Developing and Implementing Positive Train Control at BNSF Railway
In response to requirements in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, BNSF Railway is developing and implementing an electronic train management system to prevent train-to-train collisions, overspeed derailments, incursions into work zones, and movements through improperly aligned switches. The author describes the testing and application of research findings and the progress to date.
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Authors:
- Milhon, Larry
- Publication Date: 2013-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Illustrations; Photos;
- Pagination: pp 45-48
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Serial:
- TR News
- Issue Number: 286
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0738-6826
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Automation; Case studies; Positive train control; Railroad crashes; Railroad safety
- Identifier Terms: BNSF Railway
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01489832
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Aug 15 2013 9:43AM