The Signalling Programme Banedanmark Boundaries between ETCS and the GSM-R Network Service and Interface Definition April 2008 banedanmark eae Paes BURGER UND PARTNERBanedanmark Boundaries between ETCS and the GSM-R Network Service and Interface Definition April 2008 Ref 185 222-004(01) Version 01 Date 2008-04-16 Prepared by D G Fisher Checked by Jens Ole Kaslund Approved by Dieter Schopfer Signalling programme Ramball JV Banedanmark Teknikerbyen 31 Amerika plads 15 DK-2830 Virum DK-2100 Copenhagen © Phone +45 4598 6000 Phone +45 2685 6000 vaww.ramboll.dk www.bane.dk1a 12 13 14 Ba 32 33 34 35 44 42 43 Table of contents Introduction Purpose Scope Exclusions References. Requirements Summary ‘System Boundaries Context Diagram Service Context Physical Architecture Protocol Architecture Reliability Architecture Service Requirements ETCS Service Requirements Circuit Switched Mode Service Requirements GPRS Service Requirements Interface Req! ments Standards Glossary et, Fe5/222-(03) NoNeeee Daunen 12 12 131a 1.2 1.3 Introduction Purpose The ETCS Level 2 signalling system will require supporting transmission network fa- cilities. Use of the GSM-R network will be required for data communication between trackside (RBC) and trainborne (EVC) equipment. Fixed network transmission facili ties will be required for data communications facilities between ETCS trackside equipment at different locations and connections to external systems such as control centre and maintenance depot equipment. Scope This document defines the interfaces with the GSM-R network and identifies the ser~ vices thet it needs to provide. Requirements for Fixed Network interfaces and ser- vices will be provided in other documents; they are indicated here for information purposes only. This document defines the requirements of the ETCS signalling system applied to the whole of the F-bane. It is assumed that ETCS Level 2 will be applied to the main line sections of the F-bane and ETCS Regional to the branch lines. It is further assumed that the S-bane will not use ETCS Level 2. ‘The document represents the result of Task 3 in the GSM-R interface contract (Ref 1). Exclusions This document does not consider: + Traffic volumes (to be provided in separate documents). + Geographical locations (to be provided in separate documents). + Performance requirements (to be provided in separate documents), + Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety requirements (RAMS) (to be provided in separate documents) requirements. + Requirements for Fixed Transmission services. + Fixed network services to interconnect GSM-R elements e.g. BSC to BTS (these will be specified by the GSM-R project) + Voice, text messaging (for train operator or passenger information) or CCTV requirements. fe. 1857222402) 4314 References 1. Interface Contract the Signalling Programme and the BDK GSM-R (Voice) Project. 2. FSI88-222-007 Requirements on the GSM-R Network for ETCS Support Requirements Summary The Signal Programme requires support from the Fixed Transmission Network and the GSM-R project in order to implement the proposed ETCS Level 2 signalling sys~ tem. + The system context is defined in section 3.1. ©The service architecture is defined in section 3.2. ‘+The system physical architecture is defined in section 3.3. This includes the physical location of the interfaces. ‘+The protocol architecture is defined in section 3.4. This specifies the proto- cols that operate across the interfaces. ‘+ The reliability architecture is defined in section 3.5. In summary the requirements a ‘The GSM-R project shall provide: 1 Circuit switched connections between MSC Access Points (termina- tions on the Fixed Transmission Network) and trainborne Mobile Sta- tions (via the air interface). > Service requirements are defined in section 4.2 > Interface requirements are defined in section 5 Table 3 No 1 2 Capability for future extension for Packet transmission (GPRS)) be- tween RBCs and trainborne Mobile Stations. > Service requirements are defined in section 4.3 > Interface requirements are defined in section 5 Table 3 No 2 System Boundaries ‘The following sections define the boundaries between the ETCS signalling system and the GSM-R network from different perspectives. Fixed Transmission Network connections are shown for explanatory purposes only. a. 185722200) 2133.1 Context Diagram The following diagram shows the major elements of the ETCS signalling system and their connectivity requirements. Figure 1 System Context ‘The elements identified in the