Índice

• Railway Signalling and Interlocking
• Contents
• Preface
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Historical Abstract
• 1.2 Scope of this Book
• 1.3 Characteristics of Railway Systems
• 1.4 Safety of Rail Traffic
• 1.5 Definitions
• 1.6 Protective Functions
• 1.7 The Control Loop
• 1.8 Attempts for Unification of Signalling
• 2 Safety in Signalling Systems
• 2.1 Overview of Regulations and Standards of Safety and IT Security
• 2.2 Safety Basics
• 2.3 Railway Operation/Safety Referring to EN 50129
• 2.4 Security Principles in Railway Operation/Security
• 3 Railway Operation Processes
• 3.1 Historical Background
• 3.2 Classification of Tracks, Stations and Signals
• 3.3 Movements with Railway Vehicles
• 3.4 Principles of Train Separation
• 3.5 Dispatching Principles
• 3.6 Special Operating Situations
• 4 Interlocking Principles
• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Element Dependences
• 4.3 Routes
• 4.4 Block Dependences
• 4.5 Degraded Mode Operation
• 5 Detection
• 5.1 Requirements and Methods of Detection
• 5.2 Technical Means of Detection
• 5.3 Track Circuits
• 5.4 Axle Counters
• 5.5 Comparison of Track Circuits and Axle Counters
• 6 Movable Track Elements
• 6.1 Types of Movable Track Elements and their Geometry
• 6.2 Safety Requirements at Movable Track Elements
• 6.3 Track Clear Detection at Points and Crossings
• 6.4 Point Machines
• 6.5 Point Locking Mechanisms
• 6.6 Circuitry of Point Operation and Control in Relay Technology
• 6.7 Point Diagnostics
• 7 Signals
• 7.1 Requirements and Basic Classification
• 7.2 Signals with Filament Lamps
• 7.3 LED Signals
• 7.4 Optical Parameters
• 7.5 Retro-reflection of Passive Signal Boards
• 7.6 Principles of Signalling by Light Signals
• 7.7 Redundancy and Degraded Mode Operation
• 7.8 Signal System Examples
• 8 Train Protection
• 8.1 Requirements, Classification and Conditions for Application
• 8.2 Technical Solutions for Data Transmission
• 8.3 Particular Systems
• 8.4 ETCS
• 8.5 CBTC
• 8.6 PTC
• 9 Interlocking Machines
• 9.1 Classification
• 9.2 Mechanical Interlocking
• 9.3 Relay Interlocking
• 9.4 Electronic Interlocking
• 9.5 Hybrid Technologies
• 9.6 Technical Diagnostics
• 10 Block Systems
• 10.1 Classification
• 10.2 Safety Overlays for Systems with the Staff Responsible for Safety
• 10.3 Token Block
• 10.3.1 Overview
• 10.3.2 Electric Token Block
• 10.4 Tokenless Manual and Semi-automatic Block
• 10.5 Automatic Block
• 10.6 Centralised Systems for Safety on Open Lines
• 10.7 Moving Block Systems
• 11 Remote Control and Operation Technology
• 11.1 The Objectives of Remote Control and Monitoring
• 11.2 Remote Control and Monitoring
• 11.3 Timetable Scheduling
• 11.4 Technical Solutions for CTC
• 11.5 Examples for Operation Control Systems
• 12 Safety and Control of Shunting and Marshalling
• 12.1 Principles of Marshalling of Trains
• 12.2 Parts of Marshalling Yards and their Function
• 12.3 Control of Marshalling Yards
• 13 Level Crossings
• 13.1 Requirements and Basic Classification
• 13.2 Static Roadside Signs
• 13.3 Passive Level Crossings
• 13.4 Active Level Crossings
• 13.5 Removal of Level Crossings
• 14 Hazard Alert Systems
• 14.1 Hazard in Railway Systems
• 14.2 Solutions for Hazard Detection
• 14.3 Aspects of Application
• 15 Future of Signalling
• 15.1 Today†™s Situation
• 15.2 Decentralised Interlocking
• 15.3 Signals
• 15.4 Track Clear Detection Substituted by Train Integrity
• 15.5 Maintenance
• 15.6 New Concept of Safeguarding Vehicle Movements
• 15.7 Security
• References
• Glossary
• Explanation of Symbols in Track Layout Schemes
• The Authors
• Index
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