Preorder now and save EUR 9,-! Price after publication: EUR 98,-International CompendiumThe 4th edition of this standard work on Railway Signalling and Interlocking provides the current state of the art. Compared to the previous version, almost all chapters have been updated to reflect new developments. And for the first time, an own chapter about cybersecurity in railway signalling has been added, a topic which becomes more and more important nowadays. Altogether, the book contains the following principal topics:safetyrailway operation processes  interlocking principles train and obstacle detection, points and signals interlocking and line block systems remote control and operation technology, as well as the organisation of operational control centres safety and control of shunting and marshalling level crossings hazard alert systems product and solution security for railway operationsThe book combines the knowledge and experience of more than 20 international experts from universities, railway services and the industry. It offers basic knowledge and practical help for railway signalling technicians, operators and manufacturers, as well as for students, lecturers and scientists at universities. It is also a useful source of reference for everyday work. Bonus for free: The e-book-PDF of this book is available upon registration. Users of devices with a PDF reader will have electronic access to all content through a search function.

European Train Control System (ETCS) is now a well-established standard manufactured by multiple suppliers and installed widely on trains and tracks in Europe and around the world. High level information about ETCS is readily available in magazine articles and websites, and the detailed specifications are also publicly available from the European Agency for Railways (ERA). Our aim with this book is to fill the gap between these, explaining the background and technical detail in a manner that will be understandable to an engineer who is new to ETCS.The main topics of the book are: Introduction to ETCS, its history, stakeholders, governance, benefits Concepts and functionality, including levels, modes, operational scenarios Constituents and interfaces, on the track and on the train Deployment in projects, testing, certification, training and entry into serviceReaders of this book will include:Students and early career professionals, including those studying for qualifications such as the IRSE Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering and the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering FundamentalsSignal engineers encountering ETCS is a project for the first timeEngineers working in specific ETCS roles who need a wider understanding of the systemRailway operations staff involved with changes to operational rules and training for the deployment of ETCSRailway managers and consultants interested in the opportunities and challenges that ETCS can bring to their strategies for railway development or renewalsThis book has been prepared by a working group of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineering (IRSE) drawing on experience from a wide range of engineers who have worked for railways and suppliers as the system has been developed. The IRSE is the professional institution for all those engaged in railway signalling and telecommunications, train control, traffic management and allied professionals, with 5,000 members around the world. Railway signalling is responsible for managing the safe flow of train traffic, and modern systems are based on digital track to train communications. Implementing this technology on the complex European railway network has required the development of a standard interoperable solution that is applicable to all types of railway traffic and allows trains to operate across national borders.Bonus for free: The e-book-PDF of this book is available upon registration. Users of devices with a PDF reader will have electronic access to all content through a search function.

Preorder now and save EUR 11,-   In German! Planning – Dimensioning – Execution – Maintenance – Retrofitting. The fourth edition of the “Handbook Earthworks of Railways” was written by renowned experts in both railway construction and geotechnical engineering. As a result, it provides a comprehensive overview of the superstructure, substructure, and subgrade support system, including its interrelationships and mutual dependencies under the effects of traffic loads. Compared to the previous edition, standards and references to regulations have now been updated in almost all chapters. Some chapters have been supplemented with important additions.New additions include chapters on the effects of climate change and natural hazards.This handbook is a practice-oriented recommendation for action and a reference work for all colleagues involved in the construction, upgrading and maintenance of railway lines. 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.

Re-railing freight rail business back to success Lack of accessibility and reliability results in poor service quality of rail freight. Freight transport requirements have grown enormously over the last half century, and that seems likely to continue. Road has found the right answers to this, rail has not. And the volume moved by rail has remained largely static and is now no more than 20% of total inland movements. Why should this be so, and what should be done to exploit the full potential of rail’s mass transport? The European Commission’s White Paper of 2010 envisages shifting large transport volumes to rail, using not only technological innovation, but also by establishing new, market-driven and highly efficient production concepts. The benchmark is modern road freight logistics, which have improved enormously. These operators always put the customer at the centre of their businesses. Road also dominates the transport segments which could offer significant growth and additional market share for rail. The authors have investigated how rail freight transport can be reviewed systematically and made fitter for the future. They analyse the different types of goods, their growth potential, and how they might fit into a future overall system of rail freight. That includes the development of new production concepts and a radical freight train concept using the CFW Extended Market Wagon. Considering the economic and financial capabilities of the rail sector, the authors propose a two-path migration approach. This consists of an evolutionary path where previous production concepts are improved using new solutions, followed by the revolutionary approach using new style wagons with highly automated components in fixed train configurations. Higher running speeds and an overall more dynamic operation would enable them to be fitted more easily into the timetable. The proposed package outlines a way towards sustainable competitiveness, the possibility of vastly expanded rail freight businesses, and an even more dynamic future. 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.

