TD 2.1 - Adaptable communications for all railways
The development of a new Communication System (TD 2.1) aims to overcome the shortcomings in the current European Train Control System (ETCS) and Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and deliver an adaptable train-to-ground communications system usable for train control applications in all market segments, using packet switching/IP technologies (GPRS, EDGE, LTE, Satellite, Wi-Fi, etc.). The system will enable easy migration from existing systems (e.g. GSM-R), provide enhanced throughput, safety and security functionalities to support the current and future needs of signalling systems, and be resilient to interference and open to developments in radio technology. Backwards compatibility with ERTMS will be ensured.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D3.1 - User & System Requirements (Telecommunications)
D3.3 - Specification of the communication system and Guideline for choice of Technology
D2.1 Scenario Portfolio and Techno-economic proposition
D2.2 Validated Techno-economic proposition
D3.1 Report on Market Forces
D3.2 Report on Business Viability
D4.1 Technological Forces and Railway Performance Conditions Analysis
D4.2 Report on Technical and Quality of Service Viability
D5.3 Final Dissemination Report
D3.3 Adaptable Communications System Field Test Strategy
D3.4 Antenna system specifications for adaptable communications in railway environment
D1.1 Application layer requirements for communications systems
D1.2 Present and future railway communications scenarios_ description of perturbations
D1.3 Characterization of the railway environment_ channel models & general characteristi
D2.2 IP impairments models
D3.1 High-level design of Radio access emulation tool (stream d)
D3.2 Experimental assessment of the communications based on the Radio access emulation tool
D3.3 Design and implementation of Radio access emulation tool
D4.1 Data Management Plan
D4.4 Report on dissemination activities
D3.1 Review of ACS, of existing transport protocols, application protocols, railway applications
D3.2 Analysis of IPv4/IPv6
D3.4 Identification of Transport Protocol for railway applications
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TD 2.2 - Automatic Train Operations – ATO (up to GoA4)
Automatic Train Operation (ATO) (TD 2.2). The aim is to develop and validate a standard ATO up to GoA3/4 over ETCS, where applicable, for all railway market segments (mainline/high speed, urban/suburban, regional and freight lines).
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D4.1 - ATO over ETCS GoA2 Specification
D4.3_-_AoE_GoA3_4_Preliminary_Specification
D3.1 State of the Art of Automated Driving technologies
D3.2 Automatic Train Operations implementation operation characteristics and technologies for the Ra
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TD 2.3 - Moving Blocks
Moving Block (TD 2.3) aims to improve line capacity by decoupling the signalling from the physical infrastructure, and removing the constraints imposed by trackside train detection, thereby allowing more trains on a given main line, especially for high-density passenger services. The system is to be compatible with existing ERTMS system specifications, and will enable progression towards CBTC functionalities for urban applications.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D5.1 Moving Block System Requirements
D5.2 Moving Block Operational Engineering Rules
D5.3 - Moving Block Preliminary Safety Analysis
D5.4 : Moving Block Application Report
D2.1 Modelling of the moving block signalling system
D2.2 Moving Block signalling system Hazard Analysis
D4.1 Report on Testing of Moving Block Signalling Systems v4-4
D4.2 Moving Block Specifications
D4.3 Future Moving Block Architectures
D1.1 Report on Moving Block Operational and Engineering Rules
D2.1 Moving Block Signalling System Test Strategy
D2.2 Moving Block Signalling System Test Methods
D1.1 Baseline system specification and definition for Moving Block Systems
D2.1 Modelling guidelines and Moving Block Use Cases characterization
D2.2 Moving Block Specification Development
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TD 2.4 - Fail-Safe Train Positioning
Safe Train Positioning (TD 2.4) aims to develop a fail-safe, multi-sensor train positioning system (applying Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) technology to the current ERTMS/ETCS core and possible introducing an add-on for fulfilling the scope). It will enable the use of other new technologies (e.g. inertial sensors) or sensors (e.g. accelerometers, odometer sensors), to boost the quality of train localisation and integrity information, while also reducing overall costs, in particular by enabling a significant reduction in all trackside conventional train detection systems (balises, track circuits and axle counters).
