Standardization of CBTC systems – mixed operation on shared lines in accordance with ERTMS/ETCS standards

The state-of-the-art technology of communication-based train control (CBTC) systems meets the operational requirements for safety, performance, quality and reliability for high- and medium-capacity metro systems. However, the CBTC systems of the various system providers are mostly unique in their system architecture and have been designed neither for mutual operational compatibility...