CBTC – Communication-based train control

Safety of railway and guided transport systems

ERTMS / ETCS

SIG-5

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Objectives

Understand the general principles and operation of the command-control ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) / ETCS (European Train Control System).

Target audience

Engineers & technicians involved in Railway signalling projects for existing or new lines.

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April 20-21, 2026
October 28-29, 2026

2 days

Paris or Online

1395

1395 €

Content

DAY 1: Components
- ERTMS / ETCS Project
- - History & Need for signalling systems harmonisation
  - Stakes and challenges
  - Documents & Processes
  - Main players
- Architecture of the ERTMS-ETCS system
- - Onboard components
  - Trackside components
- Operational ETCS Levels: 0, 1, 2, 3 and NTC
- Driver Machine Interface (DMI): Standards, ETCS information layout
- Trackside equipment: How to use it?
- Principles of movement authorities and infill in Level 1
- Principles of movement authorities and position reports in Level 2/3
- Case study: Simulation of Transition from Level 1 to Level 2
- Operational modes

DAY 2: Applications
- ERTMS / ETCS processes: Procedures - National values - Operational rules
- Braking curves & Supervision of train movements
- Case study: Simulation of braking curves & supervision limits
- ERTMS / ETCS language: Eurobalise, Euroloop, Euroradio messages, packets, variables
- Applications in Europe and worldwide - Deployment of ERTMS
- Future versions & Trends
- Case studies: Simulation of ETCS levels 1, 2, 3 (start of mission, limited supervision-LS mode, etc.)

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