ADVANCE TO AUTOMATION

In this discussion of the necessity for automation in rail transportation, the author considers what must be automated and how it must occur. The three main aspects of railway automation are; (1) automatic operation of the trains themselves; (2) automatic operation of the signalling system; (3) automated fare collection. In discussing a possible system of automation the author cites the Victoria Line as an example. The extent and reliability of computer operation is considered, as are safety and prevention of fraud.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Way, R
• Publication Date: 1974-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 687-697
• Serial:
  • Railway International
  • Issue Number: 11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic fare collection; Automatic train control; Automation; Commuters; Fraud; Headways; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Safety; Safety equipment; Security; Subways; Urban transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic safety equipment
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084790
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1975 12:00AM