Study of ATP (Automatic Train Protection System /ALSTOM) for Delhi MRTS

Train Control & Signaling System for Delhi Metro

Computer Based Interlocking Continuous Automatic Train Control (CATC)
Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
Distance to Go with Track to Train communication through Coded AFTC with Cab Signalling

Automatic Train Supervision (ATS)

Automatic Route Setting; Automatic train Regulation Centralized control from Operational Control Centre

Automatic Train Operation (ATO)

For Metro corridor only

Continuous Automatic Train Control System (CATC) Consists of 1. Automatic Train Protection (ATP) 2. Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) 3. Automatic Train Operation (ATO)

Why CATC ?
Limitations of Conventional Signaling
Does not indicate speed to go, distance to go, exact location of the train, gradient of track in ahead, position of door opening/closing of coach. Visibility depends on curvature & weather. No control on driver s mistake. Higher margin in speed, distance between two trains to be kept. No optimum utilisation of system. Results in lesser safety & headway.

What CATC Does ?

Auto Route setting, Auto train separation,
(ASM s duty).

Cab signaling, broken rail detection,Indicates permitted speed. Auto start, Over speed protection, Auto stop, Auto coasting, stops train if door opens, over speed alarm, (Driver s duty) Passenger Safety by door opening / closing, Emergency stop(Guard s duty)

What is CATC ?
Traffic micro-regulation, Time Table Generation(Control Office Job) Passenger information display (Commercial
Job).

Maintenance monitoring, Crew performance Monitoring (Managerial Job)

CATC
It is not only a Signaling System

It is an integrated train control system.

SUB- Systems of CATC

Operation Control Center (OCC). Communication Channel from OCC to way side ATP sub-system. Way Side ATP System (at stations). On Board ATP equipment (on train). Track to Train communication-AFTC(track side) Solid State Interlocking (SSI)

Automatic Train Protection (ATP)

Cab Signalling Track Related Speed Profile generation based on line data and train data continuously along the track Continuous monitoring of braking curve with respect to a defined target point Monitoring of maximum permitted speed on the line and speed restrictions in force Detection of over-speed with audio visual warning and application of brakes, if necessary Maintaining safety distance between trains Monitoring of stopping point Monitoring of Direction of Travel and Rollback Releasing doors on the correct side of the platform when train comes to a stop

ATP Sub-Systems
OCC T WS-ATP SSI TC WS-ATP SSI TC WS-ATP SSI TC

Track to train communication On board ATP

Track to Train Communication

Coded Audio Frequency Track Circuit Detects train occupation on track. Transmission of message to give advance information about status of track, points, route, signals, block, headway regulation, platform side, stoppage . . .

Trainborne ATP-ATO functions

Ensures train location based on odometer and trackside beacons. Emergency braking control. Receives information from WS-ATP about section ahead. Door opening authorization. Controls train motion, departure order,event logging, maintenance monitoring, ..

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

OCC

Central ATS (CATS)

Local ATS (LATS)

HMI for local control

ASCV

Trackside ATP-ATO

SDTC

point machine

transmission Train to track

Trainborne ATP-ATO

station ESP transmission track to Train

beacon

Cab Signalling Driver s MMI

Start-up : After successful auto-tests AREA 1 : ATC driving indications (SYS1) AREA 2 : ATC maintenance indications (SYS1)

Restriction

Supervision

Automatic

Speed Order

Running Order

Station Service

Front ATC Active Failure

Axle locked

Fixed Red

Flashing Green Flashing Green

Off

Off

Off

Flashing Yellow

Off

Off

Rear ATC Active Failure Spare

40

60
Off Off Off

20

80 AREA 3 : Partial view of door management indications (RS1)

0 100 km/h

Side Service Left

Side Service Right

Doors Closed

Off

Off

Fixed Green

AREA 4 : mode selector (RS1)

ATO

SM (ATP)

Docked

Train Departure

Train Hold

Emergency Brake

Service Brake

Diagnostic

RM (FOR)

OFF

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Movement of Trains in ATP

ATP system initialisation

To be fully operational ATP system needs: -1-To receive Information from ATC trackside equipment,
This operation can be performed by two ways : stationary initialisation moving initialisation

-2-To calibrate the odometer

Modes of Train Running

1. ATO or Auto
Only on Metro Corridor

2. ATP or SM (Supervised Manual) or MCS (Manual Cab Signal) 3. ROS (Running On Sight)
On failure of ATP mode Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by ATP In Depot Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by ATP On complete failure of ATP Equipment Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by Rolling Stock

4. RM (Restricted Manual) 5. Cut Out Mode

Operation in Main Line: Train Movement Monitoring ATP insures that: 1-In MCS Mode: Maximum train speed is 80 Kph Or Maximum train speed = PSR speed value (Permanent Speed Restriction) Or Maximum train speed = TSR speed value ( Temporary Speed Restriaction) As soon as the train speed is higher than the maximum authorised speed, the EB is triggered. triggered.

Speed Monitoring

Operation in Main Line: Train Movement Monitoring

ATP Ensures:
In MCS Mode :
The Total energy of the train can be absorbed by the braking force

In ROS Mode :This function is not performed by ATP system

Energy monitoring

Train Movement Monitoring

ROS (Running on sight )supervision:

ATP Ensures that:

In ROS Mode: Maximum train speed is 25 Kph
Position of mode selector is SM (ATP)
As soon as the train speed is higher than the maximum authorised speed, the EB is triggered AT

ROS Driving Mode Management

Track circuit failed This mode is used for passing a zone that has NO transmission of cab signal information (failure situation) (failure
Train is stopped in front of a restrictive ATP limit ROS is activated by an aware action of the driver, by pressing the ROS push-button after authorisation,
Note : Mode selector has first to be switched out of ATP and back.

If the localisation is not lost, as soon as the train is on an operating track circuit, the MCS driving mode is automatically activated

HIGH LIGHTS
Cab signal Proceed is given by MCS mode :

Target speed is non zero Supervision indicator is Green Target speed includes speed restrictions Stopping positions are given by marker boards

Note on signals :
Line signal can be Green, Blue , Blank will be no cab signal proceed with red signal

Maintenance Precautions for CATC

It is a Major Computer Network System with multi discipline users. Protect from Password - unauthorized person must not modify any parameter. Needs Sincere maintenance. Protect from virus. Skilled Maintenance staff. Thorough testing before commissioning.

Signal Equipment ROOM

OCC Theatre