UNE-EN 62290-1-2015 PDF

Full title and description

STB UNE-EN 62290-1:2015 — Railway applications — Urban guided transport management and command/control systems — Part 1: System principles and fundamental concepts. This document is the Spanish adoption of EN/IEC 62290‑1 and provides the high‑level system principles, definitions and fundamental concepts for Urban Guided Transport Management and Command/Control Systems (UGTMS) used on urban guided passenger transport lines and networks.

Abstract

This part of the standard introduces the UGTMS concept, defines the system and its main functions, and presents core principles for operation, supervision and interface relationships. It is intended to be used for new lines or when upgrading existing signalling and command/control systems and aligns Part 1 with the technical structure of Part 2 of the IEC/EN series.

General information

• Status: Superseded / replaced (see note below).
• Publication date: 28 January 2015 (UNE-EN adoption of IEC 62290‑1:2014).
• Publisher: Asociación Española de Normalización (AENOR) — as the national adoption (original international edition published by IEC).
• ICS / categories: 45.060 (Railway applications / signalling and control systems).
• Edition / version: UNE-EN adoption (2015) of IEC/EN 62290‑1 (based on IEC 62290‑1:2014).
• Number of pages: Approximately 36–38 pages depending on the national publication format.

Scope

This part provides an introduction and overall framework for Urban Guided Transport Management and Command/Control Systems (UGTMS). It covers definitions, system boundaries, main concepts such as operation management, supervision and basic functions required for control and management of urban guided passenger transport lines and networks. The part is applicable to new installations and to upgrades of existing signalling and control systems.

Key topics and requirements

• System definition and architecture for UGTMS (roles, boundaries and interfaces).
• Fundamental operating principles including operation management and supervision functions.
• Definitions and terminology for urban guided transport and grades of automation (concepts harmonized with Part 2).
• High‑level safety, availability and maintainability considerations for UGTMS design and operation.
• Guidance for applying the standard to new lines and for the upgrade of existing signalling/control installations.

(Key topics summarized from the international IEC/EN text and national adoption.)

Typical use and users

Used by system engineers, signalling and control designers, project managers, procuring authorities, infrastructure owners, operators of urban guided transport (metros, light rail, automated people movers) and certification bodies when specifying, designing, integrating or upgrading UGTMS solutions. It provides the conceptual foundation and common terminology for procurement and technical planning.

Related standards

Part of the IEC/EN 62290 series. Closely related documents include IEC/EN 62290‑2 (detailed requirements and architecture), national adoptions of EN/IEC 62290 parts, and the later consolidated or updated edition published as EN IEC 62290‑1 (2025) which supersedes the 2015 adoption. Users should check the latest EN/IEC 62290 series editions when applying requirements.

Keywords

Urban guided transport, UGTMS, management and command/control systems, signalling, operation management, supervision, grade of automation, system principles, railway applications.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: STB UNE-EN 62290-1:2015 is the Spanish adoption of EN/IEC 62290‑1 (originally IEC 62290‑1:2014). It defines system principles and fundamental concepts for Urban Guided Transport Management and Command/Control Systems (UGTMS).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the introduction to UGTMS, system definition and boundaries, primary functions (operation management and supervision), terminology and high‑level principles for applying command and control to urban guided passenger transport lines and networks. It is intended for new systems and upgrades.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: System designers, signalling engineers, operators, infrastructure owners, procuring authorities and conformity/certification bodies involved in urban rail and automated transport projects.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2015 UNE‑EN edition has been superseded in the standards lifecycle; check the consolidated EN IEC 62290‑1 (2025) and national publication records for the current, authoritative edition before procurement or design.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the IEC/EN 62290 series (UGTMS), complemented by Part 2 (detailed architecture and requirements) and subsequent parts or national adoptions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Urban guided transport, UGTMS, management and command/control, signalling, operation management, grade of automation, system principles.