Individual end-cab locomotive

Abstract

The rail vehicle (1) has at least one measuring device (2) for detecting measurement values of at least one measurement variable which is suitable for generating images, wherein the rail vehicle (1) has at least one image generating unit which is designed to generate at least one image to be output via the at least one display device (4) using the measurement values detected by means of the at least one measuring device (2), and the rail vehicle (1) has a single cab (3). The at least one measuring device (2) is designed to detect the surroundings in front of a first end (5) of the rail vehicle (1) such that when the at least one generated image is output on the at least one display device (4), the impression of a view through a front pane at the first end (5) of the rail vehicle (1) is produced.

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Single end driver's cab locomotive

[0003] The invention relates to a rail vehicle comprising a driver's cab with at least one display device, wherein the rail vehicle has at least one measuring device for recording measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation, wherein the rail vehicle has at least one image generation unit which is designed to generate at least one image for output via the at least one display device based on the measured values ​​recorded by means of the at least one measuring device.

[0004] Rail vehicles can be divided into one-way and bidirectional vehicles. Bidirectional vehicles are designed to be able to drive with each end leading during normal operation. For this purpose, a driver's cab can be provided at each end. Shunting locomotives also have raised central driver's cabs, which have the necessary controls on both sides.

[0005] To date, different locomotives have been used for railway operations (shunting and driving), which are used either almost exclusively for shunting (shunting locomotives) or for haulage (mainline locomotives). The acquisition of multiple vehicles is capital-intensive for railway operations, and the alternating use of the vehicles is labor-intensive and inflexible.

[0006] Conventional shunting locomotives have a central driver's cab with very good visibility for shunting in both directions. The rest of the vehicle is lowered towards both ends to ensure a view of the track. This vehicle architecture offers little space for the drive technology and additional vehicle equipment. The ability to extend the vehicle length, width, or height is restricted by legal construction regulations, track conditions (gauge gauge), and requirements of the rail network operator. Also because lower drive power is required for pure shunting operations, shunting locomotives have comparatively lower drive power than mainline locomotives.

[0007] Mainline locomotives, on the other hand, have more space for the vehicle's drive components than shunting locomotives because they have driver's cabs at both ends, while remaining the same length, height, and width. Considerably higher drive power can be achieved with this vehicle architecture. However, integrating all of the technical systems presents a challenge due to the vehicle's limited space. A disadvantage of this type of vehicle is the impractical nature of shunting, as constantly changing driver's cabs requires more time during operation.

[0008] Digital or virtual rearview mirrors can also be used in rail transport as a replacement for conventional rearview mirrors with reflective surfaces. Cameras facing the opposite direction of travel record a video signal that captures the area to the side of the vehicle, such as a platform area, and / or the area behind the vehicle. The signal is displayed on screens in the vehicle.

[0009] So-called rear-view cameras are also known in rail vehicles, for example, at the URL https: / / www.bosch-presse.de / pressportal / de / de / moderne-sensortechnik-macht-den-rangierbetrieb-sicherer-und-praeziser-104525.html. Videos of hard-to-see areas, directly in front of or behind the vehicle, for example, in the area of ​​a coupling, are recorded by cameras and displayed on a screen in the driver's cab.

[0010] The invention is based on the object of proposing a flexibly deployable rail vehicle which is designed for all types of operation.

[0011] This problem is solved by the subject matter of independent patent claim 1. Further developments and refinements of the invention are found in the features of the dependent patent claims.

[0012] A rail vehicle according to the invention, in particular a locomotive, comprises

[0013] - exactly one driver's cab with at least one display device,

[0014] - at least one measuring device for recording measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation,

[0015] - at least one image generation unit which is designed to generate at least one image for output via the at least one display device on the basis of the measured values ​​recorded by means of the at least one measuring device, wherein the at least one measuring device is designed, arranged on or in the rail vehicle, in particular in the region of a first end of the rail vehicle, and is suitably aligned to capture an environment in front of a first end of the rail vehicle in such a way that when the at least one generated image is output, the impression of a view through a windscreen at the first end of the rail vehicle is created on the at least one display device. The at least one display device is designed accordingly and is preferably arranged in the driver's cab of the rail vehicle to display the generated image in such a way that when the displayed image is viewed, the impression of a view through a windscreen is created.The at least one measuring device can comprise light-sensitive sensors such as a camera, but also lidar, radar, ultrasound, or other suitable sensors. The at least one display device can be designed as a screen, for example as a display, as a projector in combination with a suitable projection surface, such as a screen, as virtual reality glasses or smart glasses, or as another, unnamed but suitable display device.

