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A New Signalling System for Automatic Block Signal Between Stations Controlling Through an IP Network
A New Signalling System for Automatic Block Signal between Stations Controlling through an IP Network 1R. Ishima, 1Y. Fukuta, 1M. Matsumoto, 2N. Shimizu, 3H. Soutome, 4M. Mori East Japan Railway Company, Saitama, Japan1; Daido Signal Co.,Ltd., Tokyo, Japan2; Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachinaka, Japan3; Toshiba Corp., Tokyo, Japan4 Abstract This paper describes a new signalling system which controls signalling field devices of automatic block signal between stations through an IP network. The system improves the method of the system already installed to Ichikawaono station on the Musasino line in February 2007. The Logic Controller (LC), placed in a signal house, exchanges the command and feedback data with the Field Controller (FC), placed near each automatic block signal, through the Ethernet Passive Optical Network (E- PON). Following the command data, the FC electrically controls signalling field devices such as signals, track circuits, transponders of the Automatic Train Stop (i.e. Automatic Train Protection) system with Pattern (ATS-P), transponders of the S-type of ATS (ATS-S), and output relays. Only optical fiber cable requires between the LC and the FC. The system has high reliability because the LC, the FC, and the data paths of E-PON are all duplex. The system provides sufficient maintenance information through the IP network. The system can realize higher reliability, less wire-connection- work, less amount of cable, cost cutting, and faster troubleshooting. A prototype system was under evaluation on the Joban Rapid Service line between Mabashi and Kitakashiwa from August 2006 to January 2008. Evaluating the results of the field test, we conclude that the prototype system is technically suitable for signal control. -
Collision Between Two BNSF Railway Company Freight Trains Near Gunter, Texas May 19, 2004
National Transportation Safety Board Washington, D.C. 20594 PRSRT STD OFFICIAL BUSINESS Postage & Fees Paid Penalty for Private Use, $300 NTSB Permit No. G-200 Collision Between Two BNSF Railway Company Freight Trains Near Gunter, Texas May 19, 2004 Railroad Accident Report NTSB/RAR-06/02 PB2006-916302 Notation 7793A National National Transportation Transportation Safety Board Safety Board Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. THE CORRECTIONS BELOW ARE INCLUDED IN THIS VERSION OF THE PUBLISHED REPORT RAILROAD ACCIDENT REPORT NTSB/RAR-06/02 (PB2006-916302) COLLISION BETWEEN TWO BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY FREIGHT TRAINS NEAR GUNTER, TEXAS MAY 19, 2004 • Page 26, table 2 first row has been updated to include column head text (Fort Worth Conductor Extra Board*). The text did not print in the original version. (10 OCT 2006) Railroad Accident Report Collision Between Two BNSF Railway Company Freight Trains Near Gunter, Texas May 19, 2004 NTSB/RAR-06/02 PB2006-916302 National Transportation Safety Board Notation 7793A 490 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W. Adopted June 13, 2006 Washington, D.C. 20594 National Transportation Safety Board. 2006. Collision Between Two BNSF Railway Company Freight Trains Near Gunter, Texas, May 19, 2004. Railroad Accident Report NTSB/RAR-06/02. Washington, DC. Abstract: About 5:46 p.m., central daylight time, on May 19, 2004, two BNSF Railway Company freight trains collided head on near Gunter, Texas. The southbound train, BNSF 6789 South, was traveling about 37 mph, and the northbound train, BNSF 6351 North, was traveling about 40 mph when the collision occurred. The trains were being operated under track warrant control rules on non-signaled single track. -
Lubomír Macháček: „Zabezpečováka“ Ze Mě Udělala Tragická Mimořádná Událost
