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X2Rail-1

Project Title: Start-up activities for Advanced Signalling


and Automation Systems
Starting date: 01/09/2016
Duration in months: 36
Call (part) identifier: H2020-S2RJU-CFM-2015-01-1
Grant agreement no: 730640

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System

Due date of deliverable 08-2017


Actual submission date 03-05-2018
Organization name of lead contractor for this deliverable ALS
Dissemination level PU
Revision
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Deliverable template version: 02 (09/11/16)

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Authors

Author(s) ALSTOM
Jacques PORE
Benoît BIENFAIT
Contributor(s) ALSTOM
Francois HAUSMAN
Ansaldo
Claudio MONTI
AZD
Michal PAVEL
BOMBARDIER
Staffan PETTERSSON
CAF
José Antonio QUINTANO
KAPSCH
Ulrich GEYER
Michael MIKULANDRA
MERMEC
Francesco INZIRILLO
SIEMENS
Craig McLELLAN
Simon CHADWICK
THALES
Bettina DOETSCH
Lisa-Marleen SCHEILE
Belen LOSADA
Deutsche Bahn
Ralph MÜLLER
Bernd EBERTS
Network Rail
Nicola FURNESS
Trafikverket
Ulf BOHLIN
X2Rail-1 Deliverable D2.3
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Executive Summary
This document contains the first version of a harmonized glossary for the terminology used in
X2Rail-1 and further X2Rail-projects. It is a living document which will be updated regularly.

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 5

GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Glossary

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Term Definition May 2018 Source Document
Colour used by WP6
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is a collaboration of telecommunications associations that drive the
WP3_4.11 3GPP
standardization for mobile telecommunication standards (2G/GSM, 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE).
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. the criteria that a system or component must satisfy in order to be accepted by a user, customer, or other
authorized entity.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_01 acceptance criteria 2. those criteria, including performance requirements and essential conditions, which must be met before project
deliverables are accepted. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Fourth
Edition
cf. requirement, test criteria
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Formal testing with respect to user needs, requirements, and business processes conducted to determine whether or [ISTQB (http://glossar.german-testing-board.info/)]
WP6_02 acceptance testing
not a system satisfies the acceptance criteria and to enable the user, customers or other authorized entity to
determine whether or not to accept the system.
1. Ability and means to communicate with or otherwise interact with a system in order to use system resources.
Note to entry: Access may involve physical access (authorization to be allowed physically in an area, possession of a
WP8_001 access [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
physical key lock, PIN code, or access card or biometric attributes that allow access) or logical access (authorization
to login to a system and application, through a combination of logical and physical means).
1. Access control function that allows the user access to a particular set of data or functions for certain equipment.
Note to entry: Many times accounts are linked to user identification (IDs) and passwords. These user IDs and
WP8_002 access account [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
passwords may be linked to an individual or group of individuals such as control room work team performing the
same set of operating tasks.
1. Protection of system resources against unauthorized access; a process by which use of system resources is
WP8_003 access control regulated according to a security policy and is permitted by only authorized entities (users, programs, processes, or [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
other systems) according to that policy.
1. Property of a system (including all of its system resources) that ensures that the actions of a system entity may be
WP8_004 accountability [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
traced uniquely to that entity, which can be held responsible for its actions.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_03 accuracy 1. a qualitative assessment of correctness, or freedom from error.
2. a quantitative measure of the magnitude of error
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WP6_05 actual result
The behavior produced/observed when a component or system is tested.
In general, adaptability is the ability of a system to adjust its behaviour in an efficient manner to reflect changes in its
environment or in parts of the system itself.
Adaptability of a railway communication solution means, that such a system should be decoupled from the
WP3_2.1 Adaptability application, i.e., it should fit the needs and fulfil the expectations of several different heterogeneous applications.
Future applications will be able to be integrated efficiently. Furthermore, such a communication system should be
adaptable in terms of its multi-bearer capability, supporting a number of different radio access technologies and
related networks.
1. Defined and documented practices or procedures that individuals are personally accountable to follow at all times.
WP8_005 Administrative practices Note to entry: These are usually in the conditions of employment for the organization. In the IACS environment, [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
these foten have HS&E implications.

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Any condition that deviates from expectation based on requirements specifications, design documents, user [ISTQB (http://glossar.german-testing-board.info/)]
WP6_09 anomaly
documents, standards, etc., or from someone's perception or experience. Anomalies may be found during, but not
limited to, reviewing, testing, analysis, compilation, or use of software products or applicable documentation.
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The Automatic Programming Interface (API) is the functions/primitives 2018 to complete the \emph{Runtime
required
WP4_132 API model}. It shall provide the remaining of the features listed hereabove which are not provided by the Runtime
model.All these can be provided with or without safety properties.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. fundamental organization of a system embodied in its components, their relationships to each other, and to the
environment, and the principles guiding its design and evolution. ISO/IEC 15288:2008 (IEEE Std 15288-2008), Systems
and software engineering — System life cycle processes.4.5. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_166 Architecture
2. the organizational structure of a system or component.
3. the organizational structure of a system and its implementation guidelines. Syn: architectural structure cf.
component, module, subprogram, routine
NOTE sometimes refers to the design of a system's hardware and software components
individual or company responsible for one or more IACS
Note 1 to entry: Used in place of the generic word end user to provide differentiation
WP8_006 asset owner [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note 2 to entry: This includes the components that are part of the IACS
Note 3 to entry: In the context of this standard, asset owner also includes the operator of the IACS
1) physical or logical object owned by or under the custodial duties of an organization, having either a perceived or
actual value to the organization
2) physical or logical object owned by or under the custodial duties of an organization, having either a perceived or
actual value to the organization
WP8_007 asset(s) 3) physical or logical object having either a perceived or actual value to the IACS [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note 1 to entry: In the case of industrial automation and control systems the physical assets that have the largest
directly measurable value may be the equipment under control.
Note 2 to entry: In this specific case, an asset is any item that should be protected as part of the cyber security
management system.
Attribute of a system that provide grounds for having confidence that the system operates such that the system
WP8_008 assurance [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
policy is enforced.
ATC On-board - Automatic Train The system for automatically controlling train movement, enforcing train safety, and directing train operations. ATC IEEE 1474.1-2004, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
WP3_3.32
Control – on board train must include ATP and may include ATO. performance and functional requirements
The functionality that allows trains to be held at a defined location for regulation purposes. This functionality can be
WP4_001 ATO (Train, Area) Hold applied to either one train only or a defined area with multiple trains or the whole service which may run through
multiple traffic management controlled areas.
The area where, for Grades of Automation (GoA) 2 to 4, Automatic Train Operation is possible, informed by real-time
WP4_002 ATO Area dynamic update of operational data via a telecommunications link between the ATO on-board and ATO trackside
subsystems.
ATO Available is the ATO state when the ATO-OB is ready for operation and is waiting for the Engagement Conditions
WP4_003 ATO Available
to be fulfilled.
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
ATO Configuration is the ATO state when the ATO-OB executes self-tests procedures and receives the required ETCS
WP4_004 ATO Configuration ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
Train Data.
work stream, which were moved to this document)
WP4_005 ATO Disengaged The status of the ATO on-board sub-system when it is not controlling train functions.
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
ATO state when the ATO-OB losses the ATO Operational conditions while being engaged. The ATO-OB controls the
WP4_006 ATO Disengaging ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
braking command in order to bring the train to standstill waiting for the driver to disengage the ATO.
work stream, which were moved to this document)
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
WP4_007 ATO Engage Button Input that permits the driver to request to start automatic driving when the engagement conditions are fulfilled. ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
work stream, which were moved to this document)
ATO state in which the ATO on-board is responsible for driving the train, controlling brake and traction according to
WP4_008 ATO Engaged
the computed ATO Operational Speed Profile.
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ATO state when the ATO on-board has failed to power up, has failed its self-tests, has an in-service failure, or when it
WP4_009 ATO Failure
has detected a failure that does not allow it to perform its functions. This is applicable to the Failure state (FA).
WP4_010 ATO Fitted Train A train that is fitted with an ATO on-board sub-system.
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
The prevention of the ATO functionality over a defined area of the railway in the direction of travel. It may be in
WP4_011 ATO Inhibition Zone ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
either or both directions of a bi-directional section of track.
work stream, which were moved to this document)
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
ATO state when the ATO Isolation Switch is set to isolation position. In this state, some functions of ATO are
WP4_012 ATO Isolation Mode ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
inhibited.
work stream, which were moved to this document)
WP4_013 ATO Not Available ATO state when the ATO-OB is not ready for operation and it is waiting for the Operational Conditions to be fulfilled.
WP4_014 ATO Not Selected ATO Not Selected is the ATO state when the ATO Selector is in NS position.
WP4_015 ATO On-board The sub-system and set of automated non-safety-related driver functions, depending on the grade of automation.

ATO On-board - Automatic Train The subsystem within the ATC system that performs any or all of the functions of speed regulation, programmed IEEE 1474.1-2004, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
WP3_3.34
Operation – on board train stopping, door control, performance level regulation, or other functions otherwise assigned to the train operator. performance and functional requirements
WP4_021 ATO Operated Train A train that is fitted with ATO on-board sub-system and this sub-system is operational.
The most energy efficient speed profile calculated by the ATO on-board sub-system that fulfils the Journey Profile
WP4_016 ATO Operational Speed Profile
and respects the ETCS safe braking envelope.
WP4_017 ATO over ETCS System (AoE) The set of interrelated or interacting components that provides ATO and ATP functionalities.
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
WP4_018 ATO Ready ATO state when the ATO-OB is ready for operation and it is waiting for the engagement order. ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
work stream, which were moved to this document)
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
WP4_019 ATO Selected It is the ATO mode when the ATO-OB is in CO, NA, AV, RE, EM or DE state. ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
work stream, which were moved to this document)
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
WP4_020 ATO Selector Input from the driver to select “ATO Selected Mode” (SM) or “ATO Not Selected Mode” (NS). ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
work stream, which were moved to this document)
A set of functions that interfaces with the necessary trackside systems which contain the operational data and
WP4_022 ATO Trackside
infrastructure data that is required by the ATO on-board.
WP4_023 ATO Trackside Handover It is the process of passing the responsibility for an ATO train between two ATO trackside subsystems.
(definitions contained originally in “ATO over ETCS SUBSET-125
WP4_024 ATO Unpowered ATO state when the ATO on-board is powered off. ATO system requirements specification” and developed in that
work stream, which were moved to this document)
ATP On-board - Automatic Train The subsystem within the ATC system that maintains fail-safe protection against collisions, excessive speed, and IEEE 1474.1-2004, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
WP3_3.33
Protection – on board train other hazardous conditions through a combination of train detection, train separation, and interlocking. performance and functional requirements
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Assault on a system that derives from an intelligent threat, i.e., an intelligent act that is a deliberate attempt
(especially in the sense of method or techniques) to evade security services and violate the security policy of a
system.
Note to entry: There are different commonly recognized classes of attack:
* An "active attack" attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation.
* A "passive attack" attempts to learn or make use of information from system but does not affect system resources.
WP8_009 attack [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
* An "inside attack" is an attack initiated by an entity inside the security perimeter (an "insider") , i.e., an entity that
is authorized to access system resources but uses them in a way not approved by those who granted the
authorization..
* An "outside attack" is initiated from outside the perimeter, by an unauthorized or illegitimate user of the system
(including insider attacking from outside the security perimeter). Potential outside attackers range from amateur
pranksters to organized criminals, international terrorists, and hostile governments.
measure of the effort to be expended in attacking a TOE, expressed in terms of an attacker's expertise, resources and
WP8_010 attack potential motivation CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
Authors note: TOE Target of Evaluation
WP8_011 attack tree Formal, methodical way of finding ways to attack the security of a system. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
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WP6_10 attack-based testing An experience-based testing technique that uses software attacks to induce failures, particularly security related
failures.
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WP6_11 attacker A person or process that attempts to access data, functions or other restricted areas of the system without
authorization, potentially with malicious intent.
[EN 50126:1999]
A systematic and independent examination to determine whether the procedures specific to the requirements of a [EN 50126:1999]
WP6_12 audit
product comply with the planned arrangements, are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the
specified objectives.
1) Security measure designed to establish the validity of a transmission, message, or originator, or a means of
verifying an individual's authorization to receive specific categories of information.
2) Action of verifying the identity of a user, process, or device, often as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources
WP8_012 Authentication [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
in an information system.
3) Provision of assurance that a claimed characteristic of an identity is correct.
Note to entry: Authentication is usually a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in a control system.
1) Property of being genuine and being able to be verified and trusted; confidence in the validity of a transmission, a
message, or message originator (see “authentication”).
WP8_013 Authenticity 2) Property that an entity is what it claims to be. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: Authenticity is typically used in the context of confidence in the identity of an entity, or the validation
or a transmission, a message, or message originator.
WP4_025 Automatic Joining An automatic process to couple two or more train consists.
WP4_026 Automatic Splitting An automatic process to separate a train into two or more individual consists.
Automatic Train Control System System which effects an emergency brake application if the driver does not react to certain signal aspects or speed IEC 60050-821:1998: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary -
WP4_027
(ATC) restrictions. Part 821: Signalling and security apparatus for railways
A method of operation in which different train operation tasks are automated, according to the Grade of Automation
WP4_028 Automatic Train Operation (ATO) (GoA) level present, up to GoA 4 level, where the train is automatically controlled without the presence of staff on
board.
ERA Glossary of Railway Terms, 8th November 2010, available at
A system that enforces obedience to signals and speed restrictions by speed supervision, including automatic stop at
WP4_029 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) http://www.era.europa.eu/Document-Register/Pages/Glossary-of-
signals.
railway-terms.aspx.
The functionality that allows trains to change direction for another journey which may include automatic unattended
WP4_030 Automatic Turnback
movement.
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[EN 50126:1999] May 2018
[EN 50126:1999]
WP6_14 availability The ability of a product to be in a state to perform a required function under given conditions at a given instant of
time or over a given time interval assuming that the required external resources are provided.
1) probability that an asset, under the combined influence of its reliability, maintainability, and security, will be able
to fulfill its required function over a stated period of time, or at a given point of time
WP8_015 Availability [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2) property of ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information
3) property of ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of control system information and functionality
WP4_031 Awake Train This function is intended to prepare a train for operation.
A device for clear detection, based on the counting of axles entering and leaving a defined portion of track and
WP7_001 Axle counter -
comparing these values.
Backward compatibility is a property of a system, product, equipment, service or technology that allows for
WP3_2.6 Backward Compatibility
interoperability with an older or legacy system, or with input designed for such a system.
WP3_1.9 Bandwidth Anticipated data rate when using a specific application.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. specification or product that has been formally reviewed and agreed upon, that thereafter serves as the basis for
further development, and that can be changed only through formal change control procedures. ISO/IEC 12207:2008
(IEEE Std 12207-2008), Systems and software engineering — Software life cycle processes.4.6, ISO/IEC 15288:2008
(IEEE Std 15288-2008), Systems and software engineering — System life cycle processes.4.7.
2. formally approved version of a configuration item, regardless of media, formally designated and fixed at a specific
time during the configuration item's life cycle. ISO/IEC 19770-1:2006, Information technology — Software asset
management — Part 1: Processes.3.1.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_15 baseline 3. agreement or result designated and fixed at a given time, from which changes require justification and approval.
4. document or a set of such documents formally designated and fixed at a specific time during the life cycle of a
configuration item
5. work product that has been placed under formal configuration management.
6. snapshot of the state of a service or individual configuration items at a point in time. ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005,
Information technology — Service management — Part 1: Specification.2.2.
7. description of a system and its components (configuration items) at a particular period including any approved
updates.
8. an approved plan (for a project), plus or minus approved changes. It is compared to actual performance to
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WP6_16 behavior
The response of a component or system to a set of input values and preconditions.
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WP6_17 black-box test design technique Procedure to derive and/or select test cases based on an analysis of the specification, either functional or non-
functional, of a component or system without reference to its internal structure.
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WP6_18 black-box testing
Testing, either functional or non-functional, without reference to the internal structure of the component or system.
A method of controlling the separation between trains by dividing the line into sections with, normally, no more than one
WP5_001 Block Subset-023
train in each section. The block can either be a fixed block or a moving block.
ERA Glossary of Railway Terms, 8th November 2010, available at
WP4_032 Block section A section of track in a fixed block system which a train may only enter when it is not occupied by other vehicles. http://www.era.europa.eu/Document-Register/Pages/Glossary-of-
railway-terms.aspx.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_19 boundary value 1. a data value that corresponds to a minimum or maximum input, internal, or output value specified for a system or
component
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WP6_23 bug
See defect
WP4_033 Built In Test The functionality that enables the AoE system to carry out its in-service health check.
WP8_017 business continuity plan Document with identified procedures for recovering from a disaster and restoring business operations. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
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Capital expenditure, or CapEx, are funds used by a company to acquire or 2018
upgrade physical assets such as property,
WP7_003 CAPEX -
industrial buildings or equipment
(also called Overhead line) Power distribution system formed by hanging electric power cables and used to transmit
WP7_002 Catenary -
electrical energy to trains
WP3_3.16 Catering Schedulers Staff tasked with scheduling on-train catering.
WP3_3.6 Catering Staff Catering staff on board trains
WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
the action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of
achievement.
It may refer to Sub-systems (e.g. Factory Acceptance certification) or complete Signalling Infrastructure Systems (e.g WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
WP6_171 Certification
a final Test Certificate [TC1] prior to Entry into Service in the UK).
Certification may also refer to the process of gaining regulatory approval for the use of a System under European
CSM-RA and Interoperability
Legislation.
Data that has been transformed by encryption so that its semantic information content (i.e., its meaning) is no longer
WP8_019 ciphertext [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
intelligible or directly available.
WP5_002 Clear (a Signal) To change a signal aspect from its most restrictive aspect to a less restrictive aspect. Subset-023
WP8_021 client Device or application receiving or requesting services or information from a server application. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
IEV 811: International Electrotechnical Commission – Electric
WP4_034 Coasting The free running of a train with no traction and no brakes applied.
traction
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. in software engineering, computer instructions and data definitions expressed in a programming language or in a
form output by an assembler, compiler, or other translator
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_24 code 2. to express a computer program in a programming language.
3. a character or bit pattern that is assigned a particular meaning
cf. source code, object code, machine code, micro code
EXAMPLE a status code
WP4_035 Collision Detection Functionality which detects an unexpected contact between the train and an obstacle.
Order used to perform a function in a system.
Adapted by replacing UGTMS with AoE
Note 1 to entry: This order can originate from
- a system operator,
- an external system, IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
WP4_036 Command - inside AOE; management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
principles and fundamental concepts.
this order can be sent:
- to an external system
- inside AOE.

