EP1630059B1 - System for safe operation of railbound trains - Google Patents

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EP1630059B1
EP1630059B1 EP05107351A EP05107351A EP1630059B1 EP 1630059 B1 EP1630059 B1 EP 1630059B1 EP 05107351 A EP05107351 A EP 05107351A EP 05107351 A EP05107351 A EP 05107351A EP 1630059 B1 EP1630059 B1 EP 1630059B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L19/00Arrangements for interlocking between points and signals by means of a single interlocking device, e.g. central control
    • B61L19/06Interlocking devices having electrical operation
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L21/00Station blocking between signal boxes in one yard
    • B61L21/04Electrical locking and release of the route; Electrical repeat locks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L21/00Station blocking between signal boxes in one yard
    • B61L21/10Arrangements for trains which are closely following one another
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L23/00Control, warning, or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or vehicle trains
    • B61L23/22Control, warning, or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or vehicle trains for controlling traffic in two directions over the same pair of rails
    • B61L23/30Control, warning, or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or vehicle trains for controlling traffic in two directions over the same pair of rails using automatic section blocking
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L3/00Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal
    • B61L3/16Continuous control along the route
    • B61L3/22Continuous control along the route using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using electromagnetic radiation
    • B61L3/225Continuous control along the route using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using electromagnetic radiation using separate conductors along the route
    • B61L2003/226German inductive continuous train control, called 'Linienzugbeeinflussung' [LZB]
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L11/00Operation of points from the vehicle or by the passage of the vehicle
    • B61L11/08Operation of points from the vehicle or by the passage of the vehicle using electrical or magnetic interaction between vehicle and track
    • B61L2011/086German radio based operations, called "Funkfahrbetrieb" [FFB]
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61RAILWAYS
    • B61LGUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L27/00Central railway traffic control systems; Trackside control; Communication systems specially adapted therefor
    • B61L27/20Trackside control of safe travel of vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. braking curve calculation
    • B61L2027/202Trackside control of safe travel of vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. braking curve calculation using European Train Control System [ETCS]

