EP3592625B1 - Train with a system for monitoring the integrity of the train and a corresponding method - Google Patents

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EP3592625B1
EP3592625B1 EP18706731.9A EP18706731A EP3592625B1 EP 3592625 B1 EP3592625 B1 EP 3592625B1 EP 18706731 A EP18706731 A EP 18706731A EP 3592625 B1 EP3592625 B1 EP 3592625B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L15/00—Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
    • B61L15/0054—Train integrity supervision, e.g. end-of-train [EOT] devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L3/00—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal
    • B61L3/02—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control
    • B61L3/08—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically
    • B61L3/12—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using radio waves
    • B61L3/121—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using radio waves using magnetic induction

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  • the invention relates to a train with a system for monitoring the integrity of the train.
  • Track systems are currently monitored on the trackside using axle counting systems and track circuits. However, such systems are very expensive to install and maintain. At the same time, they divide a route into fixed sections, which can only be shown as a whole as occupied or free. Such trackside systems therefore lead to high costs and at the same time limit train traffic on a route section secured in this way.
  • train-side solutions for ensuring train integrity also have significant disadvantages, insofar as additional devices have to be attached to the train, usually to the last vehicle in the train, which additional devices are not permanently attached to the relevant place, and their attachment is quickly forgotten can be. In addition, such devices represent an additional expense.
  • a system for monitoring a train is known, the train having a first vehicle and a last vehicle, with a first balise antenna unit comprising at least one first antenna and a first test arrangement being arranged in the first vehicle.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to specify a system of the type mentioned at the outset with which the disadvantages mentioned can be avoided and with which the integrity of a train can be determined safely and reliably simply and without structural changes or additional devices.
  • the invention further relates to a method for monitoring the integrity of a train.
  • the object of the invention is to specify a method for monitoring the integrity of a train with which the disadvantages mentioned above can be avoided and with which the integrity of a train can be determined safely and reliably simply and without structural changes or additional devices.
  • the Figures 1 to 4 each show systems for monitoring the integrity of a train 1, the train 1 having a first vehicle 2 and a last vehicle 3, the first vehicle 2 having a first balise antenna unit 5, comprising at least one first antenna 6 and a first antenna test arrangement 7 , is arranged, with a second balise antenna unit 8, comprising at least one second antenna 9 and a second antenna test arrangement 10, being arranged in the last vehicle 3, the first balise antenna unit 5 and the second balise antenna unit 8 each having at least one Flowersse transmission modules 11, 12 of the train 1 are connected, the at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 being connected to at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1, the second antenna test arrangement 10 being designed to continuously to monitor the predefinable operational readiness of the second antenna 9 and to generate a second antenna function signal and to send it to the control device 13, 14, with the control device 13, 14 being designed to monitor the presence of the second antenna function signal at predefinable time intervals, and in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal to output a
  • the integrity of a train 1 can be determined safely and reliably in a simple manner and largely without structural changes or additional devices.
  • the operating personnel makes mistakes when operating the system or forgets important components to be attached to part of the train 1, since the two balise antenna units 5, 8 are already present in trains 1, which are designed for both directions of travel 18, which is why subsequent installation is not necessary.
  • It is only necessary to define which of the two balise antenna units 5, 8 is the so-called first balise antenna unit 5. However, this is carried out anyway by selecting the direction of travel 18 of the train 1, so that this cannot be forgotten either. Since the technical components used for querying the balises 16 are now also used to determine the train integrity, there is no need for complex testing or approval procedures, as prescribed in the railway system.
  • a train 1 consists of at least two parts or vehicles 2, 3, 4, which are connected to each other. With a "train” consisting of only one motor car, there is no danger of a part becoming detached.
  • the individual wagons or locomotives are objectively referred to as vehicle 2, 3, 4.
  • the vehicles 2, 3, 4 are connected to one another by means of coupling devices, as is customary in the railway sector.
  • the system in question is intended for operation with any type of train 1, on the first vehicle 2 and last vehicle 3 of which a balise antenna unit 5, 8 is arranged in each case.
  • Trains 1 of this type have a driver's stand 19 at both ends and are thus suitable for being operated easily in both directions 18 of travel. This is the case, for example, with passenger trains in a so-called rigid configuration.
  • the drive technology of the respective train 1 is irrelevant.
  • the present invention is therefore suitable for trains 1 that are driven by an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, a steam engine or some other drive technology.
  • the system is preferably provided at least for so-called electro multiple units and diesel multiple units.
  • FIG. 12 shows a schematic representation of such a train which, in addition to the first vehicle 2 and the last vehicle 3 , has further vehicles arranged in between, which are all denoted by the reference numeral 4 .
  • the first and the last vehicle 2, 3 each have a driver's stand 19 shown schematically. Furthermore, one of the two possible directions of travel is represented by the arrow 18 .
  • a first balise antenna unit 5 is arranged in the first vehicle 2 .
  • a second balise antenna unit 8 is arranged in the last vehicle 3 .
  • the beacon antenna units 5, 8 are primarily used to read out information from the trackside beacons 16, or this is the original purpose for which they were arranged in the train 1.
  • a balise 16 is a transponder used in the railway system.
  • the first balise antenna unit 5 has at least one first antenna 6 and one first antenna test arrangement 7 .
  • the second balise antenna unit 8 has at least one second antenna 9 and one second antenna test arrangement 10 .
  • the position of the first or second antenna 6, 9 is specified by appropriate regulations.
