This page will be continuously updated… Absolute Block A system of controlling rail traffic, where (under normal operations) only one train is allowed in the Block Section at a time. Proof … Continue reading →|
Most railroads use track circuits to determine which sections of track are occupied by trains. These devices are actually fairly simple in design, and have been in use since 1872. … Continue reading →|
Balise is an electronic beacon or transponder placed between the rails of a railway as part of an automatic train protection (ATP) system. Transmission device (passive transponder) that can send telegrams (or tele-powering) … Continue reading →|
An axle counter is a device on a railway that detects the passing of a train between two points on a track. A counting head (or detection point) is installed … Continue reading →|
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is an initiative backed by the European Union to enhance cross-border interoperability and the procurement of signalling equipment by creating a single Europe-wide standard for train control and command … Continue reading →|
In metro systems, automation refers to the process by which responsibility for operation management of the trains is transferred from the driver to the train control system. There are various … Continue reading →|