Funk-Übertragung bezüglich der Fahrerlaubnis (7) für den nächsten Überwachungsabschnitt eine Umschaltung von Betriebsführung mittels Funk-Zugbeeinflussung (L2) auf Betriebsführung mittels Balisen-Zugbeeinflussung ( ...

Train control system

Die Erfindung betrifft ein zugbeeinflussungssystem mit einem ETCS (European Train Control System) -Fahrzeuggerät (EVC - European Vital Computer) und einem nicht ETCS-kompatiblen Zugsicherungssystem (ATP X - Automatic Train Protection). Um auf einfache Weise Kompatibilität zu erreichen, ist vorgesehen, dass ein STM (Specific Transmission Modul)-Gateway zur Anpassung mindestens einer Schnittstelle des Zugsicherungssystems (ATP X) an eine STM-Schnittstelle des ETCS-Fahrzeuggerätes (EVC) verwendet wird.

RAILWAY TRAIN SAFETY MONITORING AND PROCESSING METHOD BASED ON RADIO BLOCK CENTER

A railway train safety monitoring and processing method based on radio block center is provided, including: the radio block center RBC detects whether communication between the RBC and an Interlocking fails or not (100); when a communication failure occurs, the RBC stops sending messages to all the railway trains in the control range of the Interlocking and all railway trains whose movement authority MA extend to the control range of the Interlocking (101). The railway train safety monitoring and processing method based on radio block center eliminates the influence on train safety when communication between the RBC and a wayside device fails in a CTCS-3 train control system, and ensures safe operation of the train and operation efficiency.

Train Control Method

The railway signaling system uses the ETCS (European Train Control System) level 1 concept to control the forward movement of the trains. There are data point balises (A,B,C,D.....). Standing by the side of the track with section codes. They can produce codes (FBC) giving orders for trains to proceed through successive track sections (A,B;B-C,B-C(UM),B-G,B-H;C-D.....).

Method and system for corroborating data in an interlocking overlaid with an ERTMS RBC

A system includes an ERTMS radio block centre which has been overlaid on an existing electronic interlocking comprises a corroborating means. The corroborating means is coupled to receive safety related control data from an interface of the electronic interlocking. A further coupling is made to receive safety critical data from the trackside interface of the interlocking. The corroborator uses the input from the trackside to validate control data before passing to the ERTMS RBC a safety critical version of the data or version having increased safety integrity. Preferably, the corroborator operates in a read only manner.

Method for releasing overlaps

PROCEDURE FOR THE DATA COMMUNICATION

ERRORTOLERANT GATEWAY GROUP

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE EXAMINATION OF A DATA UNIT OF TRANSMISSION FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A DRIVING OBJECT

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RAIL-BOUND MEANS OF TRANSPORT WITH CHANGE OF THE KIND OF THE TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM

MEHRSYSTEMKONFIGURATION ZUR ZUGSICHERUNG

MULTI-SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TO STRAIN-RELIEF

BALISING ARRANGEMENT

Bei einer Balisenanordnung (1) an einem Gleis, wobei die Balisenanordnung (1) wenigstens eine Balise (2) umfasst, wobei das Gleis wenigstens eine erste Schwelle (3) und eine, zur ersten Schwelle (3) beabstandete zweite Schwelle (4) aufweist, wobei die erste Schwelle (3) in einem Bereich zwischen der ersten Schiene und der zweiten Schiene eine im Wesentlichen plane erste Oberseite (5) aufweist, wobei die zweite Schwelle (4) in einem Bereich zwischen der ersten Schiene und der zweiten Schiene eine im Wesentlichen plane zweite Oberseite (7) aufweist, wird vorgeschlagen, dass ein erstes Balisenende (9) der Balise (2) wenigstens mittelbar an der ersten Oberseite (5) befestigt ist, dass ein zweites Balisenende (10) der Balise (2) wenigstens mittelbar an der zweiten Oberseite (7) befestigt ist, und die erste Schwelle (3) und die zweite Schwelle (4) jeweils einen Anprallschutz bilden.

RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE DETECTION

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

TRAIN CONTROL PROCESS AND SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY OF THE ERTMS TYPE

ARRANGEMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR STRAIN-RELIEF

DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A FLAG OF TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT TO A VEHICLE

SYSTEM TO INDUCTIVE STRAIN-RELIEF

Improved security computer onboard a railway vehicle, and associated railway vehicle

IMPROVED SECURITY COMPUTER ONBOARD A RAILWAY VEHICLE, AND ASSOCIATED RAILWAY VEHICLE This computer (30), which is on board the railway vehicle (2), is integrated into the on-board component (14) of a supervision system (10) for the secure circulation of the railway vehicle on the track (1). The computer (30) includes a computing unit (40), a selection module (44) and storage means (42) that store: a first configuration (51) associated with a nominal operating mode; and a second configuration (52) associated with a test operating mode, the first and second configurations respectively comprising a rule for computing an intervention speed, defined as the speed past which emergency braking is triggered, the rule for computing the first configuration defining an intervention speed equal to a nominal speed on the track increased by a first margin, and the rule for computing the second configuration defining an intervention speed equal to the nominal speed on the track increased by an overspeed ...

Antenna arrangement and rail vehicle with antenna arrangement, having a plurality of antennas

The invention relates to an antenna arrangement for the mobile communication of a rail vehicle (11a, 11b) (and also to a rail vehicle having an antenna arrangement of this type), the antenna arrangement having at least two transmitting antennas (S) and at least two receiving antennas (E). According to the invention, the transmitting antennas (S) are spatially grouped in a transmitting group (SG) and the receiving antennas (E) are spatially grouped in a receiving group (EG), the distances between the transmitting antennas (S) and between the receiving antennas (E) being smaller than the overall distance between the transmitting group (SG) and the receiving group (EG). It has in fact been demonstrated that the antennas can thereby be arranged in a much more space-saving fashion on the vehicles (11, 11a, 11b) because large distances (13) have to be provided only between the groups, not between the antennas in the groups. Where the space needed is low, interference-free operation of the antennas ...

