PERMANENT EQUIPMENT FOR WRONG-DIRECTION RUNNING

LES INSTALLATIONS PERMANENTES DE CONTRE-SENS

On lines with double track, each track is in principle reserved for running in one direction. The arrangements necessary so trains can run temporarily in both directions should one track be blocked are long and complicated. To overcome the problem, the SNCF has developed a new system for its double track lines. This falls halfway between two way working as such and the temporary single track system. Design of the system called "permanent wrong-direction running equipment (I.P.C.S.)" includes some advantages of two-way working and these are listed in the article.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Huet, J
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 187-201
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 96

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Block signal systems; Double track; Maintenance of way; Safety; Single track; Traffic delays; Train operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Train delays
• Old TRIS Terms: Block systems; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00162960
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM