On-Board Design Models and Algorithm for Communication Based Train Control and Tracking System

Railway systems have a long history of train protection and control, as to reduce the risk of train accidents. Many train control systems include automated communication between train and trackside equipment. But several different national systems are still facing cross border rail traffic. Today, trains for cross-border traffic need to be equipped with train control systems which are installed on the tracks.

This book covers the latest advances in CBTC research in On-board components locomotive messaging system, GPS sensors, communications wayside and switching network. It also focuses on architecture and methodology using data fusion technique. New wireless sensor integrated modeling techniques for tracking train in satellite visible and low satellite visible environment are discussed. With Tunnel Surveillance Integration model, use of optimal control is to improve train control performance, considering both train-ground communication and train control.

The book begins with the background and evolution of train signaling/train control systems. It introduces the main features and architecture of CBTC systems and describes current challenging methods and successful implementations.

This introductory book is very useful for Signal & Telecommunication engineers to get them acquainted with the technology used in CBTC and help them in implementing the system suitable for Indian Railways. As this is a new technology, the information given in this book is generic which will be subsequently revised after gaining further experience.