  • the relevant antennas 6, 9 should each be arranged at a maximum of 12.5 meters from the first or last axle of the train 1. This ensures that the antennas 6, 9 are actually arranged in the area of the beginning or end of the train 1, and not just somewhere in the middle of the train 1.
  • the train 1 has at least one balise transmission module 11, 12.
  • the at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 is a standard assembly within the framework of the ETCS, and is also abbreviated as BTM, as is customary in the industry.
  • the first balise antenna unit 5 and the second balise antenna unit 8 are each connected to the at least one balise transmission module 11 , 12 of the train 1 .
  • the first balise transmission module 11 is preferably arranged in the first vehicle 2 of the train 1 .
  • the Figures 1 to 4 show corresponding arrangements. Regardless of the connection of the first balise antenna unit 5 with the first balise transmission module 11 can while, as in Figures 1 and 2 also be provided that the second balise antenna unit 8 is also connected to the first balise transmission module 11 .
  • the first balise transmission module 11 is capable of a corresponding multiplex when querying the two balise antenna units 5 , 8 . This is a very simple design on the plant side.
  • the Figures 3 and 4 show block diagrams of correspondingly designed systems. In this case, one balise antenna unit 5, 8 communicates with a balise transmission module 11, 12 assigned to it.
  • the train also has at least one control device 13,14.
  • the at least one control device 13, 14 is preferably designed as a European Vital Computer.
  • the European Vital Computer, or EVC for short is one of the main assemblies in the railway system within the framework of the ETCS, hence the European Train Control System.
  • the train 1 has at least one corresponding control device 13, 14 or an EVC.
  • the Figures 1, 2 and 3 show corresponding systems in block diagrams, each with only one first control device 13.
  • the at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 is connected to the at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1. If two balise transmission modules 11, 12 and only one control device 13 are present, both balise transmission modules 11, 12 are connected to one control device 13.
  • Such an arrangement is generally only provided if a second balise transmission module 12 is present, and as a block diagram in 4 shown.
  • the second balise transmission module 12 is connected to the second control device 14 in terms of communication technology or functionality. This arrangement has other advantages in terms of Reliability and implementation. If two control devices 13, 14 are present, it is easier to use these two accordingly, since the train 1 in question is already designed accordingly.
  • the second balise antenna unit 8 is at least indirectly connected to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 in terms of communications technology.
  • the second balise antenna unit 8 is preferably connected at least indirectly to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 by means of a wired communications connection 15.
  • the communications link 15 is in the form of a bus and/or LAN, such as Ethernet.
  • a wireless connection of the second balise antenna unit 8 to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 can also be provided, for example by means of radio transmission, for example WLAN.
  • at least one further component is generally arranged between the second balise antenna unit 8 and the first and/or second control device 13 , 14 .
  • several different physical channels and/or transmission protocols can be used for data transmission from the second balise antenna unit 8 to the first and/or second control device 13, 14, both in series and in parallel.
  • the specific system can be implemented in a large number of differently designed environments and can be used in a correspondingly diverse manner.
  • At least the second antenna test arrangement 10 is designed to continuously monitor a predefinable operational readiness of the second antenna 9 .
  • the readiness for operation is preferably checked or monitored at definable time intervals.
  • the time intervals are preferably shorter than one second, in particular shorter than 0.1 s, preferably shorter than 0.01 s.
  • the second antenna test arrangement 10 generates a second antenna function signal and sends this to the at least one control device 13, 14, to which the second balise antenna unit 8 is connected in terms of communications. It is preferably provided that the second antenna test arrangement 10 is always on second antenna function signal created and sent, regardless of the actual functionality of the second antenna 9. The information about the function of the second antenna 9 is contained in the second antenna function signal, which is designed differently accordingly. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the second antenna test arrangement 10 only generates the antenna function signal if the predeterminable function of the second antenna 9 has been successfully detected.
  • the at least one control device 13, 14 must be adapted to the type of antenna function signal that is actually converted.
  • the first antenna test arrangement 7 is also designed to continuously monitor a specifiable readiness for operation of the first antenna 6 and to generate a first antenna function signal and to send it to the control device 13, 14, with the explanations for the second antenna test arrangement 10 being applicable accordingly .
  • control device 13, 14 is designed to monitor the presence of the second antenna function signal at predeterminable time intervals and to output a control and/or display signal if the second antenna function signal fails.
  • the control device 13, 14 therefore continuously monitors the presence of the second antenna function signal. As soon as this is no longer received, the conclusion is drawn from this that the second antenna 9 or the second balise antenna unit 8 is no longer present, and consequently the integrity of the train 1 is no longer given.
  • the driver of the train 1 can take a corresponding action, or the control device 13, 14 can take a corresponding action, such as in particular reporting the status to an interlocking.
  • a method for monitoring the integrity of a train 1, in particular a train 1 designed for both directions of travel, preferably a passenger train in a rigid configuration the operational readiness of the last vehicle 3 of the train 1 arranged in second antenna 9 of the second balise antenna unit 8 is monitored by the second antenna test arrangement 10 of the second balise antenna unit 8, with an antenna function signal being generated by the second antenna test arrangement 10 and sent to the at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1, the presence of the second antenna function signal is checked by the control device 13, 14 at definable time intervals, and in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal the control and/or display signal is generated and output by the control device 13, 14.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Zug mit einer Anlage zur Überwachung der Integrität des Zuges.The invention relates to a train with a system for monitoring the integrity of the train.

Aufgrund der geringen Reibung zwischen Rad und Gleis sind die Bremswege bei Eisenbahnen in der Regel derart lang, dass ein Fahren auf Sicht, wie dies etwa aus dem individuellen Straßenverkehr bekannt ist, nicht umsetzbar ist. Um dies auszugleichen, sind Sicherungssysteme bei Eisenbahnen bzw. anderen schienengestützten Systemen vorgesehen, um sicherzustellen, dass ein Gleisabschnitt frei ist. Dazu ist es erforderlich sicherzustellen, dass ein Zug in seiner Zusammenstellung unverändert bleibt, und sich kein Fahrzeug des Zuges von diesem abgekoppelt hat.Due to the low friction between wheel and track, the braking distances on trains are usually so long that driving on sight, as is known from individual road traffic, is not possible. To compensate for this, safety systems are provided on railways or other rail-based systems to ensure that a section of track is clear. To do this, it is necessary to ensure that the composition of a train remains unchanged and that no vehicle in the train has decoupled from it.

Derzeit werden Gleisanlagen streckenseitig mittels Achszählanordnungen und Gleiskreisen überwacht. Allerdings sind derartige Anlagen sehr aufwendig in Installation und Erhaltung. Gleichzeitig teilen diese eine Strecke in fixe Abschnitte, welche jeweils nur als Ganzes als belegt bzw. frei ausgewiesen werden können. Derartige streckenseitige Anlagen führen daher zu hohen Kosten und limitieren gleichzeitig den Zugverkehr auf einem derart abgesicherten Streckenabschnitt.Track systems are currently monitored on the trackside using axle counting systems and track circuits. However, such systems are very expensive to install and maintain. At the same time, they divide a route into fixed sections, which can only be shown as a whole as occupied or free. Such trackside systems therefore lead to high costs and at the same time limit train traffic on a route section secured in this way.

Derzeit bekannte, zugseitige Lösungen zur Sicherstellung der Zugintegrität weisen ebenfalls erhebliche Nachteile auf, insofern jeweils Zusatzgeräte an dem Zug, meist an dem letzten Fahrzeug des Zuges angebracht werden müssen, welche Zusatzgeräte nicht fix an dem betreffenden Platz befestigt sind, und deren Anbringen entsprechend schnell vergessen werden kann. Zudem stellen derartige Geräte einen Mehraufwand dar.Currently known, train-side solutions for ensuring train integrity also have significant disadvantages, insofar as additional devices have to be attached to the train, usually to the last vehicle in the train, which additional devices are not permanently attached to the relevant place, and their attachment is quickly forgotten can be. In addition, such devices represent an additional expense.

Aus der XP 055 480 235, D Ligier ET AL: "ERTMS Unit ERTMS Operational Priciples and Rules Draft Version 3 based on [(ERA/REC/03-2012/ERTMS)] [to be replaced by decision on TSI CCS amendment] " ist eine Anlage zur Überwachung eines Zuges bekannt, wobei der Zug ein erstes Fahrzeug und ein letzte Fahrzeug aufweist, wobei in dem ersten Fahrzeug eine erste Balise-Antenneneinheit, umfassend wenigstens eine erste Antenne und eine erste Testanordnung angeordnet ist.From the XP 055 480 235, D Ligier ET AL: "ERTMS Unit ERTMS Operational Principles and Rules Draft Version 3 based on [(ERA/REC/03-2012/ERTMS)] [to be replaced by decision on TSI CCS amendment] A system for monitoring a train is known, the train having a first vehicle and a last vehicle, with a first balise antenna unit comprising at least one first antenna and a first test arrangement being arranged in the first vehicle.

Aus der XP 000 779 910 , Heitman R et al: "Systeme zur Zugvollständigkeitsüberwachung " sind verschiedene Verfahren, wie beispielsweise die Volumenstromkontrolle der Hauptluftleitung, das Anbringen eines Ultraschallsenders oder eines Druckmonitors am Zugende etc. bekannt.From the XP 000 779 910, Heitman R et al: "Systems for train integrity monitoring " Various methods are known, such as volume flow control of the main air line, attachment of an ultrasonic transmitter or a pressure monitor at the end of the train, etc.

Aus der AU 2015 224 435 A1 ist ein Verfahren bekannt, bei dem kodierte Daten mittels eines Kommunikationsmediums zwischen den Zugenden ausgetauscht werden.From the AU 2015 224 435 A1 a method is known in which coded data is exchanged between the ends of the train by means of a communication medium.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher eine Anlage der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, mit welcher die genannten Nachteile vermieden werden können, und mit welcher einfach und ohne bauliche Veränderungen oder Zusatzgeräte sicher und zuverlässig die Integrität eines Zuges bestimmt werden kann.The object of the invention is therefore to specify a system of the type mentioned at the outset with which the disadvantages mentioned can be avoided and with which the integrity of a train can be determined safely and reliably simply and without structural changes or additional devices.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dies durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 erreicht.According to the invention, this is achieved by the features of patent claim 1.

Dadurch kann einfach und ohne bauliche Veränderungen oder Zusatzgeräte sicher und zuverlässig die Integrität eines Zuges bestimmt werden. Dadurch kann ausgeschlossen werden, dass das Bedienpersonal Fehler bei der Bedienung der Anlage macht bzw. darauf vergisst wesentliche Komponenten an einem Teil des Zuges zu befestigen, da die beiden Balise-Antenneneinheiten bei Zügen, welche für beide Fahrtrichtungen konzipiert sind ohnedies bereits vorhanden sind, weshalb eine nachträgliche Installation nicht erforderlich ist. Es ist dabei lediglich zu definieren, welche der beiden Balise-Antenneneinheiten die sog. erste Balise-Antenneneinheit ist. Dies wird jedoch durch die Auswahl der Fahrtrichtung des Zuges ohnedies durchgeführt, sodass auch darauf nicht vergessen werden kann. Indem die für das Abfragen der Balisen verwendeten technischen Komponenten nunmehr weiters für die Ermittlung der Zugintegrität verwendet werden, kann diesbezüglich auf aufwendige Prüf- bzw. Zulassungsverfahren, wie diese im Eisenbahnwesen vorgeschrieben sind, verzichtet werden.This makes it easy and safe to install without structural changes or additional devices and reliably determine the integrity of a train. This prevents the operating personnel from making mistakes when operating the system or forgetting to attach essential components to part of the train, since the two balise antenna units are already present on trains designed for both directions of travel, which is why subsequent installation is not required. It is only necessary to define which of the two balise antenna units is the so-called first balise antenna unit. However, this is carried out anyway by selecting the direction of travel of the train, so that this cannot be forgotten either. Since the technical components used for querying the balises are now also used to determine the train's integrity, there is no need for complex testing or approval procedures, as prescribed in the railway system.

