A description is given of an ATCS (advanced train control system) which unifies operations in central traffic control and previously unsignaled territories. It consists of a color graphic locomotive crew display, data radio, and locomotive health monitoring; multisensor position information systems, including transponder or satellite; a two-way digital communications network covering the railroad; wayside switch and detector interfaces; and a powerful central computer system. Safety is improved by powerful movement authority generation, checking, distribution, and automatic enforcement; monitoring and alerting of specified hazards; continuous train-position information; and dispatcher-initiated emergency stops. Operations are made more productive by sophisticated traffic planning and supervision; more train information for the dispatcher and train crew, including a dynamic track map and locomotive status; and car-pickup instructions channeled from the railroad order desk directly to the locomotive cab.
Safety and productivity improvement of railroad operations by advanced train control system
Verbesserung von Sicherheit und Produktivitaet im Schienenverkehr durch fortgeschrittene Zugsteuerungssysteme
1989
6 Seiten
Conference paper
English
Advanced Train Control Systems A System To Manage Railroad Operations
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