METHOD FOR SAFE SUPERVISION OF TRAIN INTEGRITY AND USE OF ON-BOARD UNITS OF AN AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR SUPERVISION TRAIN INTEGRITY

The invention concerns a method for safe supervising train integrity, the method comprising: a) acquiring first position data (PI) of the first carriage (C1) via a first tracking unit (TU1) which is installed on-board of a first carriage (C1) and acquiring second position data (P2) of a second carriage (C2) via a second tracking unit (TU2) which is installed on-board of the second carriage (C2), wherein the position data (P1, P3) is related to a rail route coordinate system. b) determining a deviation ? between a reference value which depends on the length L of the train and a position value which depends on position data (P1, P2) of at least one of the tracking units (TU1, TU2); c) detecting whether train integrity is given by analyzing the deviation; d) Repeating steps a) through c); wherein the tracking units (TU1, TU2) are part of on-board units (OBU1, OBU2) of an automatic train protection system. Thus a cost-efficient method for supervising train integrity which complies with safety ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И/ИЛИ КОНТРОЛЯ И ОПРОСА ДАННЫХ ОТ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛИЗОВАННЫХ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ БЛОКОВ, РАЗМЕЩЕННЫХ ВДОЛЬ СЕТИ ПУТЕЙ СООБЩЕНИЯ

В соответствии с изобретением предусмотрено устройство (Е) для управления и/или контроля размещенных вдоль сети путей сообщения децентрализованных функциональных блоков (DFE), содержащее: а) вышестоящую систему управления (30), которая обменивается информацией с децентрализованными функциональными блоками (DFE) посредством телеграмм данных (DT), b) транспортную сеть данных (TN) с некоторым числом сетевых точек доступа (2-16), причем вышестоящая система управления (30) через по меньшей мере одну сетевую точку доступа (2, 4) связана с транспортной сетью данных (TN), с) коммуникационные блоки (18-28), которые, соответственно, подключены к сетевой точке доступа (6-16), причем: d) децентрализованные функциональные блоки (DFE) скомпонованы в подгруппы (А-Е) с соответствующей собственной подсетью (NA-NE) и причем е) подсеть (NA-NE) каждой из подгрупп (A-Е) на каждом из своих обоих концов, соответственно, через коммуникационный блок (18-28) и через сетевую точку доступа (6-15) связана с транспортной ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И/ИЛИ КОНТРОЛЯ И ОПРОСА ДАННЫХ ОТ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛИЗОВАННЫХ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ БЛОКОВ, РАЗМЕЩЕННЫХ ВДОЛЬ СЕТИ ПУТЕЙ СООБЩЕНИЯ

В соответствии с изобретением предусмотрено устройство (Е) для управления и/или контроля размещенных вдоль сети путей сообщения децентрализованных функциональных блоков (DFE), содержащее: а) вышестоящую систему управления (30), которая обменивается информацией с децентрализованными функциональными блоками (DFE) посредством телеграмм данных (DT), b) транспортную сеть данных (TN) с некоторым числом сетевых точек доступа (2-16), причем вышестоящая система управления (30) через по меньшей мере одну сетевую точку доступа (2, 4) связана с транспортной сетью данных (TN), с) коммуникационные блоки (18-28), которые, соответственно, подключены к сетевой точке доступа (6-16), причем: d) децентрализованные функциональные блоки (DFE) скомпонованы в подгруппы (А-Е) с соответствующей собственной подсетью (NA-NE), и причем е) подсеть (NA-NE) каждой из подгрупп (А-Е) на каждом из своих обоих концов, соответственно, через коммуникационный блок (18-28) и через сетевую точку доступа (6-16) связана с транспортной ...

DEVICE AND PROCESS OF ORDERING OF TRAINS, IN PARTICULAR OF TYPE ERTMS

INSTALLATION OF SAFETY RAILWAY AND PROCESS ASSOCIATES

Cette installation de freinage d'un train (2) lors du franchissement d'un signal (10; 110) dont l'état est commandé depuis une station distante (20), comporte : un dispositif au sol (30) comportant un encodeur (32 ; 132) générant des télégrammes et une balise radio (34, 36; 134, 136) disposée sur la voie à proximité du signal ; et, un dispositif embarqué (31), répondant à la norme ETCS, comportant une antenne radio (32), et une unité de calcul (44) équipée de moyens d'actionnement du système de freinage du train. L'encodeur génère, alors que le dispositif embarqué est en mode « ETCS Niveau 0» et que le signal est dans l'état « arrêt », un télégramme, compatible ETCS, contenant un paramètre d' « arrêt », et l'unité de calcul interprète ce paramètre d' « arrêt » comme une commande de déclenchement du freinage du train, le dispositif embarqué restant en mode « ETCS Niveau 0 ».

TRAIN CONTROL METHOD AND TRAIN CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ERTMS(EUROPEAN RAIL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) TYPE, CAPABLE OF INCREASING DENSITY OF TRAFFIC ON THE SAME RAILWAY LINE

PURPOSE: A train control method and a train control apparatus are provided to increase a density of traffic on the same railway line. CONSTITUTION: A train control apparatus comprises acquisition units(8,10) and calculation members(46,12). The acquisition units acquire the position and speed of at least one train on a railway line(4). The acquisition units are connected to a calculation unit including a first module which operates in accordance with the acquired position and speed. The acquisition units calculate a limit of authority(LOA) for granting an authority for operating at a target speed of the LOA to trains(6,61). The calculation members calculate a movement control size for controlling movement of the trains(6,61), in accordance with the limit of authority provided by the first module. The acquisition units acquire the speed of a preceding train(62) on the railway line. The acquisition units are connected to a unit for recording the acquired speed. © KIPO 2005 ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TRACK BOUND TRAFFIC

RAIL VEHICLE

A rail vehicle has at least one vehicle antenna of a train safety system directed toward the track. To increase resistance to interference, the rail vehicle is configured such that the body of the rail vehicle and an axle arranged in the region of an end of the rail vehicle are electrically connected by way of a capacitive connection and the at least one vehicle antenna is arranged at a greater distance from the end of the rail vehicle than the axle that is electrically connected to the body.

Rail vehicle comprising a tachometer-speed display device, and a method for operating such a rail vehicle

A rail vehicle has a tachometer-speed display device and an European train control system speed display device. In order to easily avoid the speed being read incorrectly by the vehicle driver in such a rail vehicle, the glass cover of the tachometer-speed display device is an electro chrome glass pane that contains an electrical connection device. A method also operates a rail vehicle which contains such a tachometer-speed display device.

Arrangement and method for detecting track bound traffic

One or several balises (1, 2) used to transmit telegrams to passing railway trains and a lineside electronic unit (8) connected to the balises (1, 2) bear alternating current fed loops (4.1, 4,2, 4.L, 4.R) sensing a signal representing the underside structure of a passing train (9). The signal is used for track occupancy detection and train length determination. In a preferred embodiment, the signal is provided by the loop impedance variations induced by permeable material of a passing train's underside.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFICATION OF A DATA TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR CONTROL OF A TRAVELLING OBJECT

Onboard railway safety system

Le système de sécurité embarqué sur un véhicule ferroviaire, et comportant un calculateur de gestion de la sécurité (1) connecté à au moins un module de transmission spécifique (2, 3, 4), est caractérisé en ce que le module de transmission spécifique (2, 3, 4) comporte : des moyens de pilotage (10) conformes à la norme européenne UNISIG, sous-ensemble 035, FFFIS STM, et au moins un équipement (11, 12) de gestion automatique du véhicule ferroviaire conforme à une norme nationale différente de la norme européenne UNISIG, sous-ensemble 035, FFFIS STM, piloté par les moyens de pilotage (10).

