System for controlling automatic trains by coded current pulses transmitted through rails and picked up inductively by coils in train; speed and braking are continuously controlled and safe spacing between trains is insured even in heavy traffic; positioning of fixed signal equipment on track to program movement permits flexibility suited to geographical conditions; trains presently operated on trial basis by London Transport for passenger service.


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    Title :

    Automatic driving of electric trains


    Additional title:

    Electronics Power


    Contributors:
    Dell, R. (author) / Manser, A.W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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