ČTVRTLETNÍK AŽD BEZPEČNĚ K CÍLI 1 | 2020 Lubomír Macháček: „Zabezpečováka“ ze mě udělala tragická mimořádná událost REPORTÉR AŽD PRAHA • 1/2018 | 1 | LITOMĚŘICE HORNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ – MOST VLAKEM RYCHLEJI www.svestkovadraha.cz Z OBsAHU 18 • Jízda RYchlosTÍ 200 KM/H POD DOHLEDEM ETCS LEVEL 2 správa železnic zorganizovala na přelomu roku 2019/2020 mezi Břeclaví a Brnem několik testovacích jízd rychlostí 200 km/h. Provedení těchto jízd bylo zajištěno společností ČD cargo a byly vedeny lokomotivou řady 383 (Vectron). Jak probíhal dohled nad vlastní jízdou vlaku mobilní částí ETCS a jaké musely být provedeny úpravy traťové části ETCS z produkce AŽD? 36 • ŠVEstková dráha TEstuje BEZúdržbový provoz Na takzvané Švestkové dráze (Čížkovice–Obrnice) připra- vuje její vlastník společnost AŽD přechod na bezúdržbový provoz. Bude se jednat o první železniční trať v naší zemi, která kromě pravidelných preventivních údržbových zásahů nebude potřebovat ani takzvané pochůzkáře, kteří pravidelně kontrolují technický stav tratě. 40 • Provoz V rekonstruované ŽELEZNIČNÍ stanicI BRNO hlavní nádraží Neustále rostoucí požadavky objednatelů dopravy na množství vlakových spojů a kvalitu jejich dopravního odbavení vyústily v nutnost zásadní investice ve stanici Brno hlavní nádraží. cílem bylo prodloužit životnost do doby výstavby zcela nového nádraží v odsunuté poloze. 56 • ČEŠI naučili sYsTÉM c-ITs varovat řIDIČE PřED BLÍŽÍcÍM sE ŽELEZNIČNÍM PřEJEZDEM Představte si systém v automobilu, který vás upozorní na blížící se přejezd a pokud je ve výstraze, bude vás varovat textovým hlášením a animovanými piktogramy. Tuto novou službu v rámci projektu c-ROADs cZ vytvořily společnosti RADOM a AŽD. ČTVRTLETNÍK REPORTÉR AŽD 1/2020 (vyšlo 30. 3. 2020 v Praze). VYDÁVÁ: AŽD Praha s.r.o., Žirovnická 3146/2, Záběhlice, 106 00 Praha 10, IČ: 48029483, tel.: 267 287 424 REDAKČNÍ RADA: Jiří Dlabaja, šéfredaktor, Ilona Hrečková, zástupkyně šéfredaktora. -
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/NEWYORK^ Fnewyork^ [(Central] [Central, 6 e -1 4 Reference Marks NEW YORK CENTRAL LC.L Between POPULAR ALL-COACH DAYLINER Dally. II Meal station. Sunday only. • Thla train does not carry baggage SERVICE ADVANTAGES Chicago, Pittsburgh & Boston Daily except Sunday- Ex. Sun.—Runs dally except Sunday. Daily except Monday. E.T.—Eastern Standard Time. Daily except Saturday. C.T.—Central Standard Time. In addition to the train service shown, buses of the United Traction Company run at frequent intervals between Albany and Troy. | I i^i ichedulot . pcart'd to 5 Packing and handling research Stops on signal to receive passengers for stations beyond Albuny. traffic requirement! for most ... they assure the security ol Stops to receive or discbarge passengers for or from Astatabula and beyond. Stops except Saturdays and Sundays. rX|M*llitioilH .1. Ii\ i-r n--. the shipped merchandise. bb Stops at 6.25 a. m. to discharge passengers from Rochester and beyond or to 2 Free pick up and delivery ser• receive passengers for Chicago. Smooth operation . easy 4 Stops on signal to receive passengers for beyond Troy. vice . direct from Hliippcr's grades... superlative roadbed. Stops on signal to discharge or receive passengers. to roiisipiirrV door. No baggage handled for or from this station; *y Constant supervision and pro• Stops regularly, but only to receive passengers. * f Optional trucking allowance to tection in transit.. still mon Stops only to discbarge passengers. nhi|»|MTH jiiul roiittignrcR ... a security for shipped merchan Runs Saturdays only. mi I • i i ii i ii I tavina to both. dise. -
BACKTRACK 22-1 2008:Layout 1 21/11/07 14:14 Page 1
BACKTRACK 22-1 2008:Layout 1 21/11/07 14:14 Page 1 BRITAIN‘S LEADING HISTORICAL RAILWAY JOURNAL VOLUME 22 • NUMBER 1 • JANUARY 2008 • £3.60 IN THIS ISSUE 150 YEARS OF THE SOMERSET & DORSET RAILWAY GWR RAILCARS IN COLOUR THE NORTH CORNWALL LINE THE FURNESS LINE IN COLOUR PENDRAGON BRITISH ENGLISH-ELECTRIC MANUFACTURERS PUBLISHING THE GWR EXPRESS 4-4-0 CLASSES THE COMPREHENSIVE VOICE OF RAILWAY HISTORY BACKTRACK 22-1 2008:Layout 1 21/11/07 15:59 Page 64 THE COMPREHENSIVE VOICE OF RAILWAY HISTORY END OF THE YEAR AT ASHBY JUNCTION A light snowfall lends a crisp feel to this view at Ashby Junction, just north of Nuneaton, on 29th December 1962. Two LMS 4-6-0s, Class 5 No.45058 piloting ‘Jubilee’ No.45592 Indore, whisk the late-running