Taiwan Railways' Third-Generation Centralized Train Control System Integrates Slope, Rockfall Warnings
Taiwan Railways announced a NTD 3.95 billion CTC 3.0 project, to be completed by 2029, aimed at upgrading its over 20-year-old Centralized Train Control System. The new system will enhance path planning efficiency and integrate real-time warnings for slopes, rockfalls, and level crossings into the control center, significantly bolstering railway safety.
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(Taipei, April 29, 2026, CNA reporter Huang Chiao-wen) Due to the Centralized Train Control System (CTC) having been in use for over 20 years, Taiwan Railways announced today the launch of its CTC 3.0 project, investing NTD 3.95 billion, estimated to be completed by 2029. This initiative will improve path planning efficiency and integrate real-time warnings for slopes, rockfalls, and level crossings into the traffic control center.
Taiwan Railways Company held the project launch ceremony for the "Third-Generation Centralized Train Control System (CTC 3.0)" today, with participants including Deputy Minister of Transportation Wu Sheng-yuan, President of Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. Ryuichi Goto, President of Alexon Electric Yang Chen-tung, Chairman of CHT-IT Chen Kuo-chang, and Chairman of Taiwan Railways Cheng Kuang-yuan.
Chairman Cheng Kuang-yuan stated in his speech that the current Centralized Train Control System used by Taiwan Railways has been in service since 2004. Facing increasingly heavy challenges in railway transportation, Taiwan Railways requires more advanced tools to ensure safety.
Deputy Minister Wu Sheng-yuan pointed out that the existing nationwide railway network operates over 1,000 train services daily, and the Centralized Train Control System equipment is old, with functions needing improvement. This time, Taiwan Railways is investing NTD 3.95 billion not only to replace equipment but also hopes to introduce an open architecture based on international standards, breaking the limitations of a closed system. This will be a crucial step for the development of Taiwan's railway system.
Regarding functional upgrades, Taiwan Railways stated that CTC 3.0 will introduce intelligent automatic route setting. It can automatically plan optimal routes based on train schedules, train priority levels, track occupancy, and power supply conditions, improving path planning efficiency, reducing dispatchers' burden, and making train operations more precise.
In terms of enhancing situational awareness, Taiwan Railways noted that CTC 3.0 will integrate with the Taiwan Railways Cloud Platform. Through digital integration, real-time information such as slope, rockfall, and level crossing warnings, as well as platform monitoring, will be integrated into the traffic control center. This will enable vehicle controllers to grasp on-site conditions at the first instance, significantly shortening emergency response times and building a stronger railway safety protection network.
Chairman Cheng Kuang-yuan mentioned that the third-generation Centralized Train Control System is expected to be completed in 2029. To fulfill the commitment of uninterrupted operation, in addition to establishing a control center at the Taipei headquarters, a disaster recovery center will also be built at Fugang Base. This signifies that regardless of any extreme circumstances, Taiwan Railways' train command will be able to stand firm and execute continuously. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150429
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(Taipei, April 29, 2026, CNA reporter Huang Chiao-wen) Due to the Centralized Train Control System (CTC) having been in use for over 20 years, Taiwan Railways announced today the launch of its CTC 3.0 project, investing NTD 3.95 billion, estimated to be completed by 2029. This initiative will improve path planning efficiency and integrate real-time warnings for slopes, rockfalls, and level crossings into the traffic control center.
Taiwan Railways Company held the project launch ceremony for the "Third-Generation Centralized Train Control System (CTC 3.0)" today, with participants including Deputy Minister of Transportation Wu Sheng-yuan, President of Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. Ryuichi Goto, President of Alexon Electric Yang Chen-tung, Chairman of CHT-IT Chen Kuo-chang, and Chairman of Taiwan Railways Cheng Kuang-yuan.
Chairman Cheng Kuang-yuan stated in his speech that the current Centralized Train Control System used by Taiwan Railways has been in service since 2004. Facing increasingly heavy challenges in railway transportation, Taiwan Railways requires more advanced tools to ensure safety.
Deputy Minister Wu Sheng-yuan pointed out that the existing nationwide railway network operates over 1,000 train services daily, and the Centralized Train Control System equipment is old, with functions needing improvement. This time, Taiwan Railways is investing NTD 3.95 billion not only to replace equipment but also hopes to introduce an open architecture based on international standards, breaking the limitations of a closed system. This will be a crucial step for the development of Taiwan's railway system.
Regarding functional upgrades, Taiwan Railways stated that CTC 3.0 will introduce intelligent automatic route setting. It can automatically plan optimal routes based on train schedules, train priority levels, track occupancy, and power supply conditions, improving path planning efficiency, reducing dispatchers' burden, and making train operations more precise.
In terms of enhancing situational awareness, Taiwan Railways noted that CTC 3.0 will integrate with the Taiwan Railways Cloud Platform. Through digital integration, real-time information such as slope, rockfall, and level crossing warnings, as well as platform monitoring, will be integrated into the traffic control center. This will enable vehicle controllers to grasp on-site conditions at the first instance, significantly shortening emergency response times and building a stronger railway safety protection network.
Chairman Cheng Kuang-yuan mentioned that the third-generation Centralized Train Control System is expected to be completed in 2029. To fulfill the commitment of uninterrupted operation, in addition to establishing a control center at the Taipei headquarters, a disaster recovery center will also be built at Fugang Base. This signifies that regardless of any extreme circumstances, Taiwan Railways' train command will be able to stand firm and execute continuously. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150429
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