Automated analysis of train event recorder data to improve micro-simulation models

Abstract

In recent years on board digital train event recorders have been developed: these devices allow one to collect very detailed data about train movements and signal status. The new Italian ATC SCMT on board subsystem is combined with the DIS (Driver Information System) that collects both kinetic behaviour and all signal and balises messages. Unfortunately, this large amount of data is normally stored but not used except for failure and maintenance management.