ATO systems refer to the technology which allows trains to operate with little to no human intervention. The systems use a combination of sensors, computers and communication platforms to control the speed, acceleration and braking of trains.
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Automatic Train Operators (ATOs)ATO systems refer to the technology which allows trains to operate with little to no human intervention. The systems use a combination of sensors, computers and communication platforms to control the speed, acceleration and braking of trains.
Maglev trains — which use magnets to float carriages above the ground without the need for wheels — are currently the fastest form of rail travel in existence. The Shanghai maglev train (picture below), which connects Pudong Airport to a major metro terminal outside the city, is currently the fastest in the world.
To improve the passenger experience, rail companies use automation in ticketing and video surveillance, set up train delivery services, and create hotel-like experiences in trains. Camera surveillance detects theft and helps optimise passenger load.
“Technology can make a significant difference as Train Operating Companies can better manage their infrastructure. Using cloud-based technologies such as smart phones, wearables and IoT sensors can have a huge impact on managing customer expectations, meeting KPIs and ensuring services are fit for purpose.
If China is the largest exporter of rail technology in the world, its neighbour Japan is certainly the most technologically advanced manufacturer on the market. Having launched the first class of bullet trains in 1964, the country has continuously updated its models according to the latest technological advancements.
Although commonly called diesels, the locomotives actually are electrically driven. The diesel engine drives an alternator, which produces electricity to run electric motors mounted on the locomotive's axles.
A city in China has taken a big leap into the future as it launched what is being dubbed as world's first 'smart train' that runs on virtual tracks. Unveiled in June, the futuristic train system began its test run on the busy streets of Zhuzhou in China's Hunan province last week.
When the electricity stopped, during the running on railway track, the all trains which is running with electric locomotives has stopped. The train will stopped until the power supply start.
Many trains operate solely on electrical power. They get the electricity from a third rail, or electrical line, which is present along the track. Transformers transfer the voltage from the lines, and the electrical current enables the motors on the wheels to move.
The throttle controls the speed of the locomotive. The reversing gear enables the locomotive to back up. The brake allows the locomotive to slow and stop. Regardless of the type, locomotives use air brakes and hand brakes to stop the engine.