CHECKPOINT - The integration of Checkpoint Systems into Solid State Interlockings for automatics train supervision
Overview
Background & policy context:
Operational safety is an important issue in railway operation. On the other hand the track usage fees play an important role for the attractiveness of railway transport. The visual inspection is a cost driver in the current situation. The introduction of the new ÖBB management operation system should result in an increase in safety and quality and/or a reduction of operating costs. These goals can only be achieved by concentrating the responsible staff to a few locations.
Objectives:
The main objective is to replace the traditional train supervision system which employs staff to perform visual inspections. Thus the number of checkpoints shall be increasable having less personnel costs at the same time. The basic objective is to replace the human detection by an automated system. This requires an integration of sensors into the train control systems. The automatically acquired data should flow into the control systems to prevent accidents and damages.
Methodology:
The traditional train supervision has to be replaced by a technical solution, the so-called checkpoints. Checkpoints can be defined as trackside locations where trains are examined to detect any deviation from nominal conditions. In February 2003, the project 'The integration of Checkpoint Systems into Solid State Interlockings for automatics train supervision' was officially launched. In Autumn 2004, the checkpoint-prototype went into operation on the railway line between Vienna and the Austrian-Hungarian border.
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