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D1.1 Aeronautical Standards Review
D1.3 The ERTMS hazards associated with GNSS faults
D1.4 GNSS algorithms design
D1.5 GNSS Solutions Report
D1.6 Proposed GNSS Minimum Performance Requirements
D3.1 System Requirement Specification of the Fail-Safe Train Positioning Functional Block
D2.1 Railway Scenarios and Requirements
D2.2 Railway and GNSS Test Cases
D3.2 Models for Fail-Safe positioning components w.r.t. Faults
D4.1 Geo-distributed Simulation and Verification Infrastructure Modules and Interfaces functi
D1.1 Baseline system specification and definition for Moving Block Systems
D2.1 Modelling guidelines and Moving Block Use Cases characterization
D2.2 Moving Block Specification Development
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TD 2.5 - On-board Train Integrity
Train Integrity (TD 2.5) aims to specify and prototype an innovative on-board train integrity solution, capable of autonomous train-tail localisation, wireless communication between the tail and the front cab, safe detection (SIL4) of train interruption and autonomous power supply functionality without the deployment of any fixed trackside equipment. This functionality will be developed for those market segments (e.g. freight and low traffic lines) lacking such a function.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D4.1 Train Integrity Concept and Functional Requirement Specification V5.0
D4.2 Functional architecture & Interfaces specifications & Candidate technologies selection V3.0
D4.3 Test scenarios, test cases and test procedures definition V2.0
X2Rail-2 D4.10 Official review from Shift2Rail
X2Rail-2 D4.8 Official review from Shift2Rail
X2Rail-2 D4.9 Official review from Shift2Rail
D2.1 Functional Requirements Specification
D2.2 System Requirements Specification
D2.3 Engineering Rules and Maintenance Requirements
D3.1 777576_Trade-off analysis for on-board and track-side communication systems
D3.2 777576_On-Train Communication Systems and RF Components Report
D3.4 Train Integrity Methods Power Requirements and System Analysis
D3.5 Communication Systems and RF Components for Trackside and Power Requirements
D4.1 777576_Trackside Energy harvester solutions report
D4.2 On-board Energy Harvester Power management and Energy Storage solution
D5.2 Analysis of OTI Prototype test results
D5.3 Analysis of TEH Prototype tests results
D7.2 OTI TECHNOLOGY MIGRATION V2.0
D7.3_Standardisation_Proposal_V1.2
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TD 2.6 - Zero on-site testing
The development of a new laboratory test framework (TD 2.6) comprises simulation tools and testing procedures for carrying out open test architecture with clear operational rules and simple certification of test results. It aims to minimise on-site testing (with the objective of zero on-site testing) by performing full laboratory test processes, even when systems comprise subcomponents of different suppliers. The test framework will also allow remote connection of different components/subsystems located in various testing labs.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D6.1 - Current test conditions and Benchmarking report_updated version
D2.1 State of the art of the test process
D2.2 Test process framework
D2.3 Description of the Test Dictionary
D3.1 Lab architecture State of the art analysis
D3.10 SW tool for FFFIS compliance evaluation
D3.11 Adaptations to new architecture and results of the tests performed
D3.2 Lab architecture specification
D3.3 Description of the project data format
D3.4 FFFIS for the critical interfaces in the distributed lab architecture for remote testing
D3.5 FIS for critical interfaces between the lab architecture
D3.6 Guideline for the development of the communication between RBC
D3.7 SW tool to create scenarios
D3.8 SW tool to manage project data
D3.9 SW tool to evaluate automatically the scenario
D4.2 Specific demos test architectures and application notes
D4.3 Demonstration results and analysis
D5.1 Assessment report from the NoBos_DeBos
D6.2 Initial project brochure
D6.3 Final project brochure
D6.4 Dissemination material
D5.3 Verification Report of the Prototypes
D2.1 Railway Scenarios and Requirements
D2.2 Railway and GNSS Test Cases
D3.2 Models for Fail-Safe positioning components w.r.t. Faults
D4.1 Geo-distributed Simulation and Verification Infrastructure Modules and Interfaces functi
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TD 2.7 - Formal methods and standardisation for smart signalling systems
The development of a set of standardised engineering and operational rules (TD 2.7) aims to contribute to the creation of an open standard interface (if supported by positive business cases) and a functional ETCS description model, all based on formal methods. It will ease verification and authorisation processes, eventually leading to improved interoperability, while reducing the need for extensive field tests in future.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D4.1 Report on Preliminary Analysis and on Rankingof Formal Methods
D4.2 Preliminary Trial Report
D5.1 Formal Methods (taxonomy and survey), Proposed methods and Applications
D2.1 Specification of formal development demostrator
D2.2 Formal development demonstrator prototype 1st release
D2.3 Case study requirements and specification
D2.4 Specification of cost/benefit analysis and learning curves, 1st release
D2.6 Specification of cost/benefit analysis and learning curves, final release
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TD 2.8 - Virtually – Coupled Train Sets
Virtual Coupling (TD 2.8) aims to enable ‘virtually coupled trains’ to operate much closer to one another (within their absolute braking distance) and dynamically modify their own composition on the move (virtual coupling/uncoupling of train convoys), while ensuring at least the same level of safety as is currently provided.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D6.1 Virtual Train Coupling System Concept and Application Conditions