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  • the invention relates to a system for the safe operation of track-bound trains running on routes according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the train safety can be done by means of an interlocking, which adjusts the routes for the trains and activates the inter-station guideway security.
  • the secured route is communicated to the train by light signals.
  • the driveway provides the driveway defined in this case by the signal box, possibly extended by a slipping path. By controlling the train's speed, the driver ensures that the train does not leave the route. It can be assisted by technical facilities (such as driving locks).
  • linear train control are known, for example from the DE 44 20 214 A1 having a line conductor (line conductor loop) laid in a track section. This interacts with antennas located at the bottom of the train to exchange data with the train.
  • the train safety is thereby effected by the distance device, which on a set of the signal box driveway the train backup for several trains guaranteed.
  • the distance device determines the available travel path for each train. Within a driveway can thus form multiple train routes, so that the possible the train follow time is shorter.
  • the interlocking takes the setting of the route before and also ensures the route safety.
  • the available route is signaled to the train by means of line conductors.
  • An automatic device of the train (traction device) monitors the train speed, so that the train does not leave the only available for him guideway. If the permissible speed is exceeded, the traction device initiates a braking automatically and without the intervention of the driver.
  • the LZB security procedures are the fixed-block method and the moving-block method.
  • the fixed-block method forms the route of a train from predetermined, non-variable sections. These sections can be congruent with the free-field sections of a signal box (fixed block) or be defined independently of the signal box (virtual fixed block).
  • the moving block method forms the route of a train from sections that are calculated during operation. No predetermined section boundaries are taken into account, but rather trains in front and adjustable track elements such as points. Accordingly, it has to do with the fixed-block LZB operation (eg ETCS Level 1 and 2 and radio-based driving FFB) and the Moving Block LZB operation (ETCS Level 3 and TRAINGUARD® MT without a signal box).
  • the mixed form is the Moving Block LZB operation with fixed block restrictions through the free field sections of the routes of the interlockings used (TRAINGUARD® MT with a signal box).
  • the object of the invention is to operate trains with different equipment and thus different security procedures at the same time on the designated routes safely.
  • the solution provides that for all trains for the one-to-one assignment of routes and trains a common infrastructure management for train control is provided with different security procedures, the route management just does not reserve a guideway belonging track parts for a Switzerlandfahrweg, depending on the backup method from the reserved parts of the route forms a guideway, set the track and secure and dissolves the path formed behind the moving train again.
  • Basis of the invention is that the train backup is done in all known and approved security procedures in space.
  • the route of a train in the generalized sense is thus the commonality of all these safety procedures and therefore the central element of the common infrastructure management, which manages the routes of all trains in a common superordinate data structure for a route area, with a one-to-one allocation between the routes and the trains is guaranteed ,
  • the infrastructure management thus enables an integration of the most diverse Safety procedures that are maintained, including the safety-related equipment of the trains. As soon as - depending on the safety procedure - sufficient infrastructure is reserved, this infrastructure is secured and communicated to the train. For all trains of the respective safety procedure, the infrastructure management thus provides an adequate formation and dissolution of the infrastructure. The secured infrastructure is communicated to the train in accordance with the safety procedure.
  • the effectiveness can be increased if parts of the route that become available through a train journey are immediately used for the formation of other routes.
  • the train safety can be improved if one of the train controls is designed as a line-shaped train control in which the communication with a suitably equipped train takes place bidirectionally when driving along the train control line.
  • the securing methods for infrastructure formation comprise the fixed-block method using free-field sections and / or virtual sections, the moving-block method using train location messages, and mixed blocks of the fixed block and moving block method.
  • a train control which includes a signal box with a driveway, wherein the signal box is caused to set the driveway when the reserved track of the driveway to be adjusted, and the interlocking belonging to the associated safety road the set route activated and the route is signaled to the train as a secured route by means of a light signal.
  • LZB system linear train control
  • train safety is provided by an LZB route device for all trains with operational LZB equipment, which signal the train to an available route by means of coded track circuits or line conductor transmission.
  • LZB system also incorporates a classic non-LZB train control system with a signal box, which is assigned a route.
  • the LZB route device is part of an LZB route equipment, which has a route management for the coordination of the routes, which forms the path of all trains for their route area and manages in a common parent database, including the non-LZB routes (driveway) -Zugbeein kgung.
  • the database has a one-to-one correspondence between the routes and the trains.
  • the route management reserves route sections for each train, if they are not part of another route.
  • the definition and thus the reservation of a guideway depends on the specific security procedure.
  • the fixed-block method and the moving-block method as well as hybrid forms of these two methods come into question as securing methods.
  • the formation of the driveway is placed on the driveway, i. the guideway reserved by the guideway management must completely cover the driveway, as only the driveways can be handled by the interlocking.
  • the LZB distance device can be set or readjusted by the signal box routes, z. B. at a track plotter. But it is also possible that the LZB-trackside unit of the signal box can set individual points with flank protection, z. At SICAS-ESTW. If no interlocking is available, the LZB route device can also directly control the positioning and monitoring logic or even provide it yourself. This also applies to the setting of the signals. Finally, the LZB range device may also allow the train to provide and secure lanes or better track elements (e.g., in radio based FFB operation).
  • All interlocking operations are carried out via the track formation by means of the track management, so that a risk is excluded by other interlocking operations.
  • the interlocking system is integrated as a sub-type-specific sub-process for trains without LZB into the train protection of the LZB route device and can therefore also be replaced by the safety logic of the LZB route device.
  • Track management thus integrates all type-specific backup procedures. This allows the mixed operation of trains of all safety procedures, ie all procedures for which a track formation has been integrated. Finally, an integration of the road safety logic of the signal box in the LZB route device is possible.
  • the infrastructure management can, of course, also be implemented as a higher-level administration (also known as the LZB route equipment) or institution.
  • the implemented system describes the invention by way of example by means of an extension of the known LZB route equipment.

Abstract

The system is for the safe operation of track-bound trains running over travel distances. For all trains, for bi-unique allocation of railway routes and trains, a common route administration is provided for the influencing of trains with different safety characteristics. The administration does not reserve track sections belonging to another route, forms a route in dependence upon the safety characteristics of the reserved track sections, establishes the route and makes it safe, and opens the formed route.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zum sicheren Betrieb von auf Fahrstrecken verkehrenden gleisgebundenen Zügen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a system for the safe operation of track-bound trains running on routes according to the preamble of claim 1.

Systeme zum sicheren Betrieb von Zügen, die gleisgebunden sind und auf Fahrstrecken verkehren, sind bekannt. Jeder Zug wird dabei über den für ihn eingestellten und gesicherten Fahrweg informiert.Systems for the safe operation of trains that are track-bound and operate on routes are known. Each train is informed about the set and secured route for him.