Warning device for work gangs

Fault Tolerant Gateway Cluster

СИСТЕМА ETCS L2 - EUROPEAN TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM LEVEL 2 - АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ ЛОКОМОТИВНАЯ СИГНАЛИЗАЦИЯ С АВТОСТОПОМ

Изобретение относится к области автоматики и телемеханики на железнодорожном транспорте. Система содержит управляемый постами централизации блокировочный радиоцентр RBC на основе системы самоблокировки с расположенными между постами централизации, управляемыми с помощью устройств контроля незанятости пути блок-сигналами. Причем устройства контроля незанятости пути и/или блок-сигналы соединены с помощью радиосредств с центром RBC для передачи их состояния занято/останов или свободно. Достигается повышение безопасности движения. 3 ил.

ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ МЕСТОПОЛОЖЕНИЯ РЕЛЬСОВЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

... 1. Способ создания указания (OA) местоположения, которое указывает местоположение рельсового транспортного средства (40) на железнодорожном рельсовом пути (10), отличающийся тем, что- с помощью устройства (20) контроля незанятости пути создают сигнал (SB) занятости, который указывает занятие рельсового участка (15) рельсовым транспортным средством (40), как только рельсовое транспортное средство (40) занимает контролируемый устройством (20) контроля незанятости пути рельсовый участок (15),- сигнал (SB) занятости снабжают меткой времени с образованием привязанного ко времени сигнала (SBZ) занятости, который указывает момент времени занятия рельсового участка (15),- привязанный ко времени сигнал (SBZ) занятости передают в направляющее устройство (30), контролирующее устройство (20) контроля незанятости пути,- привязанный ко времени сигнал (SBZ) занятости передают направляющим устройством (30) в рельсовое транспортное средство (40), и- в рельсовом транспортном средстве (40) на основании привязанного ...

Balisensteuerungsvorrichtung

Die Anmeldung betrifft eine Balisensteuerungsvorrichtung (202, 302, 402) zum Steuern mindestens einer Balise (404, 405), umfassend: eine erste Verarbeitungseinrichtung (250, 350, 450, 550), eingerichtet zum Generieren eines ersten Datensignals (236, 336, 436, 536), basierend auf einem bereitgestellten ersten Signalbegriff (232, 332, 432, 532), eine zweite Verarbeitungseinrichtung (252, 352, 452), eingerichtet zum Generieren eines weiteren ersten Datensignals, basierend auf dem bereitgestellten ersten Signalbegriff (232, 332, 432, 532), wobei die zweite Verarbeitungseinrichtung (252, 352, 452) einen zweiten Vergleicher (264, 364, 464) umfasst, eingerichtet zum Vergleichen des von der zweiten Verarbeitungseinrichtung (252, 352, 452) generierten weiteren ersten Datensignals und des von der ersten Verarbeitungseinrichtung (250, 350, 450, 550) generierten ersten Datensignals (236, 336, 436, 536) in einem zweiten Vergleichsschritt, wobei die erste Verarbeitungseinrichtung (250, 350, 450, 550) ...

Method for detecting the operating stand-by of a European train control system (ETCS) section comprises matching section imaging data to track-geometric measuring data

Method for detecting the operating stand-by of a European train control system (ETCS) section comprises matching section imaging data to track-geometric measuring data. Preferred Features: The imaging data is subjected to a quality evaluation based on corresponding track-geometric measuring data.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Zugsignalisierung

Es wird ein Verfahren zur Zugsignalisierung offenbart, bei dem eine von einem Positionsbestimmungssystem ermittelte Zugposition an eine Signalisierungseinheit (18) gesendet wird, in der Streckenpunkte und zugeordnete Signalisierungsdaten hinterlegt sind, und bei Übereinstimmung der Zugposition mit einem hinterlegten Streckenpunkt von der Signalisierungseinheit (18) dem Streckenpunkt zugeordnete Signalisierungsdaten an die Zugsteuereinheit (9) gesendet werden, die die Signalisierungsdaten auswertet. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die in der Signalisierungseinheit (18) hinterlegten Streckenpunkte und/oder Signalisierungsdaten modifiziert werden können. Ferner wird ein System zur Zugsignalisierung vorgestellt.

Überwachung eines Schienenfahrzeugs

Es wird vorgeschlagen, ein Schienenfahrzeug in einem ETCS Sicherungssystem zu überwachen mittels einer Vorrichtung, die eingerichtet ist zum Speichern aktueller Informationen des Gleisbetriebs, wobei die Vorrichtung mit beteiligten ETCS-Einheiten verbunden ist. Hierbei ist es von Vorteil, dass anhand der hier vorgeschlagenen Vorrichtung eine dauerhafte, zentrale und redundante Speicherung von aktuellen (und ggf. vergangenen) Informationen des Gleisbetriebs ermöglicht wird.

A communication balise and an associated communication system

The invention relates to a balise (2) for remotely communicating a signaling message to a communication device (8) on board a vehicle (6). The balise comprises a first module (17, 26) for retrieving a signaling message (S1, S2, S3) coded according to a first coding scheme and a second module (19, 36) for retrieving a signaling message coded according to a second coding scheme. The balise further comprises a switching means (20) for connecting one from the first (17, 26) or the second (19, 36) retrieval module to a command means. The command means is able to determine at least one parameter of the received signal in order to select a retrieval module (17, 19, 26, 36) and able to command the connecting of the selected retrieval module by the switching means. A transmitter (12, 14) is connected to the switching and command means for transferring the selected data telegram (S4, S5) to the vehicle. The balise allows messages to be received in either the KVB (S1) or Eurobalise (S2, S3) method ...

RAIL SYSTEM FOR A RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE

PROCEDURE FOR STRAIN-RELIEF

SYSTEM TO THE SAFE ENTERPRISE OF COURSES TRACK-BOUND ON DISTANCES COVERED OPERATING

BALISING ARRANGEMENT

Bei einer Balisenanordnung (1) an einem Gleis, wobei die Balisenanordnung (1) wenigstens eine Balise (2) umfasst, wobei das Gleis wenigstens eine erste Schwelle (3) und eine, zur ersten Schwelle (3) beabstandete zweite Schwelle (4) aufweist, wobei die erste Schwelle (3) in einem Bereich zwischen der ersten Schiene und der zweiten Schiene eine im Wesentlichen plane erste Oberseite (5) aufweist, wobei die zweite Schwelle (4) in einem Bereich zwischen der ersten Schiene und der zweiten Schiene eine im Wesentlichen plane zweite Oberseite (7) aufweist, wird vorgeschlagen, dass ein erstes Balisenende (9) der Balise (2) wenigstens mittelbar an der ersten Oberseite (5) befestigt ist, dass ein zweites Balisenende (10) der Balise (2) wenigstens mittelbar an der zweiten Oberseite (7) befestigt ist, und die erste Schwelle (3) und die zweite Schwelle (4) jeweils einen Anprallschutz bilden.

