SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 04/2025
Testing selected ETCS test cases in a simulation environment
When upgrading to the European Train Control System (ETCS), a large number of tests are required to check the complex interactions between the vehicle and the track and to demonstrate safe operations. Commissioning tests in the field often requires a great degree of effort in terms of time and personnel, which poses a major challenge for regular railway operations due to the increasing shortage of qualified personnel and high track utilisation. One possible solution is to carry out test scenarios at an ETCS simulation laboratory...