[0016] The at least one measuring device and the at least one display device interact in such a way that a space in front of the first end of the rail vehicle is captured and imaged analogously to a view through a windshield. The display device then acts as a virtual windshield—the view through a windshield is recreated or simulated. Accordingly, the size of the at least one display device can be selected to reproduce the generated image in a nearly lifelike manner.

[0017] In addition, the rail vehicle can comprise at least one control panel with at least one control element for operating, in particular for controlling the travel of the rail vehicle, which control panel is preferably also arranged in the driver's cab. The control element can also be designed as an interaction element of a graphical user interface. The at least one control panel can thus, for example, also be designed as a touchscreen and display the control element graphically. The at least one control panel can furthermore also be an integral part of the at least one display device, wherein the at least one control element is integrated into the display device.

[0018] The rail vehicle is a bidirectional vehicle which has only one driver's cab. A second driver's cab can be replaced, among other things, by at least the view through a windshield of a second driver's cab being replaced by the interaction of the at least one measuring device and the at least one display device in the single driver's cab. Furthermore, the at least one control panel in the driver's cab can be designed to control forward travel of the rail vehicle in both directions of travel. For this purpose, according to an alternative, it can be designed to control the travel of the rail vehicle in both directions of travel, wherein it can be switchable between two operating modes for forward travel in one direction of travel each.According to another alternative, two control panels, each with at least one control element for operating, in particular for controlling the travel of the rail vehicle, are arranged in the driver's cab, which control panels are each designed to control a forward travel of the rail vehicle in a respective direction of travel.

[0019] The rail vehicle has been further developed as a locomotive for bidirectional operation.

[0020] In principle, a driver's cab completely without a windshield is conceivable, for example also arranged centrally in the rail vehicle. The vehicle can then have at least one further measuring device for recording measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation, which is designed, arranged on or in the rail vehicle, in particular in the region of a second end of the rail vehicle, and suitably aligned to record an environment in front of a second end of the rail vehicle in such a way that when the at least one generated image is output on the at least one display device, the impression of a view through a windshield at the second end of the rail vehicle is created.Accordingly, the at least one image generation unit would be designed to generate at least one further image for output via the at least one display device on the basis of the measured values ​​recorded by means of the at least one further measuring device, and the at least one display device would be suitably designed and preferably arranged in the driver's cab of the rail vehicle to display the at least one further generated image in such a way that, when the displayed image is viewed, the impression of a view through a windscreen is created. Analogous to the at least one display device, at least one further display device could also be provided for outputting the at least one further generated image on the at least one further display device, so that the impression of a view through a windscreen at the second end of the rail vehicle is created.

[0021] However, according to an advantageous further development, the driver's cab is arranged at a second end of the rail vehicle and the rail vehicle has at least one windscreen at the second end through which an environment in front of the second end of the rail vehicle is visible from the driver's cab.

[0022] A further development can be seen in that the at least one display device is arranged movably in the driver's cab, so that in a display state it is arranged in front of the at least one windscreen and in a rest state it allows a clear view through the windscreen.

[0023] If the at least one display device is designed, for example, as a display or another type of rigid screen, it can be rotated, pivoted, folded or mobile in the driver's cab. For example, in a rest state it is retracted behind a console or the at least one control panel and is therefore recessed in the driver's cab. In the display state, however, it is extended and is therefore visible to the driver. Or it is folded away towards the ceiling in the rest state and folded out in front of the windscreen in the display state. If the display device is a combination of projector and screen, the projector can be arranged immovably in the driver's cab, for example beneath a ceiling, but the screen can be designed to be rollable. It is also possible for the at least one display device to be removable.When not in use, it can be removed and stored in the driver's cab, and when in display mode, it can be attached to a fixed bracket, for example.

[0024] Another embodiment provides that the at least one display device is designed to output a projection of the generated image onto at least a partial section of the windscreen, which is designed to reflect the projection.

[0025] At least one partial section of the at least one windscreen can be designed as so-called switchable or intelligent glass or a corresponding film can be applied to the at least one partial section of the at least one windscreen. In a display state, in particular when the rail vehicle is traveling forward with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end, the at least one partial area of ​​the at least one windscreen is diffusely reflective, in particular opaque, so that a projection of the generated image is reproduced on the at least one partial section of the at least one windscreen.In the rest state, in particular when the rail vehicle is traveling forward with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end, the at least one partial area of ​​the at least one windscreen is, however, translucent, in particular transparent, so that the view through the at least one partial section of the at least one windscreen is unblocked.

