ERTMS Regional is a cost-optimized ERTMS system developed for regional rail lines. It uses standard ERTMS on-board equipment without changes and a new trackside control system. The UIC ERTMS Regional project was launched in 1998 to develop interoperable solutions for regional lines not served by high-speed rail. It aims to lower costs through reduced trackside equipment, integrated control systems, and other optimizations. The system is flexible and can operate with or without train detection systems. Initial implementation in Sweden has shown the system meets its targets for operations, technical performance, and cost savings.

1. ERTMS Regional
UIC ERTMS World Conference 2012, session E2,
Per-Erik Ingels, TrafikverketPer Erik Ingels, Trafikverket
Poul Frøsig, UIC

2. What is ERTMS Regional?
• The first world wide ERTMS level 3 application in
commercial operation
• A cost-benefit optimised and complete track-side control
command system for regional lines
• 100% TSI CCS compliant
1. Based on ERTMS specifications (SRS 2.3.0 d)
2. On board ERTMS (L1-L3) adopted without changes2. On board ERTMS (L1 L3) adopted without changes
3. New development for track-side equipment
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3. Why was the UIC ERTMS Regional project born 1998?
ERTMS only for high speed
Use ERTMS compliant onboards
Why was the UIC ERTMS Regional project born 1998?
Satellite navigation for position
Whitebox or blackbox
UIC Low cost project
Different system developments ongoing
• Germany: The Funk Fahr Betrieb
• France: The SER project
• Sweden: The radio block system
The UIC
ERTMS Regional
project
• Sweden: The radio block system
• Italy: Use of satellite technology
• Denmark: The RADAS project
• EU + some industries: LOCOPROL
Oth d l t llproject
(Trackside only)
• Other developments as well
EU documents regarding visions for Interoperability
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4. Why consider ERTMS on Regional lines in year 2000Why consider ERTMS on Regional lines in year 2000
(Scope extension of the TSI’s)
High-speed passenger trains
Conventional passenger/ freight trainsConventional passenger/ freight trains
Local passenger trains
High-speed
lines
Conventional
TEN lines
Conventional
main lines
Conventional
regional lines
Conventional
local lines
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5. Present situation on RegionalPresent situation on Regional
lines in Sweden 1(2)
• 2 116 km (21%) of the Swedish network
are still manually operated (pink lines)
These are the target lines for ERTMSThese are the target lines for ERTMS
Regional in Sweden.
• 20–30% of the European network can be20 30% of the European network can be
regarded as Regional lines
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6. Present situation on Regional lines 2(2)
• Old interlocking
• No line block-systems
• No ATP
• Manual dispatching by telephone
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7. Project background and goals
• Lower operational cost
• Increased capacity
• Increased flexibility
• Increased safety
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8. UIC ERTMS Regional Project activities 2000-2012
UIC ERTMS Regional specifications developed:
• FRS
• Operational scenario document
• Operational rules document
• Basic GRS spec. including the architecture
• Basic RAMS spec.
• Basic for test scenarios
• Participation in tests in Swedenp
• Interface with the UIC benchmark group
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9. Way forward for the UIC ERTMS Regional project
• Update of the UIC specifications
• Indentify and quantify cost reduction opportunities
• TIMS (Train integrity monitoring system)
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10. System Structure
Controller Machine Interface
CMI
Interlocking/RBC
Server
GSM-RISDN
LAN/WAN (TCP/IP)
LAN/WAN (TCP/IP)
Handheld EuroradioHandheld
terminal
GPRS
GPRS
OCC, Object
Controller
Cabinets
ERTMS Level 3
Public GSM
Eurobalises
Cabinets
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11. ERTMS REGIONAL: Cost saving factors
• Staff reduction in stations • Minimizing cables by controllingStaff reduction in stations
(TMS integrated management)
• Less track side equipment and
Minimizing cables by controlling
objects via radio
• Track circuits and axle counters
reduced maintenance costs
• No traditional interlocking,
no or less line side signals
as an option on special locations
• Standardized specifications for
procurementno or less line side signals procurement
The goal is to reduce the investment cost to 50 % of a conventional traffic control system
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12. Flexible system
• TIMS: Technical system onboard or
driver responsibility
• Transmission: Radio (GSM/R GPRS) or fixed
network (inhouse or external)
• Block principle: Moving block or
Fixed block
• Train detection: With track circuits / axel counters
or without track circuits / axel counters
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13. Status in Sweden
• Final safety assessment successfully completed
• ISC assessment by a Notified Body completedy y p
• Commissioning of the pilot line February 2012
Implementation projects on two new Regional lines started• Implementation projects on two new Regional lines started
• Dispatchers and drivers are satisfied with the new system
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14. Expirience in Sweden
The targets are meet!
1 Th ti l1. The operational
2. The technical
3. The cost savings
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15. Thank you for your kind attention
Poul Frøsig, UIC ERTMS Regional
Contact details:
Phone +4544842879 or Mobil +4527104364
E mail:FROSIG@MAIL.DK
Per Erik Ingels TrafikverketPer Erik Ingels, Trafikverket
Contact details:
Phone +46101231969 or Mobil +46707245750
E mail:per-erik.ingels@trafikverket.seE mail:per erik.ingels@trafikverket.se
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