Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for Heavy and Light Rail Transit Systems

This project will analyze the costs and benefits of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and determine the ability of CBTC to supplant the functionality provided by track circuits in conventional rail signaling systems. The research will evaluate current CBTC technologies; document implementation issues and lessons learned; conduct a comparative analysis of specific CBTC functional, performance, and safety requirements against industry standards; and identify needs for further research in rail transit signal and train control applications. It will address key national concerns regarding rail transit safety and productivity by evaluating the safety and reliability of CBTC technologies for both heavy rail and light rail transit systems. The project will document and analyze implementation of CBTC technologies at MTA/New York City Transit and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $450000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  VA-26-7232

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Department of Transportation

  Office of the Secretary
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Federal Transit Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Centolanzi, Patrick

• Performing Organizations:

  Delcan Corporation

  Vienna, VA  United States 
• Start Date: 20110800
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20130900
• Source Data: RiP Project 30007

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Communication systems; Light rail transit; Railroad safety; Railroad signaling; Rapid transit; Technological innovations; Track circuits
• Identifier Terms: New York City Transit Authority
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01465739
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Federal Transit Administration
• Contract Numbers: VA-26-7232
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 3:04PM