S4.2 ETCS-PLANNING
Table of contents
Course content
1. in-depth system characteristics of ETCS
2. basic approaches to ETCS planning
3. general aspects of ESG
4 LST planning of DB Netz lines with ETCS Level 2
5. planning of level transitions from and to ETCS Level 2
6. automatic train operation (ATO) with ETCS
Learning objectives
On completion of the course, participants should have acquired the following skills and knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of how ETCS works
- Know the procedure for planning railroad lines with ETCS signaling and ETCS Level 2
- Carry out basic planning steps
- Independent planning of example ETCS Level 2 routes
Target group
The course is aimed at LST specialist planners, planning and acceptance inspectors and construction supervisors.
Prerequisites for participation
Participants should have the following knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of railroad operations, as also taught in the Fundamentals of Railway Operations - B1 module
- Basic knowledge of LST, as also taught in the module System knowledge LST - S1
- Knowledge of LST planning, as also taught in the ESTW Planning - S4.1 module
Scope and methods
The course takes place over 4 days and consists of specialist lectures, demonstrations, planning exercises and technical discussions.
Self-study course module
Literature [en]
- Trinckauf, Jochen; Maschek, Ulrich; Kahl Richard; Krahl, Claudia. ETCS in Germany. 1st edition. PMC Media House GmbH 2020.
Literature [eng]
- WINTER, Peter, et al (UIC). Compendium on ERTMS. Eurailpress, Hamburg 2009.
- STANLEY, Peter, et al. (eds.). ETCS for Engineers. Eurailpress, Hamburg 2011.
Next dates
Registration and further information
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Ms Michaela Bercikova
Project Management Continuing Training
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