Heysham–London Euston ‘Ulster Express’ past the signal box in a flurry of steam, while 8F 2-8-0 No.48349 waits to bring a freight off the Ashby & Nuneaton line. As the year draws to a close, steam can ponder upon the inexorable march south of the West Coast Main Line electrification. (Tommy Tomalin) PENDRAGON PUBLISHING www.pendragonpublishing.co.uk BACKTRACK 22-1 2008:Layout 1 21/11/07 14:17 Page 4 SOUTHERN GONE WEST A busy scene at Halwill Junction on 31st August 1964. BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75022 is approaching with the 8.48am from Padstow, THE NORTH CORNWALL while Class 4 2-6-4T No.80037 waits to shape of the ancient Bodmin & Wadebridge proceed with the 10.00 Okehampton–Padstow. -
Station Sign 64” 2 14 Bennet
Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society Inc. Hardware Collection Tag No. File No: Inventory: Size: Donor: 1 14 West Hollis – Station sign 64” 2 14 Bennett Hall – Station sign 69” Arnold Wilder 3 14 Fitchburg “Wood” Station sign 56” Arnold Wilder 4 14 Woburn “Wood” Station sign 30” Charles Smith 5 14 Danville Junction – Station Sign 96” Anonymous 6 14 West Fitchburg – Station sign 92” Arnold Wilder 7 14 West Hollis – Station sign 72” Arnold Wilder 8 14 Scheghticoke – Station sign 76” Arnold Wilder 9 14 Hubbardston – Station sign 76” Arnold Wilder 10 14 Winchester “Wood” Station sign 68” 11 14 Wedgmere “Wood” Station Sign 56” 12 14 Salem – Station sign 48” 13 14 Whately – Station sign 52”x 11” 14 14 Mt Tom – Station sign 42”x 10 ½” 15 14 Middlesex “Wood” Station sign 54” Carl Byron 16 15 Railway Express Agency - sign 72” 17 15 B&MRR Passenger Waiting Room - sign 32”x 11” 18 15 B&M Outing - sign 23”x 14” 19 15 Yard Limit – sign 16”x 14” 20 15 Notice no Deliveries “Wood” – sign 18”x 24” 21 15 Private Crossing “Plastic” – sign 18”x 6” 22 15 Free Parking “Wood” – sign 24 ½”x 8” 23 15 Railroad Crossing – Sign 36”x 36” 24 15 2 Tracks sign “White /w Black lettering (2 each) 27”x 18” 25 15 Railroad Crossbuck /w reflectors (2 each) 26 14 Lowell Station – sign reproduction Property of the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society Inc. Hardware Collection Tag No. File No: Inventory: Size: Donor: 27 15 Hand Held Stop – sign Donald S. -
Crossing Protection with Indicators for Train Movements
Crossing Protection With Indicators For Train Movements By G. K. Zulandt Assistant Signal Engineer Terminal Railroad Association of St. louis St. louis. Mo. New Installations, on Terminal Railroad Asso ciation of St. Louis, include special color-light This indicator, 50 ft. from the crossing, dwarf signals, known as crossing protection in- . has a key-controller on top dicators, which inform ·enginemen whether f Iash in g -I i g h t signals and gates are operat ing, and give advance notice of time cut-outs main tracks are about 750 ft. long. The fastest train which was checked consumed 24.4 sec. from the tiirie it shunted its approach until it foul .ed the crossing. The flashing-light THE first of seven highway crossing being left open. The new flashing signals operated 4.6 se~-as a .pre gate installations to be made on light signals and gates at Lynch warning before the gates were r~: the Illinois Transfer Railway, oper avenue are controlled automatically leased; and the gates desc~nded 'in ated by the Terminal Railroad As by track circuits but, on account of 10.5 sec. Thus, the.gates were down sociation of St. Louis, has been switching moves. to serve industries, 9.3 sec. before the train arrived at placed in service recently at Lynch and because of other unusual op the crossing . ,Conventional direc avenue in East St. Louis, Ill. A traf erations, special cut-out features are tional stick relays are used to clear fic count for 24 hours over this necessary. , the gates for receding train moves. -
Federal Railroad Administration, DOT § 235.7
