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WASHINGTON METRO AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM

Russell Sheldon

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Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.

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Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.

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Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.

Key concepts: Automatic control, Automatic train control, Control (management), Fully automatic, Function (biology), Computer science, Control system, Engineering

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