Positive Train Control




Alstom delivers robust scalable PTC solutions that can address applications from switch point positioning to full location management facilitating your efforts to meet the industry's PTC requirements.

Vital Core Integration technology is the foundation for the PTC Wayside Products, based on proven safety design principles utilized over 20 years.

Vital Core Integration PTC Product Solutions offer:
  • Same WIU interfaces and application tools across all products, minimizing training of engineering and maintenance staff.
  • Can be easily interfaced with Alstom and non Alstom equipment per AREMA and AAR specifications.
  • Can address full range of PTC applications from switch point monitoring, broken rail detection to block signaling and full interlocking control.

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  • Standalone (overlay) and Integrated WIU signaling solutions are provided.
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  • Upgrade path is provided for traditional VPI systems using CPU II board.
 
   
   
                                                                                
Hand throw switch point position

Alstom's Model 7R, 7K, or 7J switch circuit controller provide hand throw switch point position. These are connected directly to switch points. The position input is provided to the electronic units, which communicates status, time and location to the PTC system via Ethernet communications port and 220 Mhz radio at the site. To learn more click below.