Axle counter based block signalling for safe and efficient train operations
Citations
91 citations
Cites background from "Axle counter based block signalling..."
...Two sets of axle counters are installed at the two ends of a signaling block; and a comparison of wheel passage count of the two axle counters verifies whether there is train occupancy in the block (when the axle counts of the two counters are different) or whether the train has moved away from the block (when the axle counts of the two counters are the same) [3], [4]....
[...]
69 citations
13 citations
Cites background from "Axle counter based block signalling..."
...They determine the state of occupation or clearance of a section through the comparison between the number of axles that enter the section and the number of axles which leave it [1]–[3]....
[...]
13 citations
Cites background from "Axle counter based block signalling..."
...With the increase in vehicle speed and traffic in the modern railways, a robust signalling system is fundamental to ensure the safety and reliable railway services.[1] In particular, the main safety properties of a reliable signalling system are the train detection, the railway traffic monitoring and the speed control on the train in the rear, to manage its movement according to the position of the train in front....
[...]
10 citations