1) Logical or physical point-to-point or multi-point data flow between components in one zone to one or more
components in another zone.
WP8_023 communication channel 2) Specific logical or physical communication link between assets. [ISO/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note 1 to entry: Zone as defined for ISA/IEC 62443.
Note 2 to entry: A channel facilitates the establishment of a connection.
A set of rules and conventions governing a transferred message. The defined elements are syntax, semantics and
WP7_006 Communication protocol -
timing. A communication protocol consists of two parts: a data protocol and a transmission protocol.
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1) measures that implement and assure security services in a communication
data confidentiality and data integrity and that authenticate communicating entities
2) state that is reached by applying security services, in particular, state of data confidentiality, integrity, and
successfully authenticated communication entities
WP8_025 Communication Security [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: This phrase is usually understood to include cryptographic algorithms and key management methods
and processes, devices that implement them, and the life-cycle management of keying material and devices.
However cryptographic algorithms and key management methods and processes may not be applicable to some
control system applications.
The ability of a product (here: communication link) to be in a state to perform a required function under given
EN 5126 - Railway applications- The specification and
conditions (here: allows communication with the given QoS parameters) at a given instant of time or over a given
WP3_1.12 Communications Availability demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and
time interval assuming that the required external resources are provided. In this case, it includes the communications
Safety (RAMS)
link being useable, i.e., free from interference.
1) The ability of two or more systems or components to perform their required functions while sharing the same
hardware or software environment
WP6_25 Compatibility 2) The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
3) The capability of a functional unit to meet the requirements of a specified interface without appreciable
modification.
WP6_26 Compatibility tests Tests regarding Compatibility. (used in the glossary of deliverable D6.1) WP6 definition used in the glossary of deliverable D6.1
countermeasure employed in lieu of or in addition to inherent security capabilities to satisfy one or more security
requirements
Note to entry: Examples include:
1. (component-level): locked cabinet around a controller that doesn't have sufficient cyber access control
countermeasures
WP8_027 Compensating Countermeasures [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2. (system/zone-level): physical access control (guards, gates and guns) to protect a control room to restrict access to
a group of known personnel to compensate for the technical requirement for personnel to be unique identified by
the IACS
3. (component-level): a vendor's PLC can't meet the access control capabilities from an end-user, so the vendor puts
a firewall in front of the PLC and sells it as a system
[EN 50126:1999] [EN 50126:1999]
WP6_28 compliance
A demonstration that a characteristic or property of a product satisfies the stated requirements.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. an entity with discrete structure, such as an assembly or software module, within a system considered at a
particular level of analysis. ISO/IEC 15026:1998, Information technology — System and software integrity levels.3.1.
2. one of the parts that make up a system. IEEE Std 829-2008 IEEE Standard for Software and System Test
Documentation.3.1.6.
3. set of functional services in the software, which, when implemented, represents a well-defined set of functions [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_29 component
and is distinguishable by a unique name. ISO/IEC 29881:2008, Information technology — Software and systems
engineering — FiSMA 1.1 functional size measurement method.A.4
NOTE A component may be hardware or software and may be subdivided into other components. The terms
"module," "component," and "unit" are often used interchangeably or defined to be subelements of one another in
different ways depending upon the context. The relationship of these terms is not yet standardized. A component
may or may not be independently managed from the end-user or administrator's point of view.
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WP6_30 component testing
The testing of individual components/units/Subsystems.
1) Unauthorized disclosure, modification, substitution, or use of information (including plaintext cryptographic keys
and other critical security parameters).
WP8_029 compromise [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2) Violation of the security of a system such that an unauthorized disclosure or modification of sensitive information
may have ocurred.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
Computerized Maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a meanMay 2018 maintenance tasks and to analyze
to perform
WP7_008 -
Management System collected data. It can also contain information to support fault handling and repairing
WP6_170 Concordance Tests see Correspondance Tests
Condition Based Maintenance is maintenance when need arises. This maintenance is performed after one or more
WP7_004 Condition Base Maintenance -
indicators show that equipment is going to fail or performance is degraded.
Conductors on-board trains are responsible for operational and safety duties that do not involve actual operation of
WP3_3.5 Conductors the train (e.g., ticket collection, customer service, observing door closure, performing safety tasks in case of
emergency/accident…)
1) logical grouping of communication assets that protects the security of the channels it contains.
2) logical grouping of communication channels, between connecting two or more zones, that share common security
requirements.
WP8_031 Conduit [ISO/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: This is analogous to the way that a physical conduit protects cables from physical damage.
Note to entry: A conduit is allowed to traverse a zone as long as the security of the channels contained within the
conduit is not impacted by the zone
Confidence testing is a term used to define the repeat (duplicate) of any other test more than the absolute minimum
to achieve it's given success criteria. The number of repeat or duplicate tests is an arbitrary number based on the
WP6_32 Confidence testing [mail from NR]
user's experience and trust in the system.
[mail from NR]
1) assurance that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, processes, or devices
2) preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal
privacy and proprietary information (FIPS 199)
WP8_033 Confidentiality 3) preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
privacy and proprietary information
Note to entry: When used in the context of an IACS, refers to protecting IACS data and information form
unauthorized access.
ISO 3511-4:1985: Industrial process measurement control
Capability of the system to allow users to select, from pre-programmed functions (modular software units), those
functions and instrumentation -- Symbolic representation -- Part
WP4_038 Configurable System which are necessary to accomplish a control strategy or other complex functions, without the use of computer
4: Basic symbols for process computer, interface, and shared
language.
display/control functions
WP5_003 Confirmed Safe Rear End Safe rear end of the train with integrity confirmed --
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. the fulfillment by a product, process or service of specified requirements. IEEE/EIA 12207.1-1997 IEEE/EIA
WP6_35 Conformity [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Standard: Industry Implementation of International Standard ISO/IEC 12207:1995, Standard for Information
Technology — Software Life Cycle Processes — Life cycle data.1.4.1
1) result that occurs from a particular incident
WP8_014 Consequence [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2) condition or state that logically or naturally follows from an event
IEC 61375-2-3:2017-02: Electronic railway equipment - Train
WP4_039 Consist Single vehicle or a group of vehicles which are not separated during normal operation. communication network (TCN) - Part 2-3: TCN communication
profile
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Any elementary component, group of components, sub-assembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated
WP4_040 Constituent management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
or intended to be incorporated into the AoE.
principles and fundamental concepts.
Electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay except with higher
WP7_005 Contactor -
current ratings.
WP3_1.4 Content Type The content type of applications is defined by four different categories (see table). UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
WP8_016 Control See security control. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
The process of confirming an action from the Control Layer or Equipment element (e.g. button press, track circuit de- WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
WP6_169 Correspondence Tests
energisation, point movement) corresponds to the correct output at the required interface. (e.g. Signal 'off', track
circuit indication illuminated. points indication 'out of correspondence').
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May 2018
action, device, procedure, or technique that reduces a threat, a vulnerability, or an attack by eliminating or
preventing it, by minimizing the harm it can cause, or by discovering and reporting it so that corrective action can be
Countermeasure |
WP8_018 taken. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Countermeasures
Note to entry: The term "Control" is also used to describe this concept in some contexts. The term countermeasure
has been chosen for this standard to avoid confusion with the world control in the context of "process control".

WP3_1.20 Coverage Geographical coverage of tracks, stations, yards, tunnels.