Die Unteransprüche betreffen weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung.The dependent claims relate to further advantageous configurations of the invention.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiters ein Verfahren zur Überwachung der Integrität eines Zuges.The invention further relates to a method for monitoring the integrity of a train.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es ein Verfahren zur Überwachung der Integrität eines Zuges anzugeben, mit welchem die eingangs genannten Nachteile vermieden werden können, und mit welchem einfach und ohne bauliche Veränderungen oder Zusatzgeräte sicher und zuverlässig die Integrität eines Zuges bestimmt werden kann.The object of the invention is to specify a method for monitoring the integrity of a train with which the disadvantages mentioned above can be avoided and with which the integrity of a train can be determined safely and reliably simply and without structural changes or additional devices.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dies durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 9 erreicht.According to the invention, this is achieved by the features of claim 9.

Dadurch können die zum Patentanspruch 1 geltend gemachten Vorteile erzielt werden.As a result, the advantages asserted in patent claim 1 can be achieved.

Ausdrücklich wird hiermit auf den Wortlaut der Patentansprüche Bezug genommen, wodurch die Ansprüche an dieser Stelle durch Bezugnahme in die Beschreibung eingefügt sind und als wörtlich wiedergegeben gelten.Express reference is hereby made to the wording of the patent claims, which means that the claims are inserted into the description at this point by reference and are deemed to be reproduced verbatim.

Die Erfindung wird unter Bezugnahme auf die beigeschlossenen Zeichnungen, in welchen lediglich bevorzugte Ausführungsformen beispielhaft dargestellt sind, näher beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines Zuges mit einer gegenständlichen Anlage;
  • Fig. 2 ein Blockschaltbild einer ersten Ausführungsform einer gegenständlichen Anlage;
  • Fig. 3 ein Blockschaltbild einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer gegenständlichen Anlage; und
  • Fig. 4 ein Blockschaltbild einer ersten Ausführungsform einer gegenständlichen Anlage.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which only preferred embodiments are shown by way of example, described in more detail. It shows:
  • 1 a schematic representation of a train with a physical system;
  • 2 a block diagram of a first embodiment of a physical system;
  • 3 a block diagram of a second embodiment of a physical system; and
  • 4 a block diagram of a first embodiment of a physical system.

Die Fig. 1 bis 4 zeigen jeweils Anlagen zur Überwachung der Integrität eines Zuges 1, wobei der Zug 1 ein erstes Fahrzeug 2 und ein letztes Fahrzeug 3 aufweist, wobei in dem ersten Fahrzeug 2 eine erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5, umfassend wenigstens eine erste Antenne 6 und eine erste Antennentestanordnung 7, angeordnet ist, wobei in dem letzten Fahrzeug 3 eine zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8, umfassend wenigstens eine zweite Antenne 9 und eine zweite Antennentestanordnung 10, angeordnet ist, wobei die erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 und die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 jeweils mit wenigstens einem Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 des Zuges 1 verbunden sind, wobei das wenigstens eine Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 mit wenigstens einer Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 des Zuges 1 verbunden ist, wobei die zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 dazu ausgebildet ist, laufend eine vorgebbare Betriebsbereitschaft der zweiten Antenne 9 zu überwachen und ein zweites Antennenfunktionssignal zu erzeugen und an die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 zu senden, wobei die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 dazu ausgebildet ist, in vorgebbaren Zeitabständen das Vorhandensein des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals zu überwachen, und bei einem Ausfall des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals ein Steuer- und/oder Anzeigesignal auszugeben.The Figures 1 to 4 each show systems for monitoring the integrity of a train 1, the train 1 having a first vehicle 2 and a last vehicle 3, the first vehicle 2 having a first balise antenna unit 5, comprising at least one first antenna 6 and a first antenna test arrangement 7 , is arranged, with a second balise antenna unit 8, comprising at least one second antenna 9 and a second antenna test arrangement 10, being arranged in the last vehicle 3, the first balise antenna unit 5 and the second balise antenna unit 8 each having at least one Balise transmission modules 11, 12 of the train 1 are connected, the at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 being connected to at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1, the second antenna test arrangement 10 being designed to continuously to monitor the predefinable operational readiness of the second antenna 9 and to generate a second antenna function signal and to send it to the control device 13, 14, with the control device 13, 14 being designed to monitor the presence of the second antenna function signal at predefinable time intervals, and in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal to output a control and / or display signal.

Dadurch kann einfach und weitestgehend ohne bauliche Veränderungen oder Zusatzgeräte sicher und zuverlässig die Integrität eines Zuges 1 bestimmt werden. Dadurch kann ausgeschlossen werden, dass das Bedienpersonal Fehler bei der Bedienung der Anlage macht bzw. darauf vergisst wesentliche Komponenten an einem Teil des Zuges 1 zu befestigen, da die beiden Balise-Antenneneinheiten 5, 8 bei Zügen 1, welche für beide Fahrtrichtungen 18 konzipiert sind ohnedies bereits vorhanden sind, weshalb eine nachträgliche Installation nicht erforderlich ist. Es ist dabei lediglich zu definieren, welche der beiden Balise-Antenneneinheiten 5, 8 die sog. erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 ist. Dies wird jedoch durch die Auswahl der Fahrtrichtung 18 des Zuges 1 ohnedies durchgeführt, sodass auch darauf nicht vergessen werden kann. Indem die für das Abfragen der Balisen 16 verwendeten technischen Komponenten nunmehr weiters für die Ermittlung der Zugintegrität verwendet werden, kann diesbezüglich auf aufwendige Prüf- bzw. Zulassungsverfahren, wie diese im Eisenbahnwesen vorgeschrieben sind, verzichtet werden.As a result, the integrity of a train 1 can be determined safely and reliably in a simple manner and largely without structural changes or additional devices. In this way, it can be ruled out that the operating personnel makes mistakes when operating the system or forgets important components to be attached to part of the train 1, since the two balise antenna units 5, 8 are already present in trains 1, which are designed for both directions of travel 18, which is why subsequent installation is not necessary. It is only necessary to define which of the two balise antenna units 5, 8 is the so-called first balise antenna unit 5. However, this is carried out anyway by selecting the direction of travel 18 of the train 1, so that this cannot be forgotten either. Since the technical components used for querying the balises 16 are now also used to determine the train integrity, there is no need for complex testing or approval procedures, as prescribed in the railway system.

