Development of a Telecommunication and Train Operation Simulator for Radio Communication Train Control

Abstract

When bringing radio communication train control systems into service, it is essential to establish conditions that will allow stable radio communications, and take into account train operating conditions. As such a radio telecommunications and train operations simulator to forecast train operation was developed, that takes into account radio wave propagation and telecommunications networks. In addition, using the simulator, a system design flow chart was designed to ensure that certain basic criteria are met. This paper describes the simulator, and the design flow chart, and presents the results from a case study carried out using the simulator.