MULTIFUNCTION SIMULATOR DEVELOPED FOR HAMBURG

A simulation system to train rail traffic controllers and planners must integrate the following functions: (1) individual and networked interlocking simulation; (2) generation of train journeys from a timetable; (3) train movement simulation incorporating running dynamics; (4) collection of relevant data for acquisition; (5) evaluation of the influence of system operators on operational procedures and installations; (6) central monitoring and control of staff positions; and (7) providing different types of operations for studies and tests with different objectives. A German-Hungarian consortium delivered the new multifunction simulation system, Messina, to Hamburg Hochbahn at the end of 1998. This article describes this simulator, which simulates the whole three-line, 100km U-Bahn network in Hamburg, Germany; it includes a route map. Messina simulates four interlockings, involving both relay-based and electronic signalling systems. All faults, which are likely to occur in day-to-day interlocking, can be reproduced from the trainer panel. The two main types of fault are immediately visible and hidden faults. Messina's event control covers every type of event that can happen during simulation, such as a train stop or signal failure; it includes an event database and several different operating modes.

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  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • SCHWENTKE, R
  • HRIVNAK, I
  • DOBROSI, A
• Publication Date: 1999-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 25-7
• Serial:
  • International Railway Journal
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Education; Equipment; Evaluation and assessment; Failure; Motion; Networks; Personnel; Planning; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Signals; Simulation; Timetables; Traffic control; Travel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Transportation networks
• ITRD Terms: 8623: Data acquisition; 2284: Education; 3674: Equipment; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 5520: Failure; 698: Journey; 5483: Movement; 1054: Network (traffic); 102: Personnel; 143: Planning; 744: Public transport; 1173: Rail bound transport; 6967: Signal; 9103: Simulation; 1186: Timetable; 654: Traffic control
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00766919
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 2 1999 12:00AM