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6. CBTC system implementation
6.1 New line
Since around 2010, almost all new urban transport lines have been equipped with CBTC systems.
The structuring choices are :
should the system be operated with or without drivers?
Do we deploy train detection equipment?
is a stand-alone interlocking subsystem deployed?
which ground-train communication technology to choose?
For certain suburban lines connected to the national mainline network, CBTC can be deployed as an STM (Specific Transmission Module) of an ERTMS system. In this case, operation is generally in CBTC mode on the central section of the line (where...
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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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