STRAIN-RELIEF SYSTEM

VEHICLE-BASED DEVICE FOR RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM A TRACK-BASED TRANSMISSION DEVICE

The invention relates to a vehicle-based device (100) for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle (11, 12), said device comprising a receiving device (120) which, when passing a track-based transmission device, is suitable for receiving a signal, which is at least also frequency-modulated, from said track-based transmission device. According to the invention, the vehicle-based device (100) comprises an evaluation device (130) which is suitable for generating a crosstalk warning (UW), namely in accordance with signal levels at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal and/or in accordance with the frequency curve.

For the European train control system level 1 and/or level 2 train control method and device

MARK OUT COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ASSOCIATES.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRAIN CONTROL DEVICE AND TRAIN CONTROL DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for operating a train control device and to a corresponding train control device comprising line-sided transponders which transmit information, which is stored therein, to the traction vehicle when driven over by a traction vehicle and the positions of the transponders are stored on the traction-vehicle side. In order to rapidly correct errors in the event of information not being transmitted or errornously transmitted information via a transponder, an identification code assigned to said transponder is routed by means of a communication device of the traction vehicle to a control centre responsible for the navigated railway section.

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR MONITORING AND DATA RETRIEVAL FROM REMOTE FUNCTIONAL UNITS DISPOSED ALONG A TRAFFIC NETWORK

According to the invention, a device (E) and a method for controlling and/or monitoring remote functional units (DFE) disposed along a traffic network are provided, comprising: a) an superordinate control system (30) exchanging information with the remote functional units (DFE) by means of data telegrams (DT), b) a data transport network (TN) having a number of network access points (2 to 16), the superordinate control system (30) being coupled to the data transport network (TN) by at least one network access point (2, 4); c) communications units (18 to 28) connected to a network access point (6 to 16), wherein d) the remote functional units (DFE) are combined into subgroups (A to E) each having a dedicated subnetwork (NA to NE), and wherein e) the subnetwork (NA to NE) of each of the subgroups (A to E) is coupled at each of the two ends thereof to the data transport network (TN) via a communication unit (18 to 28) and via a network access point (6 to 16). In this manner, a digital transport ...

CTCS LEVEL-3 ONBOARD AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION DEVICE AND RAIL TRANSIT CAR

A CTCS level-3 onboard automatic train operation device and a rail transit car. The CTCS level-3 onboard automatic train operation device comprises: an interface module (10) and a train control command generation module (11), the interface module (10) being connected to the train control command generation module (11), a train automatic safety device (20), and a train control interface (21), respectively. The train control command generation module (11) exchanges information with the train automatic safety device (20) and the train control interface (21) via the interface module (10). The train control command generation module (11) is used to generate train control commands on the basis of the information received via the interface module (10), and to transmit train control commands to the train control interface (21) via the interface module (10), so that devices connected to the train control interface (21) can obtain and execute said commands. The CTCS level-3 onboard automatic train ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR EUROPEAN TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM LEVEL 2 (ETCS L2) TRAIN CONTROL

The invention relates to an arrangement for European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) train control, comprising Radio Block Centers (RBCs) (6), which are controlled by signal boxes and are based on an automatic block system, comprising block signals (1) arranged between the signal boxes (3) and controlled by track clear signaling devices (4). In order to be able to convert an automatic block segment into an ETCS segment at little expense, the track clear signaling devices (4) and/or the block signals (1) are connected to the RBC (6) by means of radio devices in order to transmit the occupied/stop or clear state thereof.

Device and method for receiving and processing signals for influencing trains on a rail vehicle and reception device

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Fahrzeugs und Bahnbetriebsgerät

In einer Ausführungsform ist das Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Fahrzeugs (1), insbesondere eines Zugs, eingerichtet und umfasst die Schritte:- Bereitstellen des Fahrzeugs (1),- Bereitstellen einer Streckenzentrale (2) zur Beeinflussung des Fahrzeugs (1),- zeitweise regelmäßiges Senden von Statusinformationen (3) über einen Status des Fahrzeugs (1) vom Fahrzeug (1) an die Streckenzentrale (2), und- Senden eines Pausekommandos (4) von der Streckenzentrale (2) an das Fahrzeug (1) oder umgekehrt, sodass von einer Nutzung eines Kommunikationskanals (5) zwischen dem Fahrzeug (1) und der Streckenzentrale (2) vorübergehend abgesehen wird, wobei die Streckenzentrale (2) dazu eingerichtet ist, wenn zuvor kein Pausekommando (4) gesendet wurde, den Kommunikationskanal (5) zum Fahrzeug (1) nach einer vorbestimmten Wartezeit (W) ohne einer Übermittlung von Statusinformationen (3) zu schließen.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Schienenfahrzeuges

Es fahren ein erstes (1) und ein zweites (2) Schienenfahrzeug auf einer in n Blöcke (40) unterteilten Schiene (4). Das Verfahren umfasst:A) Bereitstellen einer ersten Information, die repräsentativ dafür ist, dass das erste Schienenfahrzeug zu einem ersten Zeitpunkt (t1) eine Blockgrenze (41) zwischen einem i-ten Block und einem i+1-ten Block überquert,B) Bereitstellen einer zweiten Information, die repräsentativ dafür ist, dass das zweite Schienenfahrzeug zu einem zweiten Zeitpunkt (t2) eine Blockgrenze zwischen einem j-ten Block und einem j+1-ten Block überquert,C) Ermitteln einer dritten Information, die repräsentativ dafür ist, ob vor und/oder zwischen den beiden Zeitpunkten ein Block zwischen dem i+1-ten und dem j-ten Block von einem weiteren Schienenfahrzeug besetzt ist,D) Freigeben eines ersten Betriebszustands für das erste Schienenfahrzeug in Abhängigkeit von der dritten Information, falls die dritte Information repräsentativ dafür ist, dass kein Block besetzt ist, wobei der erste ...

