WP25 Connectivity Development – FRMCS

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.

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.

WP39 ATO over ERTMS demonstration on mainline

Mainline, is here defined as the most complex kind of operations in a network, mostly around large nodes that can’t be demonstrated in full service by 2026. Therefore, modelling  ATO and its operational concept as well the linkage of TMS to ATO dynamically anticipating in these complex nodes will  be developed, tested and designed.   Furthermore, showing the relevant advantages deriving from the synergy between the digital automatic train operation up to GoA 4 and the CCS evolution, increasing the capacity and punctuality of railway lines, by enabling ETCS L3 moving block with minimum infrastructure elements.

WP41 Remote Driving and Telecommand Demonstrator

Identification of use cases for the first demonstrator, development, implementation, and validation through a specific demonstrator in Oslo. The objective of this second work package is to implement a REMOTE DRIVING AND TELECOMMAND demonstrator up to TRL7.

WP42 Tramway autonomous movements in depot demonstrator

Identify use cases to be implemented in the second demonstrator, development, implementation, and validation through a specific demonstrator in Oslo. The objective of this third work package is to implement an AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENTS demonstrator up to TRL6.

WP46 Regional line demonstrations

The main objective of this WP is to provide the bridge between FP2-R2DATO and FA6 demonstrations by supporting validation and testing of technical enablers in regional line environment before they are handed over to FA6 for further adaptation and integration. The improved CCS and automation functions will be the main technologies tested and validated, building on the activities already performed in the scope of Shift2Rail ATO (up to GoA4) tests (the very same line and vehicle). Further, the line will be used to support development process of technical enablers, even on lower TRL levels, due to simplified operational environment and flexible demonstrations planning (no regular commercial service, the line fully dedicated to tests) and approval process. Minimal set of technical enablers needed:

1. Automating functions
2. ATO
3. Perception systems
4. Digital register
5. Absolute safe-train positioning