very important device, computer system, process, etc. that if compromised by an incident could have high financial,
WP8_020 Critical [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
health, safety, or environmental impact to an organization
WP8_022 Critical Infrastructure NO DEFINITION -
WP5_004 Current position The position of a train measured at a certain moment using defined system co-ordinates. Subset-023
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6_167 Customer acceptance testing Customer acceptance testing are testing activities conducted to determine if the requirements of a Customer
specification or contract are met.
An attack, via cyberspace, targeting an enterprise’s use of cyberspace for the purpose of disrupting, disabling,
WP8_024 Cyber Attack destroying, or maliciously controlling a computing environment/infrastructure; or destroying the integrity of the data NIST SP 800-53 r4
or stealing controlled information.
WP8_028 Cybersecurity | Cyber Security Measure taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack . [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information
WP8_026 Cyberspace systems infrastructures including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded NIST SP 800-53 r4
processors and controllers.
The number of load/charge cycles the energy storage can experience before it fails to meet specific performance
WP7_007 Cycle Life criteria, usually about 80% of original performance. The measure is defined for specific charge and discharge -
conditions for example the rate and depth of the cycles
WP5_005 Danger (Aspect) An indication given by a signal to stop. Subset-023
The Data tests are performed to verify the correctness of the individual subsystem configuration data (e.g. MA
WP6_39 data tests Length, Static Speed Profile, …) and they are related to a single subsystem in order to test its Specific Application EN50128 (2011): Table A.11 – Data Préparation Techniques (8.4)
(SA). (Refer to EN50128 (2011): Table A.11 – Data Préparation Techniques (8.4))
WP7_009 Data Throughput Rate of successful message delivery over a communication channel -
Single-purpose network dedicated and optimized mainly for railway applications based on legacy technology (e.g.
WP3_6.1 Dedicated Mobile Legacy Network
GSM-R for mainline)
WP3_6.2 Dedicated Mobile Network Single-purpose network dedicated and optimized for railway applications only based on future X2Rail-1 technology
Dedicated Network with Single-purpose network dedicated and optimized for rail only based on future X2Rail-1 technology in combination
WP3_6.3
Supplementary Public Network with a public mobile network with little or no adaptation to rail-specific needs
Dedicated Network, RAN Sharing Single-purpose Core Network (CN) dedicated to rail, Radio Access Network (RAN) (including both non-transmission
WP3_6.4
with Public Operator related equipment (sites, masts, power supply…) and transmission related equipment) shared with public operator.
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WP6_42 defect
e.g., an incorrect statement or data definition. A defect, if encountered during execution, may cause a failure of the
component or system.
A planned, systematic set of multidisciplinary activities that seek to identify, manage, and reduce risk of exploitable
vulnerabilities at every stage of the system, network, or subcomponent life cycle (system, network, or product design
WP8_030 Defense-in-Breadth NIST SP 800-53 r4
and development; manufacturing; packaging; assembly; system integration; distribution; operations; maintenance;
and retirement).
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May
Provision of multiple security protections, especially in layers, with the 2018to delay if not prevent an attack.
intent
Note to entry: Defense in depth implies layers of security and detection, even on single systems, and provides the
Defense-in-Depth | defense in following features:
WP8_032 [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
depth * attackers are faced with breaking through or bypassing each layer without being detected
* a flaw in one layer can be mitigated by capabilities in other layers
* system security becomes a set of layers within the overall network security
mode of operation in the presence of faults which have been anticipated in the design of the control system
Note to entry: Degraded modes allow the control system to continue to provide essential functions despite the
WP8_034 Degraded Mode deficiency of one or several system elements, e.g. malfunction or outage of control equipment, disruption of [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
communication due to failure or intentional system isolation in response to identified or suspected compromise of
subsystems.
ERA Glossary of Railway Terms, 8th November 2010, available at
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railway-terms.aspx.
1) Perimeter network segment that is logically between internal and external networks.
2) Common, limited network of servers joining two or more zones for the purpose of controlling data flow between
zones.
Note to entry: The purpose of a demilitarized zone is to enforce the internal network's policy for external
information exchange and to provide external, untrusted sources with restricted access to releasable information
WP8_126 demilitarized zone | DMZ [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
while shielding the internal network from outside attacks.
Note to entry: In the context of IACS, the term "internal network" is typically applied to the network or segment that
is the primary focus of protection. For example, a control network could be considered "internal" when connected to
an "external" business network.
Note to entry: DMZ's are typically used to avoid direct connections between different zones.
Prevention or interruption of authorized access to a system resource or the delaying of system operations and
functions.
WP8_127 denial of service | DoS [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: In the context of IACS denial of service can refer to loss of process function, not just loss of data
communications.
WP4_042 Depot A location used for maintenance and storage of rolling stock.
WP3_3.22 Depot Staff Staff based at a depot
WP4_043 Derailment Detection A functionality which detects a train derailment.
asset incorporating one or more processors with the capability of sending or receiving data or control to or from
WP8_035 Device another asset [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: Examples include controllers, HMIs, PLCs, RTUs, transmitters, actuators, valves, network switches, etc.
The process whereby signallers or controllers can change the order or timing of trains to maximise overall train
WP4_044 Dispatch Order
service performance in real time.
WP4_045 Disruptive Event Any event or circumstance which prevents or disrupts the operation of trains.
type of control system in which the system elements are dispersed but operated in a coupled manner
Note 1 to entry: Distributed control systems may have shorter coupling time constants than those typically found in
SCADA systems.
WP8_036 Distributed Control System [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note 2 to entry: Distributed control systems are commonly associated with continuous processes such as electric
power generation; oil and gas refining; chemical, pharmaceutical and paper manufacture, as well as discrete
processes such as automobile and other goods manufacture, packaging, and warehousing.
WP3_1.7 Distribution The distribution of applications is defined by three different categories (see table). UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
Environment or context that is defined by a security policy, security model, or security architecture to include a set of
WP8_037 Domain | Security Domain(s)
system resources and the set of system entities that have the right to access the resources
An external system command which permits the door open command. A release may include mechanical,
WP4_046 Door Release
electromechanical or electronic parts.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May
A person capable and authorised to drive trains, including locomotives, 2018 locomotives, work trains,
shunting
WP3_3.1 Drivers maintenance railway vehicles or trains for the carriage of passengers or goods by rail in an autonomous, responsible UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
and safe manner
WP5_006 Driving on sight The driver driving at a speed that allows him to stop the train to avoid obstacles on the track. Subset-023
Time during which a train is stopped at a Stopping Point, it means the time period between wheel stop and wheel
WP4_047 Dwell Time
start.
WP4_048 Dwell Timer A function used to determine the amount of time left until departure.
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WP6_45 dynamic testing
Testing that involves the execution of the software of a component or system.
WP8_128 eavesdropping Monitoring or recording of communicated information by unauthorized parties. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP8_038 Edge Device communication security asset, within a zone or conduit, that provides an interface between a zone and a conduit [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
actions required to preclude unauthorized use of, denial of service to, modifications to, disclosure of, loss of revenue
from, or destruction of critical systems or informational assets
Note to entry: The objective is to reduce the risk of causing personal injury or endangering public health, losing public
or consumer confidence, disclosing sensitive assets, failing to protect business assets or failing to comply with
WP8_039 Electronic Security regulations. These concepts are applied to any system in the production process and include both stand-alone and [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
networked components. Communications between systems may be either through internal messaging or by any
human or machine interfaces that authenticate, operate, control, or exchange data with any of these control
systems. Electronic security includes the concepts of identification, authentication, accountability, authorization,
availability, and privacy.
The ability of an equipment or system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without
WP6_48 EMC introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment [EN61000-2-2, 2002]
[EN61000-2-2, 2002]
Independent source of electrical power (backup) that supports important electrical systems on loss of normal power
WP7_010 Emergency Power System -
supply
IEC 60050-821:1998: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary -
WP4_049 Emergency Release A device accessible under certain conditions which permits the operation of an apparatus in case of failure.
Part 821: Signalling and security apparatus for railways
Cryptographic transformation of plaintext into ciphertext that conceals the data's original meaning to prevent it from
being known or used (see "decryption").
WP8_129 encryption [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: If the transformation is reversible, the corresponding reversal process is called "decryption", which is a
transformation that restores ecrypted data to its original state.
WP5_007 End of Authority Location to which the train is permitted to proceed and where target speed = zero. Subset-023
Location to which the train is permitted to proceed according to an MA. When transmitting an MA, it is the end of the
WP5_008 End of Movement Authority Subset-023
last section given in the MA.
WP8_040 End User individual or company responsible for the components that make up the production process (see “asset owner”) [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP3_2.13 Energy Efficient Operation The design of a system or service should minimise energy and environmental impacts.
Energy harvesting is the process by which energy is derived from external sources (e.g. solar power, wind energy,
WP7_011 Energy Harvesting -
etc., also known as Ambient Energy) and converted into electrical energy for its use (to supply a load) or storage
WP7_012 Energy Storage Process and/or equipment suited to capture and retain energy for use a later time -
WP3_3.19 Engineering Staff Staff tasked with railway engineering research, development, maintenance duties
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010] May 2018
1. anything affecting a subject system or affected by a subject system through interactions with it, or anything
sharing an interpretation of interactions with a subject system. IEEE Std 1175.1-2002 (R2007) IEEE Guide for CASE
Tool Interconnections — Classification and Description.3.6. 2. the configuration(s) of hardware and software in which
the software operates. ISO 9127:1988, Information processing systems — User documentation and cover
information for consumer software packages.3.2.8.
3. the circumstances, objects, and conditions that surround a system to be built. IEEE Std 1362-1998 (R2007) IEEE
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_46 Environment Guide for Information
Technology — System Definition — Concept of Operation Document.3.9.
4. the circumstances, objects, and conditions that will influence the completed system. IEEE Std 1233-1998 (R2002)
IEEE Guide for Developing
System Requirements Specifications.3.9.
5. a concept space, i.e., an area in which a concept has an agreed-to meaning and one or more agreed-to names that
are used for the concept. IEEE Std 1320.2-1998 (R2004) IEEE Standard for Conceptual Modeling Language Syntax and
Semantics for IDEF1X97 (IDEFobject).3.1.57
1) aggregate of external procedures, conditions and objects affecting the development, operation and maintenance
of the IACS
WP8_041 Environment [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2) surrounding objects, region or circumstances which may influence the behavior of the IACS and/or may be
influenced by the IACS
Tests regarding environmental conditions. Environmental tests are a group of tests composed by climate tests,
WP6_47 Environmental tests vibration tests, solar tests, tests with sand and dust, electromagnetic susceptibility and emission etc. [mail from MerMec]
[mail from MerMec]
EN 5126 - Railway applications- The specification and
The probability that an item (here: equipment) can perform a required function under given conditions (here: allows
WP3_2.8 Equipment reliability demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and
communication with the given QoS parameters) for a given time interval.
Safety (RAMS)
WP3_4.14 ERC / EC European Research Council / European Commission
EN 50128:2011:
error, fault EN 50128:2011:
WP6_49 error
defect, mistake or inaccuracy which could result in failure or in a deviation from the intended performance or
behaviour
The European Economic Interest Group established in 1995 by the national railways of France, Germany and Italy.
WP4_050 ERTMS Users Group The group currently consists of the infrastructure managers: ADIF (Spain), Banedanmark (Denmark), Banverket
(Sweden), DB (Germany), Infrabel (Belgium),
WP3_4.16 ESA European Space Agency  
function or capability that is required to maintain health, safety, the environment, and availability for the equipment
under control.
Note to entry: Essential functions include but are not limited to the safety instrumented function (SIF), the control
WP8_042 Essential Function [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
function, and the ability of the operator to view and manipulate the equipment under control, The loss of essential
functions is commonly termed loss of protection, loss of control, and loss of view respectively. In some industries
additional functions such as history may be considered essential
WP3_4.15 ETSI/TC RT European Telecommunications Standards Agency / Technical Committee Railways Telecommunications
European Train Control System A subset of ERTMS providing a level of protection against over speed and overrun depending upon the capability of
WP7_013 -
(ETCS) the line side infrastructure
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
assessment of a PP, an ST or a TOE, against defined criteria May 2018
Authors note:
WP8_044 Evaluation PP Protection Profile CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
ST Security Target
ToE Target of Evaluation
occurrence of or change to a particular set of circumstances
Note to entry: In an IACS this may be an action taken by an individual (authorized or unauthorized), a change
WP8_043 Event [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
detected within the control system (normal or abnormal), or an automated response from the control system itself
(normal or abnormal).
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WP6_51 expected result The behavior predicted by the specification, or another source, of the component or system under specified
conditions.
WP4_051 External systems Any system that is outside of the ATO over ETCS system but which interfaces to it.
The interface between local operations staff not travelling on the train and the train. Also see Human Machine
WP4_052 External Train HMI
Interface.
WP7_014 Facing points Points where the moving end of the blades face approaching traffic. -
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Acceptance testing conducted at the site at which the product is developed and performed by employees of the [ISTQB (http://glossar.german-testing-board.info/)]
WP6_52 factory acceptance testing
supplier organization, to determine whether or not a component or system satisfies the requirements, normally
including hardware as well as software.
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Testing by simulating failure modes or actually causing failures in a controlled environment. Following a failure, the [ISTQB (http://glossar.german-testing-board.info/)]
WP6_53 failover testing
failover mechanism is tested to ensure that data is not lost or corrupted and that any agreed service levels are
maintained (e.g., function availability or response times).
EN 50128:2011: EN 50128:2011:
WP6_54 failure
unacceptable difference between required and observed performance
EN 50128:2011:
error, fault EN 50128:2011:
WP6_55 fault
defect, mistake or inaccuracy which could result in failure or in a deviation from the intended performance or
behaviour
Summary term for signalling devices which are connected with the interlocking machine and are situated outside it,
WP7_015 Field elements -
e.g. points, signals, track circuits and axle counters.
1) Inter-network connection device that restricts data communication traffic between two connected networks.
2) Hardware device or software package that provides filtering and/or provision of rules to allow or deny specific
types of network traffic to flow between internal and external networks.
WP8_130 firewall [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: A firewall may be either an application installed on a general-purpose computer or a dedicated
platform (appliance), that forwards or rejects/drops packets on a network. Typically firewalls are used to define zone
borders. Firewalls generally have rules restricting which ports are open.
A block in which the extremities of the block sections are at fixed locations. The signalling allows a train to move from
WP5_009 Fixed Block Subset-023
one block to the next, normally only when the block ahead is clear.

