UTILIZATION OF THE ADVANCED TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM (ATCS) IN A COMMUTER AND URBAN TRANSIT ENVIRONMENT. 1989 RAPID TRANSIT CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION HELD IN PITTSBURGH

This paper presents an implementation scheme and describes the ATCS benefits that might be realized by applications to commuter and urban transit systems. The benefits addressed include enhanced safety and traffic control and real-time monitoring of train location. The Advanced Train Control system was developed as a joint venture of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Railway Association of Canada.

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• Authors:
  • GROSS, Y A
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 11
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  • Publication of: American Public Transit Association
  • Publisher: American Public Transportation Association
  • ISSN: 1048-3489

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Automatic vehicle monitoring; Implementation; Joint development; Positive train control; Railroad commuter service; Safety; Traffic control; Urban transportation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00496881
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UITP Biblio-Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM