The primary objective of this analysis has been to provide a realistic set of alternatives (of rapid transit vehicle systems) on which judgment may be made as to what, if any, technological advances in rapid transit vehicle systems are feasible and worth exploring. For those systems that appear feasible and worthwhile it is required that the contractor define what additional technical analyses are required to support a final choice among the various alternatives, what program can be established for accomplishing this work, and what resources are required to implement this program. A secondary objective of the study has been a preliminary review of vehicle and traffic control systems with particular emphasis on central control devices and automated train operation. The interrelations between control systems, vehicle type, and alternative operational concepts are such that analysis of rapid transit vehicle systems would be incomplete without some preliminary assessment of control system alternatives. (Author)


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    Title :

    Comparative Analysis of Rapid Transit Vehicle Systems


    Contributors:
    H. O. Davidson (author) / J. L. Crain (author) / E. W. Davis (author)

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    129 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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