Possibilities of Using Tracking Methods for Trains in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to familiarize readers with several telematic systems that may be observed on the Czech railway network. In order to function correctly, they use special technical devices for detecting positions of trains and their tracking. In the introductory part, a brief overview of individual ways of train detecting and tracking in the Czech Republic is given, which is then followed by a detailed description of the related telematic systems, including the principles of their functioning and graphic presentation of their practical use. The paper also contains demonstrative photo documentation and schematic illustrations of principles of functioning of the discussed systems.

Train Location Detection Methods used in the Czech Republic

“…When a vehicle passes over the balises, the information on its position is transferred to the vehicle using transmission module placed on the railway vehicle. Vehicle on-board unit processes the information and by means of odometer continuously evaluates the position of the train in relation to the last balise being passed [11], [12]. At higher levels of ETCS, the data on the position received from the balises are transmitted via the GSM-R wireless communication system to Radio Block Centre (RBC), where this information is evaluated and thus the overview of the position of all vehicles in ETCS is obtained independent of other devices for train position detection [13].…”