Modernizing service controls on rapid transit

EVER-increasing street traffic congestion has directed renewed interest in rapid transit railroads as the most effective means for bringing large numbers of people swiftly across the broad expanse of modern urban areas. However, the staggering capital outlays required for this kind of facility demand that automation be applied to keep the price of service within range of the market. Fortunately, these same mechanical and electrical aids produce an improved control over the quality of the service offered.