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TE07 Enabler 7
Remote driving (TRL6) – Remote driving and command functional prototypes for remote control will be developed, tested for depots, for lines with low traffic, and for fall-back operations as well as for shunting.
Project: FP2 - R2DATO (01/12/2022 - 31/05/2026)
Work Packages
Currently available work packages:
WP05 Automation Processes Use Cases and User Requirements
The goal of this work package is to identify already specified functions, use cases, user requirements or operational scenarios that must be considered in the rail automation processes (e.g., from S2R). Especially, items should be linked with components (e.g., ATO, ATP, TCMS, APM) and operational scenarios (e.g., Urban, Passenger, Freight). Based on input from the System Pillar, the definition of use cases, user requirements and operational parameters and scenarios must be consolidated, analysed, and extended. The purpose of the WP is to capture the current rail operator behaviour, high level user requirements and use those to design the automation system.
WP06 Automation Processes Specifications
WP6 will focus on the specification generation for the four technical enablers involved in Automation Processes. It involves taking the deliverables of the WP5 and performing a thorough Safety & Hazard Analysis to ensure all considerations are made in WP7 for a safe operation in ATO mode. Based on the analysis, this WP will define and develop an architecture and a system specification for the technical enablers. This work package addresses the evolution of DATO in railway and tramway sectors from a rolling stock perspective; by using outcomes from WP5 ensuring the harmonisation with other FP(s) and System Pillar.
WP08 Safety Analysis & Risk Assessment
The objective of WP8 is to centrally cover aspects of safety in the Automation Processes subproject. This activity requires close cooperation with System Pillar and the System Coherence (WP3). It covers the five Technical Enablers (Automating functions, ATO technologies, Perception & Data Factory and Remote Driving, and the activities carried out in previous Shift2Rail projects, such as X2Rail series of projects and TAURO will be considered as a relevant baseline.
WP12 Prototype development of remote control
In this task, functional prototypes for remote control will be developed, tested, and validated against the defined system architecture specification. There should be at least one prototype in relation to the proposed demonstrators and the relevant scopes and in cooperation with other FAs (e.g., FA5 for Freight and Depot/Yard, FA6 Regional lines), to have an interim step towards demonstration of the technology.
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.
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.
Public Deliverables
Currently available deliverables:
D12.1 Concept of migration and deployment
D12.2 Documentation for demonstrators, Prototype and Test-Report (WP12)
D38.1 Training guidelines, operational guidelines and instructions, training material
D38.2 Results of GoA1 remote controlled stabling and bringing a train to the station
D38.3 Results of remotely monitored stabling and bringing a train to the station with remote monitoring
D38.4 Results of automatically stabling a train and bringing a train to the station in GoA4
D38.6 Results of automatic coupling and uncoupling
D38.7 Results of remotely controlled shunting (in cooperation with FA5)
D38.8 Use of an ATO-specific TMS in stabling and shunting operation, and in non-commercial runs
D38.9 Analyses of all data collected during the tests, including expected benefits and contributions to KPIs
D41.1 Collection of test cases and validation criteria (WP41)
D41.1 – Collection of test cases and validation criteria – 21/06/2024
Collection of test cases and validation criteria for remote driving of tramways demonstrator.
D41.2 Testing reports & assessment (WP41)
D5.1 Documentation of use cases for automating functions
D5.1 Documentation of use cases for automating functions – 20/06/2024
This deliverable will contain a report about actual existing and specified automated functions, tasks or related use cases with annotated target component as scope, a draft release for set of documents including analysis based on first input from SP and related Fas (e. regarding demonstrators) and definition for relevant use cases, operational parameters and scenarios in scope of passenger/freight and tramway applications.
D5.2 Documentation of use cases for perception system
D5.3 ATO GoA3/4 Specifications review documentation
D5.3 ATO GoA3/4 Specifications review documentation – 20/06/2024
This deliverable will contain a review of existing specifications and previous projects outcome. Analysis of gaps (e.g. for freight) and inputs from the System Pillar will be part of the deliverable too.
D5.4 Documentation of Use Cases for remote driving
D5.4 Documentation of Use Cases for remote driving – 20/06/2024
This deliverable will contain a set of documents including analysis based on first input from SP and related Fas (e.g., regarding demonstrators) and definition for relevant use cases, operational parameters and scenarios in scope of passenger/freight/inspection vehicles and tramway applications.
D5.5 Documentation of Freight specific user requirements for automation process
D5.6 Documentation of urban user cases and operational rules for automation process
D5.6 Documentation of urban user cases and operational rules for automation process – 21/06/2024
This deliverable will contain a set of documents defining harmonized urban use cases and operational rules for all automation process subproject TE.
D6.1 Report on sets of non-functional and functional requirements (SRS) for automating functions
D6.2 Report on System Architecture Specification and Interface Specification (FFFIS) for automating functions
D6.4 Proposal for Certification Process for Perception Systems
D6.5 ATO GoA3-4 Specifications and modelling
D6.6 Documentation of Use cases, requirements & Specification autonomous operations for tramways
D6.7 Report on set of non-functional and functional requirements (SRS) for remote driving
D6.8 System Architecture Specification and Interface Specification (FFFIS) for remote driving
D8.1 Safety analysis for automating functions
D8.3 Safety analysis for ATO functions
D8.4 Safety analysis for remote driving
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