Command and Control Functions Clause Samples
Command and Control Functions. 1. Automatic Train Supervision shall provide centralized and resilient command and control functionality to the operator to deliver the schedule.
2. Dispatching shall be achieved by the issuing of Movement Authorities.
3. The ATS shall store multiple versions of the Operational Plan and allow real-time editing by dispatchers and operating supervisors to cancel, add, or adjust trip information for individual and groups of trains.
4. The ATR shall automatically regulate trains in accordance with the following criteria:
a) Schedule;
b) First come, first served; and
c) Train run ID.
5. The ATR shall allow the Operator to develop their own criteria for train regulation and to allow them to be added to the selection available to the operator.
6. The operator shall be able to select which of the ATR criteria the system uses for train regulation.
7. Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR) and work zones shall be entered through the ATS subsystem.
8. All control, supervision, and monitoring functions shall be possible from any ATC workstation within the OCC or local control centers, once authorized with the protected configuration setting functions and comply with the requirements for Network and Computer Security contained in Appendix 2 of this document.
9. Servers and other processors shall be distributed such that the loss of any and all equipment at the OCC shall not prevent the LCCs from supervising and controlling any part of their respective territories.
10. The ATC System shall positively confirm that the control and indication system is operable and the displayed information accurately depicts the real time status of the Rail Infrastructure System.
