Trainguard® MT

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Trainguard MT
Intelligent and future-oriented mass transit solutions for smiling cities

Cities are becoming increasingly larger The overall performance of mass As a modern modular ATC system,
and more complex. This also imposes transit systems depends largely on the Trainguard MT offers all these
increased requirements on mass tran- performance of the automatic train features, providing the basis for
sit systems. Their operators have to control (ATC) system employed. With attractive, safe and efficient mass
cope with rapidly growing traffic flows increasing automation, the responsi- transit systems which satisfy the
and passengers' rising expectations. bility for operations management needs of both passengers and railway
Their success is measured against gradually shifts from drivers and operators throughout the world.
factors such as safety, punctuality, operators to the system.
convenience and energy efficiency. Benefits
An ATC system comprises functions for
Siemens' intelligent and future- the monitoring, execution and control Short headways by implementing real
oriented mass transit solutions of the entire operational process. It moving-block operation
support operators in successfully can feature different levels of automa-
Cost-effectiveness
meeting these challenges. tion such as driver-controlled train
operation, semi-automated train oper- Scalability and upgradability
We regard our customers as partners ation, driverless and unattended train
All automation levels STO, DTO, UTO
who we support through our work in operation.
sustainably developing their urban Maximum reliability, availability and
environment and making their public The ATC system continuously indicates safety
mass transit both efficient and effec- the current movement authority on
Economical maintenance
tive. You thus boost your passengers' the cab display and super vises the per-
quality of life and the attractiveness missible train speed. Color light signals Support of mixed-traffic environments
of your city as a business location. are therefore no longer required.
Flexible refurbishment and migration
solutions
The modular and future-proven
Trainguard® MT automatic train Support of holistic rail automation
control system is Siemens’ answer to solutions
the comprehensive requirements of
urban rail transport today and offers Energy-efficient driving
(saving of traction power)
the latest standard in automation at
different levels. Remote connectivity and monitoring
 Performance Scalability Upgradability Mixed traffic / mode Life-cycle costs

The advantages of Trainguard MT

Key factors for efficient transportation in mass transit

Higher performance Easy upgradability This also increases system availability

Trainguard MT is a high-performance When the demand for higher transport during the upgrade or migration
CBTC (communications-based train capacity arises, existing Trainguard MT phases of an existing train fleet or sig-
control) system which enables opera- installations can easily be upgraded to naling system. Trainguard MT can be
tors to maximize their network capa- reduce headways and to increase the used in addition to existing train con-
city and throughput. Headways of level of automation. The level of auto- trol systems and offers flexible mod-
90 seconds or less are achieved by mation goes from interlocking opera- ernization strategies to the customers.
using the real moving-block principle tion to semi-automated train operation
for train separation in combination (STO) or unattended train operation Reduced life-cycle costs
with continuous, bi-directional com- (UTO) step-by-step, in accordance with Trainguard MT optimizes life-cycle
munication free-propagation radio. the required functionality and perfor- costs by reducing the number of out-
This means the number of trains in mance. Upgrades can be implemented door elements to a minimum and
operation is increased and more pas- without interrupting operations and operating the trains with an energy-
sengers are transported at the same it is not necessary to uninstall any of efficient driving algorithm.
time, resulting in a more punctual ser- the already installed system compo-
vice and higher passenger satisfaction. nents. By using these key concepts, Trainguard MT uses fully electronic
All automation levels are supported Trainguard MT allows stepwise com- computer boards that are mainte-
from semi-automated (STO) till missioning. nance-free. Trackside transponders
unattended train operation (UTO). (Eurobalise) do not need external
Mixed traffic / mixed mode power supply or battery power and
Better scalability Trainguard MT can handle trains with are maintenance-free.
Trainguard MT can operate at different different train control equipment at
train control levels. In suburban and the same time in the same network. Long-term quality
commuter areas, where the required This allows for mixed fleets to be used Siemens produces the safety-related
headways and train intervals are on the same line, i.e. both Trainguard hardware for Trainguard MT using
medium, intermittent train control is MT- and ETCS-equipped trains can be state-of-the-art SMD components at its
used. In metropolitan areas, where operated together. Trainguard MT is own plant and uses specially selected sub-
minimal headways and short train therefore the optimum choice for suppliers, where necessary. In this
intervals are essential, continuous mixed-traffic environments. The range way, we continuously ensure a con-
train control provides the required that each train can travel is expanded, stantly high level of quality. What is
performance. By offering different whether normal trains, express trains, more, so that the system can function
train control levels, Trainguard MT is suburban trains, mainline trains or perfectly even many years later, we
a highly scalable solution in terms of freight trains. Furthermore, it is possi- ensure that high-quality spare parts
performance and costs. Thanks to its ble to operate both semi-automatic will be always available throughout
modular system design, Trainguard MT trains with driver and fully automatic the entire life cycle by means of alter-
can be configured to exactly match trains without driver on the same native supply sources, re-design and
customer requirements. route simultaneously. long-term storage.
Matching operator requirements
for upgradable train control and
automation levels
Trainguard MT is a versatile and modular system which can be individually tailored to the railway operator’s needs.
Different train control and automation levels can be implemented, depending on the requirements for performance
and functionality.