WP3_3.30 Fixed System Fixed communication system not on board a train (which may or may not be track-side).
A signalling system where trains are separated by virtual blocks configured when a scheme is engineered, and where
WP5_010 Fixed Virtual Block --
virtual block occupancy is derived from Train Position Reports.
WP3_5.4 Freight A dedicated freight line (no passengers) that spans between cities and possibly across nations.  
Frequency of use reflects how often and/or the duration the application is used by an active user at a certain location
WP3_1.16 Frequency of Use UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
in a certain operational situation.
Electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity; in this context it is considered
WP7_016 Fuel Cell -
as a power supply source
WP5_011 Full Moving Block A signalling system where trains are separated based only on Train Position Reports, without the use of virtual blocks. --
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
WP4_053 Full Service Brake Service Brake set at maximum allowed effort. May 2018
This corresponds to the functional boundaries between the ATO System and the other functional components
WP4_133 Functional Architecture (Obstacle Detection, Antenna, ...). These boundaries are described in the FIS or FFFIS. It also includes the parting of
the KERNEL into different functions.
Testing conducted to evaluate the compliance of a system or component with specified functional requirements.
WP6_59 functional testing [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Application which contains all mandatory and all or a subset of optional functions, with predefined configurability
WP4_054 Generic Application management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
and customisable for different specific applications.
principles and fundamental concepts.
A worldwide position, time and velocity radio determination system comprising space, ground and user segments.
WP4_055 Global Navigation Satellite System
(EN 61209:1999-08)
National or regional body mandating a governance and regulatory framework placing specific legal, financial,
WP3_4.3 Government
operational, strategic, social and contractual obligations on Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Automation level of train operation, in which a train can be operated, resulting from sharing responsibility for given
WP4_056 Grade of Automation management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
basic functions of train operation between operations staff and system.
principles and fundamental concepts.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Grade of Automation 0 (GoA0) On- In this grade of automation, the driver has full responsibility and no system is required to supervise his activities.
WP4_057 management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
sight train operation However, points and single tracks can be partially supervised by the system.
principles and fundamental concepts.
In this grade of automation, the driver is in the front cabin of the train observing the guideway and stops the train in
the case of a hazardous situation. Acceleration[1] and braking are commanded by the driver in compliance with
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Grade of Automation 1 (GoA1) wayside signals or cab-signal. The system supervises the activities of the driver. This supervision may be done at
WP4_058 management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
Non-automated train operation specific locations, be semi-continuous or continuous, notably in respect of the signals and the speed. Safe departure
principles and fundamental concepts.
of the train from the station, including door closing, is the responsibility of the operations staff.
Note: Acceleration is used in this context as a common term for traction.
In this grade of automation, the driver is in the front cabin of the train observing the guideway and stops the train in
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Grade of Automation 2 (GoA2) the case of a hazardous situation. Acceleration and braking is automated and the speed is supervised continuously by
WP4_059 management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
Semi-automated train operation the system. Safe departure of the train from the station is the responsibility of the operations staff (door opening
principles and fundamental concepts.
and closing may be done automatically).
In this grade of automation, additional measures are needed compared to GOA2 because there is no driver in the
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Grade of Automation 3 (GoA3) front cabin of the train to observe the guideway and stop the train in case of a hazardous situation. In this grade of
WP4_060 management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
Driverless train operation automation, a member of the operations staff is necessary on-board. Safe departure of the train from the station,
principles and fundamental concepts.
including door closing, can be the responsibility of the operations staff or may be done automatically.
In this grade of automation, additional measures are needed compared to GOA3 because there is no on-board
operations staff. Safe departure of the train from the station, including door closing, has to be done automatically. IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4)
WP4_061 More specifically, the system supports detection and management of hazardous conditions and emergency management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
Unattended train operation
situations such as the evacuation of passengers. Some hazardous conditions or emergency situations, such as principles and fundamental concepts.
derailment or the detection of smoke or fire, may require staff interventions.
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
Grey Box testing is a combination of White Box and Glass Box Testing. In this type of testing, the tester has little
knowledge about the internal working of the software, so he tests the output as well as process carried out to
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6_172 grey-box testing generate the output. Grey-box testing refers to a testing system by knowing limited information about the internals
of the system. The knowledge is always limited for detailed design documents and architecture diagrams. In concise,
it is a good blend of black and white box testing, which leverage the strengths of each. A little knowledge of the
system is expected in Gray box testing.
1) Physical equipment used to process, store, or transmit computer programs or data.
WP6_60 Hardware 2) All or part of the physical components of an information system. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_61 Hardware tests Tests regarding hardware.
WP4_062 Hazard Potential source of harm ISO Guide 73:2009: Risk management – Vocabulary
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
The time interval between the passing of the front ends of successiveMay 2018or trains moving along the same lane
vehicles
WP4_063 Headway
or track in the same direction.
EN 61924-2:2013: Maritime navigation and radiocommunication
Part of a system an operator interacts with. The interface is the aggregate of means by which the users interact with
equipment and systems - Integrated navigation systems - Part 2:
WP4_064 Human Machine Interface (HMI) a machine, device, and system (the system). The interface provides means for input, allowing the users to control the
Modular structure for INS - Operational and performance
system and output, allowing the system to inform the users.
requirements, methods of testing and required test results
aggregate of means by which people (the users) interact with a particular machine, device, computer program or
other complex tool (the system)
Note to entry: In many cases, these involve video screens or computer terminals, push buttons, auditory feedback,
WP8_045 Human-Machine Interface [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
flashing lights, etc. The human-machine interface provides means of:
* Input, allowing the users to control the machine
* output, allowing the machine to inform the users
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is, amongst others, responsible for the standardization of
WP3_4.12 IEEE
the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard family.
WP8_046 Impact evaluated consequence of a particular event ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
WP5_012 In advance of A term indicating a point beyond a specific location on the track, with respect to a given direction. Subset-023
WP5_013 In rear of A term indicating a point on the approach to a specific location on the track, with respect to a given direction. Subset-023
event that is not part of the expected operation of a system or service that causes, or may cause, an interruption to,
WP8_047 Incident ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
or a reduction in, the quality of the service provided by the control system
1) collection of personnel, hardware, and software that can affect or influence the safe, secure and reliable operation
of an industrial process
2) collection of personnel, hardware, software and policies involved in the operation of the industrial process ant
that can affect or influence its safe, secure, and reliable operation Note to entry: These systems include, but are not
limited to:
* industrial control systems, including distributed control systems (DCSs)
* programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
* remote terminal units (RTUs)
Industrial Automation and Control
WP8_048 * intelligent electronic devices [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Systems (IACS)
* supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
* networked electronic sensing and control, and monitoring and diagnostic systems (In this context, process control
systems include basic process control system and safety-instrumented system [SIS] functions, whether they are
physically separate or integrated.)
* associated information systems such as advanced or multivariable control, online optimizers, dedicated equipment
monitors, graphical interfaces, process historians, manufacturing execution systems, and plant information
management systems
* associated internal, human, network, or machine interfaces used to provide control, safety, and manufacturing
WP8_049 Industrial Control System (ICS) see Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) WP8
Any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions in any medium or form, including
WP8_050 Information textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual. [CNSSI 4009] NIST SP 800-53 r4
An instance of an information type. [FIPS 199]
The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption,
WP8_051 Information Security NIST SP 800-53 r4
modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing,
dissemination, or disposition of information.
WP8_052 Information System (IS) NIST SP 800-53 r4
Note to entry: Information systems also include specialized systems such as industrial/process controls systems,
telephone switching and private branch exchange (PBX) systems, and environmental control systems.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
The ability of an information system to continue to: May 2018
(i) operate under adverse conditions or stress, even if in a degraded or debilitated state, while maintaining essential
WP8_053 Information System Resilience NIST SP 800-53 r4
operational capabilities; and
(ii) recover to an effective operational posture in a time frame consistent with mission needs.
computer-related assets of an organization that represent nonphysical assets, such as software applications, process
programs, and personnel files
Note to entry 1: Throughout this document, this use of the term of information technology is not abbreviated.
WP8_054 Information Technology (IT) Note to entry 2: Another use of information technology (IT) refers to the company's internal organization (e.g., the IT [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
department) or the items traditionally maintained by this department (i.e., the administrative computers, servers,
and network infrastructure). Throughout this document, this use of the term information technology is abbreviated
as IT.
LC/TS 50591:2013: Specification and verification of energy
WP4_065 Infrastructure Equipment Fixed installations of the railway system (e.g. tracks, power supply, signalling, communication).
consumption for railway rolling stock
Any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure. This ERA Glossary / Directive 21/14/EC On the allocation of railway
WP3_3.18 Infrastructure Manager may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of
manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings. railway infrastructure and safety certification
WP8_055 Initial Risk risk before controls or countermeasures have been applied (See “risk”) ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
"trusted" person, employee, contractor, or supplier who has information that is not generally known to the public
WP8_131 insider [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
(See "outsider").
Installability is the ease with which a system, a service or an application can be successfully installed in its
WP3_2.7 Installability
environments in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
The progressive linking and testing of programs or modules in order to ensure their proper functioning in the
WP6_63 integration test complete system. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
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WP6_62 integration testing Testing performed to expose defects in the interfaces and in the interactions between integrated components or
systems.
1) quality of a system reflecting the logical correctness and reliability of the operating system, the logical
completeness of the hardware and software implementing the protection mechanisms, and the consistency of the
data structures and occurrence of the stored data 2) property of protecting the accuracy and completeness of assets
WP8_056 Integrity 3) guarding against improper modifications or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
authenticity (FIPS 199)
Note to entry: in a formal security mode, integrity is often interpreted more narrowly to mean protection against
unauthorized modification or destruction of information.
Capture and disclosure of message contents or use of traffic analysis to compromise the confidentiality of a
WP8_132 interception communication system based on message destination or origin, frequency or length of transmission, and other [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
communication attributes.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Is the capability of system components identified in this document to be procured from any number of suppliers and
WP4_067 Interchangeability management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
replaced without any substantial change in functionality or performance.
principles and fundamental concepts.
Testing conducted to evaluate whether systems or components pass data and control correctly to one another.
WP6_64 interface testing [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
ERA Glossary of Railway Terms, 8th November 2010, available at
An arrangement of switches and signals interconnected in a way that each movement follows the other in a proper
WP4_068 Interlocking http://www.era.europa.eu/Document-Register/Pages/Glossary-of-
and safe sequence.
railway-terms.aspx.
A general term applied to the controlling of the setting and releasing of “signals” (if any) and “points” to prevent
unsafe conditions arising, and equipment which performs this function.
WP5_014 Interlocking Derived from Subset-023
Note - Definition as from Subset-023: A general term applied to the controlling of the setting and releasing of “signals”
and “points” to prevent unsafe conditions arising, and equipment which performs this function.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May 2018
A system that, in accordance with commands from a signaling or signaling control system, manages track side
WP7_017 Interlocking -
equipment and the safe movement of rail traffic.
1) The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has
been exchanged
1) ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010
2) The capability to communicate, execute programs, and transfer data among various functional units in a manner
2) Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC
WP6_65 interoperability that requires the user to have little or no knowledge of the unique characteristics of those units.
3) ERA Glossary / Directive 2008/57/EC on the interoperability of
3) The ability of a rail system to allow the safe and uninterrupted movement of trains which accomplish the required
the rail system within the Community
levels of performance. This ability depends on all the regulatory, technical and operational conditions which must be
met in order to satisfy the essential requirements.
1) Testing conducted to ensure that a modified system retains the capability of exchanging information with systems
WP6_68 interoperability testing of different types, and of using that information. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
Security service that monitors and analyzes system events for the purpose of finding, and providing real-time or near
WP8_133 intrusion detection [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
real-time warning of, attempts to access system resources in an unauthorized manner.
Protection of systems from the theft or damage to their software or information, as well as
WP7_018 IT Security -
from disruption or misdirection of the services
System or component testing whose primary objective is to discover vulnerabilities.
WP6_164 IT security tests Vulnerabilities include those that cause denial of service ISA-62443-2-4
[ISA-62443-2-4]
WP4_070 Jerk First derivative of the acceleration with respect to time.
The functionality that provides low speed control in both forward and reverse directions to enable correction of a
WP4_071 Jog
train’s alignment with a defined stopping location.
Join Mission Critical Network
WP3_6.8 Dedicated mobile network adapted to the needs of multiple mission critical sectors (rail, PPDR…)
(shared with, e.g., PPDR)
EN 13816:2002: Transportation - Logistics and services - Public
WP4_072 Journey Scheduled movement of a vehicle along a single route. passenger transport; Service quality definition, targeting and
measurement
The Journey Profile contains the set of dynamic infrastructure data and operational data required by the ATO-OB in
order to drive the train. The operational data contains the list of Timing Points to be traversed by the train along its
WP4_073 Journey Profile
journey. This list is defined in real time on the basis of the scheduled timetable and on-line traffic regulation. The
Journey Profile may be updated during the journey.
Process of handling and controlling cryptographic keys and related material (such as initialization values) during their
WP8_134 key management life cycle in a cryptographic system, including ordering, generating, distributing, storing, loading, escrowing, archiving, [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
auditing, and destroying the keys and related material.
[RD18] EN 50119:2009: Railway applications - Fixed installations -
WP4_074 Kinematic Envelope Kinematic load gauge further enlarged to allow for possible tolerances in the position of the track.
Electric traction overhead contact lines
WP5_015 L3 On-board An EVC which is capable of operating at ETCS Level 3. It will also operate at other ETCS Levels. --
WP6 definition from Oliver Röwer: WP6 definition from Oliver Röwer:
WP6_162 laboratory
A laboratory is a facility that provides a test environment and controlled environmental conditions for testing.

WP3_1.8 Latency The end-to-end user transport delay between the involved communication entities.

existing industrial automation and control system in a facility that may not be available as a commercial off the shelf
WP8_057 Legacy System (COTS) item ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: A legacy system may have been COTS at one time, but it may be no longer available and/or supported.

WP3_2.17 Legal obligations Ability to fulfil legal obligations (e.g. ownership of mission critical infrastructure)  
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
A level of ERTMS/ETCS that uses radio to pass movement authoritiesMay 2018
to the train. Level 3 uses train reported position
WP5_016 Level 3 Subset-023
and integrity to determine if it is safe to issue the movement authority.
An intersection at grade between roads and railway tracks that may or may not be protected by lights, barriers or
WP7_019 Level crossing -
other equipment.
WP7_020 Level crossing system The driving and detection system of the protection devices of a level crossing -
Evolution of a system, product, service, project or other human-made entity from conception through retirement.
WP8_058 Life Cycle | Life-Cycle [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: Sources include ISO/IEC 15288 and ISO/IEC 12207
Sum of all recurring and one-time (non-recurring) costs over the full life span or a specified period of a good, service,
WP7_021 Life Cycle Cost -
structure or system
WP8_059 Likelihood quantitative chance that an incident may occur ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Operation along a line setting between stations and yards, where line is defined as: One or more adjacent running
WP3_1.19 Line tracks forming a route between two points. Where a section of network comprises two or more lines running ERA Glossary / Glossary for Transport Statistics
alongside one another, there are as many lines as routes to which tracks are allotted exclusively.
IEC 60050-821:1998: International Electrotechnical Vocabulary -
WP4_075 Line Clear Detection Automatic proving or detection that a line is clear or occupied.
Part 821: Signalling and security apparatus for railways
EN 5126 - Railway applications- The specification and
The probability that an item (here: communication link) can perform a required function under given conditions
WP3_1.10 Link Reliability demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and
(here: allows communication with the given QoS parameters) for a given time interval.
Safety (RAMS)
A method for reducing the large fluctuations that occur in electricity demand, for example by storing excess
WP7_022 Load Levelling -
electricity during periods of low demand for use during periods of high demand
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WP6_69 load testing
e.g., numbers of parallel users and/or numbers of transactions, to determine what load can be handled by the
component or system.
The process of accumulating energy in an energy storage system (e.g. Supercap or rechargeable battery) and
WP7_023 Load/charge Cycles -
discharging it providing supply to a load.
Force a functional unit to maintain a defined value of the output variable independent of all other input variables or EC 60050-351:2013:International electrotechnical vocabulary -
WP4_076 Lock
state variables. Part 351: Control technology
The useful life of a system, unless otherwise agreed at the time of tendering between the equipment manufacturer
WP3_2.3 Longevity EN5155:27
and the user, shall be taken as 20 years.
WP3_5.1 Mainline A dedicated (high-speed) passenger line / train that spans between cities and possibly across the nations.
The probability that a given active maintenance action, for an item under given conditions of use can be carried out EN 5126 - Railway applications- The specification and
WP3_2.4 Maintainability within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions and using stated demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and
procedures and resources. Safety (RAMS)
The combination of all technical and administrative actions, including supervisory actions, intended to retain a
WP7_025 Maintenance -
product in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform a required function.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
WP4_077 Maintenance Staff Maintenance staff are persons who are involved in maintenance of infrastructure and rolling stock. management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
principles and fundamental concepts.
composite of all maintenance resources that must be acquired for maintaining the system throughout its life cycle,
including: Spare parts data/documentation/storage; Maintenance procedures; Maintenance manuals; Maintenance
WP7_026 Maintenance System -
facilities (power supplies, offices, building of testing centres); External testing equipment; Special tools; Training of
maintenance personnel.
Programs or code written for the purpose of gathering information about systems or users, destroying system data,
providing a foothold for further intrusion into a system, falsifying system data and reports, or providing time-
consuming irritation to system operations and maintenance personnel.
WP8_135 malicious code [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: Malicious code attacks can take the form of viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, or other automated
exploits.
Note to entry: Malicious code is also often referred to as "malware".
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
CSMS (cybersecurity management system) program designed by an May 2018 to maintain the security of the
organization
WP8_060 Management System entire organization's assets to an established level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, whether they are on [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
the business side or the industrial automation and control systems side of the organization.
The maximum safe front end position differs from the estimated position by the Under-reading Amount in the distance
WP5_018 Max safe front end Subset-023
measured from the LRBG plus the Location Accuracy of the LRBG.
WP5_017 May Is permissible. Subset-023
A dedicated urban (mass transit) passenger line / train that spans part or all of a city and possibly as far as the
WP3_5.2 Metro/Urban
neighboring towns (with sections both above and below ground).
A management information base (MIB) is a formal description of variables that can be managed using the Simple
MIB: Management Information
WP7_024 Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Characteristics of variables such as type of data and access criteria can be -
Base
defined.
Necessity of a system to migrate from an existing one to a new one. This includes the possibility of co-existing with a
WP3_2.10 Migration
legacy system and its applications.
The minimum safe front end position differs from the estimated position by the Over-reading Amount in the distance
WP5_019 Min safe front end Subset-023
measured from the LRBG plus the Location Accuracy of the LRBG.
The min safe rear end position shall be calculated by subtracting the train length (acquired as Train Data) from the min
WP5_020 Min safe rear end CR940
safe front end position
Minimum allowed value of dwell time, defined for each stopping point included in the journey profile, to be
WP4_078 Minimum Dwell Time considered by the ATO-OB before departure. The minimum dwell time is applied during normal or degraded
operation to aid service recovery
Any train movement started under the supervision of an ERTMS/ETCS on-board equipment in one the following modes:
WP5_021 Mission, ETCS FS, LS, SR, OS, NL, UN, or SN. Subset-023
The ETCS mission is ended when any of the following modes is entered: SB, SH.

