INTRODUCTION

The CCStoBIM tool is an integrated railway design system based on intelligent technology aimed at incorporating railway signaling data (module 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) into an infrastructure design, using BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology (module 6), covering both 2D and 3D, and operating interchangeably between the two while maintaining perfect data alignment. CCStoBIM can be used on international systems by adapting railway symbols and modifying, upon request, the rules for railway operations through customized evolutionary maintenance.

The CCStoBIM tool consist of 6 modules:

ACC Schematic Plan Editor – an unscaled representation of the tracks and station entities based on the station layout. The tool provides a user-friendly graphical interface for editing tracks and station entities. The edited Schematic Plan is made with graphics standardized to the reference railway signaling, following the regulations issued by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana s.p.a.

Design Verification Task for the ACC Schematic Plan – the tool provides a graphical interface listing applicable tests. The user can run a sequence of tests or individual tests. Each test checks the consistency of the design with the specified regulations. A positive result ensures the correct design of the previously edited or imported Schematic Plan. The regulatory references for Italy are issued by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana s.p.a.

Computation and Estimation Task – the tool allows the user to define prices (variable by year) and calculation methods for the estimation in standard XML format. The tool automatically generates the computation and estimation for the entire edited project.

Generation of Control Table Task – the tool has automatic functionalities for generating Control Tables. These tables define the rules for railway operations ensuring safe movement of trains and rolling stock, in compliance with the regulations issued by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana s.p.a.

Simulation Task – This tool automatically defines the maneuvering capabilities of trains and ensures their safety. The tool simulates train movements, interacting with project data to obtain the optimal route (selected from pre-calculated options). For incompatible train routes, the tool automatically identifies the precise point to resolve the incompatibility. The scenario is simulated with real-time video output and a corresponding train graph (spatial-temporal coordinates).

BIM Export Task – the tool supports the transition from 2D to 3D BIM using the open IFC format (Industry Foundation Classes), promoting openBIM for interoperability across different software. The IFC file ensures compatibility across 3D BIM software and supports reverse processing, such as re-importing modified 3D BIM data back into the 2D schematic plan.

This feature provides significant innovation in railway engineering, reducing design costs and automating requirements for the new BIM regulations effective January 1, 2025 (D.M. 560/2017 and D.M. 312/2021).

FUNCTIONALITIES

Task

Format File

Import

Export

Schematic Plan Editor

XAML – Railway Station Schematic Plan