Abstract: A system includes a controller, an activation device, and a communication device. The controller may control movement of a first vehicle system absent an operator input onboard the first vehicle system. The controller may control a propulsion system and a braking system of the first vehicle system. The controller may be positioned off-board the first vehicle system. The activation device may receive a status signal indicating a presence of a work marker proximate to the first vehicle system. The communication device may communicate a lockout signal from the activation device to the controller to direct the controller to prevent activation of the propulsion system and engage the braking system to prevent movement of the first vehicle system.

Abstract: This invention relates to rail clamp handling arrangement, for moving a clamping element (300) from a position in which said element fastens a rail (800) to a railroad sleeper to a sleeper releasing position and vise-versa, comprising a support structure/housing (500) having a lower part (501) with a central rail fit member (503) and arranged to extend transversally in relation to the longitudinal extension of the rail (800), wherein at each outer end portion (504) of said lower part (501) there is arranged connection means that provide pivot points (401) at an intermediate point of a pivotable lever arm (400), said lever arms (400) being arranged mirror symmetrically, a power and transmission arrangement (2, 3, 6) arranged to simultaneously move an upper part (405) of said lever arms (400) via an upper pivotal connection (402), a lower part (406) of said lever arms (400) comprising contact devices (403) arranged to move a clamping element (300), wherein said power and transmission arrangement (2, 3, 6) inclu

Abstract: The present invention relates to a train autonomous control system and method based on train-to-train communication. The control system includes an automatic train supervision system ATS, an object controller OC, a train-mounted subsystem CC, a tag reader subsystem, a query transponder, and a data communication system DCS, the automatic train supervision system ATS is connected to the train-mounted subsystem CC, and the train-mounted subsystems CC of adjacent trains are in communication connection with each other, and the control system further includes a railside resource manager WRC, and the railside resource manager WRC is respectively connected to the automatic train supervision system ATS, the train-mounted subsystem CC, the object controller OC, the tag reader subsystem, and the query transponder. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the advantages of reducing a transmission link of data information over a network, improving operation efficiency of the system, and the like.

Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system and method receive a selection of at least one vehicle-of-interest onboard a vehicle system moving along one or more routes in a transportation network. The at least one vehicle-of-interest is disposed on the one or more routes in the transportation network. One or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are monitored from onboard the vehicle system. The one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are displayed on a display device disposed onboard the vehicle system. A determination is made whether to change display of the one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest on the display device based on an update to a notified state of the at least one vehicle-of-interest being received onboard the vehicle system.

Abstract: A device for the maintenance of an overhead line system of a track has a handling device and a displacement device. The displacement device serves to displace the handling device between a transport position and a working position. In the working position, the handling device reaches the overhead line system and is able to perform maintenance work by way of a tool. At least one sensor serves for controlling and/or monitoring the handling device. The device thus enables a simple, efficient and safe maintenance of the overhead line system.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus for use in navigating a pipe includes a body, a movable core coupled to the body by a sacrificial connector, and a drive assembly configured to engage an interior wall of the pipe to propel the navigation apparatus through the pipe. The drive assembly including a first arm, a second arm, and a wheel, wherein the first arm is pivotably coupled to the core and the wheel, and the second arm is pivotably coupled to the body and the wheel.

Abstract: A coupling assembly (100) in a first car (12) configured to move relative to a second car (18), the coupling assembly (100) includes an extender (88) and a connector (99). While the first and second cars (12, 18) are both in motion, the extender (88) is configured to extend away from the first car (12) for connecting with the second car (18). The connector (99) is coupled to the extender (88) and is configured to perform the following while the first and second cars (12, 18) are both in motion: (i) connect with a mating connector (98) of the second car (18) when connecting between the first and second cars (12, 18), and (ii) disconnect from the mating connector (98) when disconnecting the first car (12) from the second car (18).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining a position of a vehicle within a transport network comprises obtaining track geometry data indicating track geometry of at least a part of the transport network; receiving first sensor data from an inertial measurement unit mounted to the vehicle; executing a Bayesian estimation filter algorithm to predict a position of the vehicle, wherein the Bayesian estimation filter algorithm comprises a process model, the process model comprising a strapdown inertial navigation algorithm, and wherein the strapdown inertial navigation algorithm generates data indicative of the predicted position of the vehicle based at least upon the first sensor data and the track geometry data such that the predicted position of the vehicle lies on a track defined by the track geometry data; receiving second sensor data from a sensor other than an inertial measurement unit, wherein the sensor is mounted to the vehicle; executing the Bayesian estimation filter algorithm to update the predicte

Abstract: Magnetic levitation railway system for integration in a wheel railway track, comprising a magnetic levitation railway track including a linear motor and magnetic levitation rails arranged on outer sides of the wheel railway track, said magnetic levitation rail comprising a conductive guide rail having at least a horizontal portion configured for a magnetic levitation railway vehicle having a levitation device with magnets. The guide rail is configured for passive levitation of the magnetic levitation railway vehicle due to the electromotive force generated by the moving magnets of the magnetic levitation railway vehicle.