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WP6_70 mistake NOTE: The fault tolerance discipline distinguishes between a human action (a mistake), its manifestation (a hardware board.info/)
or software fault), the result of the fault (a failure), and the amount by which the result is incorrect (the error).
See Error
Is a design approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts called modules or skids, that can be independently
created and then used in different systems. A modular system can be characterized by functional partitioning into
WP4_079 Modular Design Wikipedia
discrete scalable, reusable modules; rigorous use of well-defined modular interfaces; and making use of industry
standards for interfaces.
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WP6_72 monkey testing Testing by means of a random selection from a large range of inputs and by randomly pushing buttons, ignorant of
how the product is being used.
A pivoting or flexible frog (common crossing) that is operated by a point machine to close the rail gap at the frog in
WP7_027 Moveable frog -
accordance to the route that is set up.
Permission for a train to move to a specific location with supervision of speed.
WP5_023 Movement Authority Note - Definition as from Subset-023: Permission for a train to run to a specific location within the constraints of the Derived form Subset-023
infrastructure.

A block whose length is defined by the position of the train occupying the section of track ahead.
WP5_024 Moving Block The minimum block length would be from the rear most part of the occupying train to a point on the track where, if the Subset-023
train braked from its current speed, the front of the occupying train would be when the train came to a stand.

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WP6_73 negative testing
attitude rather than a specific test approach or test design technique, e.g., testing with invalid input values or
exceptions.
In Switzerland the proof of operability of a system was done by so called " NetAcces" tests. Now they are called
WP6_74 Net Access [mail from Bombardier]
"Operational Interoperability Tests" (IOP tests).
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May 2018
WP3_2.14 Network CAPEX Network investment costs

WP3_2.15 Network OPEX Network operating costs

WP3_2.11 Network Security Risk Combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm. IEC 6158-4:21; ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, definition 3.2
An arrangement of insulators in the Overhead Line Equipment designed to ensure that two sections are kept
WP4_080 Neutral Section
electrically separate even during the passage of a pantograph.
WP7_028 Non Vital Data Data communication that is not safety critical -
WP4_081 Non-ATO Train Non-ATO equipped trains and trains with inoperative ATO on-board equipment.
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WP6_75 non-functional requirement A requirement that does not relate to functionality, but to attributes such as reliability, efficiency, usability,
maintainability and portability.
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WP6_77 non-functional testing Testing the attributes of a component or system that do not relate to functionality, e.g., reliability, efficiency,
usability, maintainability and portability.
1) Security service that provides protection against false denial of involvement in a communication.
2) Ability to prove the occurrence of a claimed event or action and its originating entities.
3) Assurance that the sender of information is provided with proof of delivery and the recipient is ving processed the
WP8_136 non-repudiation [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
information.
Note to entry: The purpose of non-repudiation is to resolve disputes about the occurrence or non-occurrence of the
event or action and involvement of entities in the event.
A sub-system able to supervise the area in front of or around the train in order to detect and identify objects on or
WP4_082 Obstacle Detection
close to the track that might adversely affect safe train operation.
A portion of track (i.e a track section if Track Vacancy Detection devices are used) having any part of a train present
WP5_025 Occupied Derived from Subset-023
upon it.

WP3_3.31 On-board System Communication system on-board of a train excluding application(s).


Open System Interconnection Conceptual and logical layout (composed of 7 layers) that defines network communication used by systems open to
WP7_029 -
(OSI) interconnection and communication with other systems
Operational Maximum Speed of Maximum speed that a user (which can be a human or a system) is travelling at, and the application remains
WP3_1.14 UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
Device operational.
FprEN 62580-1:2013: Electronic railway equipment - On-board
WP4_083 Operations Operation covers all functions which deal with the safety and regular exploitation of the transportation service. multimedia and telematic subsystems for railways - Part 1:
General Architecture (IEC 9/1775/CDV:2013)
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
WP4_084 Operations Control Centre (OCC) Is the centre from which operation of the line or the network is supervised and managed. management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
principles and fundamental concepts.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
WP4_085 Operations Staff Staff authorised to perform tasks concerning train operation or direct service to passengers. management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
principles and fundamental concepts.
WP8_061 Operator particular type of user that is usually responsible for the correct operation of the equipment under control ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
An operational expenditure (OPEX) is the money a company spends on an ongoing, day-to-day basis in order to run a
WP7_030 OPEX -
business or system.
Person or group not "trusted" with inside access, who may or may not be known to the targeted organization (See
WP8_137 outsider "insider"). [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: Outsiders may or may not have been insiders at one time.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May guidance,
A specification of security controls, control enhancements, supplemental 2018 and other supporting information
employed during the tailoring process, that is intended to complement (and further refine) security control baselines.
WP8_062 Overlay (Security Control Overlay) NIST SP 800-53 r4
The overlay specification may be more stringent or less stringent than the original security control baseline
specification and can be applied to multiple information systems.
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WP6_78 pass/fail criteria
Decision rules used to determine whether a test item (function) or feature has passed or failed a test.
The on-board train or infrastructure based systems which provide passengers with real-time information relation to
WP4_086 Passenger Information Systems
the operation of the railway.
WP4_087 Passengers People travelling or intending to travel on a train whose activities are not related to operating the train.
A Timing Point defined in the Segment Profile, where the train is planned to pass within a given time window defined
WP4_088 Passing point
in the Journey Profile.
WP8_063 Penetration successful unauthorized access to a protected system resource ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
A test methodology in which assessors, typically working under specific constraints, attempt to circumvent or defeat
WP8_064 Penetration Testing NIST SP 800-53 r4
the security features of an information system.
The degree to which a system or component accomplishes its designated functions within given constraints, such as
WP6_79 performance speed, accuracy, or memory usage. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
A permanent virtual connection is a connection that is permanently established between two or more users. It
WP3_1.13 Permanent Virtual Connection enables the creation of a logical connection on top of a physical connection between nodes that communicate
frequently or continuously.
WP3_3.4 Persons at Level Crossings People (public) at level crossings, without specific activities related to the transport
WP3_3.3 Persons on Platforms People (passengers and non-travelling public) on platforms, without specific activities related to the transport.
The operation of a transport system outside of the timetable, such that delays in arrival and departure from defined
WP4_089 Perturbation
locations are present.
A system or set of systems using methods for scheduling or planning. Based on infrastructure, asset data and
WP4_090 Planning System
planning rules it provides timetables for both passenger and freight train operation.
Platform / Train Interface (PTI - The interface between the platform and the train, gap included. It can include Platform Edge Doors, Platform Gates,
WP4_092
Predominantly used in the UK) Platform Screen Doors or platform edges equipped with none of these.
The system that keeps passengers at a safe distance from the platform edge, outside of boarding times. E.g. Platform
WP4_091 Platform Barrier System
Edge Doors, Platform Gates or Platform Screen Doors
The doors fixed to the platform forming a barrier between the passengers and the train and track. They include
WP4_093 Platform Doors
Platform Edge Doors, Platform Gates and Platform Screen Doors.
Full height screens forming a barrier between the passengers and the train and track. They are only present on
WP4_094 Platform Edge Doors
platform edges and have a gap of varying height above them to the ceiling of the station.
Commonly referred to as “half height” barriers, they separate passengers from the train and track at a platform.
WP4_095 Platform Gates
They are usually designed to be of reduced height, with a minimum height of 1 metre.
Are full height screens which are fixed at the top and bottom of a platform to separate passengers from the train and
WP4_096 Platform Screen Doors track. They form a climatic barrier between the platform and track to facilitate cost effective platform climate
control.
Is the functionality that enables a train to continue driving without stopping at a platform that had previously been
WP4_097 Platform Skip
scheduled as a stopping point.
WP3_3.9 Platform Staff (Dispatchers) Platform-based staff tasked with dispatching a train
WP3_3.10 Platform Staff (Security) Security staff on platforms
WP5_026 Point A section of track equipped so that train routes may converge or diverge. Subset-023
WP7_032 Point heater A device that cares the blades against the freeze. -
A machine in the field equipment for the physical operation, locking and detection of points or other moveable track
WP7_033 Point machine -
elements.
Assembly of rails, blades and of auxiliaries, certain ones being movable, which effect the tangential branching of
WP7_031 Points -
tracks and allows to run over either one track or another.
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portability
1. the ease with which a system or component can be transferred from one hardware or software environment to
another. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_80 portability
2. the capability of a program to be executed on various types of data processing systems without converting the
program to a different language and with little or no modification. ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993, Information technology —
Vocabulary — Part 1: Fundamental terms.01.04.06. Syn: transportability
cf. machine-independent
loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have a limited adverse effect, a serious adverse
WP8_065 Potential Impact effect, or a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, organizational assets, IACS or ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
individuals
Energy demand of a system (load) during operation. In this context is consumption that uses electric energy to
WP7_035 Power consumption -
manage object controllers and field elements and measured in Watt-hours [Wh]
A system that manages and provides electric energy to an electrical load. In this context, the power supply is mainly
batteries and (super) capacitors together with electronics to convert electrical power to supply to its load. And
WP7_036 Power Supply equipment mainly to SWOC and Object Controller. -
The power supply obtains the energy from an energy source, e.g. from the power harvesting or from the electrical
grid.
WP7_034 Powered points A set of points operated by a machine. -
WP4_099 Powerless section A section where no electrical traction power is available.
WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
WP6_82 Principle Tests The process of testing a Signalling System (in the UK) to ensure compliance with the requirements of UK Signalling
Principles (contained within NR/L2/SIG/30009/GKRT0060).
WP3_1.15 Priority Level of priority required for a specific application.

[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]


