Title :
What is communication-based train control?
Author :
Pascoe, Robert D. ; Eichorn, Thomas N.
fDate :
12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article addresses various types of traditional train control systems relative to train location, speed determination, and enforcement, and compares these functions to a communication based train control (CBTC) system.
Keywords :
railways; telecommunication congestion control; communication-based train control; speed determination; speed enforcement; train location; Circuits; Communication system control; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Industrial training; Lighting control; Radio frequency; Rail transportation; Tracking;
Journal_Title :
Vehicular Technology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MVT.2009.934665
