Interoperability of Enhanced Train Control Technologies (ETC) on Canada’s Rail Network

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA V604
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
45.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Note: As requested by the responsible SDO, this NOI being reissued as the standard was in the initial stages of development for more than 12 months. An additional comment period of December 12, 2023 to Januiary 11, 2024 (originally published on September 13, 2022).

The document will primarily focuses on providing guidance and best practices on interoperability principles necessary for the successful implementation of ETC technologies on Canada’s rail network. The primary objective of ETC systems, is to eliminate, or significantly reduce the probability of over speeding, signal violations, work zone incursions, improperly lined switches, and train-to-train collisions, all as a result of inadvertent rule violations by train crews.

Project need:

The development of a guideline for interoperability principles necessary for the implementation of ETC technologies on Canada’s rail network provides a foundation for a common understanding and improving communications.

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