Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) Basic Concept

Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) Basic Concept

Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) Basic Concept:- Presentation TPWS is a system designed to stop train: * Passing A Signal At Danger Without Authority. * Approaching A Signal At Danger Too Fast. * Approaching Speed Restriction Too Fast. * Approaching Buffer Stop Too Fast. TPWS consists of two sensors: * Train Stop Sensor (TSS) […]

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European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Presentation

European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Presentation ERTMS is a major industrial project developed by eight UNIFE members – Alstom Transport, Ansaldo STS, AZD Praha, Bombardier Transportation, CAF, Mermec, Siemens Mobility and Thales – in close cooperation with the European Union, railway stakeholders and the GSM-R industry.    What is ERTMS?  The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) […]

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Railway SCS to Relay Rack Interface – JNUP Thales 

Railway SCS to Relay Rack Interface – JNUP Thales  SCS Electronics Rack/Relay Rack Interface * SELTRAC Overview * SCS Electronics Rack Overview * SCS/Relay Rack Interface * ACE/Relay Rack Interface * Reference Documents SELTRAC OVERVIEW   SCS ELECTRONICS RACK OVERVIEW   * Each SCS contains two computers known as ‘INTERSIG A’ and ‘INTERSIG B’. * […]

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