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Integrated Communication System for Intelligent Train Applications

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The TRAINCOM project intends to fully specify and develop a communication system for telematics applications in the railway field, integrating the on-board network (e.g. TCN), GSM radio links and Internet technologies. Based on this system, which offers ubiquitous remote access to on-board equipment, the project will develop two important applications related to dynamic passenger information and locomotive interoperability, setting up validation sites in different Countries. The project will focus on and contribute to main issues like standardisation and interoperability. A conformance test specification for TCN will be prepared and a suitable automatic testbed developed, so as to favour interoperability of devices and subsystems. Interoperability of applications will be considered in all specifications, which will be proposed for standardisation. An architecture and some basic elements of a maintenance support system, for remote, real-time monitoring of equipment on board trains, will be developed as well.

Objectives:
· open and integrate the railway equipment market
· favour the interoperability at train, vehicle and equipment level
· reduce the life cycle cost of railway vehicles
· improve services for citizens and allow new value added services
· make railways more competitive (increase of market share)
· improve comfort of passengers and enhance attractiveness of the public transport
· integrate existing and new technologies (notably Information and Communication Technologies) in railway applications
· enable train fleet maintenance management based on remote monitoring and diagnostics
· pave the way for the establishment of a complete normative platform for railway equipment
· contribute to the next generation of railway vehicles

Work description:
The TrainCom project will :
· develop a reliable train-ground communication system, that integrates the on-board communication network, GSM radio links and Internet technologies, which will offer ubiquitous remote access to on-board equipment. This is to become the standard platform on top of which a number of applications can be built, overcoming border line problems and equipment heterogeneity;
· specify, develop and validate two different applications based of this platform, taking into account previous experience (like the ROSIN project):
1) a dynamic passenger information application, which will bring to a new quality level in delivery of information to passengers, both regarding trip information and seat reservation data;
2) a locomotive application, contributing in harmonising interfaces related to a specific functionality (traction remote control).
· specify and develop an architecture and some basic elements of a maintenance support system, for remote, real-time monitoring of equipment directly on-board trains through the train-ground communication system, which will allow a trans-European fleet maintenance management, enabling to support rail vehicles wherever they are;
· develop a conformance test procedure and a suitable testbed for theTrain Communication Network (TCN), allowing easier and quicker compatibility tests for conformity certification of railway equipment;
· contribute to establish a normative framework in railways, at European level, to become the reference for a number of applications and products.

Specifications at application level will also contribute to railway interoperability and standardisation. This normative framework will be the basis for a new generation of intelligent railway vehicles, designed to meet the needs and expectations of European citizens and enterprises.

Milestones:
The main outcomes of the TrainCom project will be:
· Train-Ground Communication System, based on GSM, TCN and Internet protocols
· New applications for Intelligent Coaches and Locomotives, including dynamic passenger information and remote traction control
· Architecture and basic elements for a trans-European Monitoring and Maintenance Network
· Validation of both existing and new specifications
· Contributions to technical specifications for interoperability and European standard proposals, at CENELEC level
· Conformance specification and testbed for on-board equipment.

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Letzte Aktualisierung: 13 Juni 2005

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