above diagram are: Fixed Network Links ~ these are wide area network connections provided by the Fixed Transmission Network. GSM-R - the radio network providing track to train communications. It pro- vides both voice and ETCS data communications but only the latter is illus- trated here. RBC ~ Radio Block Centre ~ This is the ETCS trackside module which issues Movement Authorities to trains within its geographical area. ER - EuroRadio functionality which provides the safety and connection control facilities for GSM-R communication paths. KMS - Key Management System - This module provides encryption keys used by the EuroRadio safety layer. TCC - Traffic Control Centre - where signallers will have facilities to control train movements via RBCs. For the purpose of this document the term TCC re. 185722202) 3/13is taken to include the location of engineering facilities for system configura- tion and maintenance, Traffic Control Centres will also need access to the Operation and Maintenance elements of the GSM-R and Fixed Transmission networks. ‘+ IL- Interlocking - These signalling elements will need communications con- nections to their parent RBCs. + TSE ~ Trackside Element ~ devices such as points machines and axle count- ers. + EVC- European Vital Computer ~ This element performs the vital onboard ETCS signalling functions. ‘+ MS_- Mobile Station - GSM-R radio that communicates over the air interface with the GSM-R network. + Balises ~ are, in ETCS Level 2, passive devices providing location information to EVCs. 3.2 Service Context ‘The GSM-R network must be considered, from a safety viewpoint, as an Open Com- munication System. Consequently additional functionality is required to ensure ade- quate integrity. For ETCS this functionality is specified as the EuroRadio system and Is illustrated in the following diagram. (The Key Management System distributes encryption keys. It is not shown in the following diagram and has not yet been in- cluded in ETCS SRS version 2.3.0.) 2B es — ans I SS Euroradio Service Figure 2 Service Context ‘The diagram also indicates the scope of ETCS functionality to be provided by the signalling supplier (similarly coloured blocks). a. rsas7an2-(02) 4/33.3 Physical Architecture It should be open to GSM-R suppliers to propose solutions that meet ETCS reliability and availability targets. However, it is assumed that the availability requirement on the GSM-R network will be such as to require full redundancy of radio coverage and all network elements. The dual network, illustrated below is a possible way of achieving the reliability and availability requirements. The Fixed Transmission Net~ ‘work should also be designed to an availability target and the diverse loop structure shown here is an assumed solution. It is also assumed that each train driving unit will require two Mobile Stations (radios) dedicated to ETCS. Note that the two Mobile Stations can be used simultaneously during RBC handover. RBCER KMS SN Msc. BSC BIS Trains Figure 3 Physical Architecture In the above diagram GSN represents the combination of the Service GPRS Support Node (SGSN) and Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) functionality defined in the ETSI standard. See Glossary for definitions of other elements. The connections between RBCs and the GSM network elements (MSC/BSC/GSN) are represented as rings because it is assumed that they will be implemented as optical fibre SDH ring networks. ef, F85/222(01) 5/13‘The assumed dual network structure is such that each sub-network (A or B) gives full geographical coverage of all F-bane main lines. It will be sufficient to provide single coverage of branch lines from either the A or the B sub-network. Ref 2 de- fines the lines which require double of single coverage. ‘The following diagram indicates the physical boundaries for the CSM facilities re- quired from the GSM-R project. | ‘Scope of GSM-R Project. ———> i suppor to FTCS Level 2 Fixed Network interfice Ie Air Interface Loy Figure 4 Physical Boundaries - CSM 3.4 Protocol Architecture Protocol architectures for CSM and GPRS communication paths are illustrated in the following diagrams based on the ISO 7 layer model. ISDN EVC R822 sg Arle GSMR Sey RBC ef. Psas/222-01) 6/13Figure 5 Protocol Reference Model for Circuit Switched Mode - CSM The following tentative protocol reference model is taken from ETSI standard EN 301 344 v6.1 (GSM 03.06). [Applcaiogp—E TPIXaS Bixas | Rey snvcr SND Ge or Te Tot} uber WPT a cP TP RIC RID BSSaP asscr | i Mac” MAC [Rework Wework| 12 2 