TRAFFIC CONTROL, TIMETABLING AND ORGANISATIONAL PROBLEMS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSIT SYSTEMS IN CONURBATION AREAS
The article discussed the difficulties and problems encountered in the planning and operation of an S-Bahn system and the use of reduced crews by having the driver control door closing and train departure. Automatic computer-controlled trains, running in combination with a continuous control system and automatic driving and braking, can improve profitability by regulating the current consumption via the speed in relation to the timetable.
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Corporate Authors:
International Railway Congress Association
17-21 rue de Louvrain
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Authors:
- SITZMANN, E
- Publication Date: 1973-4
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 481-498
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Serial:
- RAIL INTERNATIONAL
- Issue Number: 4
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Rapid transit; Urban transportation
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00047879
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 13 1981 12:00AM