Europe premiere -tracking trains by satellite

The incorporation of satellite communication services in railway signalling systems is now one step closer thanks to the successful test of a demonstration system on a regional railway on the island of Sardinia (Italy). It was undertaken as part of the 3InSat (Train Integrated Safety Satellite System) project, co-funded within the framework of the European Space Agency’s ARTES 20 programme. The 3InSat team, led by Ansaldo STS, is developing and validating satellite-based services compatible with the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS).