Periodic Reporting for period 4 - X2Rail-4 (Advanced signalling and automation system - Completion of activities for enhanced automation systems, train integrity, traffic management evolution and smart object controllers)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2023-01-01 do 2023-12-31
X2Rail-4 was the 4th project of the Shift2Rail members in the IP2 “Advanced Traffic Management & Control Systems” .
The project objectives have been reached for the various TDs composing it: TD2.2 Railway network capacity increase (ATO up to GoA4), TD2.5 On-Board Train Integrity, TD2.9 Traffic Management System evolution and TD2.10 Smart radio-connected all-in-all wayside objects.
The project objectives have been reached for the various TDs composing it: TD2.2 Railway network capacity increase (ATO up to GoA4), TD2.5 On-Board Train Integrity, TD2.9 Traffic Management System evolution and TD2.10 Smart radio-connected all-in-all wayside objects.
Main results achieved for ATO:
- GoA2 specification composed of:
o Operational Concept Documents: An harmonised specification of the Operational Principles, the Operational Requirements and the Operational Scenarios. They are in the Application Guide in the CCS TSI 2023.
o A glossary in the CCS TSI 2023 Annex A.
o System requirement specification: SUBSET-125 “ERTMS/ATO – System Requirement Specification”, SUBSET-126 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / ATO-TS FFFIS – Application Layer”, SUBSET-130 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / ETCS-OB FFFIS – Application Layer”, SUBSET-139 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / Rolling Stock FFFIS – Application Layer” and SUBSET-143 ”ERTMS/ATO – Interface Specification: Communication Layers for On-board Communication.”. They are all in CCS TSI 2023 Annex A.
- Up to GoA4 specification composed of:
o Operational Concept Documents (including the Glossary).
o ATO (up to GoA4) specification including an MBSE model based on the Capella tool and the associated word document.
This specification has been transmitted to Europe’s Rail with a large support of experts.
- Two Reference Test Benches
- Interoperability tests in factory
- Pilot tests on site
Main results achieved for OTI:
- Specifications development with safety analysis to support implementation on the rail network
- Laboratory performance analysis to evaluate kinematic data comparison and communication liveliness criteria for train integrity monitoring
- Successful on-field testing with three different types of trains and three different technologies on three different sites
- Preliminary safety assessment of the three demonstrators
- Cost-Benefit Analysis and Migration Plan
- Proposal for possible future standardization of OTI interfaces
These results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
Main results achieved for TMS:
- A functional specification for Traffic Management System (TMS), which adds degraded mode Use Cases, consolidating the Actors List, and capturing lessons learnt from the implementation of Use Cases developed in X2Rail-2.
- The description of process and system changes required for the application of advanced algorithms, including the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), the system assisted process and the technical infrastructure to validate and negotiate large scale solutions.
- Describe how Mental Workload and Situations Awareness can be measured during actual operation “in the wild” for traffic management, i.e. develop the methods to be used to investigate the work situation for train dispatchers in particular.
- Test and evaluation report for new algorithmic approaches for automation and optimization of traffic management.
These results have already been used by the partners in the development of the demonstrators.
- The definition of interoperable data model used for information exchange.
- A set of demonstrators for new advanced TMS applications, communication principles and processes including an interoperable data model.
- Large-Scale Scenario Test campaign conducted several partners to validate the overall concept of Integration Layer and interoperable Canonical Data Model.
The results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
Main results achieved for SWOC:
- Eight different prototypes have been defined to cover a large spectrum of suitable scenarios, in order to test each of the functionality/features to be covered by the SWOC.
- All the demonstrators have been developed and tested successfully.
The conclusions from testing the SWOC demonstrators are positive in all the areas defined:
- Wireless communication: wireless has been successfully implemented.
- Power supply: local power supply systems and reduction of power consumption, including power saving modes, have been demonstrated.
- Smart features as diagnosis and maintenance management: predictive enablers and remote update of SWOC (configuration data and applications).
- Cybersecurity concept according IEC 62443-4-2 standard in order to reach Security Level 2.
These results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
A large dissemination was organised about all these activities (numerous papers and presentations in various congresses and events). A major final event for the project was jointly organised with X2Rail-5 and Tauro.
- GoA2 specification composed of:
o Operational Concept Documents: An harmonised specification of the Operational Principles, the Operational Requirements and the Operational Scenarios. They are in the Application Guide in the CCS TSI 2023.
o A glossary in the CCS TSI 2023 Annex A.
o System requirement specification: SUBSET-125 “ERTMS/ATO – System Requirement Specification”, SUBSET-126 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / ATO-TS FFFIS – Application Layer”, SUBSET-130 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / ETCS-OB FFFIS – Application Layer”, SUBSET-139 “ERTMS/ATO – ATO-OB / Rolling Stock FFFIS – Application Layer” and SUBSET-143 ”ERTMS/ATO – Interface Specification: Communication Layers for On-board Communication.”. They are all in CCS TSI 2023 Annex A.
- Up to GoA4 specification composed of:
o Operational Concept Documents (including the Glossary).
o ATO (up to GoA4) specification including an MBSE model based on the Capella tool and the associated word document.
This specification has been transmitted to Europe’s Rail with a large support of experts.
- Two Reference Test Benches
- Interoperability tests in factory
- Pilot tests on site
Main results achieved for OTI:
- Specifications development with safety analysis to support implementation on the rail network
- Laboratory performance analysis to evaluate kinematic data comparison and communication liveliness criteria for train integrity monitoring
- Successful on-field testing with three different types of trains and three different technologies on three different sites
- Preliminary safety assessment of the three demonstrators
- Cost-Benefit Analysis and Migration Plan
- Proposal for possible future standardization of OTI interfaces
These results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
Main results achieved for TMS:
- A functional specification for Traffic Management System (TMS), which adds degraded mode Use Cases, consolidating the Actors List, and capturing lessons learnt from the implementation of Use Cases developed in X2Rail-2.
- The description of process and system changes required for the application of advanced algorithms, including the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), the system assisted process and the technical infrastructure to validate and negotiate large scale solutions.
- Describe how Mental Workload and Situations Awareness can be measured during actual operation “in the wild” for traffic management, i.e. develop the methods to be used to investigate the work situation for train dispatchers in particular.
- Test and evaluation report for new algorithmic approaches for automation and optimization of traffic management.
These results have already been used by the partners in the development of the demonstrators.
- The definition of interoperable data model used for information exchange.
- A set of demonstrators for new advanced TMS applications, communication principles and processes including an interoperable data model.
- Large-Scale Scenario Test campaign conducted several partners to validate the overall concept of Integration Layer and interoperable Canonical Data Model.
The results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
Main results achieved for SWOC:
- Eight different prototypes have been defined to cover a large spectrum of suitable scenarios, in order to test each of the functionality/features to be covered by the SWOC.
- All the demonstrators have been developed and tested successfully.
The conclusions from testing the SWOC demonstrators are positive in all the areas defined:
- Wireless communication: wireless has been successfully implemented.
- Power supply: local power supply systems and reduction of power consumption, including power saving modes, have been demonstrated.
- Smart features as diagnosis and maintenance management: predictive enablers and remote update of SWOC (configuration data and applications).
- Cybersecurity concept according IEC 62443-4-2 standard in order to reach Security Level 2.
These results have been presented to Europe’s Rail.
A large dissemination was organised about all these activities (numerous papers and presentations in various congresses and events). A major final event for the project was jointly organised with X2Rail-5 and Tauro.
ATO GOA2 specification is part of CCS TSI 2023, allowing product and project implementation. Energy saving should be the major economic impact.
ATO up to GOA4 work is to be continued in Europe’s Rail.
Regarding OTI, benefits provided by investigated solutions consist in providing on-board train integrity and train length determination functionalities for different types of passenger and freight trains. It therefore enables virtual and moving blocks for capacity increase and ensures cost reduction for trackside train detection system.
Regarding TMS, a higher grade of automisation and optimisation in managing the railway traffic is one of the key components to keep railway traffic not only competitive with other modes of transportation but to improve the capacity and quality of the service and make it more attractive. The TMS related deliverables show a way how this can be achieved.
The overall strategy to specify and develop new advanced Business Applications, an interoperable Data Model and an integrated communication infrastructure (Integration Layer), has been successfully validated in demonstrators on which Europe’s Rail can leverage on.
The new developed business functions have the potential to contribute significantly to rail traffic optimisation by providing robust tools for conflict identification and by integrating data from various sources.
Regarding SWOC, the impact in Life Cycle Cost has been demonstrated with an overall reduction in CAPEX and OPEX by reducing the need of cables and associated works thanks to wireless communication and local power supply.
An enhanced Diagnosis and Maintenance capabilities and Remote Management / predictive maintenance by remote data analysis allows an overall reduction in OPEX and an increased availability.
The environmental impact is minimised thanks to the use of local energy harvesting system.
The overall reliability, safety and security is enhanced.
The standardisation is improved allowing a simplified certification and authorisation.
From a social point of view, the field workers are less exposed to danger thanks to enhanced remote diagnostic and maintenance features. The use of new radio and wireless technologies and locally derived power for communication to smart wayside object controllers should allow market expansion in the so called “Dark Zones” and the creation of new skills and job opportunities.
ATO up to GOA4 work is to be continued in Europe’s Rail.
Regarding OTI, benefits provided by investigated solutions consist in providing on-board train integrity and train length determination functionalities for different types of passenger and freight trains. It therefore enables virtual and moving blocks for capacity increase and ensures cost reduction for trackside train detection system.
Regarding TMS, a higher grade of automisation and optimisation in managing the railway traffic is one of the key components to keep railway traffic not only competitive with other modes of transportation but to improve the capacity and quality of the service and make it more attractive. The TMS related deliverables show a way how this can be achieved.
The overall strategy to specify and develop new advanced Business Applications, an interoperable Data Model and an integrated communication infrastructure (Integration Layer), has been successfully validated in demonstrators on which Europe’s Rail can leverage on.
The new developed business functions have the potential to contribute significantly to rail traffic optimisation by providing robust tools for conflict identification and by integrating data from various sources.
Regarding SWOC, the impact in Life Cycle Cost has been demonstrated with an overall reduction in CAPEX and OPEX by reducing the need of cables and associated works thanks to wireless communication and local power supply.
An enhanced Diagnosis and Maintenance capabilities and Remote Management / predictive maintenance by remote data analysis allows an overall reduction in OPEX and an increased availability.
The environmental impact is minimised thanks to the use of local energy harvesting system.
The overall reliability, safety and security is enhanced.
The standardisation is improved allowing a simplified certification and authorisation.
From a social point of view, the field workers are less exposed to danger thanks to enhanced remote diagnostic and maintenance features. The use of new radio and wireless technologies and locally derived power for communication to smart wayside object controllers should allow market expansion in the so called “Dark Zones” and the creation of new skills and job opportunities.