Federal Railroad Administration, DOT § 235.7 railroads that operate on standard gage (5) Removal of an intermittent auto- track which is part of the general rail- matic train stop system in conjunction road system of transportation. with the implementation of a positive (b) This part does not apply to rail train control system approved by FRA rapid transit operations conducted over under subpart I of part 236 of this chap- track that is used exclusively for that ter. purpose and that is not part of the gen- (b) When the resultant arrangement eral system of railroad transportation. will comply with part 236 of this title, it is not necessary to file for approval § 235.5 Changes requiring filing of ap- to decrease the limits of a system as plication. follows: (a) Except as provided in § 235.7, ap- (1) Decrease of the limits of an inter- plications shall be filed to cover the locking when interlocked switches, de- following: rails, or movable-point frogs are not in- (1) The discontinuance of a block sig- volved; nal system, interlocking, traffic con- (2) Removal of electric or mechanical trol system, automatic train stop, lock, or signal used in lieu thereof, train control, or cab signal system or from hand-operated switch in auto- other similar appliance or device; matic block signal or traffic control (2) The decrease of the limits of a territory where train speed over the block signal system, interlocking, traf- switch does not exceed 20 miles per fic control system, automatic train hour; or stop, train control, or cab signal sys- (3) Removal of electric or mechanical tem; or lock, or signal used in lieu thereof, (3) The modification of a block signal from hand-operated switch in auto- system, interlocking, traffic control matic block signal or traffic control system, automatic train stop, train territory where trains are not per- control, or cab signal system. -
Developing Standards for New Technology Signal Systems for Rail Transit Applications
Transactions on the Built Environment vol 34, © 1998 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509 Developing standards for new technology signal systems for rail transit applications A. F. Rumsey Parsons Transportation, New York, U.S.A. Abstract Radio communications-based train control (CBTC) systems, also referred to as transmission-based signalling (TBS) systems, permit more effective utilization of rail transit infrastructure by allowing trains to operate safety at much closer headways, by permitting greater flexibility and greater precision in train control, and by providing continuous safe train separation assurance and overspeed protection. One of the challenges facing transit agencies who are considering the introduction of CBTC systems, however, is the lack of industry standards for this emerging technology, and the current inability of trains equipped with CBTC equipment from one supplier to operate on track equipped with CBTC equipment from a second supplier. This paper reports on the status of two separate initiatives being taken in North America to develop standards for CBTC systems for rail transit applications; one based on a voluntary consensus development approach, and the second based on a competitive procurement approach. 1 Background Conventional signalling and train control systems rely almost exclusively on track circuits to detect the presence of trains. Information on the status of the track ahead is provided to train operators either through wayside signals or trainborne cab signals. Ensuring compliance with the signals is achieved either through strict observance of operating procedures, or through automatic train protection features such as wayside electro-mechanical train stops, or trainborne supervisory equipment linked to the train's braking system. -
Train Control Working Group Final Report
