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.


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    Title :

    Defining limits to metro automation


    Additional title:

    Bestimmung der Grenzen bei der Stadtbahn-Automation


    Contributors:
    Pierick, K. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    4 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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