[0026] If the rail vehicle has a control panel in the driver's cab which is designed to control the travel of the rail vehicle in both directions of travel, wherein it can be switched between two operating modes for forward travel in one direction of travel each, the switching between the two operating modes for forward travel in one direction of travel each can take place together with a switching of the at least one display device between the idle state and the display state.

[0027] In a further development, the output of the at least one generated image on the at least one display device is coupled to a first of the two operating modes of the control panel for forward travel of the rail vehicle with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end. Forward travel of the rail vehicle with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end is travel in a first direction of travel in which the first end of the rail vehicle forms a vehicle front and the second end the vehicle rear or the trailing end. When the rail vehicle travels forward with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end, the at least one display device is thus in the display state, a display is extended or folded out or the at least one partial section of the at least one windscreen is switched to be reflective.When the rail vehicle travels forward with the second end of the rail vehicle as the leading end, however, the at least one display device is in the idle state, a display is retracted or folded in, or at least a portion of the at least one windshield is translucent, and the view through the at least one windshield is unobstructed. Switching between the two directions of travel causes both the control panel to switch and the image output to switch in the respective direction of travel.

[0028] The at least one image generated can also be output on the at least one display device or preferably on a further, in particular smaller, display device when the rail vehicle is traveling forwards with the second end of the rail vehicle as the leading end, which is designed and arranged in the driver's cab in such a way that it clears the view through the at least one windscreen. The at least one display device or the further display device then acts as a digital rear-view mirror. In the case of a switchable windscreen, for example, only a small section could be switched to reflect and the projection could be focused accordingly.

[0029] According to a further development, the at least one display device is designed to output the at least one generated image on a rear wall of the driver's cab opposite the windscreen. In particular, it is then not arranged in front of the windscreen in the display state and accordingly also provides a clear view through the windscreen in the display state. For example, screens can be permanently mounted on the rear wall or a projector can be permanently aligned for projection onto the rear wall. In the idle state, the at least one display device arranged on the rear wall of the driver's cab is, for example, switched off or shows other data, in particular data relating to the rail vehicle.

[0030] According to a further development, the rail vehicle has a control panel in the driver's cab with at least one control element for operation, in particular for controlling the travel of the rail vehicle in both directions of travel, which control panel can be switched over in particular between two operating modes for forward travel in one direction of travel each and which is arranged on a floor-side turntable which is designed to be rotatable in the driver's cab and is arranged such that the control panel arranged thereon is oriented towards the rear wall of the driver's cab in a first position and towards the windscreen in a second position. A driver's seat can also be arranged on the turntable and is arranged in front of the control panel in order to enable a driver sitting in the driver's seat to operate the control panel. The driver's seat rotates accordingly.The turntable can be coupled to the switching of the control panel and to the switching of the at least one display device between a rest state and a display state. If the turntable is set in a first position in which the control panel is located in front of the rear wall of the driver's cab, and thus between the at least one display device mounted there and the driver's seat, the display device is switched to the display state and the control panel is switched for forward travel of the rail vehicle with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end.If, however, the turntable is set in a second position in which the control panel is placed in front of the windscreen of the driver's cab, and thus between the at least one windscreen and the driver's seat, the display device is switched to the idle state and the control panel is switched for the forward travel of the rail vehicle with the second end of the rail vehicle as the leading end.

[0031] Alternatively, the rail vehicle can have two control panels in the driver's cab, a first of the two control panels being arranged in front of the rear wall of the driver's cab and a second of the two control panels being arranged in front of the front windscreen of the driver's cab. The first of the two control panels is designed to control forward travel of the rail vehicle with the first end of the rail vehicle as the leading end and is aligned towards at least one display device. The second of the two control panels is designed to control forward travel of the rail vehicle with the second end of the rail vehicle as the leading end and is aligned towards at least one front windscreen.

[0032] A driver's seat can be provided for each of the two control panels, each of which is positioned in front of the control panels and aligned for operation of the respective control panels by the driver sitting in the respective driver's seat. Additionally or alternatively, a driver's seat is provided which is rotatable and arranged in the driver's cab such that it is aligned in a first position for operation of the first of the two control panels and in a second position for operation of the second of the two control panels.

