Radio Block Centre

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The Radio Block Centre is a vital control unit in modern railway signalling that manages train movements by continuously communicating movement authorities and speed restrictions to trains via radio.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ETCS component
control centre
railway signalling subsystem
abbreviation RBC NERFINISHED
calculates movement authority limits
safe braking curves
communicatesVia radio
communicatesWith onboard ETCS equipment
trains
controls train movements in its area
dependsOn fixed network communication infrastructure
interlocking
trackside train detection
designedTo enable higher line capacity
improve operational flexibility
reduce lineside signals
ensures safe train operation
ensuresComplianceWith signalling rules
exchangesData route status
track conditions
train identity
train position reports
hasFunction ensure safe train separation
manage train movements
supervise train positions
support cab signalling
transmit movement authorities
transmit speed restrictions
implementedAs safety-critical computer system
interfacesWith GSM-R network
other RBCs
signalling interlocking
traffic management system
locatedIn control centre facility
monitors track occupancy
train locations
operatesOn defined control area
partOf radio-based signalling system
requires fail-safe design
high availability
redundant architecture
safetyIntegrityLevel SIL 4 (typically)
supports ETCS Level 2 NERFINISHED
ETCS Level 3 concepts
moving block operation
usedIn European Train Control System NERFINISHED
uses safe communication protocols

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European Train Control System hasComponent Radio Block Centre
ETCS Level 2 uses Radio Block Centre