Automatic Train Control

E27668

Automatic Train Control is a railway safety and control system that automates train operations such as speed regulation and braking to prevent collisions and ensure safe, efficient train movement.


Statements (68)
Predicate Object
instanceOf automatic train protection technology
railway safety system
train control system
aimsTo ensure compliance with movement authority
maintain safe braking distance
minimize dwell and running time variability
optimize train headways
appliesTo commuter railways
high-speed railways
light rail systems
metro systems
railway lines
canOperateIn driver-assist mode
fully automatic mode
semi-automatic mode
controls emergency braking
service braking
train acceleration
train speed profile
hasEffect enabling closer headways
improving operational safety
improving punctuality
increasing line capacity
reducing human error in train driving
reducing reliance on manual driving
reducing risk of overspeed derailments
reducing risk of train collisions
standardizing train operations
hasPart balise or transponder readers
brake control interface
communication links
control center equipment
driver display unit
event recorder
onboard computer
onboard equipment
speed monitoring subsystem
track circuit interface
trackside equipment
train detection systems
train location subsystem
wayside signaling interfaces
implements braking curves
signal aspect enforcement
speed supervision algorithms
train separation rules
monitors signal aspects
track occupancy
train position
train speed
relatedTo Automatic Train Operation
Automatic Train Protection
Automatic Train Supervision
European Train Control System
cab signaling
communications-based train control
fixed block signaling
moving block signaling
positive train control
usedFor automatic train braking
automating train operations
collision prevention
enforcing speed limits
ensuring safe train movement
improving railway efficiency
maintaining safe train separation
preventing signal overruns
speed regulation of trains

Referenced by (11)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Automatic Train Control ("Automatic Train Protection")
Automatic Train Control ("Automatic Train Operation")
Automatic Train Control ("European Train Control System")
TPWS ("Automatic Train Protection")
relatedTo
Acela ("Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System")
Geneva–Aéroport railway line ("European Train Control System")
High Speed 1 ("TVM-430 cab signalling")
safetySystem
Positive Train Control
Positive Train Control ("Automatic Train Protection")
isRelatedTo
AWS ("Automatic Warning System")
fullName
Dubai Metro ("CBTC")
signallingSystem

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