abc MODERN SIGNALLING HANDBOOK (Railway Books)

As the publicity which followed the accidents at Southall and Ladbroke Grove in recent years has shown, there is nothing more important to railway safety than an efficient and effective use of the signalling system. Behind the apparent simplicity of line-side signalling lies the considerable complexity of the numerous safety devices which have been introduced over the years, such as interlocking and train protection, to make the system as foolproof as possible. After every incident, these systems are examined carefully to see if any lessons can be learned to prevent the repetition of such incidents in the future. abc Modern Signalling Handbook is the ideal guide to this often complex subject. Covering topics such as the historical development of signalling, methods of signalling, emergencies, speed restrictions and the myriad of other elements involved in making signalling safe and effective, this popular guide has been revised to take account of recent and future developments. These include issues relating to diminishing the dangers of signals passed at danger (SPADS), the new Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). As railway technology develops, so the signalling systems have to move on to cope with the demands of higher traffic densities and faster speeds. One illustration of this which is dealt with in this revised edition but was not even relevant when the book was last reprinted is the Tilt Authorisation and Supervision System (TASS) which has had to be introduced to deal with the new tilting trains on the West Coast Main Line, to ensure they are not operating in tilt mode where the less generous British loading gauge might make this unsafe. This revised edition brings the standard basic reference book on the subject fully up to date and will be welcomed by a wide range of potential customers in the form of both those involved with the railways in professional capacities and as railway enthusiasts. BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS ISBN: 0711031436 Size: 184mm x 120mm Format: 96pp, softback Illustrations:black/white photographs throughout

Author: Stanley Hall 
Format: PB 96 pages
Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd
Pub date: Available
ISBN 10: 0711031436
ISBN 13: 9780711031432

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