1. Removal of national particularities, PCS UG
15th May 2018, Vienna

2. National Parameters (Network Specific Parameters)
PCS, based on TAF/TAP-TSI schema, works with common set of parameters (26 for passenger, 35 for freight trains). These are designed to describe
the train information,
and path information
necessary for the timetable construction and the path request process.
Each IM/AB is invited to prepare its own network specific parameters. Purpose:
required by the National Safety Authority (NSA) or company safety-related
required by a Regulatory Body
required by company needs (IT system)
required by the Network Statement
Other
The problem is that the number of parameters started to grow dramatically in the past few years and the harmonization status among the IMs/ABs is critical.
Activity type
Location types
Comment
Loco type number
Traction mode
Train control system
Train radio system
Traction weight
Traction length
Traction max speed
Traffic type
Type of service
Train weight
Train length
Weight of set of carriages
Length of set of carriages
Train max speed
Planned speed
Route class
Max axle weight
Brake type
Minimum braked weight percentage claimed by IM
Emergency brake override
Braking ratio
Braking weight
Exception gauging ident
Specific freight parameters
Container profile
Hazard Number
RID Classification
Dangerous Goods Volume
Danger Label
UN Material Number
Weight of dangerous good
Limited Quantity indicator
Package groups

3. National Parameters (Network Specific Parameters)
Our target is reduce the number of National Parameters together with IMs/ABs as much as possible. However, if some exists, why do we need them in PCS?
Without National Parameters in PCS
With National Parameters in PCS 1
Common par. 3
Nat. par. 1
Common and national par.
PCS
PCS 2
National System 2
National System

4. National Parameters (Network Specific Parameters)
RNE Managing Board
Telematic Cluster
TTR IT WG
TEG Planning
Analysis of the situation
Base of the analysis
Result of the analysis
Published National Parameters in PCS
12 IMs/ABs
Ca. 150 kind of parameters (361 with all repetition and attributes)
15 main clusters and 11 sub-groups were identified
A few examples:
Requested information for additional technical data
Organizational details
Requesting service (supplementary, ancillary) facilities
More detailed diversification of the train or the traffic type
Etc.
Details about the analysis can be found on the Sway link.

5. Parameters to… HARMONIZE DISCUSS REMOVE ADOPT
In case of partial interest, National Parameters should be harmonized among the creator IMs/ABs (name, format, validation, etc.)
DISCUSS
First National Parameter workshop, organized by PCS Team. Target is the removal/harmonization of National Parameters for TT2020
REMOVE
National Parameters that are already part of the existing TAF/TAP-TSI or PCS schema should be removed by the IMs/ABs
ADOPT
In case of common interest, National Parameters should be added to the general TAF/TAP-TSI schema
Short-term
Short-term
Mid-term
Long-term