Chapter 1 - The History of Train Operation Safety Development

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the history of safety developments for the operation of trains. First, it elaborates the initial development course of railway signals, summarizes the major train safety accidents, and analyzes the causes and lessons of train accidents. The chapter then analyzes problems in the existing signal system and the traditional concept of signal security, pointing out that the current situation of the safe operation of the train and the space for research and development. Finally, it analyzes and compares the international train safety system with China’s system.