Traffic Management System (TMS)
TMS – Traffic Management System is one of the key technologies for sustainably increasing the capacity and performance of the entire railway infrastructure.
No later than the definition of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), the TMS was also identified as a central component of all rail infrastructure measures. The aim is to significantly increase rail capacity and train frequency on the railways and to make the networking and information processes between the control-command and signalling technology and the rolling stocks more efficient. This will make rail transport more economical and attractive – all without building additional tracks.
As a component – together with ATO, new interlocking technology and ETCS and on-board ETCS in the rolling stocks, a TMS enables more capacity on existing infrastructure and thus expands the ability to respond flexibly to the growing demand in passenger and freight transport.
To leverage the full potential of technological possibilities, the expert TMS teams at qattron work closely with our departments for ATO, ETCS, digital interlockings, rolling stock, security and safety on an interdisciplinary basis.
quattron actively participates in relevant, pioneering projects in the field of TMS and is therefore one of the leading knowledge carriers in this technology segment.
The advantages of a TMS at a glance:
- Support and (partial) automation of conflict detection and resolution through real-time disposition
- Network-wide optimisation of train traffic based on defined rules and optimisation parameters
- Integration of control and command in one system, operated by one person, eases ATO operation
- Centralised information processes
- Flexible networking of functionalities to increase efficiency
- Efficient, user-centric user interface