Die Zugfolgesicherung kann mittels eines Stellwerks erfolgen, das die Fahrstraßen für die Züge einstellt und die stellwerkseigene Fahrwegsicherung aktiviert. Die gesicherte Fahrstraße wird dem Zug durch Lichtsignale kommuniziert. Die Fahrstraße stellt den in diesem Fall vom Stellwerk definierten Fahrweg, gegebenenfalls erweitert um einen Durchrutschweg, bereit. Der Triebfahrzeugführer sorgt durch Steuerung der Zugfahrgeschwindigkeit dafür, dass der Zug die Fahrstraße nicht verlässt. Er kann dabei durch technische Einrichtungen (z.B. Fahrsperren) unterstützt werden.The train safety can be done by means of an interlocking, which adjusts the routes for the trains and activates the inter-station guideway security. The secured route is communicated to the train by light signals. The driveway provides the driveway defined in this case by the signal box, possibly extended by a slipping path. By controlling the train's speed, the driver ensures that the train does not leave the route. It can be assisted by technical facilities (such as driving locks).

Weiter sind linienförmige Zugbeeinflussungen (LZB) bekannt, beispielsweise aus der DE 44 20 214 A1 , die einen Linienleiter (Linienleiterschleife) aufweisen, der in einem Gleisabschnitt verlegt ist. Dieser wirkt mit an der Unterseite des Zugs befindlichen Antennen zusammen, um Daten mit dem Zug auszutauschen. Die Zugfolgesicherung wird dabei durch das Streckengerät bewirkt, das auf einer vom Stellwerk eingestellten Fahrstraße die Zugfolgesicherung für mehrere Züge gewährleistet. Dazu stellt das Streckengerät für jeden Zug den verfügbaren Fahrweg fest. Innerhalb einer Fahrstraße lassen sich so mehrere Zug-Fahrwege bilden, so dass die mögliche die Zugfolgezeit kürzer wird. Das Stellwerk nimmt dabei die Einstellung der Fahrstraße vor und sorgt auch für die Fahrwegsicherung. Der verfügbare Fahrweg wird dem Zug mittels der Linienleiter signalisiert. Eine automatische Einrichtung des Zuges (Zuggerät) überwacht die Zuggeschwindigkeit, so dass der Zug den ausschließlich für ihn bereitgehaltenen Fahrweg nicht verlässt. Wird die dabei zulässige Geschwindigkeit überschritten, leitet das Zuggerät automatisch und ohne Einwirkung des Fahrers eine Bremsung ein.Furthermore, linear train control (LZB) are known, for example from the DE 44 20 214 A1 having a line conductor (line conductor loop) laid in a track section. This interacts with antennas located at the bottom of the train to exchange data with the train. The train safety is thereby effected by the distance device, which on a set of the signal box driveway the train backup for several trains guaranteed. For this purpose, the distance device determines the available travel path for each train. Within a driveway can thus form multiple train routes, so that the possible the train follow time is shorter. The interlocking takes the setting of the route before and also ensures the route safety. The available route is signaled to the train by means of line conductors. An automatic device of the train (traction device) monitors the train speed, so that the train does not leave the only available for him guideway. If the permissible speed is exceeded, the traction device initiates a braking automatically and without the intervention of the driver.

Als LZB-Sicherungsverfahren sind das Fixed-Block-Verfahren und das Moving-Block-Verfahren bekannt. Das Fixed-Block-Verfahren bildet den Fahrweg eines Zuges aus vorgegebenen, nicht veränderlichen Streckenabschnitten. Diese Streckenabschnitte können mit den Freimeldeabschnitten eines Stellwerks deckungsgleich sein (fixed block) oder unabhängig vom Stellwerk definiert sein (virtual fixed block). Das Moving-Block-Verfahren bildet den Fahrweg eines Zuges aus Streckenabschnitten, die während des Betriebes errechnet werden. Dabei werden keine vorgegebenen Abschnittsgrenzen berücksichtigt, sondern vorausfahrende Züge und einstellbare Fahrwegelemente wie z.B. Weichen. Entsprechend hat man es mit dem Fixed-Block-LZB-Betrieb (z.B. ETCS Level 1 und 2 und funkbasierter Fahrbetrieb FFB) und dem Moving-Block-LZB-Betrieb (ETCS Level 3 und TRAINGUARD® MT ohne ein Stellwerk) zu tun. Die Mischform sind der Moving-Block-LZB-Betrieb mit Fixed-Block-Einschränkungen durch die Freimeldeabschnitte der Fahrstraßen der verwendeten Stellwerke (TRAINGUARD® MT mit einem Stellwerk).The LZB security procedures are the fixed-block method and the moving-block method. The fixed-block method forms the route of a train from predetermined, non-variable sections. These sections can be congruent with the free-field sections of a signal box (fixed block) or be defined independently of the signal box (virtual fixed block). The moving block method forms the route of a train from sections that are calculated during operation. No predetermined section boundaries are taken into account, but rather trains in front and adjustable track elements such as points. Accordingly, it has to do with the fixed-block LZB operation (eg ETCS Level 1 and 2 and radio-based driving FFB) and the Moving Block LZB operation (ETCS Level 3 and TRAINGUARD® MT without a signal box). The mixed form is the Moving Block LZB operation with fixed block restrictions through the free field sections of the routes of the interlockings used (TRAINGUARD® MT with a signal box).

