Interface: Metrolink Dispatch - Metrolink Trains
Information Flow Definitions
alarm acknowledge (Planned)
Confirmation that alarm was received, instructions and additional information for the alarm initiator, and requests for additional information.
alarm notification (Planned)
Notification of activation of an audible or silent alarm by a traveler in a public area or by a transit vehicle operator using an on–board device.
fare collection data (Planned)
Fare collection information including the summary of fare system data and financial payment transaction data.
fare management information (Planned)
Transit fare information and transaction data used to manage transit fare processing.
remote vehicle disable (Planned)
Signal used to remotely disable a transit vehicle.
transit schedule information (Planned)
Current and projected transit schedule information used to initialize the transit vehicle with a vehicle assignment, monitor schedule performance, and develop corrective actions on–board.
transit stop locations (Planned)
The current geographic location and dimensions of transit stops. This flow may also include the road geometry in the vicinity of the stops as needed to support transit vehicle safety applications when arriving at or departing from stops.
transit traveler information (Planned)
Transit information prepared to support transit users and other travelers. It contains transit schedules, real–time arrival information, fare schedules, alerts and advisories, and general transit service information.
transit traveler request (Planned)
Request by a Transit traveler to summon assistance, request transit information, or request any other transit services.
transit vehicle conditions (Planned)
Operating conditions of transit vehicle (e.g., engine running, oil pressure, fuel level and usage). It includes status of other on–board systems including user displays, passenger counters, and security systems. This overall status information is also collected from unused (out of service) vehicles.
transit vehicle loading data (Planned)
Data collected on board the transit vehicle relating to passenger boarding and alighting.
transit vehicle location data (Planned)
Current transit vehicle location and related operational conditions data provided by a transit vehicle.
transit vehicle operator authentication information (Planned)
Information regarding on–board transit operator authentication
transit vehicle operator authentication update (Planned)
Results of authentication process or update of on–board authentication database.
transit vehicle schedule performance (Planned)
Estimated times of arrival and anticipated schedule deviations reported by a transit vehicle.