COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: THE EYES AND EARS OF YOUR TRANSIT SYSTEM

Public transit uses communication systems for a number of reasons, including passenger information, power system control and monitoring, train management. This paper presents an overview of what communication systems are; reasons for having them; description of the elements of a communication system; and the benefits of a communication system, how it improves passenger service, safety and security. Also described are the differences between rail and bus communication systems. A brief discussion on network speeds and a brief overview of some upcoming advanced technologies to solve communication needs is also provided.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transportation Association

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• Authors:
  • Dhingra, R
  • Lamoreaux, B
• Conference:
  • 2003 Rail Transit Conference Proceedings
  • Location: San Jose, California
  • Date: 2003-6-8 to 2003-6-12
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automatic train operation; Communication systems; Monitoring; Needs assessment; Passenger information systems; Passenger security; Passenger service; Public transit; Safety; Technology assessment
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00960859
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1931594082
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 3 2003 12:00AM