A Novel Software Test Platform for Train Handling Based on Matlab

Abstract

Train speed controller is a critical module of the trip energy saving product, it controls the train speed to follow the optimized speed profile, and keep train safe in the situation with errors. Currently, it is mainly tested on the real train running on the track with safety risk. Because of the testing difficulties, development of trip energy saving product is slow. It is necessary to design a test platform to simulate and test the train speed controller. A novel software test platform based on Matlab is designed, which can test the train speed control performance with selected route and different errors. The application of the test platform accelerates the trip energy saving product development.