[0033] As explained above, the rail vehicle can be a locomotive. This could then be called a single-cab locomotive.

[0034] According to a further development, the rail vehicle is a rail vehicle train comprising several carriages. A combination of several individual powered and / or unpowered rail vehicles, such as a multiple unit or a rail vehicle train with one or more locomotives and associated passenger carriages and / or freight wagons, is referred to as a rail vehicle train. If two locomotives are arranged, for example one locomotive at the front and one at the end of the rail vehicle train, and both locomotives are powered, in particular in a coordinated manner, this is referred to as double traction.

[0035] The rail vehicle, in particular a single-end driver's cab locomotive, is further developed and designed for double traction. In particular, a first single-end driver's cab locomotive is arranged at one end of a rail vehicle train and a further single-end driver's cab locomotive is arranged at the other end of the rail vehicle train.

[0036] In a further development, the rail vehicle, in particular the locomotive, comprises at least one transmitting and receiving device for transmitting

[0037] - the measured values ​​of at least one measurement suitable for image generation recorded by the at least one measuring device and / or - the at least one image generated by the at least one image generation unit on the basis of the recorded measured values ​​and / or for receiving

[0038] - measured values ​​of at least one measurement variable suitable for image generation recorded by at least one measuring device of another rail vehicle and / or

[0039] - at least one image generated by means of at least one image generation unit of a further rail vehicle on the basis of the measured values ​​recorded by means of at least one measuring device of the further rail vehicle for output via the at least one display device.

[0040] If two rail vehicles, especially in double traction, possibly with additional carriages, are connected to form a rail vehicle train, the respective transmitting and receiving devices are designed for mutual transmission and further processing of the recorded measured values ​​and / or the generated images, so that

[0041] - based on the measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation recorded by the at least one measuring device of a first rail vehicle and transmitted by the transmitting and receiving device of the first rail vehicle, at least one image can be generated by the at least one image generation unit of a second rail vehicle for output via the at least one display device of the second rail vehicle or

[0042] - that at least one image generated by the at least one image generation unit of the first rail vehicle based on the measured values ​​acquired by the at least one measuring device of the first rail vehicle and transmitted by the transmitting and receiving device of the first rail vehicle can be output by means of the at least one display device of the second rail vehicle. For this purpose, the transmitting and receiving device of the rail vehicle is further developed and connected to the at least one display device and / or the at least one image generation unit of the rail vehicle.

[0043] Transmission between the transmitting and receiving devices of the rail vehicles can be wireless or wired. The transmitting and receiving devices of the rail vehicles can be coupled to each other accordingly.

[0044] The invention relates to the fact that the rail vehicle to be designed is manufactured with only one driver's cab. This driver's cab is located at a second end of the rail vehicle. In order to give the driver a view of the side facing away from the driver's cab, an imaging process according to S IL 2 (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) is used. This imaging process is designed in such a way that measuring devices, in particular image recording devices such as cameras, are installed at the first end of the rail vehicle facing away from the driver's cab. These cameras give the driver a view of the otherwise invisible section of track via some form of image display device (monitor, virtual reality headset, folding displays, etc.) in the driver's cab. This makes it possible for the driver to control the vehicle in both directions up to maximum speed from the single driver's cab.In one direction, he can see the track through the windscreen. In the other direction, the track is shown to him through the video display.

[0045] A rail vehicle according to the invention, in particular a locomotive, can efficiently assemble wagons into a train and pull these wagons over long distances at high speed and maximum power. Neither a mainline locomotive nor a shunting locomotive is equally capable of this. The locomotive is a universal locomotive, which could also be called a single-cab locomotive, and thus combines the advantages of a shunting locomotive and a mainline locomotive:

[0046] - easy integration and maintenance of technical systems in a maximum-sized engine room;

[0047] - additional space in the vehicle for hybrid drive concepts with high space requirements;

[0048] - time-efficient shunting of wagons.

[0049] The invention changes the way locomotives are developed in their vehicle structure.

[0050] The following additional advantages are offered compared to the current state of the art approach:

[0051] - Eliminating the need for a second driver's cab frees up space in the vehicle and reduces weight. Additional large and heavy technical systems could be installed (e.g., a very large battery for shunting or short-distance journeys).

[0052] - By eliminating the need for a second driver's cab, the equipment required for a driver's cab (seats, doors, windows, paneling, heaters, etc.) can be eliminated, which can lead to significant financial savings. Of course, the costs for the imaging display equipment (displays, cameras, control units) must also be taken into account.