Steuerung eines Schienenfahrzeugs

Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass eine Balise am Rand einer Trusted Area, insbesondere eine TAB-Balise, einem Schienenfahrzeug beim Überfahren dieser Balise eine Information mitteilt, wobei basierend auf dieser Information das Schienenfahrzeug eine Bedingung überprüft und abhängig davon, ob die Bedingung erfüllt ist, eine vorgegebene Aktion von dem Schienenfahrzeug durchgeführt wird. Somit können weitere Balisen, insbesondere TAO-Balisen eingespart werden.

PROCEDURE WITH THE PROTECTION OF DRIVING

PROCEDURE FOR THE POSITION AND SPEED REGULATION

KOMMUNIKATIONSSYSTEM

TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM

PROCEDURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF OBJECTS APPROXIMATELY OF A RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE OUTGOING EMISSIONS

PROCEDURE FOR THE SPACER REGULATION OF A BALISE OF A PILOT SIGNAL

DISTANCE-LATERAL ANTENNA ARRAY FOR A TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM

BALISEN CONNECTION FOR THE SELECTION OF A ETCS OF TELEGRAM TO A RELAY SIGNAL TOWER

Protective device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzvorrichtung (1) für ein elektronisches oder elektrisches Bauteil, insbesondere eine Balise (2) für eine Gleisanlage oder eine Feste Fahrbahn, umfassend ein Trägerelement, das einen Aufnahmebereich (4) zur Aufnahme des elektronischen oder elektrischen Bauteils aufweist, und zumindest ein Verbindungselement (3) zur Anbindung der Schutzvorrichtung (1) an eine Gleisschwelle (6) der Gleisanlage oder an die Feste Fahrbahn, wobei das Verbindungselement (3) zumindest teilweise federnd oder rückfedernd ausgebildet ist ...

Railway signalling systems

A railway signalling system includes an ERTMS radio block centre (9) which has been overlaid on to a 5 signalling system with an existing electronic interlocking (2), there being corroborating means (10) coupled to receive safety-related control data from an interface of the interlocking and safety-critical trackside data from an interface of the interlocking and provide to the radio block centre a safety-critical version of the control data, or a version of it with increased safety integrity, using the safety-critical trackside data. (Fig. 5) Existing control system 2 Existing electronic interlocking Existing trackside 1/O 4- Existing trackside EU objects 7 Train ...

Method for establishing a connection with ERTMS / ETCS Radio Block Centre

Radio Block Centre according to the ERTMS / ETCS standard, for train supervision along an area of a railway. The Radio Block Centre comprises a radio communication module and a means for train supervision, wherein said means for train supervision being a primary means for the supervision of trains according to a first version of the ETCS standard. The Radio Block Centre (20, 30) further comprises a secondary means for the supervision of trains according to a second version of the ETCS standard, and a connection module capable of detecting the ETCS system version of an On Board Unit (10) of a train (3) trying to connect to the Radio Block Centre, based on a table associating to an ETCS identifier of said On Board Unit, a list comprising at least one ETCS system version said On Board Unit supports, and establishing a communication session for the supervision of said train according to the detected ETCS system version. Figure 1 -20- 30 ((())) -26 20, 30 -22- -27 -28 ...

Rail vehicle

The invention relates to a rail vehicle (1) having at least one vehicle antenna (25) of a train safety system directed toward the track (30). To increase resistance to interference, the rail vehicle according to the invention is designed such that the body (5a, 5b, 5c) of the rail vehicle (1) and an axle (7a) arranged in the region of an end of the rail vehicle (1) are electrically connected by means of a capacitive connection and the at least one vehicle antenna (25) is arranged at a greater distance from the end of the rail vehicle (1) than the axle (7a) that is electrically connected to the body (5a, 5b, 5c).

METHOD FOR SWITCHING A TRAIN ON AND OFF, AND CONFIGURATION OF ROUTE AND TRAIN FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

The invention relates to a method for switching a train (1) on and off in a parking position, wherein a train control unit (5) is provided as part of the train and a train-monitoring system (4) is provided as part of a route, and a configuration of route and train related to the method. In the automatic method, an energy-saving complete shut-down of the train controller (5) in a parking position in the parking region is possible by means of the following steps: A) driving to the parking position, in which a route reading device (7) receives first position data sent by a placemark (3), B) storing the first position data and the operating mode by means of the train control unit, C) switching off the train (1) by means of the train control unit and shutting down the train control unit (5), D) switching on the train (1), E) checking the following conditions by means of the train control unit: 1. the operating mode is stored, 2. the route reading device (7) receives second position data, and ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INPUTTING A TRAIN DATA SEQUENCE

Fahrzeugbeeinflussungssystem, Streckenzentrale und Betriebsverfahren für ein Fahrzeugbeeinflussungssystem

In einer Ausführungsform umfasst das Fahrzeugbeeinflussungssystem (1)- eine Strecke (2) für zu beeinflussende Fahrzeuge (3),- mehrere Funkzellen (4), die die Strecke (2) abdecken,- eine Schaltzentrale (5) für die Funkzellen (4),- eine Streckenzentrale (6), die dazu eingerichtet ist, Fahrzeugdaten (92) von den zu beeinflussenden Fahrzeugen (3) zu erhalten und Steuersignale (93) an die zu beeinflussenden Fahrzeuge (3) zu senden, und- einen Datenkanal (71) zwischen der Schaltzentrale (5) und der Streckenzentrale (6), wobei die Schaltzentrale (5) dazu eingerichtet ist, Statusmeldungen (91) über einen Zustand der Funkzellen (4) über den Datenkanal (71) an die Streckenzentrale (6) zu melden.

Zug und Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Zugs

In einer Ausführungsform umfasst der Zug (1) einen Kopfwagen (2) an einem ersten Ende des Zugs (1), einen Schlusswagen (3) an einem zweiten Ende des Zugs (1) und mindestens einen Zwischenwagen (4). Der Kopfwagen (2) und der Schlusswagen (3) sind mittels des mindestens einen Zwischenwagens (4) miteinander verbunden. Der Kopfwagen (2) und/oder der Schlusswagen (3) ist eine Lokomotive (51). Der mindestens eine Zwischenwagen (4) ist antriebsfrei. Sowohl der Kopfwagen (2) als auch der Schlusswagen (3) sind für eine Steuerung des Zugs (1) eingerichtet, sodass eine Fahrtrichtung (8) des Zugs (1) wahlweise vorwärts oder rückwärts sein kann. Außerdem weisen sowohl der Kopfwagen (2) als auch der Schlusswagen (3) je eine Steuereinheit (5) für eine automatische Zugbeeinflussung auf.