Train Control Working Group Final Report Presented to: The Advisory Council on Railway Safety September 2016 1 Table of Contents Train Control Working Group Final Report............................................................................................... 1 Executive summary .......................................................................................................................... 1 Railway safety technologies ........................................................................................................... 1 Review of Transportation Safety Board rail occurrence data ............................................................... 2 Implementation in the United States ............................................................................................... 2 Canadian ETC initiatives................................................................................................................. 3 Implementation challenges ............................................................................................................ 3 Implementation costs ................................................................................................................... 4 Conclusions ................................................................................................................................. 4 Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... -
Consulting and Feasibility Study for Establishing Railway Electronic Interlocking System for Egypt
Establishment of Algeria's2013 KSP National System VisionConsulting 2030 Chapter 12 2013 System Consulting: Cadastre, Transportation 1. Vision 2030 and Indicator Analysis 2. Algeria and the Global Economy 1. Consulting and Feasibility Study for Establishing Railway 3. Current Issues Facing Algeria’s Economy Electronic Interlocking System for Egypt 4.Vision Scenarios 2. Support for the Establishment of the Chile Cadastral 5. Conclusions Information Management System Establishment of Algeria's2013 KSP National System VisionConsulting 2030 Chapter 1 Consulting and Feasibility Study for Establishing Railway Electronic Interlocking System for Egypt 1. Vision 2030 and Indicator Analysis 2. Algeria and the Global Economy Hwang Gook-hwan, Director General, Korea Eximbank 3. Current Issues Facing Algeria’s Economy Young-Seok Kim, Director, Korea Eximbank 4.Vision Scenarios In-sik Bang, Loan Officer, Korea Eximbank 5. Conclusions Yea-seul Lim, Research officer, Korea Eximbank List of Abbreviations List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Description ABS Automatic Block System AC Alternative Current AF Audio Frequency ATC Automatic Train Control ATO Automatic Train Operation ATP Automatic Train Protection ATS Automatic Train Stop BTM Balise Transmission Module CAU Compact Antenna Unit CCTV Closed-circuit television COD Corrugated Optic Duct COMC Communication Operator CPU Central processing unit CTC Centralized Traffic Control DC Direct Current DLP Digtal Light Processing EDCF Economic Development Cooperation Fund EIS Electronic Interlocking System -
Level Crossings: a Guide for Managers, Designers and Operators Railway Safety Publication 7
Level Crossings: A guide for managers, designers and operators Railway Safety Publication 7 December 2011 Contents Foreword 4 What is the purpose of this guide? 4 Who is this guide for? 4 Introduction 5 Why is managing level crossing risk important? 5 What is ORR’s policy on level crossings? 5 1. The legal framework 6 Overview 6 Highways and planning law 7 2. Managing risks at level crossings 9 Introduction 9 Level crossing types – basic protection and warning arrangements 12 General guidance 15 Gated crossings operated by railway staff 16 Barrier crossings operated by railway staff 17 Barrier crossings with obstacle detection 19 Automatic half barrier crossings (AHBC) 21 Automatic barrier crossings locally monitored (ABCL) 23 Automatic open crossings locally monitored (AOCL) 25 Open crossings 28 User worked crossings (UWCs) for vehicles 29 Footpath and bridleway crossings 30 Foot crossings at stations 32 Provision for pedestrians at public vehicular crossings 32 Additional measures to protect against trespass 35 The crossing 36 Gates, wicket gates and barrier equipment 39 Telephones and telephone signs 41 Miniature stop lights (MSL) 43 Traffic signals, traffic signs and road markings 44 3. Level crossing order submissions 61 Overview and introduction 61 Office of Rail Regulation | December 2011 | Level crossings: a guide for managers, designers and operators 2 Background and other information on level crossing management 61 Level crossing orders: scope, content and format 62 Level crossing order request and consideration process 64 Information