Recent Research and Development of Signaling and Telecommunications Technologies

Abstract

This paper outlines recent research and development of signaling and telecommunication systems from the view point of applying ICT. It describes how the radio based train control can bring innovation not only to signaling systems but also to the other fields, and introduces a new concept that realizes precise and adaptable train control by integrating functions of the traffic control system and the signaling system. It also describes the maintenance support system for point machine as an example of sensor and data analysis application. Finally, it describes the basis for an information network which could be applied across the railway in the future in different fields.