Signaling system for railway applications CBTC

Product Overview
CBTC is a signalling system that enables trains to detect their own position and uses two-way radio communication between onboard and wayside equipment. It minimizes fixed wayside signalling infrastructure and enables high-density operation by applying moving-block technology.

System Components

• On-board network
• Wayside network
• Radio communication network

Features

• Safety: The CBTC system provides a foundation for safe and stable operation and enables advanced train control functions.
• Reduction of wayside equipment: Lowers installation and maintenance needs by reducing wayside signals and associated infrastructure.
• Efficient train traffic: Supports high-density train operation using moving-block section control to increase line capacity.
• Highly-reliable wireless transmission: Mitsubishi Electric's CBTC radio system, integrating advanced wireless technologies, ensures robust train–wayside communication in urban environments.
• Energy saving: Enables economic driving profiles to reduce energy consumption without extending running times between stations.

Related Downloads (titles)

• Mitsubishi Electric Wins First Contract to Supply NYCT with CBTC Wayside Equipment
• Communication Based Train Control
• Mitsubishi Electric Qualified as CBTC Supplier by New York City Transit

Technical specifications

• System name: CBTC (Communication Based Train Control)
• Function: Train position detection and two-way radio communication between onboard and wayside equipment
• Operating principle: Moving-block technology for high-density operation
• Primary networks: On-board network, Wayside network, Radio communication network
• Key benefits: Improved safety, reduction of wayside signalling equipment, efficient high-density traffic management, highly-reliable wireless communication, energy saving via economic driving
• Supplier / Brand: Mitsubishi Electric
• Documents available: Product and project PDFs available (see Related Downloads titles)