Ein gegenständlicher Zug 1 besteht aus wenigstens zwei Teilen bzw. Fahrzeugen 2, 3, 4, welche miteinander verbunden sind. Bei einem, nur aus einem Treibwagen bestehenden "Zug" besteht keine Gefahr des Abtrennens eines Teils. Die einzelnen Waggons bzw. Triebfahrzeuge werden gegenständlich als Fahrzeug 2, 3, 4 bezeichnet. Die Fahrzeuge 2, 3, 4 sind, wie im Eisenbahnwesen gemeinhin üblich, mittels Kupplungsvorrichtungen mit einander verbunden.A train 1 consists of at least two parts or vehicles 2, 3, 4, which are connected to each other. With a "train" consisting of only one motor car, there is no danger of a part becoming detached. The individual wagons or locomotives are objectively referred to as vehicle 2, 3, 4. The vehicles 2, 3, 4 are connected to one another by means of coupling devices, as is customary in the railway sector.

Die gegenständliche Anlage ist zum Betrieb mit jeder Art eines Zuges 1 vorgesehen, an dessen ersten Fahrzeug 2 und letzten Fahrzeug 3 jeweils eine Balise-Antenneneinheit 5, 8 angeordnet ist. Insbesondere sind dies Züge 1, welche für beide Fahrtrichtungen 18 konzipiert sind. Derartige Züge 1 weisen an beiden Enden einen Fahrstand 19 auf, und sind derart dazu geeignet einfach in beiden Fahrtrichtungen 18 betrieben zu werden. Dies ist etwa bei Personenzügen in sog. starrer Konfiguration gegeben. Dabei ist die Antriebstechnologie des jeweiligen Zuges 1 unerheblich. Die gegenständliche Erfindung ist daher sowohl für Züge 1 geeignet, welche mittels Elektromotor, Verbrennungskraftmaschine, Dampfkraftmaschine oder einer sonstigen Antriebstechnologie angetrieben wird. Bevorzugt ist die Anlage zumindest für sog. Electro-Multiple-Units und Diesel-Multiple-Units vorgesehen.The system in question is intended for operation with any type of train 1, on the first vehicle 2 and last vehicle 3 of which a balise antenna unit 5, 8 is arranged in each case. In particular, these are trains 1, which are designed for both directions 18. Trains 1 of this type have a driver's stand 19 at both ends and are thus suitable for being operated easily in both directions 18 of travel. This is the case, for example, with passenger trains in a so-called rigid configuration. The drive technology of the respective train 1 is irrelevant. The present invention is therefore suitable for trains 1 that are driven by an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, a steam engine or some other drive technology. The system is preferably provided at least for so-called electro multiple units and diesel multiple units.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines solchen Zuges, welcher neben dem ersten Fahrzeug 2 und dem letzten Fahrzeug 3 weitere dazwischen angeordnete Fahrzeuge aufweist, welche allesamt mit dem Bezugszeichen 4 bezeichnet sind. 1 FIG. 12 shows a schematic representation of such a train which, in addition to the first vehicle 2 and the last vehicle 3 , has further vehicles arranged in between, which are all denoted by the reference numeral 4 .

Das erste und das letzte Fahrzeug 2, 3 weisen jeweils einen schematisch dargestellten Fahrstand 19 auf. Weiters ist eine der beiden möglichen Fahrrichtungen durch den Pfeil 18 dargestellt.The first and the last vehicle 2, 3 each have a driver's stand 19 shown schematically. Furthermore, one of the two possible directions of travel is represented by the arrow 18 .

In dem ersten Fahrzeug 2 ist eine erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 angeordnet. In dem letzten Fahrzeug 3 ist eine zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 angeordnet. Die Balise-Antenneneinheiten 5, 8 dienen in erster Line dem Auslesen der Informationen aus den streckenseitig verbauten Balisen 16, bzw. ist dies der ursprüngliche Einsatzzweck, zu welchem diese in dem Zug 1 angeordnet wurden. Eine Balise 16 ist dabei, wie an sich bekannt, ein im Eisenbahnwesen eingesetzter Transponder.A first balise antenna unit 5 is arranged in the first vehicle 2 . A second balise antenna unit 8 is arranged in the last vehicle 3 . The beacon antenna units 5, 8 are primarily used to read out information from the trackside beacons 16, or this is the original purpose for which they were arranged in the train 1. As is known per se, a balise 16 is a transponder used in the railway system.

Die erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 weist wenigstens eine erste Antenne 6 und eine erste Antennentestanordnung 7 auf. Die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 weist wenigstens eine zweite Antenne 9 und eine zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 auf. Die Position der ersten bzw. zweiten Antenne 6, 9 ist dabei durch entsprechende Vorschriften vorgegeben. Die betreffenden Antennen 6, 9 dürften jeweils maximal 12,5 Meter von der ersten bzw. letzten Achse des Zuges 1 entfernt angeordnet sein. Dadurch kann sichergestellt werden, dass die Antennen 6, 9 tatsächlich im Bereich des Anfangs bzw. Endes Zuges 1 angeordnet sind, und nicht einfach irgendwo in der Mitte des Zuges 1.The first balise antenna unit 5 has at least one first antenna 6 and one first antenna test arrangement 7 . The second balise antenna unit 8 has at least one second antenna 9 and one second antenna test arrangement 10 . The position of the first or second antenna 6, 9 is specified by appropriate regulations. The relevant antennas 6, 9 should each be arranged at a maximum of 12.5 meters from the first or last axle of the train 1. This ensures that the antennas 6, 9 are actually arranged in the area of the beginning or end of the train 1, and not just somewhere in the middle of the train 1.

