Train coupling method for virtual coupling control system.

Abstract

The present application provides a train coupling method for a virtual coupling control system, including: sending a coupling plan to a front train to be coupled and a rear train to be coupled; sending vehicle information of the front train to the rear train, and establishing, by the rear train, a train-to-train communication based on the received vehicle information; exchanging information through the train-to-train communication and controlling the front train and the rear train to approach each other; respectively checking whether the rear train and the front train satisfy coupling conditions; respectively sending, by the front train and the rear train, coupling status information to a radio block center; after confirming that the coupling status information from the front train and the rear train has been received and is consistent, respectively sending coupling confirmation information to the front train and the rear train; and switching to a virtual coupling mode after the front train and the rear train receive the coupling confirmation information. According to the train coupling method for a virtual coupling control system provided by the present application, an operating status is confirmed through communications among the front train, the rear train, and the radio block center, and is switched to a virtual coupling mode under appropriate conditions, thereby improving the line operational efficiency while ensuring the coupling flexibility.