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INTEROPERABLE TRAIN CONTROL NETWORK (ITCnet®)

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Relay mission-critical data

Meteorcomm’s Interoperable Train Control network (ITCnet®) is currently utilized by Class-I railroads, short-line and commuter railroads, system integrators, and Positive Train Control (PTC) hosting providers across the nation. This system supports PTC by coupling industry-leading hardware with advanced software to enable highly reliable interoperable train control communication.

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Interoperable Train Control Messaging - ITCM®

Interoperable Train Control Messaging (ITCM®) is an advanced middleware messaging system customized for the railroad industry that supports seamless communication across multiple organizations in tens of thousands of remote endpoints. It allows the back office and railroads to exchange messages regardless of their physical location or type of connectivity.

Interoperable Train Control Messaging - ITCM®

The ITCnet® platform works via a core communications system consisting of a messaging platform, a systems management framework, and a radio network. ITCM® is a custom messaging solution that allows the network to exchange data no matter where or how messages are sent.

Features

  • Class/D & AMQP application transports so back-office integration is simpler
  • Peer-to-peer broadcast support (like WIUStatus)
  • Multi-layer, high-availability design to meet industry standards
  • Narrow band communications, such as 220Mhz, and broadband communication, such as wired and wireless IP

Benefits

  • Quickly and accurately communicate across ITCnet® to ensure information is within-time-to- live requirements
  • Lower operational costs by minimizing downtime through multiple methods of data flow
  • Reduce dependency on the back office by sending wayside messages to the locomotive directly
  • Support for increased awareness of field asset status by providing railroads a communication link between the field and back office

 

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Interoperable Train Control Radio - ITCR®

The Interoperable Train Control Radio (ITCR®) relays mission-critical data between locomotives, base stations, and wayside locations meeting railroad specifications and operating in a wide variety of conditions.

Interoperable Train Control Radio - ITCR®

Our PTC technology helps prevent rail issues — and radios are integral to the ITCnet® system. Each Meteorcomm high-power radio communicates interoperably to enable seamless information exchange as a single system across many railroads.

Features

  • Utilizes the dedicated 220 MHz frequency band to support all railroad I-ETMS communications
  • Supports peer-to-peer broadcasts (like WIUStatus)
  • Supports FEC and Diversity Receive for improved performance

Benefits

  • Exchange data seamlessly across railroads with interoperable radios
  • Reliably communicate across ITCnet® to reduce risk of operational interruptions
  • Increase efficiency and uptime through easy maintenance and robust design

 

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Interoperable Train Control Systems Management - ITCSM®

Interoperable Train Control Systems Management (ITCSM®) is a scalable way to manage both operational, maintenance and security related tasks. This technology supports update and configuration of assets from the back office.

Interoperable Train Control Systems Management - ITCSM®

Systems management is a fundamental part of PTC and ITCnet®. From full remote configuration to communication access control, this innovative framework supports configuration, monitoring, and collection of PTC data securely to reduce costs, reduce network traffic, and increase uptime.

Features

  • Wireless distribution capabilities for new software and configurations
  • Unsolicited notifications and status updates
  • Command execution and diagnostics

Benefits

  • Limit truck rolls by upgrading and configuring remote assets through the network
  • Reduce network traffic through push notifications and status updates
  • Minimize costs by remotely executing commands and diagnostic functions

 

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