Rail signal device

Rail signal device

KMC

Key Management Center

The Key Management Center manages the keys required for encrypting and decrypting bidirectional messages between the onboard computer and the Radio Block Center.

Features

  • ETCS Entity Management

  • Generation and lifecycle management of ETCS encryption keys based on European standards

  • Supports on-line and off-line key distribution and control

  • Integrated interface for both on-line and off-line operations

  • User-friendly UI/UX designed for operator convenience

  • Key distribution status notification system

  • KMC-to-KMC key exchange supported in both on-line and off-line modes

  • Reinforced security using HSM (Hardware Security Module) for key storage

  • Secure communication with ETCS entities via TLS (Transport Layer Security)

  • PKI certificate installation and management capabilities


Configuration


Impact

  • Provides encryption keys that ensure data integrity over LTE-R wireless communication

  • Enables real-time key updates between trackside and onboard systems via on-line distribution

  • Ensures interoperability with KTCS-2 and international KMC systems through compliance with European ETCS standards