Der Zug 1 weist wenigstens ein Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 auf. Das wenigstens eine Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 ist dabei eine Standardbaugruppe im Rahmen des ETCS, und wird branchenüblich auch als BTM abgekürzt. Die erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 und die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 sind jeweils mit dem wenigstens einem Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 des Zuges 1 verbunden.The train 1 has at least one balise transmission module 11, 12. The at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 is a standard assembly within the framework of the ETCS, and is also abbreviated as BTM, as is customary in the industry. The first balise antenna unit 5 and the second balise antenna unit 8 are each connected to the at least one balise transmission module 11 , 12 of the train 1 .

Bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, dass der Zug 1 ein erstes Balise-Transmission-Module 11 aufweist, und dass die erste Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 mit dem ersten Balise-Transmission-Module 11 verbunden ist. Das erste Balise-Transmission-Module 11 ist dabei bevorzugt im ersten Fahrzeug 2 des Zuges 1 angeordnet. Die Fig. 1 bis 4 zeigen entsprechende Anordnungen. Unabhängig von der Verbindung der ersten Balise-Antenneneinheit 5 mit dem ersten Balise-Transmission-Module 11 kann dabei, wie in Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt auch vorgesehen sein, dass die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 ebenfalls mit dem ersten Balise-Transmission-Module 11 verbunden ist. Das erste Balise-Transmission-Module 11 ist dabei zu einem entsprechenden Multiplex bei der Abfrage der beiden Balise-Antenneneinheiten 5, 8 in der Lage. Dies ist eine anlagenseitig sehr einfache Ausführung.Provision is preferably made for the train 1 to have a first balise transmission module 11 and for the first balise antenna unit 5 to be connected to the first balise transmission module 11 . The first balise transmission module 11 is preferably arranged in the first vehicle 2 of the train 1 . The Figures 1 to 4 show corresponding arrangements. Regardless of the connection of the first balise antenna unit 5 with the first balise transmission module 11 can while, as in Figures 1 and 2 also be provided that the second balise antenna unit 8 is also connected to the first balise transmission module 11 . The first balise transmission module 11 is capable of a corresponding multiplex when querying the two balise antenna units 5 , 8 . This is a very simple design on the plant side.

Bevorzugt ist weiters vorgesehen, dass der Zug 1 ein zweites Balise-Transmission-Module 12 aufweist, und dass die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 mit dem zweiten Balise-Transmission-Module 12 verbunden ist. Die Fig. 3 und 4 zeigen Blockschaltbilder entsprechend ausgebildeter Anlagen. Dabei kommuniziert jeweils eine Balise-Antenneneinheit 5, 8 mit einem diesem zugeordneten Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12. Dadurch wird die Ausfallsicherheit durch entsprechende Redundanz erhöht.Provision is also preferably made for the train 1 to have a second balise transmission module 12 and for the second balise antenna unit 8 to be connected to the second balise transmission module 12 . The Figures 3 and 4 show block diagrams of correspondingly designed systems. In this case, one balise antenna unit 5, 8 communicates with a balise transmission module 11, 12 assigned to it.

Der Zug weist weiters wenigstens eine Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 auf. Bevorzugt ist die wenigstens eine Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 als European Vital Computer ausgebildet. Als European Vital Computer, kurz EVC, wird im Eisenbahnwesen eine der Hauptbaugruppen im Rahmen des ETCS, daher des European Train Control System, bezeichnet. Der Zug 1 weist wenigstens eine entsprechende Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 bzw. einen EVC auf. Die Fig. 1, 2 und 3 zeigen entsprechende Anlagen im Blockschaltbild mit jeweils lediglich einer ersten Kontrolleinrichtung 13. Das wenigstens eine Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 ist mit der wenigstens einen Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 des Zuges 1 verbunden. Bei Vorhandensein zweiter Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 und nur einer einzigen Kontrolleinrichtung 13 sind beide Balise-Transmission-Module 11, 12 mit der einen Kontrolleinrichtung 13 verbunden.The train also has at least one control device 13,14. The at least one control device 13, 14 is preferably designed as a European Vital Computer. The European Vital Computer, or EVC for short, is one of the main assemblies in the railway system within the framework of the ETCS, hence the European Train Control System. The train 1 has at least one corresponding control device 13, 14 or an EVC. The Figures 1, 2 and 3 show corresponding systems in block diagrams, each with only one first control device 13. The at least one balise transmission module 11, 12 is connected to the at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1. If two balise transmission modules 11, 12 and only one control device 13 are present, both balise transmission modules 11, 12 are connected to one control device 13.

Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Zug 1 zwei Kontrolleinrichtungen 13, 14 aufweist, wobei in dem ersten Fahrzeug 2 eine erste Kontrolleinrichtung 13 angeordnet ist und wobei in dem letzten Fahrzeug 3 eine zweite Kontrolleinrichtung 14 angeordnet ist. Eine derartige Anordnung ist in der Regel nur bei Vorhandensein eines zweiten Balise-Transmission-Module 12 vorgesehen, und als Blockschaltbild in Fig. 4 dargestellt. Das zweite Balise-Transmission-Module 12 ist dabei nachrichtentechnisch bzw. funktional mit der zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 14 verbunden. Diese Anordnung weist weitere Vorteile hinsichtlich der Ausfallsicherheit sowie der Implementierung auf. Sofern zwei Kontrolleinrichtungen 13, 14 vorhanden sind, ist es einfacher diese beiden auch entsprechend zu verwenden, da der betreffende Zug 1 bereits entsprechend ausgebildet ist.Provision can also be made for the train 1 to have two control devices 13 , 14 , a first control device 13 being arranged in the first vehicle 2 and a second control device 14 being arranged in the last vehicle 3 . Such an arrangement is generally only provided if a second balise transmission module 12 is present, and as a block diagram in 4 shown. The second balise transmission module 12 is connected to the second control device 14 in terms of communication technology or functionality. This arrangement has other advantages in terms of Reliability and implementation. If two control devices 13, 14 are present, it is easier to use these two accordingly, since the train 1 in question is already designed accordingly.

