COMPUTER SYSTEMS' IMPACT ON RAILWAYS

The author traces the extension of computer technology on British Railways from isolated pockets of premature enthusiasm to systemwide regular dependence on the machines and data they produce. Byproducts of the basic systems have prompted extensions of computerization to new areas. Computers continue to change the style of BR amanagement and decision making. The computer gives the ability to plan, to allocate resources and to run trains with the efficiency needed to fulfill the Railways' mission in Britain's present and future transportation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Chartered Institute of Transport, England

  80 Portland Place
  London W1N 4DP,   England 
• Authors:
  • Bowick, D M
• Publication Date: 1975-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 179-185
• Serial:
  • Chartered Institute of Transport Journal
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Control systems; Management; Management information systems; Planning
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Management planning
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084911
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 19 1975 12:00AM