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Results Published in February 2025
FP1 MOTIONAL: Use Cases for project demonstrations
This deliverable by Flagship Project 1 (FP1) MOTIONAL presents the high-level use cases proposed to be demonstrated in the different topic areas of the project. These are (1) Planning systems and processes including cross-border, (2) Integration the of European Traffic Management System (TMS) and processes including cross-border traffic management, (3) Integrate Rail with other transport modes, and (4) Digital enablers. The demonstration activities are structured in 76 demonstrations and 163 Use Cases. The use cases presented in this document cover critical rail topics, including cross-border scheduling, collaborative yard capacity planning, integration of traffic management systems with network capacity planning, use of algorithms for generating strategic timetables, timetable optimisation algorithms, feedback loops from simulation to capacity planning, impact of Digital and Automated up to Autonomous Train Operations (DATO), European Train Control System (ETCS) and Connected Driver Advisory System (C-DAS) on Capacity Management System (CMS) and TMS, real-time conflict and resolution, impact of short-term maintenance and rail incidents on TMS, Journey planning as a B2B intermodal planning, disruption management and standardised interfaces, and information systems for passengers, some with a focus on passengers with reduced mobility. The results of the upcoming demonstrations as described in this deliverable will be presented in a separate report in the second part of 2026.
Target audience: Rail Stakeholders
How it brings us closer to achieving better rail for Europe: The main aim of FP1 is to pave the way towards a Single European Railway Area by exploring solutions for TMS and CMS at the European level and multimodal rail integration. This deliverable is a major step in this direction as it provides the high-level description of the use cases to be demonstrated by the project.
More information on this topic: Flagship Project 1 MOTIONAL
System Specification with identification of use cases and related engineering rules
This document describes the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)/European Train Control System (ETCS) Hybrid Train Detection system function, focusing on system specification requirements, engineering rules, and use cases. It includes the system definition (as defined in EN50126) with the identification of system interfaces and actors, the system requirement specification and the main use cases and engineering rules. A consistent set of use cases that covers all the foreseen operating options of the Hybrid Level 3 (HL3)/Hybrid Train Detection (HTD) system is provided. Additionally, a view on different applications (high-speed lines, regional lines, etc.) is included to analyse possible different engineering rules for the various use cases. The goal is to standardise the implementation of the HTD concept and align it with the operational view and system architecture defined in the System Pillar.
Target audience: Rail Stakeholders
How it brings us closer to achieving better rail for Europe: The integration of the HL3 concept into the ERTMS aims to align it with the future Functional Railway System Architecture defined by the System Pillar. This approach reduces the need for ground-based train detection, thereby increasing rail capacity and lowering infrastructure costs. The outcome is a more cost-effective, scalable, and efficient rail system that enhances capacity while maintaining reliable signalling. Furthermore, as it is describing the necessary system standards, interfaces, and operational use cases, this deliverable makes an important contribution to ensuring the implementation of HL3. By providing technical guidelines that enable a smooth transition to an optimised system, interoperability between different rail networks is promoted, ultimately leading to a better railway system in Europe.
More information on this topic: Flagship Project 2 R2DATO