Basics - Error Detection - Correction - Quality: A comparative overview of the DACH countries and the UK  Language: Japanese! This technical book provides a comprehensive, practical overview of all aspects of track alignment correction, taking into account the relevant regulations of the DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and the United Kingdom. First of all, the fundamentals of track alignment and the interrelationships between track components and their stresses are described in a clear and practical manner. Starting from these fundamentals of track alignment, the book then spans the thematic arc from the determination to the methods of measurement and correction of track position defects to quality control. The entire tamping process, including all the necessary accompanying work, is explained clearly and independently of the manufacturer. Regardless of the existing level of knowledge, this book offers interested parties from all areas of railway engineering an insight into the planning, execution and acceptance of tamping work in the DACH countries and the UK. The six chapters of this book not only provide a well-founded introduction to the basic aspects of railway track and track construction, but also give a comparison of the engineering principles adopted in these four countries. This comparison provides an interesting insight into the practical implementation of those technical principles and illustrates common features as well as differences. From the legal provisions to the basics of the permanent way as well as measurement methods, the book describes the key concepts that are required for the design and maintenance of track geometry on plain line track. 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.

Basics - Error Detection - Correction - Quality: A comparative overview of the DACH countries and the UK  This technical book provides a comprehensive, practical overview of all aspects of track alignment correction, taking into account the relevant regulations of the DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and the United Kingdom. First of all, the fundamentals of track alignment and the interrelationships between track components and their stresses are described in a clear and practical manner. Starting from these fundamentals of track alignment, the book then spans the thematic arc from the determination to the methods of measurement and correction of track position defects to quality control. The entire tamping process, including all the necessary accompanying work, is explained clearly and independently of the manufacturer. Regardless of the existing level of knowledge, this book offers interested parties from all areas of railway engineering an insight into the planning, execution and acceptance of tamping work in the DACH countries and the UK. The six chapters of this book not only provide a well-founded introduction to the basic aspects of railway track and track construction, but also give a comparison of the engineering principles adopted in these four countries. This comparison provides an interesting insight into the practical implementation of those technical principles and illustrates common features as well as differences. From the legal provisions to the basics of the permanent way as well as measurement methods, the book describes the key concepts that are required for the design and maintenance of track geometry on plain line track. 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 ABSTRACT offers you: a compact introduction to the structure and operation of ETCS an overview of operating modes and technical components a preparatory reading for tasks in project planning, development and application of ETCS "An introduction to ETCS" covers the most important aspects of the European Train Control System (ETCS) as part of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). The author introduces the basic technical principles of ETCS, starting from the legal basis. He presents the structure and the mode of operation of the different equipment levels and describes the individual components of the vehicle and track equipment. The operating modes supported by ETCS are used to show how ETCS can be integrated into railway operations in the various countries. The presentation of basic technical interrelationships and safety functions creates an understanding of the future uniform European train control and protection system. This ABSTRACT enables students and practitioners in the railway industry to get a quick start on the subject and offers numerous points of contact for further research.     Cross-border mobility in European rail transport has long been characterised by technical, operational and also normative obstacles. Different traction current systems, different track gauges, but also different train control and command systems were the reason why the railways were increasingly less competitive than other modes of transport. In the last decade of the last century, the legal framework was created to build a uniform railway system in the European Union. Since then, comprehensive harmonised standards have been created to standardise approval processes for signalling systems. These have since been revised several times and adapted to the experience and the progressive development. At the same time, ETCS has been specified as a Europe-wide uniform train control and protection system. ETCS removes a central technical obstacle to cross-border train traffic. ETCS enhances the competitiveness of the railways by increasing their safety, performance and economic efficiency.   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.