Citation

Reibeling C. IEEE Veh. Tech. Mag. 2009; 4(4): 35-44.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.)

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Abstract

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is developing its advanced train management system to provide positive train control (PTC) for Australia. Lockheed Martin is currently applying advanced technologies and proven systems development techniques to develop a PTC system for the ARTC known as the advanced train management system (ATMS). The ATMS is designed to meet current and future needs of the ARTC by supporting ARTC's objectives of improving train service availability and transit times while enhancing rail safety and system reliability. The ATMS will obviate the need for ARTC to replace its aging conventional signaling systems infrastructure throughout much of its national rail network. This article provides an overview of the development of the ATMS system, and includes sections on system architecture and subsystems.