Positive train control (PTC) and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) are digital railway signal systems in North America and Europe, respectively. They are frequently described as interchangeable, but they are not. This paper explains the history and motivations for each continent, and the general technical and capability differences between the two signal systems. In general, North America revised their signal systems to respond to safety concerns, and Europe committed to replacing their signals to encourage cross-border train traffic. The ERTMS is significantly more expensive than PTC, and the cost has been justified with expectations of greater capacity. Multiple studies find no basis for large capacity increases after implementation of the ERTMS. In addition, the added cost of the ERTMS threatens an already weak rail freight market in Europe.


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    Titel :

    Railway Signal Digitalization with the European Rail Traffic Management System and Positive Train Control: Industry 4.0 Expectations and Reality


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2024-08-08




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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