[0053] - the possibility of moving the vehicle at full speed in two directions from one driver's cab saves time during shunting and cab changes during operation;

[0054] - The space freed up in the engine room allows for the integration of traditional underfloor components (e.g. transformers) into the engine room, allowing bogies with more than two axles to be installed with the same vehicle dimensions, thus significantly increasing the vehicle's tractive effort; the rail vehicle can be driven in both directions up to its maximum speed from the single driver's cab.

[0055] The invention is susceptible of numerous embodiments. It is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures, each of which illustrates an exemplary embodiment. Identical elements in the figures are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0056] Fig. 1 shows schematically an embodiment of a single-end driver's cab locomotive according to the invention, Fig. 2 shows schematically an embodiment of a driver's cab of the locomotive,

[0057] Fig. 3 shows schematically another embodiment of a driver's cab of the locomotive,

[0058] Fig. 4 shows schematically another design example of a driver's cab of the locomotive.

[0059] In Fig. 1, a rail vehicle according to the invention is shown schematically from the side. The illustrated embodiment describes a rail vehicle 1, here a locomotive, which can be operated via just one driver's cab, which is arranged in the region of a second end 6 of the rail vehicle 1. Where the other driver's cab would normally be located, i.e. in the region of a first end 5 of the rail vehicle 1, the vehicle is equipped with a measuring device, in this case an S IL2 camera system. The measuring device 2 is used to record measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation. This ensures maximum space inside the rail vehicle 1, which makes it easier to integrate numerous technical equipment packages.For forward travel 11 of the rail vehicle 1 with the second end 6 of the rail vehicle 1 as the leading end, the rail vehicle 1 is operated via the driver's cab, as with a normal shunting locomotive. Front windows 7 are provided at its second end 6, through which the driver can see the area in front of the second end 6 of the rail vehicle 1. Forward travel 12 of the rail vehicle 1 with the first end 5 of the rail vehicle 1 as the leading end takes place via the camera system on the rear of the vehicle. In this case, the driver operates the vehicle via at least one display device from just one driver's cab. The measuring devices 2, together with the at least one display device in the driver's cab, enable a view of the area around the rail vehicle 1 beyond the first end 5, so that the impression of a view through a front window at the first end 5 of the rail vehicle 1 is created.

[0060] Compared to shunting locomotives, significantly higher power can be accessed, allowing rail vehicle 1 to be used as a mainline locomotive. Compared to mainline locomotives, rail vehicle 1 offers space in the engine room for the technical equipment of alternative drive concepts as well as drive concepts with higher power, and can also be optimally used for shunting operations.

[0061] Not shown is a rail vehicle with a driver's cab completely without a windshield, which can be provided, for example, in an autonomously driving rail vehicle in order to offer a control and / or manual intervention option on the rail vehicle, for example in the event of a partial system failure. Appropriate measuring devices could then be arranged at both ends of the rail vehicle. This would also make it possible to control the vehicle remotely, for example in a land-based virtual driver's cab which includes the appropriate display device. Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a driver's cab 3 of the rail vehicle 1 according to the invention. The driver's cab 3 comprises a driver's seat 10 and a control panel 9 for controlling the rail vehicle 1. The control panel 9 is arranged in front of a windshield 7, through which the vehicle driver can see. A further seat 14 can be provided next to the driver's seat 10.Access to the driver's cab 3 is provided by entry doors 15 on both sides. In addition, the driver's cab 3 includes foldable monitors as display devices 4 on the ceiling. In a rest state, the monitors are folded towards the ceiling and provide a clear view for the driver, particularly when sitting in the driver's seat, through the windscreen 7, allowing the driver to perceive the surroundings when the rail vehicle 1 is traveling forwards 11 with the second end 6 of the rail vehicle 1 as the leading end. In the display state shown here, however, the monitors are folded down in front of the windscreen 7. When the rail vehicle 1 is traveling forwards 12 with the first end 5 of the rail vehicle 1 as the leading end, an image, for example a video stream, is displayed on them, which gives the impression of a view through a windscreen at the first end of the rail vehicle.

[0062] The displayed image is generated based on measured values ​​acquired by the measuring device 2 and output to the vehicle driver in the driver's cab 3 by means of the display device 4. The display device 4 is configured to reproduce the image generated using the acquired measured values. Not illustrated is at least one image generation unit, which is configured to generate an image based on measured values ​​acquired by the measuring device 2, which image can be displayed by the display device 4.

