Distributed positive train control system

Details Distributed positive train control system Distributed positive train control system

1997-09-17

1999-09-14

Le, Mark T.

Railway switches and signals

Block-signal systems

Automatic

246167R, 246182R, B61L 100

Patent

active

059509660

ABSTRACT:
A system for controlling train movement uses a distributed architecture. Wayside controllers receive signals from individual trains, including position information derived from a navigation system. The wayside controllers interface with a central train control network, and coordinate local train movement including the issuance of incremental authorities.

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