Publisher James Blue discusses new technologies, including CBTC and the need for SWOT analysis.
Ultra-Wideband can provide five-centimeter accuracy location for all cars in the tunnels with very low cost to deploy.
The commuter line will begin in downtown Fort Worth and extend to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
The $156 million contract is to install the system on the Queens Boulevard Line, one of the busiest subway lines on the New York City Transit system.
Learn all about CBTC, the future of the New York City Subway. Installation of a new CBTC system allows NYC Transit to operate more trains per hour, thereby increasing passenger capacity; provide improved and more reliable service; and make more efficient use of its track and car fleet. The system is more flexible than the current block signals system because CBTC continuously updates train positions, distances and travel speeds, allowing for faster and more efficient operations. Published on Jul 20, 2015
The MTA gave preliminary approval to two contracts to Siemens Industry Inc. and Thales Transport & Security for the installation of a Communications-Based Train Control signaling system on one of New York City Transit’s busiest subway lines.
The pilot will be using Huawei’s LTE technology following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two companies in April 2014.
Solution is based on Alstom’s Urbalis 400 communication based train control, a train control system using radio communication that allows real-time information about the location of the trains and improves substantially line operability and safety.
Reliance on antiquated signaling system adds to delays, inefficiency and safety risks, according to a regional research and advocacy group.
Will provide a permanent communications-based train control test track facility for Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit.
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