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Benefits
Operations
• Centralized/Remote
Train Control Management
• Increased Dispatcher Productivity
• Improved Efficiency via Automated
Processing
• Faster Scheduling, Routing and
Event Response
• Real-Time Alarm Notification
• Remote Diagnostics
• High System Availability
Open Systems
• Industry Standard Hardware Platforms
• Modular Scalable Software
• Distributed Client/Server Architecture
• Redundant Fail-Safe Processing
Transit Control Center Configuration
• Portable/Expandable/Upgradeable
Components
Alstom’s Centralized Traffic Control Systems are state of the • Transit or Mainline Railroad
art solutions to Train Control system requirements for both Costs
Transit and Mainline Rail Systems. The design is based upon • Lower Initial Investment
a network distributed architecture and applies industry stan- • Reduced Upgrade/Expansion Outlays
• Minimum Maintenance and Training
dard approaches in both hardware and software. This open
Costs
Train Control/Management

architecture results in systems that are flexible, modular and

cost-effective. The products apply Train Control application Alstom Systems provide advanced supervisory solutions for
software design concepts that have been proven for over 40 train control requirements, including specialized modules
years and feature Redundancy, Automatic Failover and High for advanced scheduling functions, dark territory control,
System Availability. conflict detection/resolution, Time-Distance Graph, simulation,
playback, and asset planning.
These systems evolved from Supervisory Control Systems
beginning with single CPU minicomputers in the 1960’s. The modularity of the system promotes distributed hardware
They address the needs of both transit and mainline rail control where any workstation may be used for supervisory
systems, with specialized modules for advance scheduling control functions at any time. Operating over wide and local-
functions in transit and dark territory control in railroads. area networks, customers can distribute control functionality
Through the use of flexible building block approaches and to improve resource utilization.
open systems software and hardware technology, they cover a
broad range of both system size and capabilities. The building Ease of use and maintanability tools allow users to efficiently
block approach and the distributed design also allow for easy operate and maintain their system. This includes the ability to
system growth and functional expansion, as well as integra- add, remove or modify territory on their own, using a suite of
tion of MIS, AVI, and future communication based signaling user-friendly software tools.
information.

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transit features
Train Control System Traction and Energy Control
• Color graphic displays for train Supervision and control of:
occupancy/train location, wayside • Power supply network
equipment status and alarms/warnings • Traction sub-stations
• Operation for mainline, local and interlocking control • Third rail/catenary sections
• Display and/or Printing of Train Graphs • Energy equipment such as feeders,
• Simulation and Playback circuit breakers, switches, transformers,
• Alarm Management rectifiers, battery systems, etc.
• High availability with Warm Standby auto - failure Passenger Information
Automatic Train Supervision • Inform passengers with voice and visual message displays
• Signaling supervision about train arrival, train destination, incidents, public
address, etc.
• Route setting
Telecommunications and Security
• Train tracking and identification
• Systems Supervision and control over communication
• Timetable management systems such as radio closed circuit television (CCTV), etc.
• Traffic regulation
• Driver information
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Train Control/Management
railroad features
Train Control System Integration
• Control of Territory with Train Describer, • Communication Equipment
Train Tracking, and enhanced Signal • Video, Voice Integration
Control Function • System Staging
• Automated Schedule Regulation, with • Project Management
Computer Aided Dispatching and Routing Operations Reporting System
• Display and/or Printing of Train Graphs • Display Collected Operations Data
• Simulation and Playback • Generate User Defined Reports
• Dark Territory Control • Commercial Relational Database
• System Interfaces For
• Alarm Management
- Management Information Systems
• Track Management via Blocking and
- Passenger Information Systems
MOW Authorities (DTC & TWC: GCOR,
- AVI
CROR, NORAC)

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An open architecture utilizes standard hardware, software and communications. This PC-based solution enables the use of a large
range of hardware and software modules for data acquisition. It allows implementation of a large range of scalable systems, from
single standalone station, up to a full wide-spread client-server configuration involving hundreds of PC’s.

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Time Distance Graph and Simulator

Features
• Train Representation in a space-time graph

• Infrastructure Provision Representation

• Abnormalities Representation

• Conflict Representation

• Modifications – all displayed objects can

be modified

Time Distance Graph

Time Distance Graph (TDG) helps users monitor and regulate train traffic. TDG gives a clear graphical view of the train circula-
tion, infrastructure state, abnormalities and detected conflicts.

TDG can be used either in online mode or in standalone offline mode to plan in advance train traffic taking into account infra-
structure and temporary modifications to the timetable.

TDG is easy to use and highly configurable. It allows the operator to see in advance traffic problems in a clear and intuitive way
and then to act quickly and to efficiently resolve the problem.

Features

Train Control/Management
• Simulates the Signaling System Devices

• Simulates the Train Movement

• Simulates the Trackside ATC

Alstom’s Simulator is a complete simulation system devoted to Mass
Transit, Suburban Railways and Railroad applications. It is able to
simulate the whole set of Signaling System Devices and the Train
Control System (ATC).

