Conversion of 8-mi section of New Haven between Cotley Jct, and Pilgrim, Mass, from manual block to operation by remote control has eliminated need for second and third track operators at Pilgrim; annual savings of $12,500 are being realized; slow codes are sent through rails to determine occupancy of block; if clear, signals at end can be cleared to direct train to enter block.
Remote control saves money
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 146 , n 2
1959
Article (Journal)
English
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