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Traditional signalling systems are based on fixed blocks. In a moving block system trains are continuously controlled and kept at braking distance from each other. This is realized by a Radio link to the control centre. Moving block systems increase line capacity and improve traffic fluidity and thus energy efficiency. Moving block is foreseen by ETCS level 3. |
Technology field: Energy efficient driving |
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References / Links: Bombardier 2001; Dachwald et al. 2001; Oser et al. 1997; Pachl 2000; Hoglate, Lawrence 1997 |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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