Wie bereits erwähnt, ist die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 wenigstens mittelbar nachrichtentechnisch mit der ersten und/oder zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 verbunden. Bevorzugt ist die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 dabei mittels einer leitungsgebundenen nachrichtentechnischen Verbindung 15 wenigstens mittelbar mit der ersten und/oder zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 verbunden. Dabei ist besonders bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass die nachrichtentechnische Verbindung 15 als Bus und/oder LAN, etwa Ethernet, ausgebildet ist. Es kann aber auch eine drahtlose Verbindung der zweiten Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 mit der ersten und/oder zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 vorgesehen sein, etwa mittels Funkübertragung, etwa WLAN. Wie aus den Fig. 2, 3 und 4 hervor geht, ist dabei in der Regel zwischen der zweiten Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 und der ersten und/oder zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 wenigstens eine weitere Komponenten angeordnet sein. Weiters können zur Datenübertragung von der zweiten Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 zur ersten und/oder zweiten Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14, sowohl hintereinander als auch parallel, mehrere unterschiedliche physikalische Kanäle und/oder Übertragungsprotokolle genutzt werden.As already mentioned, the second balise antenna unit 8 is at least indirectly connected to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 in terms of communications technology. The second balise antenna unit 8 is preferably connected at least indirectly to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 by means of a wired communications connection 15. It is particularly preferably provided that the communications link 15 is in the form of a bus and/or LAN, such as Ethernet. However, a wireless connection of the second balise antenna unit 8 to the first and/or second control device 13, 14 can also be provided, for example by means of radio transmission, for example WLAN. How from the Figures 2, 3 and 4 As can be seen, at least one further component is generally arranged between the second balise antenna unit 8 and the first and/or second control device 13 , 14 . Furthermore, several different physical channels and/or transmission protocols can be used for data transmission from the second balise antenna unit 8 to the first and/or second control device 13, 14, both in series and in parallel.

Wie anhand der gegenständlichen Beispiele dargelegt, kann die gegenständliche Anlage bei einer Vielzahl unterschiedlich ausgestalteter Umgebungen umgesetzt werden, und ist entsprechend vielfältig einsetzbar.As explained on the basis of the specific examples, the specific system can be implemented in a large number of differently designed environments and can be used in a correspondingly diverse manner.

Wenigstens die zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 ist dazu ausgebildet, laufend eine vorgebbare Betriebsbereitschaft der zweiten Antenne 9 zu überwachen. Die Betriebsbereitschaft wird dabei bevorzugt in vorgebbaren zeitlichen Abständen überprüft bzw. überwacht. Die zeitlichen Abstände sind dabei bevorzugt kürzer als eine Sekunde, insbesondere kürzer als 0,1 s, vorzugsweise kürzer als 0,01s.At least the second antenna test arrangement 10 is designed to continuously monitor a predefinable operational readiness of the second antenna 9 . The readiness for operation is preferably checked or monitored at definable time intervals. The time intervals are preferably shorter than one second, in particular shorter than 0.1 s, preferably shorter than 0.01 s.

Die zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 erzeugt ein zweites Antennenfunktionssignal und sendet dieses an die wenigstens eine Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14, mit welcher die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 nachrichtentechnisch verbunden ist. Dabei ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass die zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 immer ein zweites Antennenfunktionssignal erstellt und versendet, und zwar unabhängig von der tatsächlichen Funktionsfähigkeit der zweiten Antenne 9. Die Information über die Funktion der zweiten Antenne 9 ist in dem zweiten Antennenfunktionssignal enthalten, welches entsprechend unterschiedlich ausgebildet ist. Alternativ kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die zweite Antennentestanordnung 10 das Antennenfunktionssignal nur erzeugt, wenn die vorgebbare Funktion der zweiten Antenne 9 erfolgreich detektiert wurde. Die wenigstens eine Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 ist an die tatsächlich umgesetzte Art des Antennenfunktionssignals anzupassen.The second antenna test arrangement 10 generates a second antenna function signal and sends this to the at least one control device 13, 14, to which the second balise antenna unit 8 is connected in terms of communications. It is preferably provided that the second antenna test arrangement 10 is always on second antenna function signal created and sent, regardless of the actual functionality of the second antenna 9. The information about the function of the second antenna 9 is contained in the second antenna function signal, which is designed differently accordingly. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the second antenna test arrangement 10 only generates the antenna function signal if the predeterminable function of the second antenna 9 has been successfully detected. The at least one control device 13, 14 must be adapted to the type of antenna function signal that is actually converted.

Bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, dass auch die erste Antennentestanordnung 7 dazu ausgebildet ist, laufend eine vorgebbare Betriebsbereitschaft der ersten Antenne 6 zu überwachen und ein erstes Antennenfunktionssignal zu erzeugen und an die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 zu senden, wobei sinngemäß die Ausführungen zur zweiten Antennentestanordnung 10 anzuwenden sind.It is preferably provided that the first antenna test arrangement 7 is also designed to continuously monitor a specifiable readiness for operation of the first antenna 6 and to generate a first antenna function signal and to send it to the control device 13, 14, with the explanations for the second antenna test arrangement 10 being applicable accordingly .