[0063] The rides in both directions are controlled by the same, appropriately designed control panel. When changing direction, it can be switched, allowing the monitors to be folded in or out.

[0064] In Fig. 3, another embodiment of a driver's cab 2 is shown schematically in plan view. It comprises two control panels 9a and 9b, windscreens 7 and display devices 4, for example displays, on a rear wall 8 of the driver's cab 3. The driver simply turns 180° to change direction. The control panels 9a and 9b can also be integrated into a U-shaped control table wrapped around the driver. Such a control table could also be referred to as a control console comprising two control panels.

[0065] The two control panels 9a and 9b are designed for travel in at least one direction each. For this purpose, two driver seats 10 can be provided between the control panels 9a and 9b, each facing a control panel 9a or 9b, or a rotating driver seat can be provided between the control panels 9a and 9b.

[0066] In the embodiment according to Fig. 4, a turntable 13 is mounted on the floor of the driver's cab, on which turntable the driver's seat 10 and a control panel 9 are fixedly arranged. The windscreens 7 are arranged on a front side and the display devices 4 are arranged on a rear wall. The control panel 9 is used to control the vehicle in both directions of travel. When the direction of travel changes, the turntable is rotated by 180°. This can in turn be coupled with a switching of the control panel 9 for the direction of travel and / or a switching between the idle state and the display state of the display devices 4.

Claims

Patent claims 1. A rail vehicle (1) comprising a driver's cab (3) with at least one display device (4), wherein the rail vehicle (1) has at least one measuring device (2) for recording measured values ​​of at least one measured variable suitable for image generation, wherein the rail vehicle (1) has at least one image generation unit which is designed to generate at least one image for output via the at least one display device (4) on the basis of the measured values ​​recorded by the at least one measuring device (2), characterized in that the rail vehicle (1) has a single driver's cab (3), wherein the at least one measuring device (2) is designed and aligned to record an environment in front of a first end (5) of the rail vehicle (1) such that Output of the at least one generated image on the at least one display device (4) creates the impression of a view through a windscreen at the first end (5) of the rail vehicle (1).

2. Rail vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the driver's cab (3) is arranged at a second end (6) of the rail vehicle (1) and the rail vehicle (1) has a windscreen (7) at the second end (6) through which an environment in front of the second end (6) of the rail vehicle (1) is visible from the driver's cab (3).

3. Rail vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one display device (4) is movably arranged in the driver's cab (3) so that it can be positioned in a display state in front of the windscreen (7) and in a resting state allows a view through the windscreen (7). Rail vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one display device (4) is designed to display a projection of the generated image onto at least a partial section of the windscreen (7), which is designed to reflect the projection. Rail vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it has a control panel (9) in the driver's cab (3), which is designed to control the travel of the rail vehicle (1) in both directions of travel (11, 12), wherein it is switchable between two operating modes for forward travel in one direction of travel (11, 12) each. Rail vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the output of the at least one generated image on the at least one display device (4) is coupled to a first of the two operating modes of the control panel (9) for forward travel (12) of the rail vehicle (1) with the first end (5) of the rail vehicle (1) as the leading end.Rail vehicle according to one of claims 2, 5 or 6, characterized in that the at least one display device (4) is designed to output the at least one generated image on a rear wall (8) of the driver's cab (3) opposite the windscreen (7). Rail vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that it has a control panel (9) in the driver's cab (3), which is arranged on a floor-side turntable (13) which is designed to be rotatable such that the control panel (9) is in front of the turntable (13) in a first position. Rear wall (8) of the driver's cab (3) and in a second position in front of the windscreen (7). Rail vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one display device (4) is designed to output the at least one generated image on a rear wall (8) of the driver's cab (3) opposite the windscreen (7), wherein the rail vehicle (1) has two control panels (9a, 9b) in the driver's cab (3), wherein a first of the two control panels (9a) is arranged in front of the rear wall (8) of the driver's cab (3) and a second of the two control panels (9b) is arranged in front of the windscreen (7) of the driver's cab (3). Rail vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is a rail vehicle train comprising a plurality of carriages. Rail vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is a locomotive.Rail vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it has at least one transmitting and receiving device for transmitting the recorded measured values ​​and / or the generated at least one image and / or for receiving recorded measured values ​​and / or at least one generated image of another rail vehicle.

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