CONTROL CENTER EVOLUTION

Changes in technology have brought new opportunities to maximize efficiencies and improve operations and maintenance for rail operations. This paper describes the trends towards integration of control center functions in the workstations provided for the operators. Some of the functions integrated together include train control, variable message sign control, closed circuit TV and drainage control. Some of the technologies discussed include: lcd control for display walls and flat panel workstations; voice over IP for radio; emergency telephone and PA systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transportation Association

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• Authors:
  • JAMES, R
  • Caliende Jr, R J
• 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 train control; Control centers; Emergency communication systems; Messages (Communications); Public address systems; Technological forecasting; Telephone equipment; Terminal operations
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00960862
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1931594082
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 3 2003 12:00AM