European Train Control System (Etcs) / (Ertms)

European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and European Train Control System (ETCS)

What you'll learn

Railway Signalling System

European Railway Traffic Management System

ERTMS

European Train Control System

ETCS

High Speed Signalling System

Railway Control and Communication System

Requirements

Just Knowledge of Railway Signalling Systems

Beginners

Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the European Train Control System (ETCS), the cutting-edge technologies driving the modernization of railway operations across Europe. ERTMS, a major industrial project developed by the European Union, aims to replace the many different national train control and command systems in Europe with a single standard. ETCS, as a key component of ERTMS, provides automatic train protection to enhance safety and efficiency.Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the architecture, functionalities, and implementation strategies of ERTMS/ETCS. The course will cover various levels of ETCS, including Level 1, Level 2, and the advanced Level 3, each with distinct features and applications. Key topics include signaling principles, system interoperability, the role of GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway), and future enhancements like the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).Designed for railway professionals, signaling engineers, and anyone involved in railway operations, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, offering hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world examples to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to ERTMS/ETCS projects.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 ERTMS/ETCS : Railway Signalling System

Lecture 2 Introduction to Train Control Methods

Lecture 3 Track Circuits in Railway Signaling

Lecture 4 Axle Counters in Railway Signaling

Lecture 5 Absolute Block System and Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS)

Lecture 6 Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) System

Lecture 7 Introduction to Cab Signalling Systems

Lecture 8 Moving Block Working in Railway Signaling

Lecture 9 Metro Rail and Main Line Railways – Differences and Comparisons

Lecture 10 European Train Control System & European Rail Traffic Management System

Section 2: GSM-R Mobile Communications for Railways

Lecture 11 GSM-R Mobile Communications for Railways

Lecture 12 CSS – HS (Command and Control System – High Speed)

Section 3: ERTMS

Lecture 13 Introduction to ERTMS and Its Evolution

Lecture 14 Advantages of ERTMS

Lecture 15 Modification of ERTMS-ETCS Specifications

Section 4: ETCS : Trackside Subsystem

Lecture 16 ETCS Levels

Lecture 17 Architectural Description of High Speed - High Capacity Rail Line Systems

Lecture 18 Trackside Subsystems in High-Speed Rail

Lecture 19 IXL, ATP and ATC Systems

Section 5: ETCS : Trainborne Subsystem

Lecture 20 EVC, DMI

Lecture 21 Odometry Subsystem in Railway Systems

Section 6: Functional Description : Track Side Subsystem

Lecture 22 Movement Authority and Temporary Speed Restriction

Lecture 23 Dynamic Speed Monitoring in ETCS L2

Lecture 24 Detectors in ETCS

Section 7: Assured Interoperability

Lecture 25 Entrance Transition Announcement.

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