Zittau Süd signal box equipped with signals

The Zittau Süd train station signal box used by the

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

is currently being expanded. With the project phase now complete, the expansion has also become visible from afar. In recent weeks, three signals have been reinstalled along the railroad line. These have not been necessary for rail operations for the last 20 years, as the railroad operator does not plan any scheduled train crossings at Zittau Süd station. However, the increasingly comprehensive and functional laboratory facility is a great enrichment for the control and safety technology class / course, which is attended by the

KIA electrical engineering students of our partner DB Netz AG.

 

A series of work steps precede the installation of the signals:

• Transportation of signal masts to the refurbishment workshop

• Procurement of missing masts from the Cottbus signal factory

• Reconditioning of the individual components and masts

• Production and procurement of defective and missing components

• Production of two ground bases for holding the steel masts

• Determination of the signal locations

• Installation of the ground bases

The work was mainly carried out by the students of the LST department in the workshops at Bertsdorf station. In addition to university staff, they were also thankfully supported by employees of the railroad operator (SOEG mbH) and the Zittauer Schmalspurbahnen e.V. interest group.

Although an important milestone has been reached with the installation of the signals, the project is not yet complete. The signals are to be connected to the signal box next semester. As the signals are marked as operationally invalid by means of an upstream signal board, this will not interfere with rail operations. Regardless of the signal position, train traffic can continue unhindered. In addition, the timetable does not have to be taken into account when setting the signals during student practicals.

 

 

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Contact:

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science'

Patrick Hornung

Research assistant in the control and safety technology project

E-mail: p.hornung(at)hszg.de

Further images and details at:

lst-zittau.blogspot.de/2015/07/form-einfahrsignal-des-bf-zittau-sud.html