A vehicle-based device for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, includes a receiving device which, when passing a track-based transmission device, is configured for receiving a signal, which is at least also frequency-modulated, from the track-based transmission device. The vehicle-based device includes an evaluation device which is configured for generating a crosstalk warning, namely in accordance with signal levels at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal and/or in accordance with the frequency curve. A vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, and a method for transmitting at least one piece of information from a track-based transmission device to a passing vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, are also provided.

A vehicle-based device for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, includes a receiving device which, when passing a track-based transmission device, is configured for receiving a signal, which is at least also frequency-modulated, from the track-based transmission device. The vehicle-based device includes an evaluation device which is configured for generating a crosstalk warning, namely in accordance with signal levels at different frequencies of the received frequency-modulated transmission signal and/or in accordance with the frequency curve. A vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, and a method for transmitting at least one piece of information from a track-based transmission device to a passing vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, are also provided.

A method to determine the position of a locomotive (100) by having a first device (306) measuring the electromotive force from a propelling motor (105) and calculating the speed; combined with detection of fixed reference points by measuring of the magnetic field generated by permanent magnets (106) at known positions. At regular intervals this information is passed to a second device (108). By use of a pattern recognition algorithm the second device estimates the position and operates the locomotive according to location-based behavior. The first device characterized by having a magnetic field sensor (302) integrated on an ordinary model railroad decoder, which already supports motor measurement and packet transmission. The second device characterized by having a data packet receiver (403) and an Ethernet interface (405) for communication with a command station (109). A microcontroller (402) utilizes a parameterized representation of the model railroad layout to determine the position of the locomotive. From the position proper behavior is determined and corresponding speed commands are sent to the command station. Other methods and embodiments are described and shown.

A method to determine the position of a locomotive (100) by having a first device (306) measuring the electromotive force from a propelling motor (105) and calculating the speed; combined with detection of fixed reference points by measuring of the magnetic field generated by permanent magnets (106) at known positions. At regular intervals this information is passed to a second device (108). By use of a pattern recognition algorithm the second device estimates the position and operates the locomotive according to location-based behavior. The first device characterized by having a magnetic field sensor (302) integrated on an ordinary model railroad decoder, which already supports motor measurement and packet transmission. The second device characterized by having a data packet receiver (403) and an Ethernet interface (405) for communication with a command station (109). A microcontroller (402) utilizes a parameterized representation of the model railroad layout to determine the position of the locomotive. From the position proper behavior is determined and corresponding speed commands are sent to the command station. Other methods and embodiments are described and shown.

A vehicle control system includes a controller disposed onboard a first vehicle system and comprising one or more processors. The controller is operably connected to a propulsion and braking subsystem of the first vehicle system. The controller is configured to analyze a notification message received from an off-board source as the first vehicle system travels on a route. The notification message identifies an unplanned brake application made by a second vehicle system. In response to the notification message, the controller is configured to control the propulsion and braking subsystem to modify movement of the first vehicle system based at least in part on a location of the second vehicle system to avoid the second vehicle system.

An apparatus for sensing and optimizing the stopping-point accuracy of a vehicle. The apparatus includes at least one sensor unit, which can be arranged on the vehicle, and at least one evaluation unit connected to the sensor unit. The at least one sensor unit is configured to measure a distance relative to a gap profile arranged at a stopping point to which the vehicle travels and to transmit the measurement result to the evaluation unit connected to the sensor unit. There is also described a corresponding system including the apparatus and the distance profile, and also a vehicle with such an apparatus.

The method can include: creating a platoon; maintaining a platoon; responding to a platoon event; and separating a platoon. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to facilitate cooperative transportation (platooning) of a plurality of payloads by way of the cars.

The present disclosure relates to a portable safety terminal based method for processing rail transit resources, and a system for the method. The method includes: in a degradation mode, performing interaction between a portable safety terminal and a wayside controller; providing a driver with safety display of an environment where a train is located, and obtaining a location of the train and information of a relationship between a front train and a rear train; and providing the driver with a means to apply for line resources, such that the driver can, according to the train environment, autonomously apply for the line resources, and release the resources for use by subsequent trains after driving the train to pass through a zone. Compared to the prior art, the present disclosure has the advantages of improving the safety of train driving and field maintenance operation, etc.

The present disclosure relates to a portable safety terminal based method for processing rail transit resources, and a system for the method. The method includes: in a degradation mode, performing interaction between a portable safety terminal and a wayside controller; providing a driver with safety display of an environment where a train is located, and obtaining a location of the train and information of a relationship between a front train and a rear train; and providing the driver with a means to apply for line resources, such that the driver can, according to the train environment, autonomously apply for the line resources, and release the resources for use by subsequent trains after driving the train to pass through a zone. Compared to the prior art, the present disclosure has the advantages of improving the safety of train driving and field maintenance operation, etc.

A train management method includes sending a registration request to a takeover zone controller (ZC) in response to determining that the train enters an area of co-management, so that the takeover ZC calculates a second movement authority (MA) of the train according to the registration request and exchanges information with a handover ZC, determining a target MA according to a first MA of the handover ZC for the train and the second MA of the takeover ZC for the train, and traveling according to the target MA within the area of co-management. The area of co-management is composed of a part of an area of management of the handover ZC and a part of an area of management of the takeover ZC.