Positioning, the Next Generation

Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) is a wireless technology innovation that offers faster and less expensive installation of modern communications-based train control (CBTC) by eliminating much of the onboard and wayside equipment traditionally needed for advanced technology signaling. UWB was demonstrated by Pete Tomlin, MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) Vice President Network and Resignaling, just before his resignation from the agency. This article profiles the design, development and deployment of NYCT's UWB on the Flushing (7) Line. It discusses the key advantages and features of UWB as well as the NYCT's plans for its broader implementation.

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• Authors:
  • Vantuono, William C
• Publication Date: 2020-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 26-29
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 221
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Railroad signaling; Technological innovations; Wireless communication systems
• Identifier Terms: Communications Based Train Control; New York City Transit Authority
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01753623
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 2020 11:05AM