2. CBTC system principles
2.1 Reminder of signalling system functions
The functions of the signalling system are classically grouped into three subsets:
traffic organization, supervision and regulation;
interlocking functions ;
speed control and regulation functions.
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Traffic organization, supervision and regulation
These functions enable operators to run the line or metro network from the supervision center. Traffic is organized – off-line preparation of the timetable to be run –, then supervised in real time to adapt to the conditions encountered (passenger incidents, breakdowns, increased demand for transport...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Standard for Communications Based Train Control (CBTC). - IEEE 1474 -
- Railway applications – Control and management systems for urban guided transport. - IEC 62290 -
- Railway applications – Environmental conditions for equipment – Part 3: signalling and telecommunications equipment. - EN 50125-3 -
- Railway applications – Specification and demonstration of reliability, availability, maintainability...
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