Intermittent train control Continuous train control

The following train control levels can Continuous train control (CTC) • Semi-automated train operation
be used jointly or separately. Trainguard MT with continuous train (STO)
control features a bi-directional radio The train is driven automatically
Intermittent train control (ITC) transmission channel (CBTC) as well from station to station and the
Intermittent track-to-train communica- as real moving-block functionality in driver merely initiates train
tion allows fixed-block operation with combination with comprehensive ATO departure.
continuous supervision and already capabilities. Train separation according
offers automatic train operation (ATO) to the moving-block principle results in • Driverless train operation (DTO)
functionality. The intermittent train minimum headways, thereby enhanc- Train movements are fully auto-
control level can be used for parts of ing system performance significantly. mated and a driver is no longer
the line with lower headway require- Color light signals can be reduced to a required. Passenger transfer, auto-
ments or as a temporary system dur- minimum or even completely omitted. matic departure and reversals are
ing refurbishment and switchover handled by Trainguard MT. An atten-
periods. In CTC operation, the energy con- dant is present onboard the train to
sumption of trains is optimized by manage at least emergency
intelligent ATO algorithms. situations.

Depending on the chosen train control • Unattended train operation (UTO)

method, the following levels of auto- At this level of automation, addi-
mation can be implemented: tional safety-related measures are
needed because there is no staff
onboard a train. Safe departure and
arrival of the train, including door
closing and opening, is controlled
automatically.
Train control levels Unequipped STO DTO UTO

Trains Unequipped STO DTO UTO

Moving-block
Continuous train control n. a. operation

Upgrading Fixed-block Improving

Intermittent train control n. a. n. a. n. a. operation
equipment headway
Fixed-block
Interlocking train control n. a. n. a. n. a.
operation

Mode of operation / functionality

STO: Semi-automated train operation | DTO: Driverless train operation | UTO: Unattended train operation | n. a.: not applicable

Comprehensive greenfield solutions

Efficient refurbishment and flexible migration strategies

Installation Refurbishment Commissioning

Greenfield installation Refurbishment and migration Stepwise commissioning

The ideal solution for a greenfield When lines are refurbished, Trainguard Headways and the safety of existing
installation of a modern mass transit MT can be used as an overlay system systems can be improved by connect-
signaling system is the combination of for existing systems. This solution ing balises to existing trackside signals
Trainguard MT and the following well- offers enhanced performance while to implement Trainguard MT with
proven Siemens components and sys- preserving existing investment and intermittent communication.
tems that have already been success- minimizing disruptions to revenue As performance requirements rise,
fully used in various railway service. Due to its open system archi- Trainguard MT allows cost-effective
applications world-wide: tecture and standardized interfaces, upgrading to higher system perfor-
Trainguard MT is designed to work mance by adding components and
• Controlguide® for automatic train with other installed signaling systems subsystems such as radio communica-
supervision (ATS) and rolling stock. Step-by-step refur- tion for moving-block functionality.
• Trainguard® MT for automatic train bishment starting with intermittent Thus, the headway and throughput
protection (ATP) and automatic train train control which is later upgraded are increased.
operation (ATO) to the continuous train control level
• Trackguard® as interlocking (IXL) (CBTC) is also possible.
• Clearguard® ACM axle counting
systems (TVD)
• Trainguard® Eurobalise
• Airlink® radio communication
system (COM)

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 Technical solution: ITC with STO (suburbs / commuter area)

ATS ATS
IXL ATP IXL ATP

TVD TVD

Radio ATO Radio ATO

ATP HMI ATP HMI

OPG Radar OPG Radar

antenna Balise antenna Point machine Axle counter Point machine Axle counter
LEU LEU
Eurobalise Eurobalise

Intermittent train control with fixed-block operation

Modular system setup

Innovative and proven components
Trainguard MT integrates well-proven systems and components and is based on the fail-safe Simis computers. The system
employs communications-based train control (CBTC) and European Train Control System (ETCS) technology. Standardized
interfaces offer an optimum of interoperability.

