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Could Space Weather Delay Your Train? Modelling the Impacts of Geomagnetically Induced Currents on Railway Signalling Systems

Activity: Talk or presentation typesInvited talk

11/09/2024

Track circuit signalling systems are widely utilised across the world, and their ability to accurately detect trains is crucial for the safe and smooth operation of a railway network. These systems use electric circuits to detect the presence or absence of trains in sections along a railway line, as such, they can be susceptible to interference from geomagnetically induced currents.

The model we have developed to analyse the impacts of space weather on the UK railway network has been expanded to include new arterial routes across Great Britain.

Results from the model, including case studies of historical extreme events will be presented.

Event (Conference)

TitleUK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting II
Abbreviated titleUKSWSE2024
Date9/09/2412/09/24
Website
LocationSandy Park
CityExeter
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
Degree of recognitionInternational event