WASHINGTON METRO AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM

Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; References;
  • Pagination: p. 42-48

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00152462
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Report/Paper Numbers: 77CH1237-71A Tech. Pap.
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM