Event description

Communication based Train Control (CBTC) is the most used signaling system for urban applications, capable to control driverless trains at high frequencies as 60 seconds, as well as assist drivers for safety and operation functions as starting, accelerating, braking, stopping, opening and closing doors. This training is aimed at providing an overview of CBTC structure and functions, how it is operated and some possible future evolutions.
Topics to be discussed:

  • History of automatic metros
  • Performance of best CBTC systems
  • Definitions and standards
  • How it works: functions and sub-systems
  • The future

After this course, you will be able to

  • Define what is the CBTC and how it is structured
  • Explain the role of the CBTC in railway operations
  • Identify possible trends of evolution

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