RTM use cases and application examples

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This page will concentrate on the RTM Use Cases and Application Examples.

The following use cases were identified and structured in a general framework.

Interfaces\Field	Technical	Operational	Legal
Internal between departments	Standardised data exchange between technical departments (e.g. engineering + capacity allocation) often using different IT technologies and definitions ⇒ synergy effects	Standardised data exchange between planning and monitoring of operations e.g. timetabling and real-time circulation tracking ⇒ synergy effects	Improved monitoring of the network condition, via dedicated 'Dashboards' providing network data summaries ⇒ easier & faster data transfer and processing
National/Business between partners	Standardised data exchange between IMs and their business partners, such as ETCS suppliers and maintenance sub-contractors ⇒ savings in data production and transmission ⇒ less vendor lock-in	Standardised data exchange between IMs and RUs (e.g. for track possessions). ⇒ reduced operational costs Standardised intermodal communications ⇒ enhanced railway market share	Ability of RUs to determine permissible train characteristics (esp. braking) on any infrastructure, as required by EU legislation (esp. TSI OPE) ⇒ time savings, less errors Standardised data provision to national administrations such as land registers, regions, ministries. (Example: multiannual MS-IM contract as per 2012/34, art. 8 and 30) ⇒ improved quality; scalable level of detail; improved credibility of rail
International between countries, organisations, EU	Standardised data model/exchange on which ETCS-, IT- and other industries can design their products ⇒ from taylor-made to inexpensive mass market solutions	Standardised data exchange within corridors and between organisations (RNE, ...) ⇒ no need to develop multiple data conversion interfaces Information exchange concerning station accessibility ⇒ contribution to TSI PRM objectives	Standardised/unique data provision to legal obligations; NS, RINF, Inspire, EU Freight corridors, TEN-T network ⇒ Savings in data conversions and reduction of administrational burden

railML (Data Exchange)

railML (Data Exchange)

Railway Infrastructure Manager Database

Railway Infrastructure Manager Database