Components - Functions - Operations   This ABSTRACT represents the valid normative basis for highly automated light rail systems. The presentation is based on the author’s experience in advising transport companies and his practical work in the acceptance assessment of train protection systems for international metros and light rail vehicles.   This ABSTRACT offers you:- Definitions of automatic train control systems (CBTC)- Basic safety functions of automatic train control systems- Definition of the degree of automation of automatic train control systems- Operating modes and mode transitions of automatic train control systems- Performance criteria of automatic train control systems   Millions of people use public transport every day. Without efficient rail transport systems, the world's metropolises would face a traffic infarction every day. However, in many places the existing infrastructure is reaching the limits of its capacity. The key to increasing the efficiency of urban rail transport systems lies in automation. In recent decades, more and more cities around the world have invested in high-performance rail transport systems. For a long time, Germany has not reinvested in metro and light rail systems. The technological basis in cities is therefore often outdated and in some places has already exceeded the limits of its technical life. In some cities, transport companies will therefore renew their infrastructure over the next few years. In Germany, too, comprehensive investments in the renewal of the signalling infrastructure of metro and light rail systems are to be expected.   The included e-book provides users of a device with pdf-reader (PC, tablet, smartphone) the contents of the work also electronically and with search function.

This textbook, which is also suitable for non-engineers, deals in two parts with digitization in mobility and traffic: The first part describes the most important technologies, which as a whole make it possible today to solve mobility needs in society that were technically unworkable or too expensive just a few years ago. The aim of this survey is to provide a basic understanding of these new technologies. The second part sheds light on how digitization is being translated into mobility and transport. The focus is on rail and public transport, which are predestined as existing networked systems to cover the mobility needs of people and goods safely, efficiently and climate-friendly. With the digitization even the former individual traffic of people and goods is networked and thus approaches the rail and public transport in its essence. Therefore, relevant aspects of road traffic - such as autonomous driving - are also considered in this work. The included e-book provides users of a device with pdf-reader (PC, tablet, smartphone) the contents of the work also electronically and with search function. The author Dagmar Rees has been working for 20 years as a journalist on topics related to economics and technology. For more than five years she has also been an editor at the renowned Eisenbahntechnischen Rundschau (ETR). The book is available in German.

Published by Prof. Norbert Ostermann and Wolfgang Rollinger in September 2016, Public Transport - Austria, is a comprehensive reference book on public transport. Various guest authors present basic theories illustrated by practical examples from the German-speaking area, mainly from Austria. Alongside the "basic traffic" theme, Public Transport also contains additional topics on the focus groups "Purchaser", "Operator" and "Passenger". Thanks to its innovative structure, the book is easy to use for users in the transport sector, in education and for all interested readers.

Sustainable Track Greening requires the integration of knowledge and experience from railway track engineering and vegetation science. Selection of systems (track structure- and vegetation system), location specific conditions as well as maintenance effort are closely related and should be considered at large. The Handbook Track Greening offers a detailed overview and descriptions of established track structure systems and vegetation systems for light rail and tram schemes in Germany. It provides recommendations and practical guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of Green Track, focusing on technical principles. The book has been developed for light rail and tram schemes which are operated in accordance with the German BOStrab (Ordinance on the Construction and Operation of Street Railways) regulations however most of the technical principles apply to Green Track systems in general. Important legal aspects are indicated where applicable. This Handbook is the first to gather requirements, knowledge and experience on Track Greening and was compiled by the members of the “Green Track Network” − experts from transit authorities, scientific institutes and manufacturers operating internationally. The Handbook is primarily aimed at experts with technical knowledge of track and vegetation systems but also at urban designers, city planners and beginners as reference guide.

Marketing in Public Transport is an excellent textbook for university students and vocational training students. It provides "public transport knowledge" and market insights. For professionals it is a useful reference work on marketing in public transport and the current trends such as digitalisation. Marketing as a philosophy is the presentation of the company from the market, to the customer. This applies all the more to a service industry such as public transport where customers are involved. In this market, even with the new legal framework, very special conditions apply between business and the common good. Marketing has to work in three ways: business-to-administration & nbsp; marketing to the contractor, customer and owner; Business-To-Business - Cooperative and competitive marketing and Business-to-Customer -marketing for the end customer, the passenger. The classic "4P", for public transport companies are, traffic, tariffs, sales and customer communication. These are augmented by the importance of personnel, lobbying and branding.  

