CBTC Secondary

Axle counting: The reliable secondary system for CBTC

Communication Based Train Control systems require a proven secondary solution to ensure reliable and safe operation at all times. There are certain situations in which CBTC system function may be interrupted, which is the reason a backup system is needed to safely continue operations. For this reason, track vacancy detection based on axle counting is often implemented.

Frauscher's axle counting solutions are an ideal choice for this purpose – they not only provide the highest standards in terms of reliability and safety, but also offer low maintenance and life cycle costs.

Benefits at a glance

Reliable track vacancy detection

High resilience to adverse environmental and track conditions

Resistance to electromagnetic interference

Ability to utilize wheel sensors close to balises

Lower setup costs due to a decentralized architecture

Low maintenance requirements

Maximum confidence in the secondary system

While automation offers many benefits, it also requires careful planning and robust safety measures. Given the complexity of CBTC systems and their critical role in managing large rail networks, having reliable secondary signaling mechanisms in place is essential to managing the possibility of failures. A backup may also be required per CBTC design to handle non-equipped cars that enter an equipped area, such as trains entering from a non-CBTC equipped yard.

Frauscher's axle counting systems offer the ideal solution of dependable and solid secondary systems for the purposes of train detection, improving performance and helping to maintain safe operations. Thanks to their robust design, our wheel sensors and axle counters operate reliably, even under the most adverse track and environmental conditions, and are also resistant to electromagnetic interference and radiated emissions. Operate your CBTC system with confidence by adding a secondary solution from Frauscher.