problem
1. unknown underlying cause of one or more incidents. ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005, nformation technology —Service
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_83 problem management — Part 1: Specification.2.8
2. a negative situation to overcome
NOTE risk factor becomes a problem when a risk metric (an objective measure) crosses a predetermined threshold
(the problem trigger).
WP5_027 Proceed aspect Any signal aspect which permits the driver to pass the signal. Subset-023
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[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
product
1. an artifact that is produced, is quantifiable, and can be either an end item in itself or a component item. A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Fourth Edition.
2. complete set of software and documentation. ISO/IEC 26514, Systems and software engineering — Requirements
for designers and developers of user documentation.4.36.
3. output of the software development activities (e.g., document, code, or model). IEEE Std 1074-2006 IEEE Standard
for Developing a Software Project Life Cycle Process.Annex E. 4. result of a process. ISO/IEC 15939:2007, Systems and [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_84 product
software engineering — Measurement process.3.33. Syn: material, goods
cf. activity, deliverable, result
NOTE [ISO 9000:2005] There are four agreed generic product categories: hardware (e.g., engine mechanical part);
software (e.g., computer program); services (e.g., transport); and processed materials (e.g., lubricant). Hardware and
processed materials are generally tangible products, while software or services are generally intangible. Most
products
comprise elements belonging to different generic product categories. Whether the product is then called hardware,
processed material, software, or service depends on the dominant element.
manufacturer of hardware and/or software product
WP8_066 Product Supplier ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: Used in place of the generic word “vendor” to provide differentiation.
WP6_86 product tests Testing of a product. WP6 definition
Progressive Shutdown of Train
WP4_100 Function designed to stop operation of trains in a safe and controlled way in case there is a failure.
Service
WP3_3.27 Public Emergency Operator The nominated user who is responsible for answering public emergency calls. UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
WP3_6.6 Public Network Public mobile network with little adaptation to rail-specific needs
WP3_6.5 Public Network with IM as MVNO Public mobile network used for rail application with rail acting as Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
qualification
1. process of demonstrating whether an entity is capable of fulfilling specified requirements. ISO/IEC 12207:2008 [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_87 qualification
(IEEE Std 12207-2008), Systems and software engineering — Software life cycle processes.4.31; ISO/IEC 15288:2008
(IEEE Std 15288-2008), Systems and software engineering — System life cycle processes.4.22.
2. the process of determining whether a system or component is suitable for operational use
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
quality
1. the degree to which a system, component, or process meets specified requirements. IEEE Std 829-2008 IEEE
Standard for Software and System Test Documentation.3.1.25.
2. ability of a product, service, system, component, or process to meet customer or user needs, expectations, or
requirements.
3. the totality of characteristics of an entity that bear on its ability to satisfy stated and implied needs. ISO/IEC 9126-
1:2001, Software engineering — Product quality — Part 1: Quality model.B.21. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_88 quality
4. conformity to user expectations, conformity to user requirements, customer satisfaction, reliability, and level of
defects present. ISO/IEC
20926:2003, Software engineering — IFPUG 4.1 Unadjusted functional size measurement method — Counting
practices manual
5. the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfils requirements. A Guide to the Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Fourth Edition.
6. the degree to which a system, component, or process meets customer or user needs or expectations. IEEE Std 829-
2008 IEEE Standard for Software and System Test Documentation.3.1.25
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WP6_89 quality gate A special milestone in a project. Quality gates are located between those phases of a project strongly depending on
the outcome of a previous phase. A quality gate includes a formal check of the documents of the previous phase.
The friction between the wheels of a vehicle and the rails, which makes possible the transmission of tractive effort IEV 811: International Electrotechnical Commission – Electric
WP4_101 Rail Adhesion
and braking force. traction
WP7_037 Rail changer Motorised moveable element that enables the third rail of a mixed track to change sides. -
An organisation that operates a rail network which can be understood as a combination of RU (see 3.17) and IM (see
WP3_3.23 Rail Network Operator
3.18), e.g., a metro operator who manages both trains and the underlying infrastructure.
Railway Application Operator An organisation that operates an application for communicating to part / all of a railway(e.g., a department of an
WP3_3.26
(Comms) Infrastructure Manager).
Railway Application Operator An organisation that operates an application for controlling part or all of a railway (e.g., a department of an
WP3_3.25
(Control) Infrastructure Manager).
Railway Data & Information
WP3_4.9 Those that collect data and information sourced from railway IMs and RUs, that is they process and pass on to users.
managers and developers
Any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure. This ERA Glossary / Directive 21/14/EC On the allocation of railway
Railway Infrastructure Manager
WP3_4.8 may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of
(IM)
manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings. railway infrastructure and safety certification
WP3_4.13 Railway Standard Bodies Standardization bodies tasked with the development of railway specific standards.
Any public or private undertaking, licensed according to applicable Community legislation, the principal business of ERA Glossary / Directive 21/14/EC On the allocation of railway
WP3_3.17 Railway Undertaking which is to provide services for the transport of goods and/or passengers by rail with a requirement that the infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of
undertaking must ensure traction; this also includes undertakings which provide traction only. railway infrastructure and safety certification
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WP6_90 random testing
algorithm, to match an operational profile. This technique can be used for testing non-functional attributes such as
reliability and performance.
WP3_5.3 Regional A remote low-capacity passenger line with few connections that spans between cities.
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WP6_91 regression testing
uncovered in unchanged areas of the software, as a result of the changes made. It is performed when the software
or its environment is changed.
WP4_103 Remaining Dwell Time Is the amount of time left before a train resumes moving.
1) Use of systems that are inside the perimeter of the security zone being addressed from a different geographical
location with the same rights as when physically present at the location.
2) Communication with assets that are outside the perimeter of the security zone being addressed.
3) Access to a control system by any user (human, software process or device) communicating from outside the
WP8_138 remote access perimeter of the zone being addressed. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note to entry: The exact definition of "remote" can vary according to situation. For example, access may come from
a location that is remote to the specific zone, but still within the boundaries of a company or organization. This might
represent a lower risk than access that originates from a location that is remote and outside of a company's
boundaries.
WP3_3.35 Remote Vehicles Vehicles (not including trains) that are operated remotely, e.g., survey drones or maintenance robots.
Repeated or similar terms

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repudiation Denial by one of the entities involved in a communication of having participated in all or part of the communication.
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1. a condition or capability needed by a user to solve a problem or achieve an objective.
2. a condition or capability that must be met or possessed by a system, system component, product, or service to
satisfy an agreement, standard, specification, or other formally imposed documents
3. a documented representation of a condition or capability as in (1) or (2)
4. a condition or capability that must be met or possessed by a system, product, service, result, or component to [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_93 requirement
satisfy a contract, standard, specification, or other formally imposed document. Requirements include the quantified
and documented needs, wants, and expectations of the sponsor, customer, and other stakeholders. A Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK® Guide) — Fourth Edition
cf. design requirement, functional requirement, implementation requirement, interface requirement, performance
requirement, physical requirement
need or expectation that is stated, generally implied or obligatory
Note 1 to entry: “Generally implied” means that it is custom or common practice for the organization and
WP8_067 Requirement ISO/IEC 27000:2016
interested parties that the need or expectation under consideration is implied.
Note 2 to entry: A specified requirement is one that is stated, for example in documented information
WP8_068 Residual Risk remaining risk after the security controls or countermeasures have been applied ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
WP8_069 Resilience see Information System Resilience NIST SP 800-53 r4
WP3_1.21 Resilience to Interference The ability to provide and maintain an acceptable level of service even in case of out-of-band interference  2) Non-functional Attributes
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WP6_94 result The consequence/outcome of the execution of a test. It includes outputs to screens, changes to data, reports, and
communication messages sent out.
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WP6_95 Re-testing
Testing that run tests that failed the last time they were run, in order to verify the success of corrective actions
[EN 50126-1:2016] [EN 50126-1:2016]
WP6_96 risk
combination of expected frequency of loss and the expected degree of severity of that loss
A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically a
function of:
(i) the adverse impacts that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and
(ii) the likelihood of occurrence.
WP8_070 Risk [NIST SP 800-53 r4]
Information system-related security risks are those risks that arise from the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or
availability of information or information systems and reflect the potential adverse impacts to organizational
operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other
organizations, and the Nation.
WP8_071 Risk Analysis see Risk Assessment [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
1) Process that systematically identifies potential vulnerabilities to valuable system resources and threats to those
resources, quantifies loss exposures and consequences based on probability of occurrence, and (optionally)
recommends how to allocate resources to countermeasures to minimize total exposure;
2) Process of identifying and evaluating risks to the organization's operations (including mission, functions, image, or
reputation), the resulting impact, and additional countermeasures that would mitigate this impact.
WP8_072 Risk Assessment [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
Note 1 to entry: Types of resources include physical, logical and human.
Note 2 to entry: Risk assessments are often combined with vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities and
quantify the associated risk. They are carried out initially and periodically to reflect changes in the organization's risk
tolerance, vulnerabilities, procedures, personnel and technological changes.
Note 3 to entry: Synonymous with risk analysis, and incorporates threat and vulnerability analyses.
process of comparing the results of risk analysis with risk criteria to determine
WP8_073 Risk Evaluation whether the risk and/or its magnitude is acceptable or tolerable ISO/IEC 27000:2016
Note 1 to entry: Risk evaluation assists in the decision about risk treatment.
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Note 1 to entry: Risk identification involves the identification of risk sources, events, their causes and their
WP8_074 Risk Identification potential consequences. ISO/IEC 27000:2016
Note 2 to entry: Risk identification can involve historical data, theoretical analysis, informed and expert opinions,
and stakeholders’ needs.
Process of identifying and applying countermeasures commensurable with the value of the assets protected based
WP8_075 Risk Management [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
on a risk assessment
WP8_141 risk mitigation Actions to reduce the likelihood and/or severity of an event. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP8_076 Risk Tolerance risk the organization is willing to accept ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Return on Investment (ROI) is the benefit to an investor resulting from an investment of some resource. This may be
WP3_2.5 ROI
a direct or indirect benefit.
An unintended and non-powered movement of the train in a direction, which conflicts with the current position of the
WP5_028 Roll away Subset-023
direction controller in the active desk.
IEV 811: International Electrotechnical Commission – Electric
WP4_104 Rolling Stock General term covering all vehicles with or without motors.
traction
Path commanded by the Signaller (or by a Automatic Train Supervision System) to be run by a train from an entry point
to an exit point. A Route is considered as established by Trackside when it fulfils all conditions, i.e.: route compatibility
WP5_029 Route checks, point locking… Derived from Subset-023
Note - Definition as from Subset-023: The particular section or sections of track, from a starting point to a point of
destination, prepared for train operation.
This is the abstract layer required to ``run'' the formal model. It shall provide in the formalism part or all of the following
(but not restricted to):
- memory management,
WP4_135 Runtime model - execution of state machines (or of the chosen formal objects),
- failures,
- communication between processes and concurrence,
- real time clock.
This corresponds to the Runtime Model \emph{plus} API. Therefore it should provide all the services needed to emulate
WP4_134 Runtime Model/API
at abstract level the hardware platform that could run the software.
An analytical representation of a train’s performance while decelerating to a complete stop, allowing for a
WP4_105 Safe Braking Model
combination of worst-case influencing factors and failure scenarios.
EN 5126 - Railway applications- The specification and
WP3_2.12 Safe Operation Compliance to safety standards, whereas safety is defined as: The freedom from unacceptable levels of risk of harm. demonstration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and
Safety (RAMS)
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
Areas within the network of an operator where evacuation of passengers can be performed, depending on current
WP4_106 Safe Places management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
operational conditions, with a minimum of risks to the passengers (e.g. stations, refuges on the line).
principles and fundamental concepts.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. the expectation that a system does not, under defined conditions, lead to a state in which human life, health, [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_100 Safety
property, or the environment is endangered. ISO/IEC 15026:1998, Information technology — System and software
integrity levels.3.14
WP8_077 Safety freedom from unacceptable risk ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
1) system used to implement one or more safety-instrumented functions
2) system specifically designed to monitor certain conditions and act on those conditions to maintain the safety of
the personnel and the facility
WP8_078 Safety Instrumented System ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
3) system used to implement one or more safety-related functions
Note to entry: A Safety Instrumented System is composed of any combination of sensor(s), logic solver(s), and
actuator(s)
WP7_038 Safety Integrity Level Concept of classes of safety requirements for functions, systems, sub-systems or components -
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discrete level (one out of four) for specifying the safety integrity requirements of the safety-instrumented functions
WP8_079 Safety Integrity Level to be allocated to the safety-instrumented systems ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: Safety integrity level 4 has the highest level of safety integrity; safety integrity level 1 has the lowest
WP8_080 Safety Network network that connects safety-instrumented systems for the communication of safety-related information ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Safety Qualification Tests
(Section 6 of the Technical Safety Report)
This section shall contain evidence to demonstrate successful completion of the Safety Qualification Tests
under operational conditions.
The purpose of these tests is
WP6_101 Safety Tests - to gain increased confidence that the system/sub-system/equipment fulfils its specified operational requirements, [CENELEC Standard EN50129]
- to gain increased confidence that the specified reliability and safety targets have been achieved,
- to allow systems/sub-systems/equipment to be put into operational service before final Safety Approval, subject to
provision of appropriate precautions and monitoring.
NOTE These tests only provide increased confidence and are not the unique means for demonstration of safety.
[CENELEC Standard EN50129]
Scalability is the capability of a service or application to handle a growing or decreasing amount of users (people or
WP3_2.9 Scalability
devices) or its potential to be adjusted to accommodate that growth or decrease.
WP3_3.15 Schedulers Staff tasked with scheduling train operations (e.g., generate time-tables, manage track availability…).
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WP6_102 scripting language A programming language in which executable test scripts are written, used by a test execution tool (e.g., a
capture/playback tool).
WP8_142 secret Condition of information being protected from being known by any system entities except those intended to know it. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP5_030 Section A part of the movement authority. Subset-023
1) measures taken to protect a system
2) condition of a system that results from the establishment and maintenance of measures to protect a system
3) condition of system resources being free from unauthorized access and from unauthorized or accidental change,
destruction, or loss
4) capability of a computer-based system to provide adequate confidence that unauthorized persons and systems
WP8_081 Security can neither modify the software and its data nor gain access to the system functions, and yet ensure that this is not [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
denied to authorized persons and systems
5) prevention of illegal or unwanted penetration of or interference with the proper and intended operation of an
industrial automation and control system
Note to entry: Measures can be controls related to physical security (controlling physical access to computing assets)
or logical security (capability to login to a given system and application)
measure of confidence that the IACS those computer systems and data are free from vulnerabilities and the
WP8_082 Security Assurance ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
computer systems function in the intended manner
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WP6_103 security attack An attempt to gain unauthorized access to a system or component, resources, information, or an attempt to
compromise system integrity.
property of subjects, users (including external IT products), objects, information, sessions and/or resources that is
WP8_083 Security Attribute used in defining the SFRs and whose values are used in enforcing the SFRs CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
Authors note: SFR Security Functional Requirements
A combination of mutually-reinforcing security controls (i.e., safeguards and countermeasures) implemented by
WP8_084 Security Capability technical means (i.e., functionality in hardware, software, and firmware), physical means (i.e., physical devices and NIST SP 800-53 r4
protective measures), and procedural means (i.e., procedures performed by individuals).
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Characterization of IACS components based on an assessment of theMay 2018 impact that a loss of confidentiality,
potential
WP8_085 Security Category integrity, or availability of the capability required to support applicable foundational requirements would have on [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
organizational operations, organizational assets, IACS, or individuals.
Assets such as firewalls, authentication modules, or encryption software used to improve the security performance
WP8_143 security components [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
of an industrial automation and control system (See "countermeasure").
WP8_086 Security Control see countermeasure [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
(Assessment) (Security Assessment) The testing or evaluation of security controls to determine the extent to which
WP8_087 Security Control Assessment the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to NIST SP 800-53 r4
meeting the security requirements for an information system or organization.
WP8_088 Security Event occurrence in a system that is relevant to the security of the system ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
function of a zone or conduit to prevent unauthorized electronic intervention that can impact or influence the
WP8_089 Security Function ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
normal functioning of devices and systems within the zone or conduit
adverse event in a system or network or the threat of the occurrence of such an event
WP8_090 Security Incident Note to entry: The term “near miss” is sometimes used to describe an event that could have been an incident under ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
slightly different circumstances.
1) level corresponding to the required effectiveness of countermeasure and inherent security properties of devices
and systems for a zone or conduit based on an assessment of risk for the zone or conduit
2) measure of confidence that the IACS is free from vulnerabilities and functions in the intended manner
Note to entry: Vulnerabilities can either be designed into the IACS, inserted at any time during its lifecycle, or result
WP8_091 Security Level ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
from changing threats. Designed-in vulnerabilities may be discovered long after the initial deployment of the IACS,
for example an encryption technique has been broken or an improper policy for account management such as not
removing old user accounts. Inserted vulnerabilities may be the result of a patch or a change in policy that opens up
a new vulnerability.
1) aspect of security which to achieve is the purpose and objective of using certain mitigation measures, such as
WP8_092 Security Objective confidentiality, integrity, availability, user authenticity, access authorization, accountability [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
2) confidentiality, integrity or availability required to support the applicable foundational requirements
WP8_093 Security Policy set of rules that specify or regulate how a system or organization provides security services to protect its assets ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
statement which in a formal manner defines the nature and scope of the security that the TOE is intended to address
This statement consists of a combination of:
- threats to be countered by the TOE and its operational environment,
WP8_094 Security Problem CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
- the OSPs enforced by the TOE and its operational environment, and
- the assumptions that are upheld for the operational environment of the TOE.
Authors note: TOE Target of Evaluation, OSP Operational Security Policy
definitions of exactly how practices are implemented and executed
WP8_095 Security Procedures Note to entry: Security procedures are implemented through personnel training and actions using currently available ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
and installed technology.
A requirement levied on an information system or an organization that is derived from applicable laws, Executive
Orders, directives, policies, standards, instructions, regulations, procedures, and/or mission/business needs to
WP8_096 Security Requirement ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information that is being processed, stored, or transmitted. [NIST SP 800-53 r4]
Note: Security requirements can be used in a variety of contexts from high-level policy-related activities to low-level
implementation-related activities in system development and engineering disciplines.
WP3_3.7 Security Staff Security staff on board trains
implementation-dependent statement of security needs for a specific identified TOE
WP8_097 Security Target (ST) CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
Authors note: TOE Target of Evaluation
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Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May 2018
Grouping of logical or physical assets that share common security requirements
Note 1 to entry: All unqualified uses of the word "zone" in this standard should be assumed to refer to a security
zone.
WP8_098 Security Zone ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note 2 to entry: A zone has a clear border with other zones. The security policy of a zone is typically enforced by a
combination of mechanisms both at the zone edge and within the zone. Zones can be hierarchical in the sense that
they can be comprised of a collection of subzones.
WP4_107 Segments Profile Set of static infrastructure data required by the ATO on-board to compute the Operational Speed Profile.
review of an organization (i.e., policies, procedures, operations, equipment, and personnel) by a group inside the
organization
WP8_099 Self Assessment ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: This group may be either directly associated with the organization’s business process or may be in
another part
organization (internal or external organization, manufacturer, etc.) that has agreed to undertake responsibility for
WP8_100 Service Provider providing a given support service and obtaining, when specified, supplies in accordance with an agreement ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: This term is used in place of the generic word “vendor” to provide differentiation.
WP3_1.3 Service Type The serviced type of applications is defined by two different categories (see table). UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
WP7_039 Set of points A section of track equipped so that train routes may converge or diverge. -
The time to establish a voice or data communication session with the application that would be acceptable to a user,
WP3_1.11 Setup Time UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
and is sufficient to perform the railway operation.
WP5_031 Shall Is mandatory. Subset-023
The use of "shall not" is restricted to formal requirements statements. It indicates obligation not to do something or
WP4_109 Shall not
to make sure that something does not happen, or not having permission / not being permitted to do something.
WP5_032 Should Is recommended. Subset-023
Staff tasked with operation of moving a rail vehicle or set of rail vehicles inside a railway station or other railway
WP3_3.14 Shunters ERA Glossary / Glossary for Transport Statistics
installations (depot, workshop, marshalling yard, etc.).
A visual display device that conveys instructions or provides advance warning of instructions regarding the driver’s
WP5_033 Signal Subset-023
authority to proceed.
A visual display device that conveys instructions or provides advance warning of instructions regarding the driver’s
WP7_040 Signal -
authority to proceed.
WP5_034 Signaller (signalman) A person responsible for the operation of the Signalling System, to safely control the movement of trains. --
Simple Network Management Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for collecting and organizing
WP7_041 -
Protocol information about managed devices on IP networks
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. a model that behaves or operates like a given system when provided a set of controlled inputs.
2. the process of developing or using a model as in (1). [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_104 simulation
3. the use of a data processing system to represent selected behavioral characteristics of a physical or abstract
system. ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993, Information technology — Vocabulary — Part 1: Fundamental terms.01.06.01
cf. emulation
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. a device, computer program, or system that behaves or operates like a given system when provided a set of [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_105 simulator
controlled inputs
cf. emulator
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WP6_106 site acceptance testing Acceptance testing by users/customers at their site, to determine whether or not a component or system satisfies
the user/customer needs and fits within the business processes, normally including hardware as well as software.
WP7_042 Sleep mode Power-saving state that a device can enter when not in use -
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WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
Soak testing involves testing a system with a typical operational load, over a continuous availability period, to
WP6 definition from Ed Morton:
WP6_175 Soak testing validate system behaviour under operational use.
(For example, in software testing, a system may behave exactly as expected when tested for one hour. However,
when it is tested for three hours, problems such as memory leaks cause the system to fail or behave unexpectedly).
[EN 50128:2001]
intellectual creation comprising the programs, procedures, rules and any associated documentation pertaining to the [EN 50128:2001]
WP6_107 Software
operation of a system
NOTE Software is independent of the media used for transport.
The dynamic verification of the behaviour of a program on a finite set of test cases, suitably selected from the usually
WP6_109 Software testing infinite executions domain, against the expected behaviour. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
WP4_110 Specific Application Is an application designed for a particular realisation based on a customised generic application. management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
principles and fundamental concepts.
Energy per unit mass. In this context it is used to quantify energy stored in a battery or other energy storage device,
WP7_043 Specific Energy -
related to its mass
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. a detailed formulation, in document form, which provides a definitive description of a system for the purpose of
developing or validating the system. ISO/IEC 2382-20:1990, Information technology — Vocabulary — Part 20: System
development.20.01.03.
2. a document that fully describes a design element or its interfaces in terms of requirements (functional,
performance, constraints, and design characteristics) and the qualification conditions and procedures for each
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_110 specification requirement. IEEE Std 1220-2005 IEEE Standard for the Application and Management of the Systems Engineering
Process.3.1.28.
3. a document that specifies, in a complete, precise, verifiable manner, the requirements, design, behavior, or other
characteristics of a system, component, product, result, or service and, often, the procedures for determining
whether these provisions have been satisfied. Examples are: requirement specification, design specification, product
specification, and test specification. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) —
Fourth Edition
The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) is part of the European Conference of Postal and
Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) and is the European regulatory body responsible for radio
WP3_4.10 Spectrum Regulators communications and telecommunications.
Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has been established under Commission Decision 22/622/EC and is a high-level
advisory group that assists the European Commission in the development of radio spectrum policy.
Method to check how an operational system and its quality (software, hardware) behaviour with time elapsing, in a
WP6_111 Stability tests defined environment, monitoring any unexpected event that occurs during the duration of the test. (used in the
glossary of deliverable D6.1)
individual or group with an interest in the success of an organization in delivering intended results and maintaining
the viability of the organization's products and services
Note to entry: Stakeholders influence programs, products, and services. In this particular case, stakeholders are
WP8_101 Stakeholder ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
personnel in an organization responsible for promoting and overseeing the cyber security process. These personnel
include the manager of the cyber security program as well as the cross-functional team of individuals from all of the
departments affected by the cyber security program.
WP7_044 State of the Art The most recent stage in the development of a product or technology, incorporating the newest ideas and features -
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WP6_112 state transition testing
A black-box test design technique in which test cases are designed to execute valid and invalid state transitions.
Deliverable D2.3
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WP6_113 static testing Testing of a software development artifact, e.g., requirements, design or code, without execution of these artifacts,
e.g., reviews or static analysis.
Operation within a station setting, where station is defined as: A railway location where a passenger train can start,
WP3_1.17 Station ERA Glossary / TAP TSI Glossary
stop or end.
A place where trains stop, or where loading and unloading occurs, and where assistance may be available. Where
WP5_035 Station Subset-023
there can be points (facing or trailing) that makes it possible for the train to use different routes.
ERA Glossary / Commission Decision 28/164/EC concerning the TSI
The Station Manager is the entity responsible for day-to-day management of a station. This role may be discharged
WP3_3.20 Station Managers relating to persons with reduced mobility in the trans-European
by the Railway Undertaking, the Infrastructure Manager or a third party.
conventional and HS rail system
WP3_3.21 Station Staff Staff with station-based duties, other than dispatchers and managers
Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the
WP4_111 Status State condition of a component or system. Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-
European conventional rail system
WP5_036 Stop aspect Any signal aspect that does not allow the driver to pass the signal. --

