Introduction to Centralized Traffic Control

Introduction to Centralized Traffic Control

Centralized Traffic Control  1. Traffic control system (TCS) or centralized traffic control (CTC) is a block system under which train movements are authorized by block signals whose indications supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on the same track. FRA 236.828 2. Signal control – train movements are controlled by signal […]

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Railway Signalling Flexible Screened Multi core cable Cable Routes

Railway Signalling Flexible Screened Multi-core cable Cable Routes Production/ Batch tests  The following test will be performed on every manufactured batch of cable. Spark test: • The test procedure shall be as defined in LU specification E4156. The test shall be performed on the conductor and screen insulation during manufacturer. • Voltage withstand and insulation […]

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Railway Signalling Equipment Treadle Presentation

Railway Signalling Equipment Treadle Presentation What is Treadle? A treadle is a mechanical or electrical device that detects that a train axle has passed a particular location. They are used where a track circuit requires re-inforcing with additional information about a train’s location, such as around an automatic level crossing, or in an annunciator circuit, that sounds a warning […]

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Railway Signalling Track Circuits  Closed TC  Open Track Circuit Fed over track circuit

Railway Signalling Track Circuits | Closed TC | Open Track Circuit| Fed over track circuit

Railway Signalling Track Circuits | Closed TC | Open Track Circuit| Fed over track circuit A track circuit is a vehicle detection device in which the running rails form part of an electrical circuit. The boundaries of track circuit are marked by insulation joints on the rail and rails are bonded at rail joints for better conductivity. Uses […]

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European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Presentation

European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Presentation ERTMS is a major industrial project developed by eight UNIFE members – Alstom Transport, Ansaldo STS, AZD Praha, Bombardier Transportation, CAF, Mermec, Siemens Mobility and Thales – in close cooperation with the European Union, railway stakeholders and the GSM-R industry.    What is ERTMS?  The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) […]

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