ABSTRACT
The train traffic control system of tomorrow must be able to handle more frequent traffic, higher speeds and several different companies operating on the infrastructure. Re-planning tasks must be supported by efficient user interfaces that allow the train traffic controller to be continuously updated and able to evaluate future traffic conflicts so that these can be taken care of in time. The traffic control system does not provide the train dispatcher with adequate tools to perform efficient traffic control during severe disturbances. Twelve professional train dispatchers were presented with the same preconditions and they all got to solve the same disturbed traffic situation. Efficient performance requires that the train traffic controllers make good decisions. The majority of the participating train dispatchers have been very positive about the new concepts and ideas. Operators, called train dispatchers, monitor the train movements and control train routes by automatic or manual remote blocking.
