Train protection system
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A train protection system is a railway technical installation to ensure safe operation in the event of human error.
Berlin S-Bahn train stop in its engaged (left) and disengaged (right) position
Trackside magnets for very simple data communication. Outside and middle of track: Integra-Signum, other two (yellow) magnets: ZUB
Automatic train control
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Automatic train control is a general class of train protection systems for railways that involves a speed control mechanism in response to external inputs. For example, a system could effect an emerge
Train protection system
…brake, If the signal shows green, the arm is turned away from the levers and there is 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 had before it a ramp between the running rails. If the signal showed green, the…
Japanese-style ATC cab signalling indicator
A Tokyu Corporation train with ATC-10 indicator operating under normal conditions
The said ATC-10 indicator with ORP (Over Run Protector) engaged near the end of the ATC coverage area
Speedometer in a 0 series driver's cab, showing the ATC cab lights on top of the speed indicators