A CENTRALLY-CONTROLLED SECTION OF LINE FOR TWO-WAY WORKING. THE FIRST APPLICATION OF AN AXLE-COUNTER BLOCK SYSTEM IN FRANCE

SECTION DE VOIE BANALISEE A COMMANDE CENTRALISEE. PREMIERE APPLICATION EN FRANCE DU BLOCK PAR COMPTEURS D'ESSIEUX

A description of the centralised control installation on the single-track line between Saint-Andre-Le-Gaz and Chambery. The control centre co-ordinates all traffic, and controls the signalling and safety devices over 43 km of line equipped with an axle-counter block system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Editions NM

  11 rue de Milan
  Paris 9e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Avenas, J
• Publication Date: 1977-3-6

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 4-10
• Serial:
  • LA VIE DU RAIL
  • Issue Number: 1583

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train protection; Block signal systems; Fail safe systems; Safety; Sensors; Vehicle classification; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Axle detectors
• Old TRIS Terms: Block systems; Wheel sensors
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157524
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM