Autonomous train platform
Published on May 25, 2018
Thales has developed several technical partnerships in Canada through one of its research labs: Cortaix; dedicated to Artificial Intelligence. The presentation will focus on challenges of moving to a safe autonomous train platform supporting computer vision and artificial intelligence
How Thales’s SelTrac CBTC is driving driverless trains - Thales
Published on Nov 8, 2018
SelTrac™
Driverless Solution
The goal of every metro operator is transporting as many passengers as possible safely and efficiently at the lowest operating cost.
The best way to achieve that goal is a Fully Automated Operation (FAO), or driverless system, enabled by high performing CBTC. And the proof is in excellent safety record and low operating costs Thales has achieved for over three decades.
In 1985, the world’s very first driverless CBTC system was launched for the Vancouver Skytrainusing our SelTrac™ moving block solution –.
Ever since, Thales has delivered this high-performance solution for many metro operators around the world.
Let’s see how driverless works and what benefits it brings.
System control is provided through robust connectivity protected by Thales’ expertise in cybersecurity.
Trains are automatically controlled in conformity to either time-tables or headway requirements set by the Operation Control Center, which can be quickly adjusted to meet changes in demand.
Thanks to moving block technology, trains can move in any direction and still be protected. In the case of an incident, traffic can be completely redirected; even running safely on the same track in the opposite direction.
Early in the morning, before the start of regular operation, trains are automatically positioned for service. Route setting operation automatically moves switches to allow trains to move safely and efficiently along the lines.
Thales’ On-Board Unit drives the train, operating according to the topography and maximum speed for each line route. It calculates the optimum speed profile for safe running and efficient energy usage.
The On-Board Unit accurately updates its position relative to fixed balises along the tracks using onboard speed sensors. With the data collected and validated, the train knows precisely the next step!
Approaching the station, the braking curve is automatically applied to precisely align the train with platform screen doors, gradually slowing down to a smooth stop.
Passenger exchange is conducted during station dwell time.
The system automatically performs safety and maintenance checks throughout the day,.
Pre-scheduled in the timetable, or by operator command, trains are sent for a wash.
Thales’ fully automated SelTrac CBTC has proven itself reliable and robust, with no need for secondary train detection. Delivering both significant savings and safe and highly efficient train operation all around the world for over 3 decades.
Thales is always here in your decisive moments, manned or unmanned!
Autonomous City railway - Thales
Published on Jan 24, 2019
The Thales “Autonomous train” project in partnership with Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft in Karlsruhe is one of the most complete projects seen in terms of challenges (time, complexity, result, etc.) but also diversity in terms of technology.
In Mid-December 2018, the first trials in GoA3 in the Karlsruhe depot were successfully performed confirming Thales capabilities and technologies as being real assets in order to deliver quicker and to help our customer to improve their railway network.
TIRIS – big data analytics for intelligent decisions
Published on Jun 5, 2019
TIRIS is Thales’ Big Data Analytics platform for the transportation industry. It takes advantage of technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things, which offers connectivity between assets, cloud-based solutions, which offers storage and processing capabilities, and data analytics with artificial intelligence, to create insights from small and big data sources. This technology agnostic foundation is used to support the implementation of predictive maintenance and asset intelligence techniques. This digital product enables Thales to offer a range of services – from advisory, insights, data science, delivery of Proof-of-Concepts, predictive maintenance and operations support.
TIRIS uses TransVerse, Thales Transportation Digital Platform which takes advantage of the experience of Guavus and Thales Digital Platform. TIRIS is part of Thales Transportation Asset Management Digital Services offer and its goal is to support the railway industry in their maintenance and operations challenges by:
• Improving operational efficiency and control total cost of ownership;
• Meeting stringent safety and service criteria in transport;
• Minimizing service interruptions as well as train downtimes
The path to an autonomous train - Thales Talk
Published on Jul 3, 2019
Replay the talk of Walter Kinio, our VP Research and innovation, Ground Transportation @UITP2019
Are you ready for the Disruption?
Autonomous trains and enhanced Artificial Intelligence capabilities are coming to Metros and faster than we think. Autonomy enhanced transit will be here before fully autonomous cars are on the road and we need to ask ourselves what we are going to do with them.
The new technologies will transform the relationships between metro operators, cities and citizens. Get ready to ride the wave!
Artificial Intelligence in rail - Thales Talk
Published on Jul 3, 2019
Replay the talk of Amaury Jourdan, our VP Chief Technical Officer, Ground Transportation @UITP2019
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a booming area in enterprise applications for three reasons: affordable infinite computing power, availability of large amounts of data, and proven ability to generate business value, pioneered by GAFAMs.
How is it going to impact both Rail Operations and Rail systems?
Why should we invest and develop “trustable” AI solutions compatible with usage in safety & mission critical systems?
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