British Rail has introduced automatic route setting in two areas controlled by the new Three Bridges signalbox. Previously used to control simple terminal stations, the latest ARS scheme requires complex algorithms to achieve optimum routing of trains. The ARS processor compares the theoretical and actual location of trains, using data from the master timetable and train describer computers, before deciding which trains should get priority at junctions, and then sets up routes that will minimise delays.


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    Title :

    Automatic route setting eases the signalman's load


    Additional title:

    Automatische Fahrstrassenstellung erleichtert die Arbeit des Bahnwaerters


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette International ; 140 , 10 ; 787-789


    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    3 Seiten, 2 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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