A train information management apparatus includes a calculator that calculates a first travel position of a train based on the number of revolutions of wheels of the train, a beacon information receiving unit that receives information from a beacon, an on-board communication unit that communicates with a base station and acquires identification information on the base station, a storage unit that stores, when the train passes over a specific beacon, combined information of information on the specific beacon passed over, the identification information on the base station with which the on-board communication unit communicates, and information on a second travel position of the train, and a correction control unit that corrects the first travel position with the second travel position using the combined information when the train passes over the specific beacon during operation in which the train does not stop at stations at a specified frequency.

A transportation system is provided. The system includes: a highway vehicle, a first set of highway points located along a path of the vehicle, a second set of highway points located along a traffic signal section, at least one RFID tag located at each of the first set and the second set of highway points, and at least one RFID tag reader located on the highway vehicle connected to a network. The at least one RFID tag located at the first set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the highway vehicle as it passes the first set of highway points and the at least one RFID tag located at the second set of highway points is configured to store dynamic and static characteristics of the vehicle as it passes the second set of highway points.

A system includes a controller, an activation device, and a communication device. The controller may control movement of a first vehicle system absent an operator input onboard the first vehicle system. The controller may control a propulsion system and a braking system of the first vehicle system. The controller may be positioned off-board the first vehicle system. The activation device may receive a status signal indicating a presence of a work marker proximate to the first vehicle system. The communication device may communicate a lockout signal from the activation device to the controller to direct the controller to prevent activation of the propulsion system and engage the braking system to prevent movement of the first vehicle system.

Systems and methods are provided for train operation control and enforcement. A vehicle mounted system for train control may include a vehicle mounted data radio mounted on a railway vehicle and a vehicle mounted controller. The vehicle mounted controller may be connected to the vehicle mounted data radio. The vehicle mounted data radio may be in wireless communication with a wayside reporting station, which may be in communication with a signal control point that is associated with a safety point that is further associated with an interlocking, and the vehicle mounted data radio may be configured to receive signal state status information from the wayside reporting station. The vehicle mounted controller may be configured to determine a distance between the railway vehicle and the safety point. The vehicle mounted data radio may be an ultra-wide band (UWB) radio.

Systems and methods are provided for achieving vital ultra-wideband (UWB) based train control. Train-mounted units and wayside units that incorporate at least two separate and independent radios are used to obtain independent and separate ranging measurements in trains based on communications between the train-mounted units and wayside units. The communications includes communication of ultra-wideband (UWB) based signals.

A train information management apparatus includes a calculator that calculates a first travel position of a train based on the number of revolutions of wheels of the train, a beacon information receiving unit that receives information from a beacon, an on-board communication unit that communicates with a base station and acquires identification information on the base station, a storage unit that stores, when the train passes over a specific beacon, combined information of information on the specific beacon passed over, the identification information on the base station with which the on-board communication unit communicates, and information on a second travel position of the train, and a correction control unit that corrects the first travel position with the second travel position using the combined information when the train passes over the specific beacon during operation in which the train does not stop at stations at a specified frequency.

Systems and methods are provided for train operation control and enforcement. A vehicle mounted system for train control may include a vehicle mounted data radio mounted on a railway vehicle and a vehicle mounted controller. The vehicle mounted controller may be connected to the vehicle mounted data radio. The vehicle mounted data radio may be in wireless communication with a wayside reporting station, which may be in communication with a signal control point that is associated with a safety point that is further associated with an interlocking, and the vehicle mounted data radio may be configured to receive signal state status information from the wayside reporting station. The vehicle mounted controller may be configured to determine a distance between the railway vehicle and the safety point. The vehicle mounted data radio may be an ultra-wide band (UWB) radio.