A new over lay technology for the Positive Train Control and Energy Management systems used by the railroad industry today which allows for automated train handling responses to potential on-track hazards. Various sensors, including image-capture devices, radar, and drones, are placed on or proximate to a train. These sensors are used to interface with or override the Positive Train Control and Energy Management systems where those systems activate specific actions such as slowing or stopping a train but hazardous conditions on the track may dictate an alternative response.


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    Title :

    AUTOMATED OPERATION OF RAILROAD TRAINS



    Publication date :

    2023-12-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B61L Leiten des Eisenbahnverkehrs , GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC / B61K Andere Hilfseinrichtungen für Eisenbahnen , OTHER AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT FOR RAILWAYS



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