S4.2 ETCS-PLANNING

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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