A Timing Point defined in the Segment Profile where the train is planned to stop within a given time window defined
WP4_112 Stopping Point
in the Journey Profile, usually to carry out a specific activity such as allowing passengers to join and leave the train.

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WP6_114 stress testing A type of performance testing conducted to evaluate a system or component at or beyond the limits of its
anticipated or specified workloads, or with reduced availability of resources such as access to memory or servers.
part of a system, which is itself a system
WP6_115 Subsystem [SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-04]
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-04]
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WP6_116 Subsystem testing
See component testing
(also called super cap) High-capacity capacitor able to store 10 to 100 times more energy per unit volume or mass
WP7_045 Super capacitor -
than electrolytic capacitors
IEV 191-04-01: International Electrotechnical Commission -
WP4_113 Supervision Activity, performed either manually or automatically, intended to observe the state of an item.
Dependability and quality of service
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino: WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6_176 Supervision tests
Testing activities related to system monitoring (i.e.: QoS, alarms, notification).
type of loosely coupled distributed monitoring and control system commonly associated with electric power
Supervisory Control And Data transmission and distribution systems, oil and gas pipelines, and water and sewage systems
WP8_102 ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Acquisition (SCADA) System Note to entry: Supervisory control systems are also used within batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing plants
to centralize monitoring and control activities for these sites.
The Smart Wayside Object Controller (SWOC) is a piece of equipment that is directly connected to the Wayside
SWOC: Smart Wayside Object
WP7_046 Objects, on one side, and to the Route Management Systems (Interlocking, TMS, ATP, etc.), on the other side; and to -
Controller
other SWOCs
Ratio between uplink traffic and downlink traffic. Up-link refers to “mobile to infrastructure”, and down-link refers to
WP3_1.5 Symmetry (Up/Down)
“infrastructure to mobile”.
set of interrelated elements considered in a defined context as a whole and separated from their environment
WP6_117 system [SOURCE: IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-42-08]
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-42-08]
WP8_103 System interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Phase of System Lifecycle in which following activities are performed:
a) Assessment of complianche of the total combination of subsystems, components and external risk reduction
WP6_177 System Acceptance measures with the overall RAMS requirements of the complete system. [EN 50126: 2011]
b) Acceptance of the system for entry into service.
[EN 50126: 2011]
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WP6_165 System Approval See System Acceptance May 2018
person or company that specializes in bringing together component subsystems into a whole and ensuring that those
WP8_104 System Integrator ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
subsystems perform in accordance with project specifications
measure of confidence that computer systems and data are free from vulnerabilities and able to report anomalies in
WP8_105 System Security Level a timely manner; and, the computer systems function in the intended manner ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note to entry: See the definitions of target security level, capability security level, and achieved security level.
Testing conducted on a complete, integrated system to evaluate the system's compliance with its specified
WP6_118 system testing requirements. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP8_106 System Under Consideration collection of IACS and related assets for the purpose of security risk analysis ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
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WP6_119 system under test
See test object.
WP8_107 Target of Evaluation (TOE) set of software, firmware and/or hardware possibly accompanied by guidance CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
Target of Evaluation (TOE)
WP8_108 assessment of a TOE against defined criteria CC-1, CCMB-2012-09-001
evaluation
WP8_109 Target Security Level measure of confidence based on security policy and consequence analysis ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
An organisation that operates one or more telecoms bearers (e.g. a public Mobile Network Operator (MNO) or the
WP3_3.24 Telecoms Bearer Operator
communications department of an Infrastructure Manager).
Telecoms Equipment
WP3_4.2 A company or organization that is responsible for developing and manufacturing telecoms equipment.
Manufacturers
WP3_2.16 Terminal CAPEX Costs for terminal / on-board costs
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WP6_160 test automation The use of software to perform or support test activities, e.g. test management, test design, test execution and
results checking.
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WP6_120 test automation architecture An instantiation of the generic test automation architecture to define the architecture of a test automation solution,
i.e., its layers, components, services and interfaces.
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WP6_121 test automation strategy
A high-level plan to achieve long-term objectives of test automation under given boundary conditions.
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WP6_122 test case
particular objective or test condition, such as to exercise a particular program path or to verify compliance with a
specific requirement.
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WP6_123 test case result The final verdict on the execution of a test and its outcomes, such as pass, fail, or error. The result of error is used for
situations where it is not clear whether the problem is in the test object.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. documentation specifying the details of the test approach for a software feature or combination of software
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_125 Test design features and identifying the associated tests. IEEE Std 1012-2004 IEEE Standard for Software Verification and
Validation.3.1.32
NOTE commonly includes the organization of the tests into groups
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_126 test design specification 1. a document specifying the details of the test approach for a software feature or combination of software features
and identifying the associated tests
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WP6_127 test environment An environment containing hardware, instrumentation, simulators, software tools, and other support elements
needed to conduct a test.
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WP6_128 test execution
The process of running a test on the component or system under test, producing actual result(s).
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WP6_129 test execution automation The use of software, e.g., capture/playback tools, to control the execution of tests, the comparison of actual results
to expected results, the setting up of test preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions.
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WP6_130 test execution tool
A type of test tool that is able to execute other software using an automated test script, e.g., capture/playback.
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WP6_131 test implementation The process of developing and prioritizing test procedures, creating test data and, optionally, preparing test
harnesses and writing automated test scripts.
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WP6_132 test input The data received from an external source by the test object during test execution. The external source can be
hardware, software or human.
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WP6_133 test item
The individual element to be tested. There usually is one test object and many test items.
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WP6_134 test level project.

