to promote the innovative development of computer interlocking and enhance the computer interlocking technology and maintenance management, the 7th national railway computer interlocking technology exchange conference was successfully held in chengdu from july 3 to 4. it was jointly hosted by the automation committee of the china railway society and the china railway signal & communication technology research institute, and co-organized by casco and chengdu railway bureau group co., ltd.
computer interlocking, as the core equipment for train operation safety control, is a vital component of the national railway safety system. since the successful convening of the first national railway computer interlocking technology exchange conference in 2018, this conference has become an essential platform for technical exchanges in computer interlocking standards and specifications, product research and development, engineering design, inspection and certification, maintenance management, construction and manufacturing, etc. it continuously promotes advancements in computer interlocking technology and drives high-quality industrial development.
the conference was presided over by zhao yang, secretary general of the automation committee of the china railway society. attendees included he changshou, director of the signal department of the engineering and electrification department of the china state railway group co., ltd., huang caiming, deputy general manager of chengdu railway bureau group co., ltd., li wentao, deputy director of the signal department of the engineering and electrification department of the china state railway group, li gang, deputy director of the china railway signal & communication technology research institute, and wang yin, party secretary and chairman of casco. over 100 representatives from 50 organizations, including 18 railway bureau group companies, beijing railway signal & communication maintenance and operation center, national sichuan-tibet railway technology innovation center, china railway inspection and certification center, national railway quality inspection center, various design institutes, relevant universities, interlocking research and development units, manufacturing units, and construction units, participated in the conference.
in the opening speech, he changshou pointed out that over the past year, the coverage of computer interlocking equipment has steadily increased, maintaining high-quality and stable operation. the updating of computer interlocking equipment and the reconstruction and transitional construction of stations have been carried out safely and smoothly. these achievements are inseparable from the joint efforts of railway bureau groups, design institutes, construction enterprises, equipment manufacturers, and other units. the computer interlocking technology exchange conference, as a platform integrating design, manufacturing, and maintenance technologies, has always adhered to the core principle of "innovation and progress." through platform exchanges, we can draw on maintenance and management experience, understand new equipment, technologies, methods, and techniques, improve after-sales service and technical support systems, and lay a solid foundation for further enhancing the convenience, accuracy, and efficiency of operation and maintenance.
wang yin expressed welcome and gratitude to all the participating leaders and experts and expectation to continue deepening cooperation with railway bureaus, design institutes, partners, and experts to bring more new technologies and applications to railway signaling and jointly contribute to the development of china's railway industry. with craftsmanship as a tribute to the times and innovation leading the future, we will contribute more to the construction of a powerful transportation country.
the conference focused on three topics, aiming to deepen the innovation and practice of computer interlocking equipment maintenance management. on the morning of july 3, during the keynote report session, representatives from seven units shared their experience in improving the maintenance and management of computer interlocking equipment from different angles. among them, casco, as a representative of signal system equipment manufacturers, gave a detailed report on "emphasize standards, strengthen management, grasp key points, ensure safety – continuously promote the high-quality development of computer interlocking equipment”.
on the afternoon of july 3, at the signaling sub-forum, railway bureau leaders, experts, and manufacturers conducted extensive and in-depth exchanges on the operation and management experience of interlocking equipment in various railway bureaus over the past year, existing problems, and work plans for the next step. at the design sub-forum, design institute experts and manufacturers held heated discussions on drawing input, schemes, standards, and other content during the interlocking design process.
on the morning of july 4, participants visited the chengdu east dacheng yard to observe the application, maintenance, and management of signaling equipment on site. subsequently, they visited the national sichuan-tibet railway technology innovation center to learn about research achievements in the construction and equipment development of the sichuan-tibet railway project. these field visits enriched the content of the exchange and brought the conference to a successful conclusion.