Device for train protection of rail bound vehicle assembly, has rail bound vehicle coupled to vehicle assembly that has unit for train protection and vehicle has lower height than vehicle assembly

The device (14) has a rail bound vehicle additionally coupled to the vehicle assembly (11) that has a unit for the train protection. The device is arranged for the announcement of information and for controlling the vehicle assembly depending on the train protection. The vehicle is arranged for coupling the vehicle assembly, particularly for the railway traction vehicle (12), and the vehicle has an essentially lower height than the vehicle assembly. The device is also arranged for applying the brakes of the vehicle assembly depending on the train protection.

Verfahren zur Sicherstellung protokollschichtbezogener Konformitätsanforderungen von Datenübertragungsprotokollen

Verfahren zur Sicherstellung von dem UNISIG CLASS1-Standard entsprechenden protokollschichtbezogenen Konformitätsanforderungen von Übertragungsprotokollen bei der Datenübertragung zwischen fahrzeugseitigen und gleisseitigen Komponenten eines ETCS (European Train Control System), wobei aus dem UNISIG-CLASS1-Standard Testszenarien für statische Anforderungen bezüglich Aufbau und Struktur von Protokoll-Daten-Einheiten (PDU) der Übertragungsprotokolle und dynamische Anforderungen bezüglich zulässiger ereignisabhängiger Zustandswechsel der Übertragungsprotokolle abgeleitet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine eingeschränkte Konformitätsanalyse der Übertragungsprotokolle durchgeführt wird, wobei die statischen und die dynamischen Anforderungen durch Beaufschlagung mit Testszenarien, die das Regelverhalten des ETCS nachbilden, sowie die Untersuchung des Datenstromes an einem oder mehreren Messpunkten zwischen den Protokollschichten, überprüft werden, indem zunächst die statischen Anforderungen ...

Rechneranordnung

An mindestens ein Netzwerk angeschlossene Rechneranordnung mit mindestens zwei redundanten Rechnern zur Vermittlung verbindungsorientierter Datenkanäle, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vermittlung redundant erfolgt, indem die Rechner mittels Vermittlungsclustern, die aus mehreren Gateways bestehen, Netzwerkvermittlungsfunktionen realisieren, wobei die Gateways derart miteinander gekoppelt sind, dass für die Vermittlung innerhalb eines Vermittlungsclusters und für die Vermittlung zwischen verschiedenen Vermittlungsclustern alternative Vermittlungswege zur Verfügung stehen und wobei zwischen den gekoppelten Gateways innerhalb eines Vermittlungsclusters und zwischen den gekoppelten Gateways verschiedener Vermittlungscluster Mittel zur Einrichtung von Nutzdatenkanälen vorgesehen sind, die in der Verbindungsaufbauphase eine Verbindung aus den alternativen Verbindungen der gekoppelten Gateways auswählen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Personenschutz im Nahbereich einer ein HF-Feld abstrahlenden Einrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Schutz von Personen im Nahbereich einer ein HF-Feld abstrahlenden Einrichtung, insbesondere einer ETCS (European Train Control System)-Antenne eines Schienenfahrzeuges. Um Personen zuverlässig vor der gesundheitsschädlichen Strahlung schützen zu können, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Einrichtung mittels Up-Link während eines begrenzten Zeitraumes in Aus-Zustand gehalten oder überführt wird, wobei der Ein-/Aus-Zustand optisch und/oder akustisch signalisiert wird.

Signalling system

Method For Operating A Train Safety Assembly, Train Safety Assembly And Rail Vehicle Comprising A Train Safety Assembly

A train safety assembly has an onboard apparatus of a first train safety system and a specific transmission device for transmission with a trackside part of a second train safety system. The onboard apparatus is started using a version of a first software and the specific transmission device is started using a version of a second software. The versions of the first and second software are checked for their compatibility. In order to be able to provide the train safety assembly for use on a track section, which is equipped with the trackside part of the second train safety system, and to put same into operation in a faster and more cost-efficient manner, if the started versions of the first and second software are incompatible, the transmission device is automatically restarted with another version of the second software, and the started first and second software are checked for their compatibility. 115-. (canceled)1634. A method for operating a train safety assembly () having an onboard apparatus of a first train safety system with a specific transmission device connected to the onboard apparatus via an interface , and configured for communication with a trackside part of a second train safety system , the method comprising:starting the onboard apparatus using a given version of a first software;starting the specific transmission device using a given version of a second software;checking the given version of the first software and the given version of the second software for compatibility;in the case of incompatibility of the given version of the first software and the given version of the second software, automatically restarting the specific transmission device with another version of the second software; andchecking the given version of the first software and the other version of the second software for compatibility.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein claim 16 , in the case of incompatibility of the given version of the first software and the started ...

Method for operating an automatic train control system and automatic train control system

A method operates an automatic train control system which has an electronic signal box, a balise and a frequency track circuit. To configure the train control system so as to be constructed from components of the European train control system and of the frequency track circuit without substantial additional development effort, the balise is acted upon by indicator messages of a first type of the electronic signal box via an actuation module for modular elements having an addressable memory for the number of currently free block route segments. Indicator messages of a third type are created from indicator messages of a second type. A functional relationship between the addresses of the memory and code information of the frequency track circuit is taken into account during the creation of the third indicator messages. A transmitter of the frequency track circuit is acted upon as a result of the third indicator messages.

VEHICLE-BASED DEVICE FOR RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM A TRACK-BASED TRANSMISSION DEVICE

A vehicle-based device for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, includes a receiving device which, when passing a track-based transmission device, is configured for receiving a signal, which is at least also frequency-modulated, from the track-based transmission device. The vehicle-based device includes an evaluation device which is configured for generating a crosstalk warning, namely in accordance with signal levels at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal and/or in accordance with the frequency curve. A vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, and a method for transmitting at least one piece of information from a track-based transmission device to a passing vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, are also provided. 115-. (canceled)16. A vehicle-based device for a vehicle or a rail vehicle , the device comprising:a receiving device configured for receiving an at least frequency-modulated signal from a track-based transmission device upon passing the track-based transmission device; andan evaluation device configured for generating a crosstalk warning in dependence on at least one of signal levels at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal or a frequency curve of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal.17. The vehicle-based device according to claim 16 , which further comprises:a vehicle-based transmission device configured for transmitting an activation signal to activate a transponder device including or forming the track-based transmission device;the frequency-modulated transmission signal being a response signal from the transponder device.18. The vehicle-based device according to claim 16 , wherein said evaluation device is configured to evaluate at least one of the frequency curve or the signal level at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal and to generate the crosstalk warning when at least one of the frequency curve or the ...

