In the framework of The BaliseLifeCheck’s project on SNCF ETG measurement train, we’ve been asked by our client to test and validate our product. Our BLC is performing laboratory and measurements according to ERA/UNISIG subset 085 v3.0.0, which are a set of specifications for testing balises and BTM according to ERTMS/ETCS baseline 3. This test and validation…
One of our clients in charge of tracks maintenance, recently faced an issue with a balise located at the exit of their warehouse. Every time a train was leaving the warehouse, the On Board Unit couldn’t read properly the balise group and triggered an emergency brake action. They analyzed the defective balises with their portable…
The Birmingham Centre for Rail Research and Education published few years ago a paper about Condition Monitoring of Audio Frequency Track Circuits. “This paper presents the initial results from operational trials of track circuit condition monitoring equipment installed at two TI21 audio frequency track circuits in the UK”. Same conclusion as today: tracks circuits must…
“When I first met ERTMS Solutions, I had very specific requirements for ERTMS testing and maintenance, and ERTMS Solutions was the only company able to provide me with a relevant solution, within our quality, budgets and timing criteria. I really appreciate the collaboration with ERTMS Solutions. They listen to their clients’ needs and bend over…
Belgorail is an inspection and certification body formed in June 2004 to cover the need for voluntary and regulatory certification in the rail sector. Belgorail onsite test activities are one key element in the process of having new or upgraded trackside and/or rolling stock with ERTMS in service. They will perform onsite tests in the…
Transurb S.A. started using ERTMSFormalSpecs for training purposes. Their new innovative training program includes a specific module about ERTMS requirement management and modeling. Transurb ERTMS Training Programme needed an efficient way to demonstrate ERTMS requirements and the suitable option was to include simulation examples built up with ERTMSFormalSpecs. Giuseppe Palumbo, Engineering and Technical Manager Transurb:…
Network Rail, in the context of their Thameslink Programme, awarded ERTMS Solutions as supplier for its integrated onsite testing solution: the ERTMSCamCorder. The Thameslink Programme is transforming North-South travel through London by delivering better stations, improved connections, greater capacity and more reliable journeys. A key element of the programme is to increase the capacity on the…
On Monday May 30, Laurent Ferier, our Expert in compilation techniques and domain specific languages, demonstrated the efficiency of the ERTMSFormalSpecs tool to analyze Change Requests in WCRR Milano. We are publishing below a digest of his presentation. You can ask to download our exhaustive paper HERE. USING ERTMS FORMAL SPECS TO ANALYZE CR Subset-026…
“Initially, the main reason for the use of ERTMSCamCorder was that it could potentially reduce the time to perform tests. Experience has shown that the applications are much broader and diverse, especially during the replay, sometimes needed after a test journey. It was a great support.” Patrick Steinebach, DB Netz AG, Test- und Inbetriebnahmemanagement.
Eurailscout Inspection & Analysis BV (Amersfoort – Netherlands) and Eurailscout France SAS (Paris – France) have decided to partner up with ERTMS Solutions. The first step of this partnership is the purchase, by Eurailscout, of one BaliseLifeCheck system featuring KVB and Eurobalises diagnosis. This system shall be mounted in the UFM160, aiming at serving the…