Project description DEENESFRITPL Egotistical trains take Europe's rail system into the future Over 25 years ago, the European Train Control System was developed to accommodate cross-border rail traffic mobility via a single signalling system based on the century-old practice of using fixed infrastructure along the tracks (track-centric signalling) to determine the position and speed of the trains. The next generation is so-called train-centric signalling, where the separation between trains will be governed by their speeds and braking distances (moving blocks) rather than by geographical blocks. This approach will increase capacity and reduce infrastructure costs. The EU-funded MOVINGRAIL project is supporting this transition with a multidimensional analysis framework and the assessment of the operational, technological and business considerations of train-centric signalling. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Train-centric signalling systems represent the most promising technology for increasing railway capacity and reducing railway life-cycle costs. These systems include Moving Block signalling which enables trains running at absolute braking distance, and Virtual Coupling that even aims at running at relative braking distance with train sets virtually coupled into a convoy. MOVINGRAIL aims at the further development of train-centric signalling systems by introducing and applying a multidimensional analysis framework to assess train-centric signalling from the operational, technological and business perspectives. This is applied to Moving Block and Virtual Coupling at different levels, highlighting the differences to traditional fixed block signalling.For Moving Block signalling, state-of-the-art formal methods for train operation modelling are used to assess and improve Moving Block Operational and Engineering Rules for safe and efficient train separation. In addition, strategies and methods are developed for testing Moving Block technology, and an extensible simulation architecture is defined for automated testing that minimizes the amount of on-site testing.For Virtual Coupling, formal methods and simulators are applied to assess and recommend radio-based communication architectures, including train-to-train communication. This also includes an evaluation and comparison of the state-of-the-art of automated functions and communication architectures from Automated Vehicle technology, including platooning. The market potential of Virtual Coupling is analyzed by defining scenarios and applying a SWOT analysis for the various railway market segments. Simulation models of railway operations are used in addition to expert opinions of key stakeholders to feed a multi-criteria cost-effectiveness analysis. The research eventually results in an application roadmap and business risk analysis for the implementation of the Virtual Coupling concept to the different markets. Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport Main Programme H2020-EU.3.4.8.2. - Innovation Programme 2: Advanced traffic management and control systems Topic(s) S2R-OC-IP2-01-2018 - Analysis for Moving Block and implementation of Virtual Coupling concept Call for proposal H2020-S2RJU-2018 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-S2RJU-OC-2018 Funding Scheme Shift2Rail-RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Net EU contribution € 389 600,00 Address STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Netherlands See on map Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 389 600,00 Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 330 535,00 Address Edgbaston B15 2TT Birmingham See on map Region West Midlands (England) West Midlands Birmingham Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 330 535,00 TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET BRAUNSCHWEIG Germany Net EU contribution € 272 500,00 Address UNIVERSITAETSPLATZ 2 38106 Braunschweig See on map Region Niedersachsen Braunschweig Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 272 500,00 PARK SIGNALLING LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 194 500,00 Address UNIPART HOUSE, GARSINGTON ROAD, COWLEY OX4 2PG OXFORD See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 194 500,00 TECHNOLUTION BV Netherlands Net EU contribution € 111 000,00 Address BURGERMEESTER JAMESSINGEL 1 2803 WV Gouda See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Oost-Zuid-Holland Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 112 000,00