Serve Service MRF GSM] Libis tbs |_U or um o on Gi Ms BSS SGSN GGSN Figure 6 Protocol Reference Model for GPRS. Legend: = GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP): This protocol tunnels user data and signalling between ‘GPRS Support Nodes in the GPRS backbone network. All PTP PDP PDUs shall be en- capsulated by the GPRS Tunnelling Protocol. GTP is specified in GSM 09.60 + TCP carries GTP PDUs in the GPRS backbone network for protocols that need a reliable data link (e.g., X.25), and UDP carries GTP PDUs for protocols that do not need a reli- able data link (e.g IP). TCP provides flow control and protection against lost and cor- rupted GTP PDUs. UDP provides protection against corrupted GTP PDUs. TCP is de- fined in RFC 793 [41]. UDP is defined in RFC 768 + IP: This is the GPRS backbone network protocol used for routeing user data and control signalling. The GPRS backbone network may initially be based on the IP version 4 pro- tocol. Ultimately, IP version 6 shall be used. IP version 4 is defined in RFC 791. ~ Sub-network Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP): This transmission functional- ity maps network-level characteristics onto the characteristics ofthe underlying network. SNDCP is specified in GSM 04.65. + Logical Link Control (LLC): This layer provides a highly reliable ciphered logical link. LLC shall be independent of the underlying radio interface protocols in order to allow in- ‘troduction of alternative GPRS radio solutions with minimum changes to the NSS, LLC is specified in GSM 04.64, ~ Relay: In the BSS, this function relays LLC PDUs between the Um and Gb interfaces. In the SGSN, this function relays PDP PDUs between the Go and Gn interfaces. fr. 185/222 (02) 73+ Base Station System GPRS Protocol (BSSGP): This layer conveys routeing- and QoS- ‘elated information between BSS and SGSN, BSSGP does not perform error correction, BSSGP is specified in GSM 08.18. + Network Service (NS): This layer transports BSSGP PDUs. NS is based on the Frame Relay connection between BSS and SGSN, and may be multi-hop and traverse a network ‘of Frame Relay switching nodes. NS is specified in GSM 08.16. = RLC/MAC: This layer contains two functions: The Radio Link Control function provides a radio-solution-dependent reliable link. The Medium Access Control function controls, the access signalling (request and grant) procedures for the radio channel, and the map- ping of LLC frames onto the GSM physical channel, RLC/MAC is defined in GSM 04.60. = GSM RF: As defined in GSM 05 series. 3.5 ‘The following reliability block diagram relates to the CSM service between RBC and EVC. It assumes the architecture described in section 3.3 and 3.4 above. In this diagram RBC and EVC elements are taken to include EuroRadio functionality. Fixed Transmission GSMR Network SDH Optical Overlapping Cells Ring Figure 7. Reliability Block Diagram for CSM The diagram shows the elements needed to enable communication between the trackside ETCS RBC equipment and the tralnborne ETCS EVC equipment for Circult ‘Switched Mode (CSM). The following notes should assist interpretation of the dia~ gram: ‘+ RBCs are shown as dual redundant having an A and a B part either of which could provide the necessary service. Signalling suppliers may choose other solutions such as 2-out-of-3-majority decision. ‘+ Each RBC will be connected to both MSCs via the fixed transmission net- work. This network will be a Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) ring on et. Fas2224(02) 8/1344 optical fibre cables. The cables will be diversely routed to avoid common mode failures. SDH access is provided by Drop / Insert (D/I) multiplexers. ‘The ring is tolerant of failure in any section of the cable. Failure of a D/I ‘multiplexer only affects those modules directly connected to it. ‘+ The reliability / availability of the GSM network should be specified end-to- end rather than for each module. However the impact of some failures will be more significant than others. The assumed overlapping cell structure implies that failure of one BTS (serving an individual cell) would reduce ca- pacity but not cause any holes in radio coverage. Some coincident failures of GSM-R network elements could cause: © In double coverage areas, the loss of two neighbouring BTSs will create a “radio hole” of Ya a cell width. In single coverage areas, two neighbouring BTS faults will cause a hole of 1 cell width. © Loss of radio coverage from several cells, typically SO to 500 km de- pending on the manufacturer's