ETCS Level 3

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ETCS Level 3 is an advanced, moving-block train control standard that enables continuous train integrity supervision and higher line capacity within the European Train Control System.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf railway signalling standard
train control system level
aimsTo improve safety
increase capacity on existing lines
reduce headways between trains
allocates movement authority based on real-time positions
belongsTo ERTMS baseline specifications NERFINISHED
comparedTo ETCS Level 2 NERFINISHED
controls movement authority limits dynamically
definedIn ERTMS/ETCS specifications
dependsOn reliable radio communication
reliable train integrity information
developedUnder European Rail Traffic Management System NERFINISHED
enables continuous train integrity supervision
higher line capacity
goal enable higher traffic density
optimize use of existing rail infrastructure
hasBlockType virtual blocks
hasControlPrinciple moving block GENERATED
hasKeyConcept continuous communication between train and RBC
moving block separation
train integrity supervision
virtual block sections
hasVariant ETCS Level 3 Full Moving Block NERFINISHED
ETCS Level 3 Hybrid Level 3 NERFINISHED
isDesignedFor interoperable cross-border operation in Europe
isStandardizedBy European Union Agency for Railways NERFINISHED
monitors train integrity continuously
train position continuously
offers higher capacity than ETCS Level 2
operatesWith on-board ETCS Level 3 software
trackside ETCS Level 3 logic in RBC
partOf European Train Control System NERFINISHED
reducesNeedFor axle counters
track circuits
trackside train detection
replaces fixed block separation
requires on-board ETCS equipment
trackside RBC infrastructure
train integrity monitoring
safetyLevel failsafe design principles
supports conventional lines
high-speed lines
mixed traffic operation
uses GSM-R communication
RBC (Radio Block Centre) NERFINISHED
continuous train position reporting
radio-based train control

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ETCS Level 2 canBeUpgradedTo ETCS Level 3
GSM-R relatedTo ETCS Level 3