SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 06/2019
Automatic operations using ZSB 2000
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG is currently implementing its signalling and control system operating strategy (Betriebs führungsstrategie BFS). The aim is to replace local station controls with remote control along with staff optimisation. Several years ago, a concept for the automatic handling of main line route plans was drawn up under the umbrella term “automatic”, where the switching commands in signal boxes were generally executed without any human interaction. The continued centralisation of the network has also given rise to consideration with regard to integrating the secondary lines into the control offices....