Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits

One of the main challenges in the operation of electric traction vehicles is ensuring safety and operational reliability. To ensure the safety of railway traffic, vehicles must undergo a series of tests related to the investigation of disturbances generated, among others, in the return current to th...

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Main Authors: Adam Garczarek, Dorota Stachowiak
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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description One of the main challenges in the operation of electric traction vehicles is ensuring safety and operational reliability. To ensure the safety of railway traffic, vehicles must undergo a series of tests related to the investigation of disturbances generated, among others, in the return current to the mains. This problem is further complicated by the inability to perform such measurements under laboratory conditions. The implementation of tests under real conditions determines the appearance of additional potential interference sources, from power sources to improper interactions between current collectors and the overhead contact system, and it requires strict compliance with regulatory standards and the implementation of standardized testing procedures. This article presents issues related to the investigation and analysis of the electromagnetic compatibility of rolling stock with train detection systems using track circuits. The aim of these tests is to determine the harmonic components in the traction current in relation to the permissible levels specified in the latest editions of the European Railway Agency—ERA/ERTMS/033281 version 5.0 documents and Annex S-02 to the List of the President of the Office of Rail Transport. The measurement methodology and test procedures are presented in detail with respect to current legal requirements.
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spelling doaj-art-a696ecad6af64c3ea43c32c4b9cc49fd2025-08-20T03:11:22ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011811270510.3390/en18112705Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track CircuitsAdam Garczarek0Dorota Stachowiak1Poznan Institute of Technology, Lukasiewicz Research Network, 61-755 Poznan, PolandFaculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandOne of the main challenges in the operation of electric traction vehicles is ensuring safety and operational reliability. To ensure the safety of railway traffic, vehicles must undergo a series of tests related to the investigation of disturbances generated, among others, in the return current to the mains. This problem is further complicated by the inability to perform such measurements under laboratory conditions. The implementation of tests under real conditions determines the appearance of additional potential interference sources, from power sources to improper interactions between current collectors and the overhead contact system, and it requires strict compliance with regulatory standards and the implementation of standardized testing procedures. This article presents issues related to the investigation and analysis of the electromagnetic compatibility of rolling stock with train detection systems using track circuits. The aim of these tests is to determine the harmonic components in the traction current in relation to the permissible levels specified in the latest editions of the European Railway Agency—ERA/ERTMS/033281 version 5.0 documents and Annex S-02 to the List of the President of the Office of Rail Transport. The measurement methodology and test procedures are presented in detail with respect to current legal requirements.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2705rail vehiclesmeasurementselectromagnetic compatibilitytrack circuits
spellingShingle Adam Garczarek
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Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
Energies
rail vehicles
measurements
electromagnetic compatibility
track circuits
title Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
title_full Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
title_fullStr Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
title_full_unstemmed Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
title_short Measurements and Analysis of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Railway Rolling Stock with Train Detection Systems Using Track Circuits
title_sort measurements and analysis of electromagnetic compatibility of railway rolling stock with train detection systems using track circuits
topic rail vehicles
measurements
electromagnetic compatibility
track circuits
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2705
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