Positive train control simulation system with penalty application and method therefor

EP4494129A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-01-22BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023713195
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-03-18
Filing Date
2023-02-27
Publication Date
2025-01-22

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Technical Problem

Current training methods for Positive Train Control (PTC) systems lack the ability to simulate system components effectively, leading to insufficient training for engineers and conductors, which increases the risk of train derailments and collisions due to inadequate practice in a practical environment.

Method used

A simulation system using software and hardware components to replicate the PTC system's functionalities, allowing trainees to experience penalty enforcement events in a classroom setting, thereby reducing the need for actual locomotive training and minimizing risk.

Benefits of technology

The simulation system provides flexible and efficient training, optimizing education by allowing immediate feedback and reducing the risk of locomotive component damage, thus enhancing the training of novice engineers and conductors in a safe environment.

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Abstract

A system and method for simulating positive train control (PTC) systems in a local and controlled environment using software and hardware. The system can simulate various functionalities of the PTC system in the environment using software and hardware components. The system can instruct the software of a train management computer (TMC) to control electromechanical valves to simulate air compression on brake pipes in response to the PTC system executing a penalty on the locomotive. The system can display statuses of various systems on the locomotive to a user using a cab display unit (CDU). The system can control the software and hardware components to simulate warnings and actions from the PTC system allowing locomotive engineers and conductors to experience the PTC system for optimum training.
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