Abstract:
A train control device according to an embodiment includes a storage unit, an acquiring unit, and a control unit. The storage unit is configured to store therein information of a plurality of limit speeds corresponding to a plurality of respective blocks and being determined based on a block on which a preceding train traveling at least one ahead is located. The acquiring unit is configured to acquire schedule information indicating a time at which the preceding train traveling at least one ahead exits each of the blocks. The control unit is configured to determine a limit speed in each of the blocks associated with a travel of a train, based on the acquired schedule information and the information of the limit speeds; and to create a travel plan of the train using the determined limit speed.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method for reducing the drive delay of a rolling stock to reach a destination, the rolling stock being driven by a driver to follow a running profile that defines the speeds and positions of the rolling stock at different timings. The method comprises the steps of: - determining a current timing, - getting a nominal acceleration of the rolling stock, the nominal acceleration being determined by the driver of the rolling stock to follow the running profile at the current timing, - determining the speed error of the rolling stock with the rolling profile, - determining the position error of the rolling stock with the rolling profile, - determining an estimate of the time to reach the destination, - determining a marginal acceleration from the speed error, the position error and the estimated time to reach the destination, - accelerating the rolling stock with the sum of nominal and determined marginal accelerations.
Abstract:
A solution for managing effect-generating operations is provided. Data regarding one or multiple types of effects being generated by the operations can be acquired and analyzed. When necessary, actions can be initiated to benefit affected individuals or to improve the operations, e.g., by mitigating a source of excessive effects. In an illustrative application, the effect- generating operations are train operations and the types of effects include acoustic and/or vibration effects.
Abstract:
A locomotive control signal generator includes emulation circuitry for emulating at least one operation of at least one locomotive control circuit. The emulation circuitry is programmed or configured to determine or receive user input and based at least partially on the user input, generate at least one control signal for controlling at least one of the following onboard locomotive subsystems: a propulsion system, a train line control system, an air brake system, a dynamic braking system, a head of train (HOT) system, an end of train telemetry (EOT) system, a 4-Aspect cab signaling system, a positive train control (PTC) system, an event recorder system, or any combination thereof.