200204 – Samuel – Benefits of Integrated Supervisory Control System For Metropolitan Railway Operations

Technology has progressed to the point where train control functions can now be cost effectively integrated into an architecture that improves the delivery of both operational and engineering services. The purpose of this paper is to inform the audience of the latest developments in integrated supervisory control systems for metropolitan railway networks. It addresses the main differences between the traditional organisation of a metropolitan Train Control Center and the integrated concept. The benefits to the operator, passengers, engineering and external agencies are also dealt with.

This paper explains the differences in the ISCS concept and the traditional organisation of a Metro Operations Control Centre. It also identifies the technical benefits and the advantages for the operators and, perhaps most importantly, the passengers.