Railway Solution
KTCS-2/KTCS-3
Train Automatic Operation System Field Test Infrastructure Establishment and Verification
1. Construction of KTCS-3 Control Facility (CTC)
For KTCS-3 field tests and performance verification
- Control facility design, production, and performance verification support
2. Design and Construction of Field Test Infrastructure
For KTCS-3 performance verification
- Design and construction of ground test line infrastructure
- Modification and verification support for test vehicles
3. Ground-Based Comprehensive Measurement (Monitoring) Equipment
- Construction of track maps using design and trial run collected information
- Recording and tracking of ground and vehicle data
- Verified test devices for operation analysis
- Formal report writing and output
Field Test of KTCS-3 Technology
- Verification and enhancement of development specifications
Speed increase of development objectives from 350 to 400 km/h - Field test of KTCS-3 prototypes
Integrated test, high-speed test, field function test - Infrastructure establishment for field tests
Interlocking device, control, modification of test vehicles - Stability evaluation
SIL-4 safety certification - Field test of track circuit replacement technology
Train separation/rail loss detection device
Securing KTCS-3 Suitability Evaluation Technology
- Simulator for integrated ground/vehicle test
Establishment of integrated test simulator - Establishment of certified test infrastructure
Preparation of KOLAS certified test quality documents
Preparation of KOLAS certified test technical documents - Establishment of integrated test procedures and standards
Integrated test procedures
KTCS-3 standard specifications (draft)
Upgrade of Train Automatic Operation Technology Specifications for KTCS-2
- Field test and draft standard specifications for train automatic operation for KTCS-2
Baseline 3 upgrade
Safety analysis report - Test support from participating companies
Participation in drafting draft standards
Support for field test facilities
Korean Train Control System (KTCS) Technology Phases and Stepwise Control Methods
KTCS-1 (Operational)
- Track circuit usage (fixed block)
- Train control - wired (variable balise)
KTCS-2 (Pilot Line)
- Track circuit usage (fixed block)
- Train control - wireless (LTE-R)
KTCS-3 (Research Project)
- No track circuit (moving block)
- Train control - wireless (LTE-R)