Method For Securing A Level Crossing, And Stationary Control Device For A Train Control System

A method for securing a level crossing permits timely securing of the level crossing and is particularly effective and reliable. The method proceeds in such a way that vehicle data are received from a track-bound vehicle approaching the level crossing by a stationary control device of a train control system. The vehicle data include at least the current position and the current speed of the track-bound vehicle. A strike-in point is determined on the basis of the received vehicle data and route data including at least the location of the level crossing. Securing of the level crossing is triggered when the strike-in point is reached. A stationary control device for a train control system and an arrangement having such a stationary control device are also provided. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for securing a level crossing , the method comprising the following steps: receiving vehicle data from a track-bound vehicle approaching the level crossing and including at least a current position and a current speed of the track-bound vehicle in the vehicle data;', 'determining a strike-in point by taking the received vehicle data and route data including at least a location of the level crossing into account; and', 'initiating a securing of the level crossing upon reaching the strike-in point., 'using a stationary control device of a train control system for18. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises using the stationary control device for:determining a track waypoint as the strike-in point; andinitiating the securing of the level crossing if, according to the received vehicle data, the track-bound vehicle has reached the track waypoint.19. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises using the stationary control device for:determining a point in time as the strike-in point; andinitiating the securing of the level crossing at the point in time.20. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises:initiating the securing of the level ...

CONTROL OF A RAIL VEHICLE

An infill balise is provided for making available a state of a route component (for example of a signal) which lies ahead in the direction of travel of a rail line. Depending on a state of the route component, the infill balise brings about a change of the European train control system (ETCS) mode of a rail vehicle if the rail vehicle is in a manual travel mode or is not in a monitored travel mode. The presented solution has the advantage that the infill balise can ensure safety even in a manual ETCS mode (for example a staff responsible mode or an on-site mode). The solution can preferably be used in conjunction with ETCS level 1 applications. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for controlling a rail vehicle , which comprises the steps of:making available, via an infill balise, a state of a lineside component lying ahead in a direction of travel; anddepending on the state of the lineside component lying ahead, the infill balise initiates a European train control system (ETCS) mode change of the rail vehicle if the rail vehicle is in a manual driving mode or not in a supervised driving mode.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein:the lineside component lying ahead outputs a signal having a STOP state or THROUGH MOVE state; andin an event that a signal state is the STOP state, the infill balise initiates the ETCS mode change of the rail vehicle if the rail vehicle is in the manual driving mode or not in the supervised driving mode.19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein claim 18 , in an event that the signal state is the THROUGH MOVE state claim 18 , the infill balise does not initiate the ETCS mode change.20. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the ETCS mode change involves a change to the supervised driving mode which initiates a braking operation so that the rail vehicle comes to a stand before an end of movement authority.21. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the infill balise does not initiate the ETCS mode change of the rail vehicle if ...

Method, vehicle device and controller for operating a track-bound traffic system

A method operates a track-bound traffic system which in a particularly efficient manner and at the same time with a comparably low degree of complexity allows the position of at least one vehicle end of a track-bound vehicle to be ascertained. For this purpose, the method is carried out such that a track-side device transmits first information which directly or indirectly characterizes the location of the track-side device and second information which directly or indirectly characterizes the travel direction of a track-bound vehicle. The first and second information is received by the track-bound vehicle at the location of the track-side device; and a position of at least one vehicle end of the track-bound vehicle is ascertained by the track-bound vehicle on the basis of the received first and second information.

Input of ETCS data into a rail vehicle

A method for inputting ETCS data into a rail vehicle inputs the ETCS data by using an apparatus which is separate from the rail vehicle. The apparatus can, for example, be constructed to be mobile and the ETCS data can be input flexibly at different locations and be transmitted to the rail vehicle, for example, by SMS. The advantage of this approach is that delays resulting from the inputting of ETCS data can be reduced and thus the rail vehicle reaches a “Start of Mission” state more quickly. An apparatus for inputting ETCS data into a rail vehicle and a rail vehicle with an ETCS device are also provided. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for inputting ETCS data into a rail vehicle , the method comprising the following steps:capturing the ETCS data by a unit; andtransmitting the ETCS data from the unit to the rail vehicle.18. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises providing the ETCS data with at least one of the following items of information:train data,an ETCS Level, oran ETCS Mode.19. The method according to claim 18 , which further comprises providing the train data with at least one of the following items of information:a maximum speed of the rail vehicle,a length of the rail vehicle, ora brake power of the rail vehicle.20. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the unit is a portable unit.21. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the unit is a mobile computer claim 18 , a tablet PC or a smartphone.22. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the unit is a stationary computer.23. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the unit is an operator terminal.24. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises carrying out the step of transmitting the ETCS data to the rail vehicle by using at least one message.25. The method according to claim 24 , which further comprises providing the at least one message as an SMS message.26. The method according to claim 24 , which further comprises providing the at least one message as at ...

Operation of a rail vehicle by means of an ETCS device

A method for operating a rail vehicle includes, at least to some extent, using a secondary ETCS device which travels along with the rail vehicle but is not used for its operation, if a fault occurs in a primary ETCS device. A secondary EVC takes over the role of a primary EVC and, in many applications, at least some train control functions. The advantage is that train control can, at least in some fault cases, be continued in an automated way in the case of a failure of a component of the primary ETCS device. A rail vehicle and an apparatus for the operation of a rail vehicle are also provided. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for operating a rail vehicle , the method comprising the following steps:providing the rail vehicle with a primary ETCS device having a primary computer and a secondary ETCS device having a secondary computer;switching from the primary computer to the secondary computer if a fault occurs in the primary ETCS device; andusing the secondary computer to operate the rail vehicle.14. . The method according to claim 13 , wherein the fault includes at least one of the following:a failure of a component of the primary ETCS device; ora fault message regarding the primary ETCS device.15. The method according to claim 13 , which further comprises claim 13 , if a fault occurs claim 13 , switching the primary ETCS device in isolation claim 13 , and shifting the secondary computer from a “sleeping” state to an active state.16. The method according to claim 13 , which further comprises:slowing down the rail vehicle if a fault occurs;when the rail vehicle is stationary, at least partially switching the primary ETCS device in isolation using ETCS isolation switches and interrupting an ETCS Level 2 connection to an ETCS radio block center; andactivating and using the secondary computer to operate the rail vehicle in conjunction with a driver's cab display of the primary ETCS device.17. The method according to claim 16 , which further comprises carrying out the step ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING A RAILROAD CROSSING

A method secures a railroad crossing which allows a timely securing of the railroad crossing, and is particularly efficient and reliable. The method proceeds in such a way that sensor data relating to a rail-borne vehicle approaching the railroad crossing are detected by a track-side sensor device. The sensor data contains at least the current speed of the rail-borne vehicle. The detected sensor data are transmitted by the track-side sensor device to a stationary control device. A switch-on time is determined by the stationary control device taking into account the transmitted sensor data and route data. Upon reaching the switch-on time, the securing of the railroad crossing is initiated by the stationary control device. After the railroad crossing has been successfully secured, a travel permission that extends beyond the railroad crossing is determined by a control device of a train control system, and is transmitted to the rail-borne vehicle. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for securing a railroad crossing , which comprises the steps of:detecting sensor data relating to a rail-borne vehicle approaching the railroad crossing by a track-side sensor, the sensor data including at least a current speed of the rail-borne vehicle;transmitting the sensor data detected by the track-side sensor to a stationary controller;determining a switch-on time by the stationary controller taking into account the sensor data transmitted and track data;upon reaching the switch-on time, securing of the railroad crossing is initiated by the stationary controller; andafter the railroad crossing has been successfully secured, determining a travel permission that extends beyond the railroad crossing by a controller of a train control system and transmitting the travel permission to the rail-borne vehicle to replace a previous travel permission that expired prior to reaching the railroad crossing.18. The method according to claim 17 , which further comprises determining the switch-on time in a ...