Scalable automatic train supervision High-availability interlockings Radio communication (COM)

(ATS) systems Trainguard MT employs the Trackguard Trainguard MT uses Airlink, a WLAN-
The Controlguide operations control electronic interlocking system cur- based radio communication system,
system provides a wide range of rently in service for mass transit for continuous bi-directional com-
proven train tracking, route setting systems and regional railways world- munication as the standard radio
and dispatcher-level functions from wide. Optionally, this system offers solution. In addition, Trainguard MT
the local operator console to the integrated interlocking functions. is prepared to support other radio
highly automated centralized super- technologies, e.g. LTE.
vision and control centers.
Since any train control application
requires very high system availability,
all Airlink components are fully redun-
dant. The Airlink access points distrib-
uted along the track are connected
alternately to two independent central
system routers (CSR) and overlap each
other with their radio coverage. In this
way, full radio coverage is maintained
even if access points fail.

The central system routers are

designed redundantly and serve, for
example, a complete line of a metro
system, including depot areas.

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Technical solution: CTC with STO, DTO or UTO (city center / metropolitan area)

ATS
IXL ATP Radio

TVD

Radio ATO HMI AP

ATP

OPG Radar

Balise antenna Point machine Axle counter

Eurobalise

Continuous train control with moving-block principle

Balises and lineside electronic unit Precise train locating using radar Reliable track vacancy detection
The ETCS-compliant Trainguard Euro- and odometer pulse generator (TVD)
balise is used for intermittent track-to- The radar sensor measures the train Trainguard MT works without any track
train communications. The balise sys- speed over ground by applying the vacancy detection system. During nor-
tem uses a transmission technique Doppler effect. The odometer pulse mal operation, all trains report their
that is based on inductive coupling generator measures the distance by position cyclically to the Trainguard MT
and data transmission with frequency counting the pulses derived from wayside units. In case of disturbances,
shift keying. There are two different wheel rotation. the TVD can be used to detect non-
types of balises: By using intelligent sensor fusion algo- reporting trains so that operation can
rithms, precise detection of the train be restored to normal within a short
• Fixed data balises are passive
speed and distance is ensured. There- time and with minimal interference.
elements for the purpose of train
fore, Trainguard MT can fulfill the Furthermore, TVD can be used for
locating without any connection
ambitious stopping accuracy require- mixed-traffic and non-equipped train
cable. They transmit only fixed
ments of +/- 30 cm and less. operation.
telegrams which tell the passing
trains their current position in the If required the Clearguard ACM axle
Remote connectivity and monitoring
network. counters can serve as a secondary track
The signaling system can be connected
vacancy detection system. Trainguard
• Transparent data balises are through a Data Capture Unit (DCU) as
MT also allows the use of other kinds
connected to a signal via a lineside the one-way data gateway for the
of track vacancy detection systems
secure connection of the signaling net-
electronic unit (LEU). The LEU will (e.g. track circuits).
work to a remote storage medium
reprogram the balise telegram every
(server) over the IoT. Via MindSphere,
time the signal aspect of the Ergonomic human-machine
the open, cloud-based IoT operating
connected signal changes. In this interface (HMI)
system from Siemens, operators can
way, the transparent data balise will analyze and merge operational and The ergonomic human-machine inter-
always transmit the respective historical system data, timetable in- face is the driver’s multifunctional
movement authority according to formation and weather forecasts or operator console. It combines a high-
the current signal aspect. information on major events in a city. resolution color TFT display, touch-
Transparent data balises and LEU are This helps to improve the performance screen operation and audible
used for ITC only. of your operation and the utilization of feedback.
your assets. Furthermore, maintenance
can be done more efficiently and
system availability can be increased.
Intelligent analysis can reveal failures
by predicting them in advance and
fixing them before they actually
happen.
Airlink
Secure IP-based radio propagation for track-to-train data communications

Trainguard MT
Wayside equipment

Wayside network

Central subsystem CSR

Wayside subsystem
Access point

Airlink
Access point Access point

Air gap

Trainguard MT
Antennas On-board equipment

On-board subsystem

System overview The Airlink radio communication system guarantees a highly reliable seamless
and redundant flow of information between the track and a train.
 Secure, reliable connectivity between trains and the wayside infrastructure is a fundamental requirement in a CBTC
system. Therefore, Siemens has developed the Airlink radio communication system to ensure continuous and smooth
operation of its Trainguard MT automatic train control system. Airlink supports all levels of automation from semi-auto-
mated to fully automated train operation and ensures highly efficient train operation.

