Automatic Train Control

Abstract

Abstract After briefly reviewing the early work done in automatic train control, the author recounts governmental activities regarding their installation and gives the requirements specified by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He then presents a classification of the various types of devices proposed, following this with brief descriptions of individual types. He then points out the elements necessary to the operation of all devices for automatic train control, gives figures showing the extent to which automatic train control has been adopted, and concludes with a brief discussion of the question of cost.