SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 04/2023
Experience gained from track field networking at the Stuttgart Digital Node (part 1)
The first design of a digital interlocking at a large German railway node has brought a number of experiences to light. The present cabling concept is currently reaching its limits, particularly in existing train station areas that are to be temporarily equipped not only with European Train Control System (ETCS), but also with Class B under the high redundancy requirements. A number of optimisations have been developed based on this experience.