Neben diesen im Raumabstand arbeitenden Sicherungsverfahren ist es auch möglich, die Züge im Zeitabstand oder im Sichtabstand verkehren zu lassen. Diese Sicherungsverfahren weisen aber erhebliche Nachteile auf.In addition to these safety procedures operating in the space distance, it is also possible to operate the trains at intervals or within sight distance. However, these safety methods have considerable disadvantages.

Eine übersicht über verschiedene Sicherungs konzepte mit Stellwerken zeigt der Aufsatz " Stellwerke von Morgen-welche Rolle kann das Stellwerk in einem ETCS-level-3-System noch spielen" von B. Milius, Zevrail-Glasers Annalen, Bd. 126, S. 106-114, Nr. 2103 .An overview of various security concepts with interlockings is shown in the article " Morning interlockings - what role can the interlocking play in an ETCS level 3 system "by B. Milius, Zevrail-Glasers Annalen, Vol. 126, pp. 106-114, No. 2103 ,

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, Züge mit unterschiedlichen Ausrüstungen und damit unterschiedlichen Sicherungsverfahren zugleich auf den dafür vorgesehenen Fahrstrecken sicher betreiben zu können.The object of the invention is to operate trains with different equipment and thus different security procedures at the same time on the designated routes safely.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Bei den Unteransprüchen handelt es ich um vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen.The object is solved by the features of claim 1. In the subclaims I deal with advantageous embodiments.

Die Lösung sieht vor, dass für alle Züge zur eineindeutigen Zuordnung von Fahrwegen und Zügen eine gemeinsame Fahrwegverwaltung für Zugbeeinflussungen mit unterschiedlichen Sicherungsverfahren vorgesehen ist, wobei die Fahrwegverwaltung gerade nicht zu einem Fahrweg gehörenden Fahrstreckenteile für einen Zugfahrweg reserviert, jeweils abhängig vom Sicherungsverfahren aus den reservierten Fahrstreckenteilen einen Fahrweg bildet, den Fahrweg einstellen und sichern lässt und den gebildeten Fahrweg hinter dem fahrenden Zug wieder auflöst. Grundlage der Erfindung ist es, dass die Zugfolgesicherung bei allen bekannten und zugelassenen Sicherungsverfahren im Raumabstand erfolgt. Der Fahrweg eines Zuges im verallgemeinerten Sinn ist somit die Gemeinsamkeit aller dieser Sicherungsverfahren und deshalb das zentrale Element der gemeinsamen Fahrwegverwaltung, welche für einen Streckenbereich die Fahrwege aller Züge in einer gemeinsamen übergeordneten Datenstruktur verwaltet, wobei eine eineindeutige Zuordnung zwischen den Fahrwegen und den Zügen gewährleistet ist. Die Fahrwegverwaltung ermöglicht so eine Integration der unterschiedlichsten Sicherungsverfahren, die einschließlich der vom Sicherungsverfahren abhängigen Ausrüstung der Züge beibehalten werden. Sobald - abhängig vom Sicherungsverfahren - ausreichend Fahrweg reserviert ist, wird dieser Fahrweg gesichert und dem Zug mitgeteilt. Für alle Züge des jeweiligen Sicherungsverfahrens leistet die Fahrwegverwaltung also eine adäquate Bildung und Auflösung der Fahrwege. Der gesicherte Fahrweg wird - wie beim Sicherungsverfahren vorgesehen - dem Zug entsprechend kommuniziert.The solution provides that for all trains for the one-to-one assignment of routes and trains a common infrastructure management for train control is provided with different security procedures, the route management just does not reserve a guideway belonging track parts for a Zugfahrweg, depending on the backup method from the reserved parts of the route forms a guideway, set the track and secure and dissolves the path formed behind the moving train again. Basis of the invention is that the train backup is done in all known and approved security procedures in space. The route of a train in the generalized sense is thus the commonality of all these safety procedures and therefore the central element of the common infrastructure management, which manages the routes of all trains in a common superordinate data structure for a route area, with a one-to-one allocation between the routes and the trains is guaranteed , The infrastructure management thus enables an integration of the most diverse Safety procedures that are maintained, including the safety-related equipment of the trains. As soon as - depending on the safety procedure - sufficient infrastructure is reserved, this infrastructure is secured and communicated to the train. For all trains of the respective safety procedure, the infrastructure management thus provides an adequate formation and dissolution of the infrastructure. The secured infrastructure is communicated to the train in accordance with the safety procedure.