D7.5 VCTS - Analysis of the Business Model
D3.1 Virtual Coupling Communication Solutions Analysis
D3.2 Advances in Automated Vehicle Technology and Applicability to Railways
D3.3 Proposals for Virtual Coupling communication Structures
D4.1 Market Potential and Operational Scenarios for Virtual Coupling
D4.2 Cost-Effective Analysis for Virtual Coupling
D4.3 Application Roadmap for the Introduction of Virtual Coupling
D4.4 Business Risk Analysis of Virtual Coupling
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TD 2.9 - Traffic management system
An optimised Traffic Management System (TD 2.9) aims to improve traffic management operations with automated processes for data integration and exchange with other rail business services. The backbone of the new architecture will be a scalable, interoperable and standardised communication structure applicable within an integrated rail services management system. These features will be combined with new business service applications (e.g. advanced driver advisory system, or intelligent, automated and flexible dispatching systems including conflict detection and resolution) to allow for predictive and dynamic traffic management in both regular and degraded situations. It will use and integrate real-time status and performance data from the network and from the train, using on-board train integrity solutions and network object control functions, supported by wireless network communication.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D6.1 System Requirement Specification (SRS) for the Integration Layer
D6.2 System Requirement Specification (SRS) for Application Framework
D6.4 Description of Key Principles for Design & Test of Prototypes
D6.5 System Requirement Specification (SRS) for standardized Operators Workstation
D6.6 System Requirement Specification (SRS) for WEB-IF
D8.1 FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION OF PROCESSES V1.2
D8.2 Standardized and automated conflict handling solution v2.3
D8.4 - Mental workload and situational awareness measurements for dispatchers - v4
D9.1 Amendment to the SRS of the Integration Layer v1.1
D2.3 Report on system architecture
D3.1 Hardware Component Specifications for IL_ AF and Operator Workstations
D5.1 Rail Business services software and external services analysis and requirements
D6.1 Data Requirements for CDM definition and Database configuration
D6.4 Database Services (full), and test report
D6.5 Code and Configuration Generator, including source code, configuration file, and documentation
D6.6 Guidelines and sample code for CDM usage and extension
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TD 2.10 - Smart radio-connected all-in-all wayside objects
Smart radio-connected all-in-all wayside objects (TD 2.10). This TD aims to develop autonomous, complete, intelligent, self-sufficient smart equipment (‘boxes’) able to connect not only with control centres (e.g. interlocking) or other wayside objects and communicating devices in the area (by radio or satellite), but also, for instance, with on-board units. Such intelligent objects — knowing and communicating their status conditions — would not only provide opportunities in terms of cost reduction and asset management improvement, but also set out new means of railway network information management and control.
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
D7.1 - Analysis of existing lines and economic models
D7.2 - Railway requirements and standards application conditions
D2.1 Functional Requirements Specification
D2.2 System Requirements Specification
D2.3 Engineering Rules and Maintenance Requirements
D3.1 777576_Trade-off analysis for on-board and track-side communication systems
D3.2 777576_On-Train Communication Systems and RF Components Report
D3.4 Train Integrity Methods Power Requirements and System Analysis
D3.5 Communication Systems and RF Components for Trackside and Power Requirements
D4.1 777576_Trackside Energy harvester solutions report
D4.2 On-board Energy Harvester Power management and Energy Storage solution
D5.2 Analysis of OTI Prototype test results
D5.3 Analysis of TEH Prototype tests results
D6.1 Analyses of the economic models for energy harvesting systems
D11.1 Specifications and Test Strategy V3.0
D11.3 Review and Conclusions of Demonstrators at TRL4 v2.2
D12.2_Review and Conclusions of Demonstrators at TRL6_v2.0
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TD 2.11 - Cyber Security
Cyber Security (TD 2.11) aims to achieve the optimal level of protection against any significant threat to the signalling and telecom systems in the most economical way (e.g. protection from cyber attacks and advanced persistent threats coming from outside).
Implementation within IP2 projects
Currently available deliverables:
"Definition of protection profiles"
D8.1 - Selection of the “Secure-by-design” standard
D1.1 Project Quality Assurance Plan
D2.1 Safety and security requirements of rail transport system in multi-stakeholder environments
D6.1 Protection Profiles Specifications
D7.1 Communication and Exploitation Plan - first version
D7.2 Website and Private Workspace
D7.3 4-page Brochure (Project Presentation)
D7.4 Communication and Exploitation Plan Final version
D7.5 Recommendations Brochure
D8.1 GUIDELINES FOR RAILWAY CYBERSECURITY DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION ON THE RAILWAY SIGN. SYSTEM
X2R3-D8.2 SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, PROTECTION PROFILES AND SECURITY FOR LEGACY SYSTEMS
X2R3-D9.1 - Best practices for secure product and system verification - updated
X2R3-D9.2 - Supply chain security approach for railway
D3.1 CSIRT model dedicated to railway_ 1st release
D3.2 CSIRT model dedicated to railway, final release
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