A method in which a base station installed in each of a plurality of sections of a route, an antenna which is connected to the base station and installed along the route, and a control device which controls all the base stations installed along the route are used includes: measuring a strength of a signal emitted from the antenna in at least one mobile body in operation; acquiring a temporary failure determination result based on the signal strength, transmitting announcement information by the control device via the base station and the antenna to which it is determined that a failure occurs when the temporary failure determination result is acquired, transmitting an answer to the control device by an arbitrary mobile body in operation and receives the announcement information, and making a final failure determination based on the answer transmitted from each mobile body in the control device.

A system for dynamically adjusting a configuration of an intra-train communication network includes an electronic device and a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium has one or more programming instructions that, when executed, cause the electronic device to receive one or more parameters values associated with a train consist, determine whether a potentially adverse condition that would affect intra-train communication for the train consist is anticipated based on at least a portion of the received parameters, in response to determining that the potentially adverse condition is anticipated, identify one or more updated network parameter settings that will assist in maintaining intra-train communication of the train consist during an occurrence of the potentially adverse condition by executing a machine learning model, and implement the identified one or more updated network parameter settings.

A railroad crossing light detector system is disclosed. The system includes determining a first signal indicative of the amount of light emitted from an illuminated railroad crossing light source and determining a second signal indicative of the orientation of the crossing light. The first and second signals are transmitted to a signal determination module that compares the first and second signals to predetermined stored values. The compared signals are then provided to a railroad crossing controller for relaying to a central/remote monitoring location. In the event that at least one of the signals is out of range relative to the stored value, then an inspection request signal together with information on the location of the crossing light is provided to the central monitoring location. In this manner, the number of in-person inspections to the crossing light may be significantly reduced.

The invention relates a device (10) for data and/or signal transmission between two adjacent units of a multi-membered, track-guided vehicle combination, wherein the device (10) comprises at least one emitter (11) for emitting electromagnetic radiation as needed. According to the invention, the at least one emitter (11) is integrated into a lamp module (1) which is designed to be installed in a front region of a vehicle (A, B) of the multi-membered vehicle combination.

A sensor device includes an audio sensor and a wireless communication module. The audio sensor is configured to be mounted on a railroad vehicle. The audio sensor is configured to (i) monitor sounds emanating from one or more wheels of the railroad vehicle as the railroad vehicle moves along a track and (ii) generate sound data associated with the monitored sounds emanating from the one or more wheels. The wireless communication module is configured to transmit a broken wheel signal responsive to a determination that a portion of the generated sound data is indicative that a first one of the one or more wheels is damaged or broken.

Systems and methods are provided for decentralized train control. A decentralized train system may include a plurality of wayside control units, configured for placement on or near tracks in a railway network, and one or more train-mounted units, each of which being configured for use in a particular train. Each wayside control unit may obtain information corresponding to each train that passes within its communication range, and provide obtained train-related information to each train-mounted unit passing within its communication range. Each train-mounted unit may configured to receive train-related information from each wayside control unit that comes within its communication range, process the received train-related information, assess based on the processing of the train-related information conditions relating to operation of train within the railway network, and when at least one condition meets one or more particular criteria, perform or cause performing one or more responsive actions.

In an example, the autonomous vehicle (AV) can be configured among the other vehicles and railway to communicate with a rider on a peer to peer basis to pick up the rider on demand from a location on a track, like a railway, tram or other track, rather than the rider being held hostage to a fixed railway schedule. The rider can have an application on his/her cell phone, which tracks each of the AVs, and contact them using the application on the cell phone. In an example, the AV is configured for both on-track and off track operation with different operating parameters for on-track and off track, including speed, degree of autonomy, sensors used etc.

A method of automatic battery swapping control for a rail transit vehicle is applicable to a rail transit vehicle automatic battery swapping system including a ground battery swapping device and a rail transit vehicle. The method includes: receiving a battery swapping signal, and in response to the battery swapping signal, blocking traction of the rail transit vehicle; communicating the in-vehicle wireless communication device with the ground wireless communication device, to enable battery swapping for the rail transit vehicle; receiving a battery swapping completion notification sent by the battery management system; and disconnecting the in-vehicle wireless communication device from the ground wireless communication device, and lifting the vehicle blockade of the rail transit vehicle.

A system and method for providing virtual approach signaling between physical signaling components. The system and method can generate virtual approach signal indicators to increase an efficiency along a segment of track. The system can provide a signal for the locomotive to increase the speed at which the locomotive can travel along the segment of track based on the virtual approach signal indicators, rather than physical signal components. The system can provide enhanced safety along the segment of track by automating the virtual approach signal indicators for the locomotive. The system and method can provide a reduced cost through the efficiency gains along the railway by upgrading the virtual approach signal to an all-clear indication removing any speed restrictions previously binding the locomotive. The system and method can provide a modular signaling ability to enhance a capacity along the segment of track.

A plurality of wayside communication units may be configured for placement on or near path of trains. Each wayside communication unit may include a power component configured for generating and/or obtaining power for powering components of the wayside communication unit; a communication component configured for transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals; and one or more circuits that process signals and data, and perform one or more applications or functions relating to operations of the wayside communication unit. Each wayside communication unit may be configured to communicate signals and/or messages with one or more local control devices within a legacy train control system, and with each train-based device that moves within communication range of the wayside communication unit. The legacy train control systems may include communication-based train control (CBTC) based systems. The wayside communication units may be configured for utilizing ultra-wideband (UWB) based communications.