Es ist vorgesehen, dass die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 dazu ausgebildet ist, in vorgebbaren Zeitabständen das Vorhandensein des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals zu überwachen, und bei einem Ausfall des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals ein Steuer- und/oder Anzeigesignal auszugeben. Die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 überwacht daher fortlaufend das Vorhandensein des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals. Sobald dies nicht mehr empfangen wird, wird daraus der Schluss gezogen, dass die zweite Antenne 9 bzw. die zweite Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 nicht mehr vorhanden ist, und folglich die Integrität des Zuges 1 nicht mehr gegeben ist.It is provided that the control device 13, 14 is designed to monitor the presence of the second antenna function signal at predeterminable time intervals and to output a control and/or display signal if the second antenna function signal fails. The control device 13, 14 therefore continuously monitors the presence of the second antenna function signal. As soon as this is no longer received, the conclusion is drawn from this that the second antenna 9 or the second balise antenna unit 8 is no longer present, and consequently the integrity of the train 1 is no longer given.

Aufgrund des Steuer- und/oder Anzeigesignals kann der Fahrer des Zuges 1 eine entsprechende Handlung setzen, oder aber die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 kann eine entsprechende Handlung setzen, wie etwa insbesondere das Weitermelden des Zustandes an ein Stellwerk.Based on the control and/or display signal, the driver of the train 1 can take a corresponding action, or the control device 13, 14 can take a corresponding action, such as in particular reporting the status to an interlocking.

Bei einem Verfahren zur Überwachung der Integrität eines Zuges 1, insbesondere eines für beide Fahrtrichtungen konzipierten Zuges 1, vorzugsweise eines Personenzuges in starrer Konfiguration, wird daher laufend eine Betriebsbereitschaft der, in dem letzten Fahrzeug 3 des Zuges 1 angeordneten, zweiten Antenne 9 der zweiten Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 von der zweiten Antennentestanordnung 10 der zweiten Balise-Antenneneinheit 8 überwacht, wobei ein Antennenfunktionssignal von der zweiten Antennentestanordnung 10 erzeugt und an die wenigstens eine Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 des Zuges 1 gesendet wird, wobei das Vorhandensein des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals durch die Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 in vorgebbaren Zeitabständen kontrolliert wird, und wobei bei einem Ausfall des zweiten Antennenfunktionssignals das Steuer- und/oder Anzeigesignal von der Kontrolleinrichtung 13, 14 erzeugt und ausgegeben wird.In a method for monitoring the integrity of a train 1, in particular a train 1 designed for both directions of travel, preferably a passenger train in a rigid configuration, the operational readiness of the last vehicle 3 of the train 1 arranged in second antenna 9 of the second balise antenna unit 8 is monitored by the second antenna test arrangement 10 of the second balise antenna unit 8, with an antenna function signal being generated by the second antenna test arrangement 10 and sent to the at least one control device 13, 14 of the train 1, the presence of the second antenna function signal is checked by the control device 13, 14 at definable time intervals, and in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal the control and/or display signal is generated and output by the control device 13, 14.

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  1. Train (1), in particular a train (1) designed for both directions of travel, preferably a passenger train in a rigid configuration, wherein the train (1) has a system for monitoring the integrity of the train (1), wherein the train (1) has a first vehicle (2) and a last vehicle (3), wherein a first balise antenna unit (5), comprising at least a first antenna (6) and a first antenna test arrangement (7), is arranged in the first vehicle (2), wherein a second balise antenna unit (8) comprising at least a second antenna (9) and a second antenna test arrangement (10), is arranged in the last vehicle (3), wherein the first balise antenna unit (5) and the second balise antenna unit (8) are each connected to at least one balise transmission module (11, 12) of the train (1), wherein the at least one balise transmission module (11, 12) is connected to at least one monitoring device (13, 14) of the train (1), wherein a first monitoring device (13) of the at least one monitoring device (13, 14) is arranged in the first vehicle (2), wherein the second antenna test arrangement (10) is designed to continuously monitor a predeterminable operational readiness of the second antenna (9) and to generate a second antenna function signal and to transmit it to the first monitoring device (13), wherein the first monitoring device (13) is designed to monitor the presence of the second antenna function signal at predeterminable time intervals and, in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal, to draw the conclusion that the integrity of the train (1) is no longer given and to output a control and/or display signal.
  2. Train (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one monitoring device (13, 14) is designed as a European Vital Computer.
  3. Train (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first antenna test arrangement (7) is designed to continuously monitor a predeterminable operational readiness of the first antenna (6) and to generate a first antenna function signal and transmit said signal to the at least one monitoring device (13, 14).
  4. Train (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first balise antenna unit (5) is connected to a first balise transmission module (11) of the at least one balise transmission module (11, 12) of the train (1).
  5. Train (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second balise antenna unit (8) is connected to a second balise transmission module (12) of the at least one balise transmission module (11, 12) of the train (1).
  6. Train (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a second monitoring device (14) of the at least one monitoring device (13, 14) is arranged in the last vehicle (3) of the train (1).
  7. Train (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second balise antenna unit (8) is connected to the at least one monitoring device (13, 14) by means of a wired communication link (15).
  8. Train (1) according to claim 7, wherein the communication link (15) is designed as a bus and/or LAN.
  9. Method for monitoring the integrity of a train (1), in particular a train (1) designed for both directions of travel, preferably a passenger train in a rigid configuration, wherein a readiness for operation of a second antenna of a second balise antenna unit (8) arranged in a last vehicle (3) of the train (1) is continuously monitored by a second antenna test arrangement (10) of the second balise antenna unit (8), wherein an antenna function signal is generated by the second antenna test arrangement (10) and transmitted to at least one monitoring device (13, 14) of the train (1), wherein a first monitoring device (13) of the at least one monitoring device (13, 14) is arranged in the first vehicle (2), wherein the presence of the second antenna function signal is monitored by the first monitoring device (13) at predeterminable time intervals, and wherein it is concluded in the event of a failure of the second antenna function signal that the integrity of the train (1) is no longer given, and a control and/or display signal is generated and output by the first monitoring device (13).
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