AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON METRO

The automatic train control and the communication systems for the Washington Metro rail are outlined.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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• Authors:
  • Greenway, J P
  • Sheldon, R H
• Publication Date: 1974-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 8 p.
• Serial:
  • Communications Society Newsletter
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automatic train control; Centralized traffic control; Closed circuit television; Communication systems; Railroad trains; Signaling; Subways
• Identifier Terms: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
• Old TRIS Terms: Signaling systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127637
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1981 12:00AM