RECENT TENDENCY IN AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION (ATP) EQUIPMENT

With the increasing demand for railway transport, faster trains and higher intensity service are being called for. On the other hand, there is a growing need for safety. To meet all these requirements, automatic train protection (ATP) equipment must be introduced. Recent advances in electronics technology have brought great improvements to ATP equipment. As latest trends in ATP equipment, this report discusses the train control method and operation method. It is pointed out that digitalized pattern control type ATP equipment is increasing.

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  Hitachi Limited, Publications Department

  Nippon Bldg, #6-2, 2-chome Ohtemachi, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo 100,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • TAKAOKA, T
• Publication Date: 1978-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 321-326
• Serial:
  • Hitachi Review
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue Number: 6
  • ISSN: 0018-277X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train protection; Electronic control; Electronic equipment; High speed rail; Prevention; Railroads; Safety; Signaling; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic protection equipment
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00195081
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 11 1979 12:00AM