ERTMS Insights

What is ERTMS?

ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) is a major European project to enhance cross-border interoperability and improve safety and efficiency of railway transport. It comprises ETCS (European Train Control System), a signalling and control component that automatically supervises train speed and location, and GSM-R, a dedicated mobile communication system for railway operations.

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What other technologies are related to ERTMS?

ERTMS Competitor Technologies

CBTC

Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) is an alternative train control system, often used in urban rail, offering similar functionality to ERTMS, making them competitors in some applications.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 24% (549) of relevant job posts

ATC

Automatic Train Control (ATC) is a general term for train protection systems that can enforce speed limits and stop trains. While ERTMS is a specific type of ATC, other ATC systems serve as alternatives.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 9% (107) of relevant job posts

ATP

Automatic Train Protection (ATP) encompasses various systems designed to prevent trains from passing signals at danger or exceeding speed limits. ERTMS is an ATP system, but other ATP systems exist.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 2% (55) of relevant job posts

ATS

Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) systems monitor and control train movements across a network. ERTMS provides train control functions, ATS provides a higher level view of the railway network which might be implemented with a different technology.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 0% (64) of relevant job posts

ERTMS Complementary Technologies

ETCS

European Train Control System (ETCS) is a core component of ERTMS, providing the train control and signalling functions.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 12% (248) of relevant job posts

IXL

IXL (Interlocking) systems are used alongside ERTMS to prevent conflicting movements of trains through railway interlockings. ERTMS interfaces with the IXL.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 18% (113) of relevant job posts

ATO

Automatic Train Operation (ATO) can be used in conjunction with ERTMS to automate train driving functions, providing complementary functionality.

mentioned alongside ERTMS in 9% (74) of relevant job posts