Die Effektivität lässt sich erhöhen, wenn durch eine Zugfahrt verfügbar werdende Fahrstreckenanteile unverzüglich für die Bildung anderer Fahrwege verwendet werden.The effectiveness can be increased if parts of the route that become available through a train journey are immediately used for the formation of other routes.

Die Zugfolgesicherung lässt sich verbessern, wenn eine der Zugbeeinflussungen als linienförmige Zugbeeinflussung ausgebildet ist, bei der die Kommunikation mit einem entsprechend ausgerüsteten Zug jeweils beim Fahren entlang der Zugbeeinflussungslinie bidirektional stattfindet.The train safety can be improved if one of the train controls is designed as a line-shaped train control in which the communication with a suitably equipped train takes place bidirectionally when driving along the train control line.

Mit Vorteil umfassen die Sicherungsverfahren zur Fahrwegbildung das Fixed-Block-Verfahren unter Verwendung von Freimeldeabschnitten und/oder virtuellen Abschnitten, das Moving-Block-Verfahren unter Verwendung von Zugortungsmeldungen sowie Mischformen des Fixed-Block- und Moving-Block-Verfahrens.Advantageously, the securing methods for infrastructure formation comprise the fixed-block method using free-field sections and / or virtual sections, the moving-block method using train location messages, and mixed blocks of the fixed block and moving block method.

Es ist von Vorteil, lässt sich in die Fahrwegverwaltung eine Zugbeeinflussung integrieren, die ein Stellwerk mit einer Fahrstraße umfasst, wobei das Stellwerk veranlasst wird, die Fahrstraße einzustellen, wenn der reservierte Fahrweg der einzustellenden Fahrstraße entspricht, und das zum Stellwerk gehörige Sicherungsverfahren die eingestellte Fahrstraße aktiviert und die Fahrstraße dem Zug als gesicherter Fahrweg mittels Lichtsignal signalisiert wird.It is advantageous, can be in the track management integrate a train control, which includes a signal box with a driveway, wherein the signal box is caused to set the driveway when the reserved track of the driveway to be adjusted, and the interlocking belonging to the associated safety road the set route activated and the route is signaled to the train as a secured route by means of a light signal.

Dazu ist zwingend sicherzustellen, dass die Bedienung des Stellwerks mittels der Fahrwegverwaltung erfolgt.It is imperative to ensure that the operation of the interlocking takes place by means of the infrastructure management.

Zur Effektivitätssteigerung ist eine fahrstreckenseitige Zugortung vorgesehen, welche den reservierten Fahrweg mittels Freimeldungen schrittweise auflöst.To increase the effectiveness of a route-side train location is provided, which gradually dissolves the reserved route by means of free messages.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Systems zum sicheren Betrieb von auf Fahrstrecken verkehrenden gleisgebundenen Zügen näher beschrieben. Unter Zug sind hier selbstverständlich auch einzelne Fahrzeuge zu verstehen.The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to a system for the secure operation of track-bound trains running on routes. Under train here are of course also individual vehicles to understand.

Basis des Systems ist hier im Ausführungsbeispiel eine Anlage zur linienförmigen Zugbeeinflussung (LZB-Anlage). Bei der LZB-Anlage erfolgt die Zugfolgesicherung durch ein LZB-Streckengerät für alle Züge mit funktionsfähiger LZB-Ausrüstung, über die dem Zug ein verfügbarer Fahrweg mittels codierter Gleiskreise oder Linienleiterübertragung signalisiert wird. Integriert ist in die LZB-Anlage auch eine klassische Nicht-LZB-Zugbeeinflussung mit einem Stellwerk, dem eine Fahrstraße zugeordnet ist.The basis of the system is here in the embodiment, a system for linear train control (LZB system). In the case of the LZB system, train safety is provided by an LZB route device for all trains with operational LZB equipment, which signal the train to an available route by means of coded track circuits or line conductor transmission. The LZB system also incorporates a classic non-LZB train control system with a signal box, which is assigned a route.

Das LZB-Streckengerät gehört zu einer LZB-Streckenausrüstung, die zur Koordination der Fahrwege eine Fahrwegverwaltung aufweist, welche für ihren Streckenbereich die Fahrwege aller Züge bildet (plant) und in einer gemeinsamen übergeordneten Datenbank verwaltet, einschließlich der Fahrwege (Fahrstraße) der Nicht-LZB-Zugbeeinflussung.The LZB route device is part of an LZB route equipment, which has a route management for the coordination of the routes, which forms the path of all trains for their route area and manages in a common parent database, including the non-LZB routes (driveway) -Zugbeeinflussung.

