Railway switches and signals – Cab signal or train control – Speed-control systems
Patent
1998-02-06
2000-10-24
Le, Mark T.
Railway switches and signals
Cab signal or train control
Speed-control systems
246 3, 246 4, 246167R, B61L 100
Patent
active
061353965
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for dynamically controlling the operation of a plurality of unmanned freight trains operating over a predetermined track layout. The method includes generating a movement plan that provides for the operation of the freight trains over several alternative routes within the track layout. A wireless communication system is used to transmit speed and braking commands to the freight trains. Commands for the wayside resources are transmitted, using wireless communications, as necessary to carry out the movement plan.
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Basta Wayne
Ford Fred A.
Furtney Barbara S.
Gipson Charles F.
Guarino Anthony J.
GE-Harris Railway Electronics LLC
Hayden, Esq. Scott R.
Le Mark T.
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