CONTROLLER OF A RAIL VEHICLE

An infill balise is arranged upstream of a route component in the direction of travel. The infill balise receives information relating to a state of the route component, and the control of a rail vehicle is carried out by taking into account the state of the route component. Since the infill balise is positioned ahead of the route component, the rail vehicle can still react in good time to the state of the route component and, initiate a braking or an acceleration process. This reduces the delay and increases the safety as well as the efficiency in the railway mode, in particular if the route component lying ahead is located at the start of an area which is controlled by another interlock box. The infill balise is used instead of a block interface. This is advantageous because the implementation of block interfaces is challenging, complicated and costly. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for controlling a rail vehicle , which comprises the steps of:obtaining a state of an upstream route component disposed upstream in a direction of travel via an infill balise; andcontrolling the rail vehicle by taking into account the state of the upstream route component provided by the infill balise.16. The method according to claim 15 , which further comprises:controlling a section of a railway track up to the upstream route component by a first interlock box; andcontrolling a further section of the railway track from the upstream route component by a second interlock box.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the upstream route component is a first route component that is controlled by the second interlock box.18. The method according to claim 15 , which further comprises obtaining the state of the upstream route component additionally from a further balise in proximity to the upstream route component.19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the infill balise is spaced apart from the further balise by a minimum distance which is dependent on a maximum target speed at ...

Radio block centre apparatus

본 발명은 열차경로에 배치되고, 관제서버와 열차운행서버에 연결되는 RBC장치에 있어서, 상기 관제서버 및 상기 열차운행서버 중 적어도 하나로부터 복수의 외부데이터를 수신하고, 상기 복수의 외부데이터를 정렬하며, 정렬데이터를 출력하는 싱크모듈, 상기 정렬데이터가 입력되면, 상기 관제서버에 의해 설정된 상기 열차경로의 모드프로파일에 따라 상기 정렬데이터를 처리하여, 제 1 제어데이터를 생성하는 제 1 데이터처리모듈, 및 상기 정렬데이터가 입력되면, 상기 열차경로의 모드프로파일에 따라 상기 정렬데이터를 처리하여, 제 2 제어데이터를 생성하는 제 2 데이터처리모듈을 포함하는 RBC장치를 제공한다. The present invention provides an RBC apparatus disposed in a train path and connected to a control server and a train operation server, the RBC apparatus comprising: a plurality of external data receiving means for receiving a plurality of external data from at least one of the control server and the train operation server, A first data processing module for processing the sorting data according to a mode profile of the train path set by the control server and generating first control data when the sorting data is input, And a second data processing module for processing the alignment data according to a mode profile of the train path and generating second control data when the alignment data is input.

Railway signalling system and on-board signalling system

In a railway signalling system which transmits a control order to an on-board signalling system by a trackside signalling system, the on-board signalling system being mounted on a train running on a line and the control order being compliant with a signalling system of the line, the present invention allows the train to run through into lines with different signalling systems using a single on-board signalling system. When the train enters a line with a different signalling system from a current line, the on-board signalling system installs a train control application program compliant with the signalling system of the entering line. Then, the on-board signalling system executes the train control application program, allowing the train to be controlled on the entering line according to a control order created by the trackside signalling system of the entering line.

열차운행제어방법

본 발명은 열차제어시스템의 상기 열차운행서버가 상기 열차운행을 제어하는 방법에 있어서, RBC로부터 OS(On-Sight)모드 운행권한메시지를 수신하는 단계, 상기 OS모드 운행권한메시지에 기초하여, 상기 열차를 OS모드로 구동하는 단계, 상기 OS모드를 해제하기 위한 운전실서버의 TAF(Track Ahead Free) 확인메시지에 대응하는 TAF 요청메시지를 상기 RBC로부터 수신하는 단계, 상기 TAF 요청메시지에 대응하는 TAF 승인메시지를 상기 RBC에 송신하는 단계, 상기 RBC로부터 상기 TAF 승인메시지에 대응하는 정상모드 운행권한메시지를 수신하는 단계, 및 상기 정상모드 운행권한메시지에 기초하여 상기 열차를 정상모드로 구동하는 단계를 포함하는 열차운행제어방법을 제공한다.

Input of ETCS data into a rail vehicle

A method for inputting ETCS data into a rail vehicle inputs the ETCS data by using an apparatus which is separate from the rail vehicle. The apparatus can, for example, be constructed to be mobile and the ETCS data can be input flexibly at different locations and be transmitted to the rail vehicle, for example, by SMS. The advantage of this approach is that delays resulting from the inputting of ETCS data can be reduced and thus the rail vehicle reaches a “Start of Mission” state more quickly. An apparatus for inputting ETCS data into a rail vehicle and a rail vehicle with an ETCS device are also provided.

Method and device for protecting persons in the vicinity of an HF field-emitting device

A method is provided which protects persons in the vicinity of a high frequency (HF) field-emitting device, in particular a European train control system (ETCS) antenna of a rail vehicle. In order to be able to reliably protect persons from radiation that is detrimental to one's health, the device is held in or switched to an OFF state by an uplink for a limited period of time, the ON/OFF state being optically and/or acoustically signaled.

Method for operating an automatic train control system and automatic train control system

A method operates an automatic train control system which has an electronic signal box, a balize and a frequency track circuit. To configure the train control system so as to be constructed from components of the European train control system and of the frequency track circuit without substantial additional development effort, the balize is acted upon by indicator messages of a first type of the electronic signal box via an actuation module for modular elements having an addressable memory for the number of currently free block route segments. Indicator messages of a third type are created from indicator messages of a second type. A functional relationship between the addresses of the memory and code information of the frequency track circuit is taken into account during the creation of the third indicator messages. A transmitter of the frequency track circuit is acted upon as a result of the third indicator messages.