Automatic train control (ATC) is a general class of train protection systems for railways that involves a speed control mechanism in response to external...
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Automatic train protection (ATP) is the generic term for train protection systems that continually check that the speed of a train is compatible with the...
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Automatic train stop or ATS is a system on a train that automatically stops a train if certain situations occur (unresponsive train operator, earthquake...
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improving safety. A CBTC system is a "continuous, automatic train control system utilizing high-resolution train location determination, independent from track...
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most. Alternatively, ATO can be defined as a subsystem within the automatic train control, which performs any or all of functions like programmed stopping...
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Positive train control (PTC) is a family of automatic train protection systems deployed in the United States. Most of the United States' national rail...
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no contact. The Great Western Railway in the UK introduced its 'automatic train control' system in the early years of the 20th century. Each distant signal...
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Automatic Warning System (AWS) is a railway safety system invented and predominantly used in the United Kingdom. It provides a train driver with an audible...
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blocks. The system controls the movement of trains between the blocks using automatic signals. ABS operation is designed to allow trains operating in the...
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The Chinese Train Control System (CTCS, Chinese: 中国列车控制系统) is a train control system used on railway lines in People's Republic of China. CTCS is similar...
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