Die Datenbank weist eine eineindeutige Zuordnung zwischen den Fahrwegen und den Zügen auf. Zur Bildung der Fahrwege reserviert die Fahrwegverwaltung für jeden Zug Fahrstreckenteile, wenn diese nicht gerade Teil eines anderen Fahrwegs sind. Die Definition und damit die Reservierung eines Fahrwegs ist dabei jeweils vom konkreten Sicherungsverfahren abhängig. Für die linienförmige Zugbeeinflussung kommen als Sicherungsverfahren das Fixed-Block-Verfahren und das Moving-Block-Verfahren sowie Mischformen dieser beiden Verfahren in Frage.The database has a one-to-one correspondence between the routes and the trains. In order to form the routes, the route management reserves route sections for each train, if they are not part of another route. The definition and thus the reservation of a guideway depends on the specific security procedure. For the linear train control, the fixed-block method and the moving-block method as well as hybrid forms of these two methods come into question as securing methods.

Bei der Nicht-LZB-Zugbeeinflussung mit einem Stellwerk wird die Bildung des Fahrwegs auf die Fahrstraße abgestellt, d.h. der durch die Fahrwegverwaltung reservierte Fahrweg muss die Fahrstraße vollständig umfassen, da vom Stellwerk nur Fahrstraßen gehandhabt werden können.In the case of non-LZB train control with a signal box, the formation of the driveway is placed on the driveway, i. the guideway reserved by the guideway management must completely cover the driveway, as only the driveways can be handled by the interlocking.

Bezogen auf die Züge hat man es mit Fixed-Block-LZB-Zügen (z.B. ETCS Level 1 und 2 und funkbasierter Fahrbetrieb FFB) und Moving-Block-LZB-Zügen (ETCS Level 3 und TRAINGUARD® MT ohne oder mit Stellwerk - z. B. SICAS) zu tun. Die Mischform sind Moving-Block-LZB-Züge mit Fixed-Block-Einschränkungen durch die Freimeldeabschnitte der Fahrstraßen anderer Stellwerke.In terms of trains, it has fixed-block LZB trains (eg ETCS Level 1 and 2 and radio-based FFB) and Moving Block LZB trains (ETCS Level 3 and TRAINGUARD® MT with or without interlocking - eg. SICAS). The mixed form are Moving Block LZB trains with fixed block restrictions through the free field sections of the routes of other interlockings.

Durch eine ausgeführte Zugfahrt wieder verfügbar werdende Streckenteile werden durch die Fahrwegverwaltung bei Bedarf für den Aufbau anderer Fahrwege verwendet.By a train train running become available track parts are used by the track management when needed for the construction of other routes.

Die folgende Tabelle gibt eine übersichtliche Darstellung des Zusammenhangs zwischen den oben genannten Sicherungsverfahren, dem Fahrwegtyp, der Fahrwegbildung und der Fahrwegauflösung: Sicherungsverfahren gebildeter Fahrwegtyp Fahrwegbildung basierend auf Fahrwegauflösung durch Züge ohne LZB Fahrstraße ganzen Fahrstraßen Freimeldeabschnitte fixed block-LZB fixed block Freimeldeabschnitten Freimeldeabschnitte fixed block-LZB virtual fixed block virtuellen Abschnitten und Freimeldeabschnitten Zugortungsmeldungen moving block-LZB moving block Zugortungsmeldungen Zugortungsmeldungen The following table provides a clear overview of the relationship between the above-mentioned safety procedures, the type of travel, the formation of the infrastructure and the path resolution: assurance procedures educated travel type Track formation based on Track resolution by Trains without LZB driveway entire driveways Track sections fixed block LZB fixed block Vacancy detection sections Track sections fixed block LZB virtual fixed block virtual sections and field reports Zugortungsmeldungen moving block-LZB moving block Zugortungsmeldungen Zugortungsmeldungen

Alternativen der Fahrwegsicherung sind, dass das LZB-Streckengerät vom Stellwerk Fahrstraßen einstellen bzw. nachstellen lässt, z. B. bei einem Spurplanstellwerk. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass das LZB-Streckengerät vom Stellwerk einzelne Weichen mit Flankenschutz stellen lässt, z. B. bei SICAS-ESTW. Ist kein Stellwerk vorhanden, so kann das LZB-Streckengerät die Stell- und Überwachungslogik auch direkt steuern oder sogar selbst bereitstellen. Dies betrifft auch das Setzen der Signale. Schließlich kann es das LZB-Streckengerät auch dem Zug überlassen, Fahrwege oder besser Fahrwegelemente zu stellen und zu sichern (z.B. bei funkbasiertem Fahrbetrieb FFB).Alternatives of the guideway safety device are that the LZB distance device can be set or readjusted by the signal box routes, z. B. at a track plotter. But it is also possible that the LZB-trackside unit of the signal box can set individual points with flank protection, z. At SICAS-ESTW. If no interlocking is available, the LZB route device can also directly control the positioning and monitoring logic or even provide it yourself. This also applies to the setting of the signals. Finally, the LZB range device may also allow the train to provide and secure lanes or better track elements (e.g., in radio based FFB operation).

