NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SIGNALING

Recent developments in signaling and information gathering are presented. Included are the Model 3000 Micro Grade Crossing Predictor, a microprocessor-controlled system which provides a constant warning at grade crossing for approaching trains irrespective of speed, TMACS train monitoring and control system which provides data vital to accident investigations, condition of locomotives and operational summaries and the TRANSMATION for light rail vehicles, subways and buses which gathers information on board independently of drivers.

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• Corporate Authors:

  MASS TRANSIT, Incorporated

  1190 National Press Building
  Washington, DC  United States  20045
• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 20
• Serial:
  • Mass Transit
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0364-3484
  • Serial URL: http://www.masstransitmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Automatic vehicle monitoring; Communication systems; Data collection; Microprocessors; Onboard navigational aids; Traffic signal control systems
• Old TRIS Terms: On board; Signal systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486557
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM