SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 09/2023
Introduction of ETCS in Australia
Various projects in Australia are discussing the introduction of the European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). Australian rail operators are hoping that this will open up new opportunities in terms of digitalization and efficiency of their operations. There are exciting technical challenges associated with these projects, which are explored in more detail in this article. These are, on the one hand, fuzzy regulatory requirements, technical improvements of radio modules outside of applicable standards and a lot of laboratory work to be able to map the different requirements...