Eine Übersicht über die Signalisierung des Fahrwegs zeigt die folgende Tabelle: Sicherungsverfahren Übertragung Fahrwegsignalisierung Züge ohne LZB Signale Signalbegriff ETCS Level 1 Signale + Balisen Signalbegriff + movement authority ETCS Level 2/3 EURORADIO movement authority FFB EURORADIO Fahrwegzuweisung TRAINGUARD® MT Bidirektionales Kommunikationssystem Fahrwegzuweisung oder movement authority An overview of the signaling of the infrastructure is shown in the following table: assurance procedures transmission path signaling Trains without LZB signals signal aspect ETCS Level 1 Signals + balises Signal term + movement authority ETCS Level 2/3 EURORADIO movement authority FFB EURORADIO capacity allocation TRAINGUARD® MT Bidirectional communication system Route assignment or movement authority

Alle Stellwerkbedienungen erfolgen über die Fahrwegbildung mittels der Fahrwegverwaltung, so dass eine Gefährdung durch andere Stellwerkbedienungen ausgeschlossen ist.All interlocking operations are carried out via the track formation by means of the track management, so that a risk is excluded by other interlocking operations.

Das Stellwerk wird also als zugtyp-spezifischer Teilprozess für Züge ohne LZB in die Zugfolgesicherung des LZB-Streckengerätes eingegliedert und kann folglich auch durch die Sicherungslogik des LZB-Streckengerätes ersetzt werden.Thus, the interlocking system is integrated as a sub-type-specific sub-process for trains without LZB into the train protection of the LZB route device and can therefore also be replaced by the safety logic of the LZB route device.

Drei Beispiele sollen das System der Fahrwegbildung und Fahrwegverwaltung nachfolgend beispielhaft beschreiben:

  1. 1. Zug ohne LZB-Ausrüstung oder mit ETCS-Level1-Ausrüstung Bereitgestellt wird von der Fahrwegverwaltung ein Fahrweg, der zu der vom Stellwerk einzustellenden Fahrstraße passt. Dazu wird von der Fahrwegverwaltung (LZB-Ausrüstung) ein Fahrweg reserviert, der aus einzelnen Fahrwegelementen bestehen kann, bis dieser Fahrweg die einzustellende Fahrstraße umfasst. Dann wird das Stellwerk veranlasst, die Fahrstraße einzustellen. Auf diese Weise wird auch die stellwerkeigene Fahrwegsicherung aktiviert und der gesicherte Fahrweg dem Zug mittels Lichtsignalen mitgeteilt. Eine streckenseitige Zugortung (Freimeldung) bewirkt die schrittweise Auflösung der Fahrstraße, wodurch auch der reservierte Fahrweg wieder aufgelöst wird.
  2. 2. Moving-Block- LZB-Zug
    Der Fahrweg wird ohne Berücksichtigung von ggf. vorhandenen Freimeldeabschnitten (einer Freimeldeabschnitt-Struktur) gebildet. Gestellt werden im Fahrweg liegende Fahrwegelemente. Dazu werden Stellanweisungen direkt an die betreffenden Elementsteuerungen gegeben oder ein vorhandenes Stellwerk wird veranlasst, Fahrstraßen zu stellen, die nur aus einzelnen Weichen einschließlich des zugehörigen Flankenschutzes bestehen. Dieser durch die Fahrwegverwaltung (LZB-Ausrüstung) reservierte Fahrweg wird unter Kennzeichnung des gesicherten Teils dem Zug mittels bidirektionaler Datenkommunikation über den Linienleiter mitgeteilt. Anhand der Positionsmeldungen des Zuges wird der Fahrweg hinter dem Zug gleich wieder aufgelöst. Die Moving-Block-Fahrwege werden unabhängig von den Beanspruchungen der Freimeldeabschnitte und streckenseitigen Zugortungsmeldungen verwaltet.
  3. 3. Fixed-Block-LZB-Zug
    Ist die Einstellung einer Fahrstraße erforderlich, so beeinflusst die Struktur der einzelnen Fahrabschnitte der Stellwerks-Sicherungstechnik auch die Fahrwegbildung. Die Fahrwegbildung erfolgt anhand des Fixed-Block-Verfahrens, wobei die gebildeten Fahrwege dem entsprechenden Zug jeweils mitgeteilt werden. Die Auflösung geschieht wie beim Moving-Block-Zug.
Three examples shall describe the system of track formation and track management as an example below:
  1. 1. Train without LZB equipment or with ETCS Level1 equipment A guideway is provided by the track management, which matches the route to be set by the interlocking. For this purpose, the guideway management (LZB equipment) reserves a guideway, which may consist of individual guideway elements, until this guideway comprises the route to be set. Then the interlocking is caused to set the route. In this way, the Stellwerk own driving distance protection is activated and communicated the secured track the train by means of light signals. A track-side Zugortung (free message) causes the gradual resolution of the route, whereby the reserved track is resolved again.
  2. 2. Moving block LZB train
    The route is formed without taking into account any existing free field sections (a free field section structure). Are placed in the track lying track elements. For this purpose, positioning instructions are given directly to the relevant element controls or an existing interlocking is prompted to provide routes that consist only of individual points including the associated edge protection. This guideway, which is reserved by the track management system (LZB equipment), is marked as being secured Part of the train communicated via bidirectional data communication via the line conductor. Based on the position messages of the train, the track behind the train is immediately dissolved again. The moving block routes are managed independently of the demands of the free field sections and trackside train location messages.
  3. 3. Fixed-block LZB train
    If the setting of a route is required, the structure of the individual sections of the interlocking safety technology also influences the formation of the track. The formation of the roadway takes place on the basis of the fixed-block method, the formed travel routes being communicated to the corresponding train in each case. The dissolution happens like the Moving Block move.

