Advanced Train Control System

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Advanced Train Control System, usually called ATCS, is a set of specifications designed to document the stated requirements of railroad operational and technical professionals concerning ATCS hardware and software. These specifications are designed to facilitate compatibility and standardization without limiting the internal design approaches of individual suppliers.

Specifications

ATCS Specification 110: Environmental Requirements
ATCS Specification 130: Recommended Practices for Software Quality Assurance
ATCS Specification 140: Recommended Practices for Safety and Systems Assurance
ATCS Specification 153: System Logic - OBC
ATCS Specification 154: System Logic - CDC
ATCS Specification 155: System Logic - WIU
ATCS Specification 156: System Logic - TFT
ATCS Specification 160: Configuration Management Plan
ATCS Specification 200: Communications System Architecture
ATCS Specification 210: Mobile Communications Package
ATCS Specification 220: Front End Processor
ATCS Specification 225: Cluster Controller
ATCS Specification 230: Base Communications Package
ATCS Specification 250: Message Formats
ATCS Specification 300: Locomotive System Architecture
ATCS Specification 310: Locomotive Computer
ATCS Specification 311: Predictive Enforcement Braking
ATCS Specification 320: Locomotive Displays & Controls
ATCS Specification 335: Transponder/Interrogator
ATCS Specification 400: Dispatch System Architecture
ATCS Specification 500: Field Systems Architecture
ATCS Specification 530: Wayside Interface Unit
ATCS Specification 600: Work Vehicle System Architecture
ATCS Specification 610: Track Forces Terminal
ATCS Specification 620: Work Vehicle Display and Control Unit

External Links

What is ATCS - This site has a good amount of information both on background and technical data