System overview
Train radio units establish multiple
wireless connections to the access
points along the track. Handover from
one radio cell to the next (roaming) is
seamless.
Interlocking

To avoid signal data packet loss, the

CSR
radio system uses a controlled roam-
ing algorithm, with at most one roam-
ing radio module at a time while the
other active radio module stays tuned
to the currently linked access points.
The central system router managing
Access point Access point communications is linked to the radio
backbone network. The network is
Access point connected to the access points via
parallel fiber-optic cables.

Highest security
High-level firewalls and security func-
tions in line with well-known and
proven standards based on EN 50159
On-board equipment Antennas are provided. Encryption and authenti-
cation via IPsec (Internet Protocol
Security) using HMAC-SHA-256 in
combination with configurable key
exchange intervals prevent unautho-
rized access or manipulation of data
CSR = central system router to secure communication.

Platform concept Radio technology

Airlink is a powerful and flexible hard- Airlink operates in line with WiFi
ware and software platform. The sys- standards using either worldwide
tem provides completely transparent available free (ISM bands) or licensed
IP-based communication and comes frequency bands.
fully integrated, with outstanding
communication performance in terms Lowest risk of interference is achieved
of both reliability and security. by means of diversity measures such
as front /rear on-board equipment with
Airlink is designed for use in demand- four antennas, intelligent use of the
ing railway environments such as rail frequency spectrum and a repetition of
transport on open lines or highly auto- telegrams when indicated. LTE radio
mated metro systems in tunnels. technology is also supported. If LTE is
used Airlink ensures the secured data
transmission between onboard and
wayside ATC units.
Selected project Beijing Line 10 – the world 's longest CBTC metro line
Beijing Metro Line 10 was built to serve the high level of
passenger demand during the Olympic Games in 2008.

references For this reason, the high-performance Trainguard MT

system was chosen to ensure reliable and convenient
passenger service.
The world’s megacities choose After a project duration of only two years, Line 10
Trainguard MT together with the Olympic Branch was opened to the
public in July 2008 with a total length of 31km.
The line was extended to a ring line with a length of
57km in 2012, which makes it the longest CBTC metro
line worldwide. Today, the line transports more than
two million commuters per day.

Denmark
Copenhagen

United Kingdom
London
USA
New York
France
Paris

Spain Algeria
Algiers
Venezuela Barcelona
Madrid
Caracas

Brazil
Salvador da Bahia
São Paulo

Argentina
Buenos Aires
 Paris Line 1 refurbishment S-Bane, Copenhagen
Line 1 is the oldest subway line in the Paris metro Siemens is modernizing the complete mass transit network
network and carries 567,000 passengers per day. in Copenhagen consisting of, in total, 170 km of double
The project includes the refurbishment of line 1 track and 135 passenger trains. The legacy system will be
(25 stations, 16,5km) signaling system to driverless refurbished with the state-of-the-art Trainguard MT system
operation (GoA4) without service interruption including Sicas® ECC electronic interlockings and a new
(“under rolling wheel“). The 49 newly delivered trains operations control system from the Controlguide family.
have been equipped with the CBTC onboard system
Trainguard MT. The project will be executed in six phases.
The first section (early deployment) has been put into
The first fully automated train was inaugurated in
operation at the beginning of 2016. With this moderni-
November 2011 and the full automation was
zation program, the customer, S-bane, aims to increase
completed in December 2012. The system provides
now a headway of 85 sec. availability, improve safety and reduce headways for its
commuter rail operations. The new system requires very
little maintenance due to fully electronic control systems,
the use of maintenance-free and low-maintenance
equipment and the omission of wayside signals.

Austria Budapest
Vienna

Hungary
Budapest South Korea
Bulgaria
Seoul
Sofia

China
Beijing
Changsha
Chongqing
Malaysia Dongguan
Kuala Lumpur Fuzhou
Hong Kong Guangzhou-Foshan
Turkey
Guangzhou
Istanbul
Hefei
Singapore Nanjing
India
Nagpur Qingdao
Suzhou
Saudi Arabia
Tianjin
Riyadh
Xi’an
Xuzhou

Indonesia
Jakarta
Published by Siemens Mobility GmbH 2018
Otto-Hahn-Ring 6
81739 Munich
Germany

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mance features which may not always specifically reflect
those described, or which may undergo modification in the
course of further development of the products. The requested
performance features are binding only when they are expressly
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