specifications and on system dimen- sioning, (failure of 2 BSC) © Complete loss of radio communication capability (Failure of 2 MSCs) + Itis assumed that each driving unit on a train (cab) is equipped with 2 Mo- bile Stations (radios) dedicated to ETCS each with its own antenna. The two roof mounted antennas should be separated by at least 1m to give special diversity thus avoiding micro holes In radio coverage. + EVCs are shown as dual redundant but this again is a signalling supplier op- tion. Service Requirements ETCS Service Requirements There are two basic options for providing data communications services between RBCs and trainborne EVCs: * Circuit Switched Mode (CSM) in which an individual communication is associ- ate with each active train © GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) in which information is transmitted by packets over a communication channel that can be shared by several trains. The initial requirement is to use Circuit Switched Mode but provision should be made for the later addition of GPRS capability. et. F1as/222(00) 9/134.2 In addition to these principal services, signalling operations and maintenance staff will require access to the network management facilities. This access will be needed for functions such as registration of new or replacement ETCS Train Radios, obtain- ing fault diagnostic data etc. Circuit Switched Mode Se: e Requirements ‘The bearer service attribute requirements are summarised in the following table. ‘Attribute Value ] Transfer mode Greuit Information transfer capability Unrestricted digital Structure Unstructured Duplex mode Full Configuration Point to point Establishment Demand ~ mobile initiated Rate adaptation V.110 7X30 Signalling access protocol 114407 450 ‘Synch / asynch ‘Asynchronous Number of stop bits T Number of data bits 3s User rate 4800 bit/s preferred plus 2400 bit/s ‘and 9600 bit/s for visiting trains Parity None Connection element ‘Transparent Table 1 GSM-R CSM Service Attributes sf. F85/222(02) 10/1343 GPRS Service Requirements Use of GPRS has not yet been specified in detail for ETCS. The following tentative bearer service attributes are suggested, ‘Attribute Value Transfer mode Connection oriented packet Information transfer capability Unrestricted digital ‘Structure ‘Service data unit integrity Dupiex mode Full Configuration Point to point Establishment Demand ~ mobile initiated ‘Addressing P Signalling access protocol 1.4407 450 ‘Synch / esynch ‘Asynchronous: - Number of stop bits T Number of data bits 3 User rate 19200 bit/s (2 time slots) Parity None Connection element Transparent Service precedence High’ Reliability class i Delay class 1 Table 2 GSM-R GPRS Service Attributes a, Fes/202-(08) 41/13Interface Requirements ‘The interfaces, identified in section 3, that relate to GSM-R, are defined in the follow- ing table. No | Between Description ‘Standard 1 [RBC <> FINE TSDN Primary Rate ETS 300 233 & FTN <-> MSC ETS 300 011 2 [RBC <-> FING Internet (TCP/IP) carried over | Internet STD 5: FIN <-> MSC 2 Mbit/s RFC791 ETS 300 166 7 (TC<> FING Internet (TCP/IP) carried over | Internet STD 5: FTN <-> GSM-R O&M sys- | 2 Mbit/s RFC791 tems ETS 300 16 S| GSMRBTS <-> ETCS ‘GSM Air Interface ETS 100 552 for Mobile Station csM ETS 101 350 for GPRS Table 3 Interface Requirements Standards GSM-R requirements are specified in «EIRENE GSM-R Functional Requirements Specification (UIC) + EIRENE GSM-R System Requirements Specification (UIC) version 15, EuroRadio requirements are specified in ‘+ Radio Transmission FFFIS for EuroRadio UIC No A.11 T 6001 12 fe, Fs8/222-(08) 12/13Glossary BTS | Base Transceiver Station (part of the GSM-R network) BSC Base Station Controller (part of the GSM-R network ) CSM Gircuit Switched Mode (GSM data service) ETCS European Train Control System ETS European Telecommunications Standard ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute EVE European Vital Computer (principal ETCS trainborne element) FIN Fixed Transmission Network GESN | Gateway GPRS Support Node GSW-R_ Global System for Mobile-communications ~ Rallway application GPRS General Packet Radio Service (GSM packet mode service) P Tnternet Protocol (layer 3) KMS Key Management System (for the EuroRadio safety layer) MS Mobile Station (Train radio) MSC Mobile Switching Centre (part of the GSM-R network) ‘ORM Operations & Maintenance RBC Radio Block Centre (principal ETCS trackside element) SGSN Service GPRS Support Nede TCC Traffic Control Centre TcP__| Transport Control Protocol (layer 4) a, rtas202-(02) 13/13