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TE05.1 Enabler 5.1
FRMCS – Critical communication (TRL7) – Connectivity between train and trackside is obviously key for automated rail operations. Many European railways have already launched the preparation of the 5G-based Future Railway Mobile Communications System (FRMCS) successor of the GSM-R/GPRS installation used today in rail operations, since the future operational connectivity requirements are exceeding by far the capabilities of the current GSM-R/GPRS.
Project: FP2 - R2DATO (01/12/2022 - 31/05/2026)
Work Packages
Currently available work packages:
WP36 Onboard Platform Demonstrator
The aim of this demonstrator is to implement and validate a prototype and blueprint of the future-proof onboard connectivity and IT platforms that are required in a highly automated rail system, with the expectation that latest from EU-RAIL phase 2 on all larger-scale demonstrators would utilize these platforms. The aim of this demonstrator is to implement and validate in a lab environment (up to TRL 5/6) how railway application(s) can be hosted on a modular computing platform, making use of a safe Runtime Environment (RTE), standardized Platform Independent (PI) API, onboard FRMCS functions and a unified diagnostics service API. As a key outcome, the demonstrator will help to determine an appropriate level of onboard platform modularity and aggregation (e.g., by utilising a common hardware pool, most likely through the usage of virtualisation or hypervisor technology), and to prove the feasibility of hardware independent integrability and potential certifiability as a blueprint for EU-RAIL phase 2 and future larger-scale demonstrators.
WP37 ETCS HL3 Deployment Strategies
Given the readiness for deployment of ETCS Hybrid Level 3 methods to reduce lead-time to implementation and smart line-design methodologies will be developed.
WP38 Automatic Stabling, Shunting, and Non-commercial runs Demonstrator
The objectives of the demonstrator are testing the performance of the technical enabler(s) incorporated in the demonstrator, providing feedback to the TE-developer, in order to improve the functioning of the TE, or to enhance/improve/modify the specifications and performing measurements to show the improvement of the new (sub)system over the existing system, to contribute to the realisation of the KPIs defined in the call.
WP43 Freight Demonstrator
To allow a smooth deployment of GoA 4 technology with different possible technological solutions, the systems need to be tested in real conditions in a demonstrator. The freight demonstrator will be equipped with sub-systems studied in the Technical Enablers. Tests will be performed, enhancing autonomous freight train operations.
Public Deliverables
Currently available deliverables:
D36.1 Demonstrator specification
D36.2 Demonstrator implementation phase 1 concluded and test results consolidated
D36.3 Demonstrator implementation phase 2 concluded and test results consolidated
D36.4 Demonstrator implementation phase 3 concluded and test results consolidated
D36.5 Onboard platform blueprint for later EU-RAIL phases established and disseminated
D37.1 Standardisation and deployment
D37.2 Methodology for optimised placement of (virtual) blocks
D37.3 Requirements specification to FA1 WP 8/9
D37.4 Determining ETCS HL3 capacity impact analysis using simulations
D37.5 Definition of test case and test results” applied to ADIF FA6 regional line
D38.1 Training guidelines, operational guidelines and instructions, training material
D43.1 Testing plan
D43.7 Preparatory studies for FRMCS integration
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