AWS

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AWS is a train protection and warning system used on railways to alert drivers to signal aspects and speed restrictions, enhancing operational safety.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf train protection system
warning system
aimsTo improve railway safety
support driver situational awareness
alerts train drivers
alertsTo signal aspects
speed restrictions
canTrigger audible horn
automatic brake application if not acknowledged
visual indication
fullName Automatic Train Control
surface form: Automatic Warning System
hasComponent audible warning device
indication in driver’s cab
on-board equipment
track-mounted equipment
hasEffect reduces risk of overspeeding
reduces risk of signals passed at danger
monitors permanent speed restrictions
signal indications ahead of train
temporary speed restrictions
operatesBy track-to-train communication
relatedTo lineside signalling
speed supervision on railways
train braking systems
requiresResponseFrom train driver
typeOf automatic train protection subsystem
usedFor driver warning
enhancing operational safety
train protection
usedOn railways

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subject surface form: British Rail Class 397
TPWS worksWith AWS