ABSTRACT
The evolution of railway signaling and communication involves basically four generations. In each generation, the incremental improvement in design, signal availability, communication channel and operational performance are major factors. In this chapter, we briefly discuss the major segments that are used in each tracking and controlling system. We also present additional information on how these technologies help solve real-world railway systems. With the development in data communication, computer tool and control technique, automated rail control system such as Communication-Based Train Control System (CBTCS), European Train Control System (ETCS), Chinese Train Control System (CTCS) and Indian Train Tracking and Control System Scenario are presented in this chapter.
