Excerpt from The Need of Automatic Train Control: With Facts Concerning Its Development and Present Status
The cause of automatic train control is no longer frowned upon nor easily dismissed by those charged with the responsibility of railway operation. The practical utility and the availa bility of means to put this thing into being have well been demonstrated. The fog is rising, and the imaginary difficulties that have so long stood in the way of progress have well-nigh vanished. The tune has changed from it can't be done to wherewith shall we get the money? That is not an unanswerable argument with American people - if it were, this question of automatic train control would never have come into exist ence, for, to begin with, we would never have had railroads.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a historical examination of the development of train control systems, focusing on the emergent field of automatic train control (ATC) as a solution to the high rate of train accidents caused by human error. The author delves into the shortcomings of the existing dispatching and block signal systems, emphasizing the need for an automated mechanism to prevent collisions. Drawing on accident reports and expert testimony, the book highlights the challenges and complexities of ATC implementation, including the influence of weather conditions, mental health, and human negligence on train operation. Through the exploration of various ATC designs, including mechanical trip systems, cab signals, and automatic stops, the book discusses the progress made in enhancing train safety. Ultimately, it underscores the significance of combining human expertise with technological advancements to improve the safety and efficiency of railway operations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332239115_0
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