The Simulator performs three distinct functions:

• Simulates the operation of field devices in response to control requests
• Simulated trains accelerate, decelerate and stop just like real trains
• Manual point-to-point test of field indications and controls Simulator
The Simulator is ideal for operator training and also supports testing
of schedules before they are used in service.

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Database and Reports

DATABASE Features
• Industry standard relational databases
(Oracle, SQL-server, etc.)

• Easy access to all data via SQL

• Data is remotely accessible to external

system (subject to security constraints)

• Data is backed up using replication

Railroad Trainsheet

Alstom’s Centralized Traffic Control Systems utilize industry-standard databases, providing standard and efficient management
of operational data. Users can easily access desired data and create their own ad-hoc reports.
Train Control/Management

REPORTS Features
• Standard set of reports
- Train Sheet
- Train Performance
- Blocking Summaries, etc

• Ad-hoc reports can be easily generated

by the user

• Individual reports can be added or

customized using an easy to use
report writer

• Reports may be viewed, printed, archived

Transit Summary

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Playback

Features
• Ability to graphically view all previous events

• User can control the playback speed via an

intuitive control panel
- Fast Forward
- Normal Speed
- Slower than Normal Speed
- Single-step to next event /time
- Rewind

• User can select any location(s) to display and

can change them at will as playback continues. Railroad Playback

This allows the user to see what is happening

anywhere on the rail system

Features

Train Control/Management
• Displayed data are the same as the running
system, no new graphics to learn

• Available at any workstation

• No special equipment required

Transit Playback

Playback allows users to review operational situations to determine what happened in past incidents. Much more than a
simple video playback, the user can examine any location on the system under full playback control, allowing an easy yet
comprehensive analysis of the sequence of events.

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 Micro Cabmatic™ III Vital Microprocessor
Based Automatic Train Control System

The Micro Cabmatic™ III Automatic Train Control (ATC) system is a modular product line encompassing functional hardware and
firmware modules, which are combined to meet the operating requirements of a transit, commuter or railroad property. The ATC
system employs solid-state microprocessor technology to provide for automatically controlling train movement, enforcing train
safety, and directing train operations. The solid-state microprocessor based technology is a more versatile, reliable, economical,
and compact system than the discrete component and mechanical based relay logic system it replaces.

The Alstom Signaling Carborne ATC product may consist of any combination of the following three subsystems. These subsys-
tems are Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The ATP
subsystem is designed to provide the highest level of safety achievable within the limits imposed by available technology. The
ATP subsystem provides vital control functions such as proper train separation and overspeed detection and assures that train
doors are called to open automatically only at a station. Functions normally performed by the train operator are provided by the
ATO subsystem. These include smooth acceleration to the commanded running speed, regulation to maintain the commanded
speed, and stopping the train smoothly at the proper position at station platforms and terminal zones.

The vehicle ATS subsystem is a two way communications link between the train and wayside. The ATS subsystem communicates
with the wayside to select train routes automatically, dispatch trains automatically, provide train and crew reporting, and furnish
the means to make trains responsive to supervisory commands (ex. schedule adherence) from Central Control.
Micro Cabmatic III equipment is configurable to operate on transit, commuter, and railroad systems. It has been proven on
systems across the U.S. and abroad. The latest generation of this equipment is already being supplied in Washington, New York
City, Atlanta, Philedelphia Taipei, Korea, and Shanghai.

ATC Features
• Easy to Install – Half the space of • Easier to maintain – Removable modules,
Train Control/Management

relay-based systems Eurocard-standard PC boards, board-edge

status LEDs, test points, diagnostic menus,
• Reliable solid-state design and serial ports for diagnostic tool
connections
• More economical –
Microprocessor-based • Available in custom configurations to meet
any operating requirement, including
• Easily expandable –
unmanned operation for transit, commuter
“Building block” approach
or railroad environment
Specifications
Data Value
Operating Conditions Temperature Range -40º C to +70º C
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%
Vibration 5-20 Hz, 0.070” p-p
Vibration 20-100 Hz, 1.4 g
Mechanical Shock 4 g
Storage Conditions Temperature Range -55º C to +85º C
Relative Humidity 0 to 100% non-condensing

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Features
ATP Subsystem
• Cab Signal Reception and Decoding
• Speed Sensing
• Overspeed Detection
• Digital Brake Assurance
• Zero Speed Detection
• Berthing Verification/Door Control
• Unintentional Movement Detection
• Rollback Detection
• Data Logging
• Aspect Display Unit

ATS Subsystem
Micro Cabmatic III (Full ATC/ASCES Functionality)
• Train to Wayside Communication (TWC)
• Wayside to Train Communication (WTC)
• Redundancy (To Provide Greater Availability)

ATO Subsystem
• Automatic Speed Regulation
• Programmed Station Stopping

Train Control/Management
• Data Logging
• Pre-Revenue ATC System Testing
• Redundancy

Micro Cabmatic III G (ATP Functionality Only)

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Automatic Train Control
System Components

