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IT10.rail: Technical excursion, Saturday 23 January 2010 Print E-mail

How SBB uses intelligent networks for the benefit of its customers: the Zurich cross-city link and IT systems

 

Hour Programme
08.30 h Start at group meeting point in Zurich Main Station
08.40 h Presentations and visit in 3 groups:
- Technical outing of Zurich cross-city link project (DML)
- Presentation of DML project
- Presentation of RCS and introduction of KIS/CUS
12.25 h Ride on S5 to Rapperwil with commented real-time presentation of CUS/KIS
13.15 h Lunch at Rapperswil castle
15.29 h Return on S5 to Zurich with commented real-time presentation of CUS/KIS
16.05 h
 Arrival in Zurich main station
End of technical excursion

 

Current information on the technical outing will be posted here on an ongoing basis. The presentations and demonstrations in connection with the outing will be in English only.

 

DML - The cross-city link in Zurich

For about 1.8 billion Swiss Francs, the Swiss federal railways are building a new cross-city rail link in Zurich, mostly in tunnel. Both metropolitan area (S-Bahn) and long distance trains will benefit from the additional capacity. The cross-city line will allow improved connections and new direct services.

RCS - Rail Control System

Since 2008, this new system has been helping monitor and dispatch trains in Swiss traffic control centres. It uses real-time data on train locations and in particular allows a precise management of movements on every track and more reliable operational forecasts.

KIS/CUS - Customer Information System

KIS/CUS captures information on the current state of public transport operations and processes it for transmission to display devices in stations and vehicles. The system allows the integration of information from other public transport companies, such as tram and bus operators, in order to show the customer the entire transport chain including connections.