How to Deal with Revolutions in Train Control Systems

Hideo Nakamura

doi:10.1016/J.ENG.2016.03.015

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Engineering ›› 2016, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (3) : 380-386. DOI: 10.1016/J.ENG.2016.03.015

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How to Deal with Revolutions in Train Control Systems

Hideo Nakamura

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Train control systems ensure the safety of railways. This paper begins with a summary of the typical train control systems in Japan and Europe. Based on this summary, the author then raises the following question regarding current train control systems: What approach should be adopted in order to enhance the functionality, safety, and reliability of train control systems and assist in commercial operations on railways? Next, the author provides a desirable architecture that is likely to assist with the development of new train control systems based on current information and communication technologies. A new unified train control system (UTCS) is proposed that is effective in enhancing the robustness and competitiveness of a train control system. The ultimate architecture of the UTCS will be only composed of essential elements such as point machines and level crossing control devices in the field. Finally, a processing method of the UTCS is discussed.

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Train control system / Railway signaling / Communication-based train control system / Automatic train protection and block system

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Hideo Nakamura. How to Deal with Revolutions in Train Control Systems. Engineering, 2016, 2(3): 380‒386 https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENG.2016.03.015

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Acknowledgements

The author would like to express his thanks to the staff of Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Nihon University for their joint development and research of the UTCS.

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