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WP6_135 test management
The planning, estimating, monitoring and control of test activities, typically carried out by a test manager.
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WP6_136 test manager The person responsible for project management of testing activities and resources, and evaluation of a test object.
The individual who directs, controls, administers, plans and regulates the evaluation of a test object.
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WP6_137 test object
The component or system to be tested.
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WP6_138 test objective
A reason or purpose for designing and executing a test.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_140 test phase 1. the period of time in the software life cycle during which the components of a software product are evaluated and
integrated, and the software product is evaluated to determine whether or not requirements have been satisfied
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
test plan
1. a document describing the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended test activities. IEEE Std 1012-
2004 IEEE Standard for Software Verification and Validation.3.1.33.
2. a document that describes the technical and management approach to be followed for testing a system or
component. IEEE Std 1012-2004 IEEE Standard for Software Verification and Validation.3.1.33. [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_141 test plan/test strategy
3. a plan that establishes detailed requirements, criteria, general methodology, responsibilities, and general planning
for test and evaluation of a system. ISO/IEC 2382-20:1990, Information technology — Vocabulary — Part 20: System
development.20.06.09
NOTE It identifies test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, who will do each task, and any risks
requiring contingency planning. Typical contents identify the items to be tested, tasks to be performed,
responsibilities, schedules, and required resources for the testing activity.
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WP6_142 test script
Commonly used to refer to a test procedure specification, especially an automated one.
WP6_143 test sequence see use case: WP6_150 #WERT!
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WP6_144 test specification
A document that consists of a test design specification, test case specification and/or test procedure specification.
Deliverable D2.3
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WP6_159 test strategy A high-level description of the test levels to be performed and the testing within those levels for an organization or
programme (one or more projects)
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WP6_145 test tool A software product that supports one or more test activities, such as planning and control, specification, building
initial files and data, test execution and test analysis.
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WP6_146 test type A group of test activities aimed at testing a component or system focused on a specific test objective, i.e. functional
test, usability test, regression test etc. A test type may take place on one or more test levels or test phases.
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WP6_147 tester
A skilled professional who is involved in the testing of a component or system.
[ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
1. activity in which a system or component is executed under specified conditions, the results are observed or [ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765, 2010]
WP6_148 testing
recorded, and an evaluation is made of some aspect of the system or component. IEEE Std 829-2008 IEEE Standard
for Software and System Test Documentation.3.1.46
1) potential for violation of security, which exits when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could
breach security and cause harm
2) circumstance or event with the potential to adversely affect organizational operations (including mission,
functions, image or reputation), organizational assets, IACS, or individuals via unauthorized access destruction,
WP8_110 Threat [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
disclosure, modification of data and/or denial of service
3) circumstances or event with the potential to adversely affect operations (including mission, functions, image or
reputation), assets, control systems or individuals via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of
data and/or denial of service
WP8_111 Threat Action assault on system security ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Method, including a surrogate, used to breach the security of a facility, operation or system by exploiting a
WP8_112 Threat Agent [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
vulnerability
WP8_113 Threat Assessment Formal description and evaluation of threat to an information system. NIST SP 800-53 r4
WP8_114 Threat Scenario situation and manner in which an attacker (or Threat Agent) attempts to cause harm ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability or a situation and method that may
WP8_115 Threat Source ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
accidentally trigger a vulnerability (synonymous with threat agent)
WP8_116 Threat Vector a threat vector is a path or means by which a threat agent can gain access to an asset resulting in a negative outcome ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
WP4_114 Timetable Planned chronological occupation of rail infrastructure for train movements.
A location and stopping accuracy defined in the Segment Profile for which a type (Stopping or Passing Point) and
WP4_115 Timing Points specific time is identified in the Journey Profile. This time may be an arrival time, a departure time, or in the case of a
train not scheduled to stop at that location, the passing time.
An electrical circuit of which the rails of a track section form a part and which is used to positively detect the absence
WP7_050 Track Circuit -
of trains over that section of the Station or Line.
WP5_037 Track free A route being detected clear of obstacles such that permission may be given for a train to enter that route. Subset-023
WP5_038 Track occupied An object in a route that prevents that route being offered to a train. Subset-023
Connected and bounded section of a track.
WP5_039 Track Portion Note: This does not necessarily correspond to a track vacancy detection related track section. --
To be clarified
The equipment with the aim of exchanging information with the vehicle for safely supervising train circulation. The
WP5_040 Trackside equipment information exchanged between track and trains can be either continuous or intermittent according to the Subset-023
ERTMS/ETCS level of application and to the nature of the information itself.

WP3_3.13 Trackside Maintenance Staff Staff tasked with maintaining the track and railway infrastructure

WP3_3.28 Track-side Systems System placed near to the track


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WP3_3.29 Track-side warning System System that warns track-side workers of approaching trains
A traffic controller (also: dispatcher) is an employee who supervises the train movements of a line or a certain area.
WP3_3.12 Traffic Controller IFEV Glossary of railroad operation and control
In territories with centralized traffic control (CTC) the dispatcher also controls train movements.
A non-safety-critical system which advises the control command and signalling system, based on the current traffic
WP4_118 Traffic Management System
situation and other internal or external information, in order to improve the level of service.
Traffic Operation and The procedures and related equipment enabling a coherent operation of the different structural subsystems, both Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the
WP4_119
Management during normal and degraded operation, including in particular train driving, traffic planning and management. Council
WP7_047 Trailing points Points where the fixed end of the blades face approaching traffic. -
WP4_116 Train Control Management System Train subsystem managing the interfaces with traction/braking controls and other train devices e.g. train doors.
PD IEC/TS 62580-2:2016: Electronic railway equipment. On-board
WP4_120 Train Coupler The mechanical interface that enables vehicles to be operated together. multimedia and telematic subsystems for railways. Video
surveillance/CCTV services
WP5_041 Train detection The proof of the presence or absence of trains on a defined section of line. Subset-023
WP7_048 Train Detection The proof of the presence or absence of trains on a defined section of line. -
A person capable and authorised to drive trains, including locomotives, shunting locomotives, work trains,
Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the
WP4_121 Train Driver maintenance railway vehicles or trains for the carriage of passengers or goods by rail in an autonomous, responsible
Council
and safe manner.
WP4_122 Train Driver Identity A unique code which identifies a train driver.
WP4_117 Train Holding Brake Function ensuring that the train will not move while it is at standstill.
Inauguration is an automated process of train bus configuration that includes detecting all bus nodes and their
WP4_123 Train Inauguration UIC code 556 4th edition, August 2005
orientation, assigning the numbers to particular bus nodes and collecting their properties.
WP5_042 Train integrity The level of belief in the train being complete and not having left coaches or wagons behind. Subset-023

WP3_3.11 Train Maintenance Staff Staff tasked with maintaining trains


WP7_049 Train Management System -
WP3_4.1 Train Manufacturers A company or organization that is responsible for developing and manufacturing new trains.
Train operating companies A train operating company is a public or private undertaking whose principal business is to provide services for the
WP3_4.6
(commuter / sub-urban) transport of passengers by rail (via commuter / sub-urban lines).
Train operating companies A train operating company is a public or private undertaking whose principal business is to provide services for the
WP3_4.7
(freight) transport of goods by rail.
Train operating companies A train operating company is a public or private undertaking whose principal business is to provide services for the
WP3_4.5
(national/regional) transport of passengers by rail (via national / regional lines).
Train operating companies (urban A train operating company is a public or private undertaking whose principal business is to provide services for the
WP3_4.4
/ metro) transport of passengers by rail (via urban / metro lines).
WP4_124 Train Operation The control command of routes, loading and unloading (of passengers and freight), driving of trains and shunting.
If there is an active cab, this one defines the orientation of the train, i.e. the side of the active cab is considered as the
WP5_043 Train orientation Subset-023
front of the train. If no cab is active, the train orientation is as when a cab was last active.
WP3_3.8 Train Preparation Staff Staff that takes care of preparing a train (e.g., cleaning, preparing seats…) prior to public operation.
The means of keeping successive trains at a safe braking distance. The safe braking distance is the minimum distance
WP4_125 Train Separation
in which a train can be guaranteed to be brought to a standstill.
The process by which multiple units are detached mechanically (which may also include pneumatically and
WP4_126 Train Splitting
electrically) to form a new number of train consists.
A track device, possibly complementing a TVP section, that is used to detect the wheels of a train passing a particular
WP7_051 Treadle -
point on the track.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May 2018
1) attribute of an entity that is relied upon to a specified extent to exhibit an expected behavior
2) confidence that an operation or data transaction source, network or software process can be relied upon to
behave as expected
WP8_117 Trust ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
Note 1 to entry: Generally, an entity can be said to 'trust' a second entity when it (the first entity) makes the
assumption that the second entity will behave as the first entity expects.
Note 2 to entry: This trust may apply only for some specific function.
WP8_118 Trustworthiness Attribute or trait of the system which causes it to be deserving of trust [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP4_127 Turnback Move A train movement at the end of a mission, where the train changes direction.
WP7_052 TVP Track Vacancy Proving The function which proves that a defined section of track is not occupied -
[EN 50215: 2008]
[EN 50215: 2008]
WP6_163 type test a test of one or more devices, system or complete vehicle to show that the design meets the 264 required
specifications and the relevant standards
Union Industry of Signalling - an associated member of UNIFE, created to develop the ERTMS/ETCS technical
WP4_128 UNISIG
specifications.
WP4_129 Unit A set of one or more vehicles which cannot be decoupled during train operation.
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WP6_149 Unit testing
See component testing
The potential ability of a system, subsystem or component to respond to changes in operational requirements and
WP3_2.2 Upgradability EN 932:215-3
anticipated or foreseeable technical changes such as software upgrades without affecting the basis of its structure
Uninterruptible Power Supply, is an electrical apparatus that provides near-instantaneous protection (i.e. supplies
WP7_053 UPS -
the load) from main input power interruptions
WP3_1.2 Usage Type The use of applications is defined by three different categories (see table). UIC FRMCS User Requirements Specification, V2.
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WP6_150 use case A sequence of transactions in a dialogue between an actor and a component or system with a tangible result, where
an actor can be a user or anything that can exchange information with the system.
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WP6_151 use case testing
A black-box test design technique in which test cases are designed to execute scenarios of use cases.
WP8_119 User person, organization entity, or automated process that accesses a system, whether authorized to do so or not ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
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WP6_152 user acceptance testing Acceptance testing carried out by future users in a (simulated) operational environment focusing on user
requirements and needs.
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WP6_153 user interface All components of a system that provide information and controls for the user to accomplish specific tasks with the
system.
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WP6_154 user test
A test whereby real-life users are involved to evaluate the usability of a component or system.
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the requirements for a specific
intended use or application have been fulfilled
Note 1 to entry: The term “validated” is used to designate the corresponding status.
Note 2 to entry: The use conditions for validation can be real or simulated.
Note 3 to entry: In design and development, validation concerns the process of examining an item to determine
WP6_155 validation [SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-18, modified]
conformity with user needs.
Note 4 to entry: Validation is normally performed during the final stage of development, under 745 defined
operating conditions, although it can also be performed in earlier stages.
Note 5 to entry: Multiple validations can be carried out if there are different intended uses.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-18, modified]
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6 definition from Giuseppe Savino:
WP6_168 validation tests validation tests are the testing activities executed in order to demonstrate that the product meets in all respects its
specified requirements.
Deliverable D2.3
Terminology for the future Signalling and Automation System
May requirements
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified 2018 have been fulfilled
Note 1 to entry: The term “verified” is used to designate the corresponding status.
Note 2 to entry: Design verification is the application of tests and appraisals to assess conformity of a design to the
WP6_156 verification specified requirement. [SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-17, modified]
Note 3 to entry: Verification is conducted at various life-cycle phases of development, examining the system and its
constituents to determine conformity to the requirements specified at the beginning of that life-cycle phase.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-01-17, modified]
WP6_155
_a Verification and validation -
from EN50126 standards
WP6_156 difference between both
_a
The process of changing something that exists in a real form into a virtual version (= one that is created using a
WP6_161 virtualization computer).
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WP7_054 Vital Data Data communication that is safety critical and that ensures the safe operation of a system -
1) flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or operation and management that could be exploited to
violate the system's integrity or security policy
WP8_120 Vulnerability 2) weakness in a system function, procedure, internal control or implementation that could be exploited or triggered [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
by a threat source, either intentionally designed into computer components or accidentally inserted at any time
during the lifecycle.
WP8_121 Vulnerability Assessment Formal description and evaluation of the vulnerabilities in a system. [ISA/IEC 62443-1-2, D1E6, 2017]
WP7_055 Wayside Object Generic for trackside objects as point, level crossing, etc. -
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WP6_157 white-box test design technique
Procedure to derive and/or select test cases based on an analysis of the internal structure of a component or system.
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WP6_158 white-box testing
Testing based on an analysis of the internal structure of the component or system.
Transfer of information or power between two or more points that are not connected by an electrical conductor. I.e
WP7_056 Wireless Communication -
Wi-Fi, Radio, Satellite etc.
Operation within a yard setting, where yard is defined as: An arrangement of tracks, other than main tracks, used for
WP3_1.18 Yard making up trains (shunting), storing cars and trains and other purposes ERA Glossary / IFEV Glossary of railroad operation and control
NOTE: Could not find this definition in the ERA Glossary (RR)
ERA Glossary of Railway Terms, 8th November 2010, available at
An arrangement of tracks, other than main tracks, used for making up trains, storing cars and trains and other
WP4_130 Yards http://www.era.europa.eu/Document-Register/Pages/Glossary-of-
purposes.
railway-terms.aspx.
1) grouping of logical or physical assets that share common security requirements (see “security zone”)
WP8_122 Zone Note to entry: A zone has a clear border. The security policy of a zone is typically enforced by a combination of ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
mechanisms both at the zone edge and within the zone.
IEC 62290-1:2014: Railway applications - Urban guided transport
A zone where no train is allowed to run as a result of various kinds of incidents except identified hazardous situations
WP4_131 Zone of Protection management and command/control systems, Part 1: System
for which trains can leave the zone.
principles and fundamental concepts.
collection of entities that take credit for, or are conditioned on, the security assurance provided by the entities in the
WP8_123 Zones Contained In Zones ISA TR62443-1-2, D1E5
containment zone

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