Describes the state of the art of metro automation in West Germany, Aspects outlined include the automation of train driving, safety separation, operational management and the electronic control of route setting. The quality of service, the reduction of manning staff and the psychological effect of reduced human contact with the customer is discussed.
Defining limits to metro automation
Bestimmung der Grenzen bei der Stadtbahn-Automation
Railway Gazette International ; 140 , 1 ; 31-34
1984
4 Seiten
Article (Journal)
English
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