Die Fahrwegverwaltung integriert also alle zugtyp-spezifischen Sicherungsverfahren. Damit wird der Mischbetrieb von Zügen aller Sicherungsverfahren ermöglicht, also aller Verfahren, für die eine Fahrwegbildung integriert wurde. Schließlich ist auch eine Integration der Fahrstraßensicherungslogik des Stellwerks in das LZB-Streckengerät möglich. Die Fahrwegverwaltung kann selbstverständlich auch als übergeordnete (auch der LZB-Streckenausrüstung übergeordnete) Verwaltung oder Einrichtung ausgeführt sein.Track management thus integrates all type-specific backup procedures. This allows the mixed operation of trains of all safety procedures, ie all procedures for which a track formation has been integrated. Finally, an integration of the road safety logic of the signal box in the LZB route device is possible. The infrastructure management can, of course, also be implemented as a higher-level administration (also known as the LZB route equipment) or institution.

Das ausgeführte System beschreibt die Erfindung beispielhaft anhand einer Erweiterung der bekannten LZB-Streckenausrüstung.The implemented system describes the invention by way of example by means of an extension of the known LZB route equipment.

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  1. System for safe operation of railbound trains travelling on track systems,
    in which at least one route is formed and set in order to form follow-on train protection at a spatial distance, and said route is protected by means of a protection method which is associated with an automatic train control system, and in which the route is released again after use has occurred,
    wherein the automatic train control system communicates to the train the route which has been set and protected by means of the protection method,
    characterized
    in that a common route management system for automatic train control systems with different protection methods is provided for all the trains in order to assign routes and trains in a clearly defined fashion, wherein the route management system
    - reserves route components which are not associated with another route,
    - forms a route from the reserved route components in each case as a function of the protection method,
    - causes the route to be set and protected, and
    - releases the formed route again.
  2. System according to Claim 1,
    characterized
    in that route components which become available through a train journey are used to form other routes.
  3. System according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterized
    in that one of the automatic train control systems is formed as a linear automatic train control system in which the communication with a correspondingly equipped train takes place in each case bidirectionally during travel along the automatic train control line.
  4. System according to Claim 3,
    characterized
    in that the protection method comprises, for the formation of routes, the fixed-block method using track release sections and/or virtual sections, the moving-block method using train-locating messages and mixed forms of the fixed-block and moving-block method.
  5. System according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterized
    in that one of the automatic train control systems comprises an interlocking cabin with a section of track, and the interlocking cabin is made to set the section of track when the reserved route corresponds to the section of track which is to be set, and the protection method associated with the interlocking cabin is activated for the section of track which has been set, and the section of track is signaled to the train as a protected route by means of a light signal.
  6. System according to Claim 5,
    characterized
    in that the operation of the interlocking cabin is carried out by means of the route management system.
  7. System according to Claim 5 or 6,
    characterized
    in that a route-side train locating system is provided which triggers the reserved route incrementally by means of track-release messages.
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