Peripheral Equipment
Marker Antenna
• Detects passive wayside markers, located
between the running rails at fixed distances
from the station platforms
- Passive wayside markers initiate and provide
‘distance to go’ information for programmed
station stopping
• Consists of two overlapping coils encapsulated
Aspect Display Unit (ADU) into a single unit
- Marker Detector board generates a composite
signal of all marker frequencies which it sends into
ATP/TWC Receiver Coils one coil in the antenna
• Receives wayside ATP speed and door commands - The interaction of the composite signal coil
as well as wayside TWC messages sent through and passive wayside marker when they are in
the running rails close proximity to each other allows the wayside
- ATP speed and door command signals marker frequency to pass through to the second
sent to High Speed VCFD board coil in the antenna
- TWC message signal sent to TWC Modem/ - The received signal is sent to the Marker Detector board
PA board • A nulling plate located on the antenna is used
• Integrated into the coil assembly is a test coil to adjust the coupling between the two coils
used to verify cab signal operation during
Train Control/Management

diagnostic testing Aspect Display Unit (ADU)

• Mounted under the vehicle, ahead of the first • Console display device in the train operator’s cab
axle of the lead cab • Interface between the ATC system and train operator
• Operates in real time
TWC Transmit Coil • Typical ATP subsystem displays include:
• Transmits TWC information from the car via - Current speed limit
the running rails to the wayside - Actual train speed
• Antenna is a 10-turn loop, which is housed in - Overspeed warning indication/audible alarm
PVC pipe • Configurable for displaying non-ATP related displays
• Mounted under the vehicle, ahead of the first and controls
axle of the lead cab - ATO related information (station stop and
skip stop indications)
Speed Sensors - ATS related information (train ID and route ID)
• The ATP and ATO subsystems use outputs from
the speed sensors to determine:
- Actual speed
- Distance traveled
- Direction

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Peripheral Equipment

Train Control/Management
Aspect Display Unit (ADU)

Aspect Display Unit (ADU) • Configurable for displaying non-ATP related displays
• Console display device in the train operator’s cab and controls
• Interface between the ATC system and train operator - ATO related information (station stop and
• Operates in real time skip stop indications)
• Typical ATP subsystem displays include: - ATS related information (train ID and route ID)
- Current speed limit
- Actual train speed
- Overspeed warning indication/audible alarm

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Advanced Civil Speed
Enforcement System

Features
Maintenance Benefits
• Strong maintenance capability, utilizing
the communications network, allowing
maintenance information from the
Onboard and the Wayside equipment
to be provided directly to the
maintainers’ stations

• Network management system to

monitor state of communications
network, radios and encoders

• All alarms and events stored in event

recorder

Safety Benefits
• Protects from train to train collisions
• Protects from overspeed incidents
ACSES
• Protect work zones and crews with
Temporary Speed Restrictions
Train Control/Management

Alstom’s Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES) is a proven Positive Train Control (PTC) platform. It is a continuous
speed control system with intermittent transmission of data from transponders fixed on the track enhanced with a radio and
communications system for dynamic updates of data. ACSES core functionality is based on Alstom’s existing transponder based
technology installed worldwide and operating in revenue service since the early 90s with over 5000 vehicles equipped, including
high-speed trains (TGV). Alstom has installed ACSES on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), one of the busiest railroads in North
America, allowing high-speed train travel up to 150 mph.

Modularity • ACSES can be a vital overlay to a separate and

• The technology is adaptable to meet the customer needs independent cab signal system, success fully merging
• ACSES can be a cost-effective upgrade of signaled two railroad safety technologies or it can be a stand
territories to include enforcement and is suitable for alone system
dark territories • ACSES can use passive "fixed data" or "switchable
data" transponders
• ACSES can be implemented with or without a data
radio system

Ordering Information
For assistance in ordering an ACSES system, please contact the Alstom Customer Service Center at 1-800-717-4477.

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Subsystems
Transponder to Train
Transmission Subsystem
• Location, speed control and auxiliary
data sent to train at regular intervals
along the track

• Simple, safe and accurate location

determination system with no on-board
track map required

• Passive transponders powered by the

antenna located under an oncoming train

• Straightforward railroad and line changes

Transponders

• Data from transponders stays available

in case of radio unavailability

Vital On-Board Subsystem Communications System

• Acts upon the data received from the • An Onboard to Wayside Radio
Transponders, Encoders and Safety system used to transmit TSR, Signaling,
TSR Server and Maintenance data to/from the train

• Determines precise location of train • Redundant Communications equipment

at a central location to control message
• Builds and enforces maximum speed routing and delivery between equipment

Train Control/Management
envelope
• ATCS radios and communications system
• Manages interfaces with ACSES Display used for the NEC application. ACSES
Unit, Cab Signaling system and other application messages are self-protecting
vehicle equipment and ACSES can use different types of
communication subsystems depending
• Manages other miscellaneous functions on the communications services
(ex: tilting authorization, voltage breaks, etc.) required by each application

• Embedded in Micro Cabmatic III Safety Server

• One Server safely managing all
Encoders Temporary Speed Restriction data
• Used where an interface to signaling to/from train and to/from dispatchers
logic is required
• The Safety Server is a standard Alstom
• Interfaces with signaling and safely encode and product designed for use in the rail
transmit to train signal status and route data industry than can be utilized for various
vital server applications

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