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CBTC Moving Block Principle Moving Block Principle The CBTC System uses the moving block principle, in which the safes eparation behind the preceding train is dynamically calculated based on the maximum operating speeds, braking curves and locations of the trains on the alignment. Because of the high resolution of position reporting (6.25 metres), the following […]
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Metro Rail Speed of trains Caution Order Metro Rail Speed of trains –(1) Every train shall be run on each line of the Metro Railway within the limits of speed as specified in the approved special instructions. (2) The speed of the trains in Automatic Mode shall be automatically controlled by the Continuous Automatic Train […]
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Railway Junction Signalling and Robust Train Protection Signalling Principles Network to deliver High Quality Train Performance Previous Signalling: Based on a narrow set of Rolling Stock characteristics AND Assumed exemplary Driver performance AT ALL TIMES Realistic future expectations Drivers NOT perfect so need more useful information Provide ‘back-up’ plan for inevitable overrun ‘Back-up’ plan should […]
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Metro Rail Definitions * “Baggage Handling System” means a mechanised train borne and station-based system meant for transfer of passenger’s baggage between stations and to the Airport terminal. * “Berth” means length of track nominated to be occupied by a train adjacent to a platform or in the Depot. * “Block section” means the […]
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2/3/4 ASPECT SIGNALLING HEADWAY CALCULATION ENVISAGING HEADWAY BEFORE SELECTING THE BEST SIGNALLING TYPE FOR THE REQUIRED HEADWAY, A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS MAY BE IN ORDER. TO PERFORM HEADWAY CALCULATIONS, WE CONSIDER TWO TRAINS FOLLOWING EACH OTHER AT FULL-SERVICE SPEED AS SHOWN ABOVE. FIRST, LET US TAKE THE CASE OF TRAIN […]
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Train Staffing in Metro Rail Train Staffing (1) Each train shall be manned by only one Train Operator. (2) No person shall be allowed to travel in the Train Operator’s cab except a cab authorised trainee or apprentice Train Operator, a driving inspector and other authorised person as laid down in special instructions. (3) Each […]
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