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as a lighthouse project for Shift2Rail IP2, the outputs of NGTC regarding the analyses of
the Satellite Positioning Signal Receiver Parameters that are relevant for the signalling
applications and the process of their qualification and validation and, Initial Safety Analyses
in regards to use of satellite positioning in ERTMS, will be major inputs for several Shift2Rail
projects.

5. Conclusions and Perspective

Safe on-Board localisation is – besides reliable and safe communication – one of the key
elements of future train control systems. Four partners from the science and innovation
sector have founded the consortium SmartRaCon to perform research and innovation
activities in the context of the European Joint Undertaking Shift2Rail. The aim is to develop
and demonstrate technologies for safety-critical positioning applications in the railway
sector where it is mandatory to guarantee a high safety and reliability the positioning
result.

Several Shift2Rail projects will start in the next years to develop the technologies which
will be demonstrated to show the results of the innovation. The aim of these projects is to
demonstrate innovative onboard localisation technologies for future train control systems.

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