This book deals with basic aspects, technology, operation and financing important aspects of the urban transport system. There is an insight into the current legal foundations at European and national level. All aspects are presented, taking into account the production of modern light rail vehicles as well as basic renovation. It also explains how the requirements for a reliable energy supply can be met and how stops and routes have to be designed with regard to passenger comfort, environmental protection and urban development. Current developments in customer-specific telematics, at workplaces and workshops, with staffing and incident management are also presented. Finally, the book deals with economic questions (LCC) and shows the risks and opportunities of the changed legal situation. It also explains the implications for future demands and makes proposals for funding.

Volume 1 contains the most important national and European regulations. Volume 2 , part A, provides an up-to-date commentary on Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007, the regionalisation laws of the federation and the federal states and the passenger carriage rules. The authors cross refer to each other in their comments, to produce a unique nationwide reference work on German public transport . Part B contains a commentary supplemented by presentations of important individual topics from public transport practice. The book users also receive open access to full text commentary findings of judicial public transport decisions. The volumes and decisions are continually updated and expanded as part of new editions. The book is a sequel to Public Transport Law. The books are available in user friendly hardcover editions. Content Volume 1 Part I - European Law Part II - Federal Law Part III - Federal state Law Part IV - PBefG authorization authorities   Content Volume 2 Part A - Basics A1 The European Common Market in Commercial Passenger Transport A2 Regionalisation Act of the Federal and Regional Public Transport Laws A3 Commerical traffic laws   Part B - Single topics B1 Income and passenger focus of those involved in public transport : the role of marketing in public transport B2 Official calls for Public Transport tenders

This book covers the very latest measures for achieving freedom from barriers in all domains of public transportation - from vehicles and infrastructure to information and service. Moreover, it takes account of the current legal bases at national and European level and the most recent technical regulations. It also explains the principles of the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, the law, and the law Drawing on extensive examples, the book provides numerous ideas and solutions for making public transport barrier-free in new projects and projects Public transport to guarantee mobility for all.

What is a federation? Why is it there? What exactly does the MVV do? How has everything evolved over the past 40 years? After time travelling through topics such as collective tariffs, passenger information, public relations and traffic research, the authors take stock and look at the present as well as the future of the MVV. Numerous congratulations complete the anniversary book.

This book covers the broad spectrum of environmental and climate protection measures in public transport: From planning, construction and vehicles to the operation of traffic facilities, buildings and technical facilities. Numerous application examples provide suggestions: for the implementation of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient measures in new projects, the revision of existing facilities and for research and teaching. The book is long since out of print but now available to download as PDF.

Today it is impossible to imagine the public transport sector in Germany without the local associations known as Verkehrsverbünde. In recent years, these have grown steadily in number and significance as the concept of integrating services has become a central pillar in the provision of high quality public transport. The 20 technical contributions in this book examine the depth of thinking and planning required, the established concepts and principles, and the need to overcome conflicts of interest in order to offer joint services. These include a single co-ordinated timetable, common ticketing and fare structures, and a method of apportioning revenue in each area.  In conclusion, the book takes a look at the cooperative situation between Austria and Switzerland.

The publication, published in the "Blue Series", documents the already advanced development of modern electric drive systems for buses. Increasing environmental awareness and significantly tightened limit values ​​for engine emissions and air quality, as well as climate protection targets imposed by the legislature, call for constant optimization of drive technology, which, however, must also be economically feasible. With regard to the carbon-free – both global and local emission free - and almost unlimited emission of hydrogen as a fuel for the future, in connection with fuel cell applications, the development of electric drive trains for buses as a key technology is already being pushed forward by the VDV member companies and their industrial partners. Additional energy storage systems enable the regeneration of braking energy in the system approach as well as improved energy efficiency and a significant reduction in global emissions. This publication is published in German / English and is intended to stimulate the international exchange of information on the state of the art of bus drive technology.

Starting with the legal and technical bases and extending to design solutions, noise and vibration protection, equipment engineering, track maintenance, occupational safety and health aspects, infrastructure management, and economic aspects and financing, the idea was to compile a book that covers the entire, broad spectrum of this key domain. This book has achieved this objective remarkably well. Not only does it describe the state of the art at that time; it also clarifies how individual areas work together and influence each other. Another remarkable achievement is that not only technical solutions, but also their cost- and profitability-related consequences are always addressed. Thus the book provides important information for transport companies’ ongoing restructuring and affords us a preview of what lies ahead. The book is long since out of print but now available to download as PDF.

Comprehensive trilingual ( German, English , French) standard book dealing with basic principles of public transport. From dispatch to administration, the book names and explains around 800 economic and legal basic concepts in public transport. It also includes terms that have stemmed from the privatization of transport and labour in the European Union. Recent legislation and jurisprudence have been taken into account.

The book looks at fire protection and fire-fighting measures in public transport systems and vehicles as a whole. The many suggestions in this book can be used as building blocks for any new project or for the refurbishment of already existing installtions.