How to Influence ERTMS

The Organisations Involved EC UNIFE CER EIM UIC Infrastructure Forum GSMR Users Group (ERIG) Corridor Steering Group ERTMS Users Group (EEIG) UNISIG EROPTIRAILS (Traffic Management) Euro Interlocking Technical Specifications (TSI) + Implementation Projects = A working System ERA ERTMS Platform

ERTMS from an RUs Point of View

The Potential Benefits to RUs Economies of Scale –Specification costs –Design costs –Manufacturing costs –Certification & Approval is at European Level Open Supply Market –For installations –For components, maintenance and spares Reduced cost International Operation

New Questions / Observations The CCS system must make rail (i.e. RUs) more competitive There needs to be a target There needs to be a system wide business case –Overall –For each step –Driven by RUs business needs In any event no RU will willingly invest in ERTMS if it increases its net costs of operation/reduces its profitability ie leads to a loss of competitive position for the RU

The current position

The Current Position With the CCS TSI System ComponentIn TSI?Effect Train detection X Route setting & Interlocking X Movement Authority National Versions Extra cost Train Protection National Versions Extra cost Operational Rules National Versions Extra cost Radio National Versions Saving Traffic Management X Underpinning principles X

Next Steps Define the target –ERTMS Level 3 + Interlocking Define the migration tools –(e.g. limited supervision) Prioritise ERA work according to RUs business needs Make sure the ERA is involved in the corridor specification –Risk of NSAs “locking in” cost for all of us The Customer’s needs must drive the process –Supplier push=>Customer pull –-integrate politics, business and technicians (the specification drives the price)