ETCS for high-speed trains

Siemens and Alcatel SEL at the moment develop a European Train Control System Level 2 (in the following referred to as ETCS) for the high-speed railway transport of the 21st century. This system will perform safety-related functions so that accordingly higher safety standards must be observed. A safety management system has especially been set up to make sure that safety standards are stipulated, tracked and observed. The safety management system is effective during the entire development process. It provides implementation of safety and quality assurance measures in the development process and orientation of the process towards achieving and approving the desired safety objectives. Experience from the safety management for ETCS development is also interesting for the development of other safety-related systems.