Abstract: A system may be provided that includes a first power source configured to supply power to a communication system of a vehicle system to communicate a signal from a first vehicle of the vehicle system to a second vehicle of the vehicle system. The system may include a second power source configured to supply power to the communication system to communicate the signal from the first vehicle to the second vehicle, and a controller. The controller may obtain an operational parameter, and communicate the signal based on the operational parameter when the first power source supplies power to the communication system. The controller may be configured to communicate the signal utilizing the power from the second power source based on the operational parameter when the first power source does not supply power to the communication system.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a permanent-magnet magnetic levitation rail transit control system and method based on 5G communication technology. The system comprises: an intelligent control center, a 5G communication platform, a train security system, an Internet of things monitoring system, and a passenger service system. In the present invention, targeted at the problem of being difficult to ensure barrier-free transmission of signals even by means of beamforming technology due to high moving speed of a permanent-magnet magnetic levitation rail transit system and small coverage of 5G base stations, a multi-connectivity scheme is used, and the intelligent control center selects two 5G base stations for signal transmission at the same time depending on distribution of 5G base stations along a line, wherein one 5G base station is the current closest base station, and the other 5G base station is the next base station to be approached.

Abstract: A warning light sensor system for a railroad crossing including a warning light includes a process-based device configured to analyze received real time images of the warning light, determine, whether the crossing warning system is operating properly; and communicate a confirmation that the crossing warning system is operating properly prior to the train arriving at the railroad crossing.

Abstract: Coupler device for a coupling, in particular of a rail vehicle, is provided with a drawbar with spring elements mounted thereon in order to dampen the tension and pressure forces incurred, with a plate arranged between these, and a support flange secured to the rail vehicle. The plate bears the drawbar and is held on the support flange and connected at its outer circumference in each case with a carrier disk, each in an opening of the support flange, by overload elements arranged adjacent to one another. The overload elements are sheared off in the event of an overload in the pressure or tension direction of the drawbar. Accordingly, a secure connection is formed between the support flange and the plate, which, in the event of a crash or an overload, can be detached in a functionally reliable manner, but which in normal operation ensures a perfect coupling linkage.

Abstract: A ground-connected power system for an aerial vehicle, wherein the ground-connected power system provides a conductor wire carried above-ground by supports fixed to the ground. The system further provides a current collector extending between an aerial end and a contact end, wherein the aerial end detachably connects to an underside of the aerial vehicle at an elevation above the conductor wire, and wherein the contact end electrically couples with the conductor wire so that a power component physically connected to the aerial vehicle is electrically powered by the conductor wire.

Abstract: Linear motor comprising a stator, and a mobile motor part comprising at least one motor element separated from the stator by an airgap (G) configured to be electromagnetically coupled thereto to generate thrust on the mobile element in a track direction (A). At least one of the stator and the mobile motor part comprises an electromagnet and at least the other of the stator and mobile motor part comprises one or more of a permanent magnet, an electromagnet, an induction plate. The linear motor further comprises at least one control system, airgap sensors connected to the control system configured to measure a length of the airgap between the mobile motor part and the stator, and actuators connected to the control system coupled to a support of the mobile motor part and to the motor element, the actuators receiving control signals from the control system to adjust said length of the airgap.

Abstract: A device 10 for a track bound monitoring system for monitoring conditions on a railway track 28 comprising a first rail 26 and a second rail 30 comprises a signal generation unit 12 having an output 13. The signal generation unit is configured to generate an electrical monitoring signal having a monitoring signal characteristic. The output is connectable to at least one of the first rail and the second rail. A sensing unit 16 has an input 17 which is connectable to at least one of the rails. A controller 20 is connected to the generation unit and the sensing unit and is configured to cause the generation unit to generate the monitoring signal which propagates in the first rail and to receive from the sensing unit a return signal. The return signal is derived from the monitoring signal and has a return signal characteristic. The controller is configured to utilize a time difference between the monitoring signal characteristic and the return signal characteristic to monitor conditions on the railway track.

Abstract: A system for transporting passengers has a drive unit and a vehicle that is pulled by the drive unit. The drive unit includes a stationary guiding device like a rail which is arranged laterally at a distance and above at a height relative to the vehicle. The drive unit also includes a bogie which is movably attached to the guiding device. A connection unit couples the bogie to the vehicle by a joint, so that drifting of the vehicle is possible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bogie for a rail vehicle. One embodiment of a rail vehicle includes a bogie frame and at least four wheels arranged at the bogie frame. The bogie frame has a first and second frame parts, each frame part including a longitudinal beam and a cross beam. Each cross beam can be fixedly attached at the first end to the respective longitudinal beam. Each cross beam includes a pin at the second end. The longitudinal beam of the first frame part includes a receptacle for the pin of the second frame part and the longitudinal beam of the second frame part has a receptacle for the pin of the first frame part. The bogie can include one or more at bushing that includes elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric flange bushing, where the bushing is fixed to each cross beam or to the pin of the cross beam.

Abstract: A test release mechanism for a railway switch machine includes a block structured to attach to a lock box in order to move in conjunction with the lock box and a lift pin structured to be operable to selectively engage and disengage the block with a slide bar.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bogie framework of a rail vehicle and a bogie, wherein the bogie framework of the rail vehicle includes a first end beam (01), a second end beam (02) and a box beam disposed between the first end beam (01) and the second end beam (02). The box beam includes a primary gearbox (1) and a secondary gearbox (2), and the primary gearbox (1) is used for connecting a traction motor and the secondary gearbox (2). The secondary gearbox (2) is disposed between the primary gearbox (1) and the first end beam (01), as well as between the primary gearbox (1) and the second end beam (02).