In recent years, the development of advanced systems and applications has propelled the
adoption of autonomous railway traffic and train positioning, with several ongoing initiatives …

The use of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) will provide significant advantages for
ensuring the control of train movements on railway networks equipped with European Rail …

GNSS used as a standalone positioning system fulfils most of the requirements for many
applications since decades. However, the need of high available, accurate and fail-safe …

GNSS positioning with high Integrity and accuracy attributes is a key application for
implementing more efficient and safer automated train systems. The goal is an overall …

The primary object of this research is to test and to assess a tightly coupled GNSS and
railway track data system for railway applications. One of the key features of this system is its …

Railways have already introduced satellite-based localization systems for non-safety related
applications. Driven by economic reasons, the use of these systems for new services and, in …

Due to the availability of precise satellite navigation systems, namely GPS and in the near
future Galileo, which provide reference position, time and integrity information on a global …

Autonomous vehicle applications, such as assisted driving, collision avoidance or
platooning, demand precise, reliable and secure localization in harsh environments such as …

Modern signaling systems play a major role to provide safety net to prevent accidents due to
human errors, and the management of railway operation to maximize the use of scarce …

The rail industry in the UK is undergoing substantial changes in response to a
modernisation vision for 2040. Development and implementation of these will lead to a …